Cabraal denies being summoned to cabinet

Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal has denied media reports that he has been summoned by the Cabinet of Ministers for its meeting today (13).

Mahela Jayawardene appointed Consultant Coach for national team

Sri Lanka Cricket has appointed former Captain Mahela Jayawardena as the ‘Consultant Coach’ for the National Teams with effect from January 01, 2022.

People urged to be cautious as SL faces ‘twin burden’ of dengue & COVID-19

The Health authorities have urged the general public to be cautious and alert ahead of the festive season as Sri Lanka is entangled in a twin burden of dengue and COVID-19.

Podi Lassi to be produced before a Magistrate- IGP

The Inspector-General of Police today informed the Court of Appeal that the alleged underworld figure Janith Madushanka alias ‘Podi Lassi’ is to be produced before a Magistrate’s Court as soon as his detention order expires.

Trains to be delayed tomorrow: Station Masters’ Union

Due to trade union action by the Railways Station Masters’ Union (RSMU), trains will be delayed tomorrow, Union President Sumedha Somarathne said.

If special GST is imposed, vehicle prices will rise further

If the new Special Goods and Service Tax (GST) is imposed on vehicle imports, the prices of imported vehicles will rise further, Vehicle Importers’ Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) Secretary Arosha Rodrigo said.

Postal unions to commence token strike from 4 pm today

A total of 23 postal unions have decided to commence a token strike from 4 pm today to midnight tomorrow over several issues, the United Postal Union (UPU) said.

People are paying Rs.15 for a bean pod and Rs.25 for one carrot: Ruwan

A time has come where people have to pay of Rs.15 for a single pod of beans and Rs.25 for a single carrot, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardhane said yesterday.

President leaves for Singapore

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa left the country for Singapore today morning on a private visit, the Daily Mirror learns.

Soldier killed after wall collapses on him in Diyatalawa

An Army soldier died when a wall collapsed on him at at the Army Science Faculty in Diyatalawa yesterday.

Suspended Chinese solar power projects will not be given to India : Dr.ramesh

Government spokesman Dr. Ramesh Pathirana dismissed media reports that the solar power generation projects in the north about to be launched by China but abandoned under controversial circumstances would be given to India.

Four people drown in Mannar and Wattala

Four persons including two 15-year old boys were killed after they drowned in the lagoon and sea in two separate incidents in Mannar and Wattala yesterday.

NATA has failed in carrying out its duty well: Oppn MP slams

Failing to fulfil its mandate by advising the government to invent new policies to curtail smoking and drinking, an Opposition MP slammed the National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA) saying they do not do their duty well.

Govt. may seek IMF assistance

Referring to reports which said that a special cabinet meeting has been summoned today to decide whether the government should seek IMF assistance to get out of the economic crisis, SJB MP Harsha de Silva said it is too late for it without a restructuring of debts.

Central Bank sells US$ 372mn in Nov. to defend rupee

The Central Bank sold US$ 372.35 million in November to defend the rupee—a record high in recent years—reflecting the seriousness of the foreign currency liquidity crisis Sri Lanka is currently in.

Petroleum, lubricants: PUCSL introduces new system to handle grievances

The Public Utility Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has set up a mechanism to handle complaints and settle disputes in the petroleum and lubricants industry.

A/L student brutally beaten by teacher

An Advanced Level student of a leading school in Veyangoda has been beaten with a piece of pipe by a teacher of that school causing him serious injuries.

Parliament prorogued

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in an Extraordinary Gazette has prorogued Parliament with effect from midnight yesterday (12) until 10 am on January 18, 2022.

Constitution bound to fulfil rights, duties, responsibilities: promises fulfilled by public service: NP Governor

The rights of citizens under the constitution of any state, duties and responsibilities are bound to be fulfilled, and those promises are fulfilled by the public service, Northern Province (NP) governor Jeevan Thiagarajah said.

Max Verstappen wins maiden F1 world title

Max Verstappen clinched his first Formula One World Championship after beating Lewis Hamilton in a controversial season finale at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday.

Fertiliser cans explode due to action of microorganisms: Bio System Engineer

While explaining the explosion of organic liquid fertiliser cans, Bio System Engineer Chandana Seneviratne said the explosions were caused by the action of microorganisms in these packages.

Northeast monsoon establishing over the island: Met. Dept.

The Northeast monsoon is gradually establishing over the island and, therefore, showers will occur in the Eastern, Northern, North-central, and Uva provinces as well as in Hambantota and Matale districts, the Metrology Department said.

Wholesale price of imported rice decreases: Importers

The wholesale price of a kilogram of imported rice has come down by Rs.20, the rice importers said today.

LTTE uniforms, weapons, human skeletons unearthed in Muhamalai

Several LTTE uniforms and cache of weapons along with human skeletal remains were found buried while clearing a mine in the Muhamalai area in Kilinochchi yesterday (11), police said.

World’s largest single natural corundum found in Sri Lanka

The World’s largest single natural specimen of corundum as a single crystal (Blue sapphire) has been found in Sri Lanka, officials said.

More than 70 killed in Kentucky’s worst ever tornadoes

The governor of the US state of Kentucky has said that more than 70 people were killed by tornadoes on Friday night.

Power disruptions possible for 30 minutes in several areas

Power disruptions could be experienced in several parts of the country for 30 minutes, the Ministry of Power said.

BOI Chairman meets President and says wants to resign

Chairman of the Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka, Sanjaya Mohottala, has reiterated his intention to step down from his post.

President appoints five members to RTI Commission

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed five members to the Right to Information (RTI) Commission today.

Poultry farm fire kills over 8,000 chicken at Kotadeniyawa

Some 8,209 chicken were killed following a fire which broke out at a poultry farm in Waradala, Kotadeniyawa this morning, the Police said.