Prices of wheat flour, cement to go up

One kilo of wheat flour and a bag of 50kg cement has been increased with immediate effect, the suppliers said.

Lunch packets, milk tea, sub foods to go up by Rs. 10 from tomorrow: AICOA

Considering the recent gas price increase, the All Island Canteen Owners’ Association (AICOA) is to increase the prices of lunch packet, fried rice, kottu and a cup of milk tea by Rs.10 from tomorrow,

Car, lorry gutted by fire during road mishap at Nugegoda

A luxury car crashed with a lorry and caught fire at Delkanda Junction in Nugegoda last night and both the vehicles were destroyed by fire.

LAUGFS gas up by Rs. 984

Following a sudden increase in the price of the 12.5 kg cylinder LITRO gas by midnight yesterday, the price of LAUGFS gas too has gone up by Rs. 984.

Lobby group threatens legal action against use of MRNA vaccines in Sri Lanka

A lobby group in Sri Lanka has threatened to go to courts to get a certain type of COVID-19 vaccine banned in Sri Lanka, it was reported yesterday.

Namal denies claims went to Kenya on charted flight

Minister Namal Rajapaksa has denied claims he travelled to Kenya on a chartered flight.

Comprehensive digitization project underway at BIA

The Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake (BIA) has implemented a comprehensive digitalizing project to facilitate a smooth flow of passengers so that travellers are able to obtain airport services without hassle.

Foreign reserves sink to US$ 2.6bn in September after debt retirement

Sri Lanka’s foreign exchange reserves, which recouped part of the lost assets during August through inflows from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the currency swap with Bangladesh Bank, lost about a billion dollars in September as the government retired bulk of the foreign debt obligations due for this year, with only a little left for the remainder.

Litro gas up by Rs. 1,257

The price of 12.5 kg cylinder of Litro gas has been increased by Rs. 1,257 and 12.5 kg litro domestic gas cylinder will now be sold at Rs. 2,750 with effect from midnight today.

Former CAA Executive Director lodges complaint over a white van

Thushan Gunawardena, the former Executive Director of the Consumer Affairs Authority has lodged a complaint with the Kirulapone Police regarding suspicious behavior by an unidentified group in a white van near his house.

Sri Lanka make four changes to T20 World Cup squad

Fast bowlers Lahiru Kumara and Binura Fernando were included in Sri Lanka’s final 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup this month, with Akila Dananjaya and Pathum Nissanka also making the final cut.

DMV services to be expanded

Minister of Transport Pavithra Wanniarachchi has instructed the relevant officials to further expand the one-day services at the Department of Motor Traffic (DMV) such as vehicle registration, issuance of driving licenses and transfer of vehicles.

President assures to introduce new constitution and new electoral system

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa assured today that steps would be taken to introduce a new constitution and a new electoral system as promised to the people, the Presidential Media Division (PMD) said.

Authorities unhappy over people’s reckless behaviour

The authorities have raised serious concern over people’s carefree attitude in the aftermath of the lifting of curfew in the country.

Man’s body found floating in Kimbulawala Canal

A body of a 40-year-old male was found floating in the Kimbulawala Canal in Mirihana yesterday, police said.

SL Wrestling team manager vanished during WWC in Norway

The manager in charge of the Sri Lankan Wrestling team, Donald Indrawansa left the team and gone missing during World Wrestling Championships held in Oslo, Norway, Sri Lanka Wrestling Association (SLWA) President Sarath Hewawitharana said.

Plans to award liquor licences to super market chains in each polling division

There is a move to initiate a crash programme to award liquor licences to super market chains in exchange of Rs. 70 million from each applicant, SJB MP Buddhika Pathirana alleged today.

SL among top five Global Wellness Tourism Destinations: Minister

Sri Lanka has been ranked among the top five Wellness Tourism Destinations in the world this year, Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga.

Harin vows make a different comeback

SJB MP Harin Fernando who has recovered after a critical surgery said he will make comeback with a different outlook and as a different person.

STF arrests man with explosives in Mirigama

A 39-year-old man has been arrested by the Special Task Force of Police (STF) with explosive materials during a raid in Mirigama.

567 officers and 10,369 other ranks of Army promoted

A total of 567 officers and 10,369 other ranks of the Sri Lanka Army have been promoted in view of the 72nd anniversary of the Army by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on the recommendation of Army Commander General Shavendra Silva and the Ministry of Defence.

Pope appoints Bishop Valance Mendis as new Bishop of Kandy

His Holiness Pope Francis has appointed Bishop of Chilaw Rt. Rev. Dr. Valance Mendis as the new Bishop of Kandy.

Lebanon: Total power outage as electricity grid shuts down after running out of fuel

Lebanon has no centrally-generated electricity after the country’s biggest two power stations shut down due to a fuel shortage.

AG notifies PC polls cannot be held without passing new Act: Dinesh

Leader of the House Minister Dinesh Gunawardena told the Parliamentry Select Committee on electoral reforms that the Attorney General has notified that the Provincial Council elections cannot be held under any system without passing a new act.

Basil assures PC elections under PR system early next year: Mano Ganeshan

Opposition MP Mano Ganeshan said the Provincial council elections will be held under former Proportionate system in the first quarter of 2022 as assured by Finance Minister Basil to the electoral select committee today.

Chinese company contradicts stories on harmful bacteria in its organic fertilizer

In response to controversy surrounding organic fertilizer samples imported from China, the Chinese embassy in Colombo said both the Chinese company and the Sri Lankan authorities should cooperate on the principles of respecting science and facts and the spirit of contract with the view to resolving this issue promptly, and address differences through dialogue in good faith for the mutual benefits of the China-Sri Lanka cooperation.

Three arrested with four elephant pearls worth over Rs. 30 Mn.

Three persons have been arrested with four elephant pearls [gajamuthu] worth over Rs. 30 million by the Police Special Task Force (STF) during a raid in Vavuniya.

Grace period to renew vehicle revenue licence in WP

A grace period has been granted to renew expired vehicle revenue licence in the Western Province.

Indian court issues warrant for ex-Srilankan official

An Indian court has issued a warrant on a former Srilankan Airlines Regional Manager who was convicted of insulting the modesty of one of his Indian national female staff members.

U.S. will accept WHO-approved COVID-19 vaccines for international visitors

The United States will accept the use by international visitors of COVID-19 vaccines authorized by U.S. regulators or the World Health Organization, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said late on Friday.