Tesla aims to make 200,000 Cybertrucks a year

Tesla is aiming to make 200,000 units of its electric pickup truck, Cybertruck, per year, Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said on Tuesday.

Capybara’s arrive at Dehiwela Zoo

A pair of male and female Capybaras have been flown to Sri Lanka under the animal exchange scheme between the Czech Republic and Sri Lanka and handed over to the Dehiwala Zoological Gardens.

30 business leaders from India to attend Naam 200 with Finance Minister

A total of more than 30 business leaders from India will attend the ’Naam 200’ event today along with Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, according to sources.

Need to request a bus fare revision?: Gemunu

It is suspicious that responsible persons have been involved with the decision to increase the diesel price by Rs. 15 on two occasions without conducting any analyses, Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) Chairman Gemunu Wijerathne said.

Court rules death of Dinesh Schaffter appears to be a crime: Orders CID to arrest suspects

While delivering the verdict of the inquest into the death of businessman Dinesh Schaffter, Colombo Additional Magistrate Rajindra Jayasuriya today ruled that the death appeared to be a crime and thereby ordered the CID Director to immediately arrest the suspects involved in the incident and produce them before Courts.

China reassures continued support to SL to ease debt burden

China will continue to support Chinese financial institutions in actively engaging with Sri Lanka to alleviate its debt burden and promote sustainable development, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said during a regular media conference.

Close associate of Ganemulla Sanjeewa arrested at BIA

A Close associate of organised criminal Ganemulla Sanjeewa was arrested by STF personnel at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while he was attempting to enter the country.

Ongoing protest blocks Lotus Road

The Lotus Road from Ceramic Junction towards Galle Road has been blocked due to a protest march, police said.

Demand for Sri Lankan King Coconuts increases; exports up 117% in 2023

With the rapid increase in demand for Sri Lankan King Coconuts in the international market, their export from Sri Lanka has increased by 117 percent in 2023, the Agriculture Ministry said.

SL Customs record highest revenue in October

Sri Lanka Customs (SLC) has recorded the highest revenue for the month of October compared to previous months within this year, Customs media spokesman Sivali Arukgoda said.

New Vice Chancellor appointed to Sabaragamuwa University

Professor M. Sunil Shantha of the Department of Economic and Statistics of the Sabaragamuwa University has been appointed as the Vice Chancellor for a period of three (03) years.

First direct charter flight between Russia and Sri Lanka welcomed

The Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Private Limited (AASL) today welcomed AzurAir as the first direct charter flight between Russia and Sri Lanka.

US visa-denied MP showers praise on China

Ruling party MP Sarath Weerasekara who was denied a visa to travel to the United States, showered praise on China citing it as an indispensable and dependable friend of Asia.

Population and housing census initiated

The Population and Housing Census, conducted every ten years, was initiated at the Presidential Secretariat a short while ago, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

RAMIS project to be implemented in December: Siyambalapitiya

The Revenue Administration Management Information System (RAMIS) project aimed at conducting all tax-related activities more accurately and efficiently, will be implemented in December, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siambalapitiya said, while speaking to the media after a programme in the Ruwanwella area last evening.

Company owner arrested over substandard medicine imports

The owner of the company accused of importing substandard vials of immunoglobulin has been arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), police said.

France, Sri Lanka share common responsibilities in Indian Ocean: Ambassador

French Ambassador Jean-François Pactet, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the bilateral relationship, said France and Sri Lanka have common interests as far as the Indian Ocean is concerned.

Possible minor floods in Attanagalu Oya, Nilwala Ganga basins: Irrigation Dept.

Due to higher rainfall in upper stream areas of the Attanagalu Oya and Nilwala Ganga, the Irrigation Department advises people living in low-lying downriver areas to be vigilant over minor floods, Irrigation (Hydrology) Director Eng. S.P.C. Sugeeshwara Bandara said

AKD, Harsha de Silva fly over Sri Lanka’s Graphene Dreams

In a recent development regarding National People’s Power (NPP) Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s statement about producing graphite for exportation, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harsha de Silva has provided a clarifying perspective amid the light-hearted discussions on social media.

President gets tough with IRD, Excise, Customs over revenue failure

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has raised stern concerns with the Chiefs of the Inland Revenue Department, Excise and Customs Departments over their failure to gather the required revenue for the country and has queried as to why only an estimated 500,000 tax files continue to be on the tax base when the actual number of files should be far higher.

Free visa scheme to come into effect only after Immigration Dept. gazette: SLTDA

The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) said yesterday that the free visa programme for seven countries that received the Cabinet nod recently will only come into effect after the Department....

Govt. loses Rs. 500 bn annually for not developing transport system: Gemunu

Due to the public transport sector, including the railways in the country, not being developed, the government loses Rs. 500 billion every year, Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) chairman Gemunu Wijerathne said.

Indian Finance Min. to visit Sri Lanka tomorrow

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will embark on an official visit to Sri Lanka tomorrow.

Kaya and Reshan shine at World Junior Golf Meet

Kaya Daluwatta delivered a memorable performance, securing ninth position with an overall score of 305 on the final day of the Singha Thai Junior Golf Tournament in Hua Hin, Thailand.

QR code replaces chip on driving license cards

With the aim of introducing digital or smart driving licenses, the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) launched a project to issue driving licenses with a QR code replacing the existing semiconductor chips, DMT Commissioner General Nishantha Anuruddha Weerasinghe said.

CPC fuel prices revised from tonight

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has decided to revise its fuel prices with effect from midnight today.

Female inmates in remand prison suffering; Geetha offers help

State Minister Geetha Kumarasinghe said a large number of female inmates are suffering for years in remand prisons for minor offences and assured them of legal assistance.

AMS welcomes appointment of Dr. Wijewickrama as NMRA chairman

The Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) commended the timely decision by Health Minister Ramesh Pathirana to appoint Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama as the new NMRA chairman.

Sri Lankan missing in Hamas attack may be among hostages: Israel Foreign Ministry

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel has officially informed the Sri Lankan mission in Israel that Sujith Bandara Yatwara, who was missing in the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, may be among the hostages held by Hamas.

Country has achieved surplus in rice: Minister

State Minister for Livestock Development D.B. Herath said the country has achieved a surplus in rice stocks.