Tourist arrivals top 26k in first week of April

The tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka were recorded at 26,912 in the first week of April, the provisional data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority showed.

Avurudu Koha sings more this time

The sound of Asian Koel (Koha) is a familiar feature when it comes to Sinhala and Tamil New Year period when one focuses on nature. This is other than the blooming of Erabadu flowers and bearing of fruits.

SLPP to announce its presidential candidate after the new year

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) is in the process of preparing to announce the name of its presidential candidate after the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, SLPP MP Prof. Ranjith Bandara said.

Police urge public not to share holiday plans on social media

The police today urged the public not to share their information on scheduled activities such as planned tours during the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year festive season on social media platforms such as Facebook.

Three foreign companies entering to sell fuel at lower prices than CPC will benefit the govt, people

The government has decided to allow the entry of three foreign companies to sell fuel below the prices set by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) for the benefit of the government as well as the people, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

Six teams end group stage with unbeaten records

St. Peter’s College, Isipathana College, St. Joseph’s College, St. Anthony’s College Katugastota, Dharmaraja College and Kingswood College ended the round-robin stage of the Sri Lanka Schools Rugby 7’s with unbeaten records on the opening day of the tournament, at Havelock Park, today.

Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka reminds Chinese nationals of overseas recruitment traps

Recent cases of Chinese nationals who have been trafficked overseas with the promise of high salaries but ended up trapped in illegal activities including telecom scams and online gambling are a warning for Chinese nationals to keep a wary eye on recruitment traps overseas, the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka said in a notice over the weekend.

SL Rupee further appreciates against USD

The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) has further appreciated against the US Dollar (USD) today, according to the Central Bank.

EU donates 3,820 tonnes of urea fertilizer to SL paddy farmers

The European Union (EU) handed over a shipment of 3,820 tonnes of urea fertilizer procured by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to the Ministry of Agriculture today.

Road accidents claim 564 lives already this year

At least 564 persons have been killed in 534 fatal road accidents reported across the country from January 01 to April 09 this year, police said.

SJB invites UNP to form grand alliance; Sajith to be common candidate

While revealing that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is currently engaged in a dialogue to form a grand alliance to contest future national elections, an MP representing the party said the UNP and its leader President Ranil Wickrmesinghe are welcome to join this alliance as allies.

Police fire at speeding car

The police opened fire at a speeding car that failed to comply with police orders to stop in Polgahawela a short while ago.

SJB confirms few crossovers after New Year

SJB MP Nalin Bandara Jayamaha today confirmed that some members from the SJB will cross over to the government after the New Year.

Dalai Lama apologises to boy, his family after row over viral video

The Dalai Lama has apologised after outrage over a video of him kissing a child on the lips and asking him to ’’suck his tongue’’.

GCE O/L 2022 postponed again

The Examinations Department today said that the 2022 G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examinations is to be postponed further.

Amend Pesticide Control Act: Amaraweera

Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera instructed the Registrar General of Pesticides to take steps to amend the Pesticides Control Act (PCA) immediately.

US court denies SL Govt req to dismiss lawsuit by Hamilton Reserve Bank

The United State District Court in the Southern District of New York has denied a motion by the Government of Sri Lanka to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Hamilton Reserve Bank following the default by the SL Government on a sum of more than $257 million of bonds and interest that Hamilton had invested in.

SLTB to introduce cashless tickets this year

A card system will be introduced this year to enable passengers to obtain tickets for Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses instead of using money, Transport Minister Bandula Gunawardena said.

British-era rail line via Nuwara-Eliya to be reconstructed

The Transport and Highways Ministry will seek foreign investments to reconstruct the British-era rail track from Nanu-Oya to Ragala via Nuwara-Eliya, a Minister said.

All road users to pay a toll

The government will soon set up a Road Maintenance Fund (RMF) with initial funding of Rs. 100 million to make all main and inter-provincial roads toll-paying roads, Transport and Highways Minister, Dr. Bandula Gunawardana said.

PC arrested for stripping woman

A police constable who took an 18-year-old young woman into the jungle and stripped her was arrested by the Samanalawewa police on Saturday evening (08).

Govt. told to take corrective measures to remove tax exemptions given to services exporters and BOI firms

The government must take corrective measures to remove tax exemptions enjoyed by services exporters and BOI firms in order....

Sri Lanka could complete debt restructuring by June - Coomaraswamy

Underscoring what the Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said on an early finish to the debt restructuring, the former Central Bank Governor....

Lankan drivers warned of dangers of reusing worn-out tyres

The National Drivers Association (NDA) in a statement to media warned about the dangers of reusing worn-out tires by cutting.....

Transshipment container volumes down in first two months as global economy slows

Transshipment container volumes at the Port of Colombo declined in the first two months of 2023 amid looming global recession. In the two-month...

Trinity and St. Joseph’s declared joint champions

St. Joseph’s and Trinity were declared joint champions of the Under-19 Division One Tier ‘A’ two-day inter-schools cricket tournament after the final, which was played at the Ace Capital CC ground in Narahenpita, ended in a draw today.

SJB to expell Rajitha?

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has decided to appoint a committee to look into taking disciplinary action against MP Rajitha Senaratne, SJB General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara said.

25 dead in 265 accidents within five days

At least 25 people were killed in 265 motor accidents which were reported over the past five days, Police said.

Namal requests President to bring back Rajapaksas’ money from Uganda

MP Namal Rajapaksa requested President Ranil Wickremesinghe to facilitate the return of funds allegedly taken by the Rajapaksas to Uganda.

Legal proceedings related to Easter attack processing impartially without any influence: RW

President Ranil Wickremesinghe in his Easter message said that legal proceedings related to the tragic incidents on Easter Sunday are being processed independently and impartially, without any influence.