Powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake hits Papua New Guinea

A powerful earthquake measuring 7.0 has struck Papua New Guinea, seismologists and residents say. Only few details were immediately available but there is no threat of a tsunami.

Children admitted to a girl’s school using forged documents

It has been found out that more than 180 children had been admitted to a girl’s school in Kandy by using letters on which the signature of the Central Province Additional Education Director had been forged.

Proposed agency succeeding BOI to be modelled after GCEC

Addressing the ambiguity concerning the future of the Board of Investment (BOI), the government assured that the proposed Agency for External Trade and Investment succeeding the BOI would be established....

SEC urges auditors to ensure improved accuracy and compliance of listed entities

In a bid to have a strongly functioning stock exchange, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) called on the auditors to step up efforts to ensure improved accuracy of financial reports and compliance....

Inflation shows some stickiness but could accelerate downtrend with fuel price reduction

Inflation showed some stickiness in the recent couple of months as the ease in prices slowed down notably reflecting the next leg of decline in prices could take longer.

Sinister move to get SJB MPs to cross over –Sajith

Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa alleged that there is a sinister move to buy over MPs from his party the Samagi Jana Balawegaya ( SJB).

Dawoodi Bohra Community host Muslim representatives for Iftar

The Dawoodi Bohra Community in Sri Lanka, on Saturday, hosted an Iftar and dinner ceremony for several Muslim representatives to commemorate Islam’s holiest month of Ramazan. The event comprised of recitations of the Quran and Islamic hymns, followed by a traditional Bohra cuisine.

Issuing liquor licences not halted but will be issued more scientifically: Siyambalapitiya

Issuing of liquor licences has not been stopped, assured State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siambalapitiya.

Prices of bakery products except bread can be reduced if egg provided at Rs. 35 each: Bakery owners

If the price of an egg is reduced to Rs. 35, the price of bakery products other than bread can also be reduced, the All Ceylon Bakery Owners’ Association (ACBOA) said.

Patali Champika to launch new political party

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Patali Champika Ranawaka, who later functioned as an independent member, is to form a new political party next month.

President launches island wide program to plant 3M jackfruit trees

The first phase of the program to plant three million jackfruit trees across the country, under the theme ‘Guwan Hamuda Herali Perali’, was launched today at the Anuradhapura Air Force Base under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

At least 26 dead as storms ravage parts of US

At least 26 people have been killed after a series of tornadoes tore through towns and cities in the United States’ South and Midwest.

Sri Lanka beat New Zealand in Super Over

Sri Lanka on Sunday took a 1-0 in the three-match series after beating New Zealand in a thrilling 1st T20I in Auckland.

Chinese nationals engaging in online financial frauds arrested in Aluthgama

At least 39 Chinese nationals have been arrested by the Aluthgama police in connection with an online financial fraud.

Big match vehicle parade claims two lives, injures seven

Two students were killed and seven others injured after a cab toppled during the vehicle parade held in view of the big match between Uva Paranagama Maha Vidyalaya and Dharmadutha College this afternoon, Police said.

Kanchana wants CID probe into those who disrupted fuel distribution

Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara has requested the Inspector General of Police to conduct an investigation through the CID into the incidents where some CPC and CPSTL employees disrupted the fuel distribution at the Kolonnawa terminal on March 28.

Veteran actor Amarasiri Kalansuriya no more

Veteran actor Amarasiri Kalansuriya passed away at the age of 82 today.

Govt. only harping on selling sans most important IMF proposals: Champika

The government was harping only on selling government property, excluding the most important proposals made by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Parliamentarian Patali Champika Ranawaka said yesterday.

No fundamental change to new Anti-Terrorism Bill: Minister

In the face of criticism against the new Anti-Terrorism Bill, Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe said the government would not bring about any fundamental changes to the current version.

Lt. Colonel, monk among four arrested over treasure hunting

Four persons including a Lt. Colonel, a Sergeant and a Corporal of the Army and a Buddhist monk have been arrested by the STF while scanning the ground for buried archaeological treasures using high-tech equipment at Mawadiodai in Karadiyanaru.

Trade deficit narrows significantly in February amid slowing imports

Sri Lanka’s deficit in the merchandise trade account witnessed a significant contraction in February, due to a significant moderation in the import expenditure, arising out of the aggregate demand conditions.

Inflation eases to 50.3% in March

Headline inflation, as measured by the year-on-year (YoY) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI, 2021=100), decreased to 50.3 percent in March 2023, from 50.6 percent in February 2023.

Denial of registered addresses for estate community: Estate worker seeks SC intervention

An Estate worker has filed a Fundamental rights petition in the Supreme Court seeking an order directing the authorities to grant registered permanent addresses to the estate community residents of all over the country.

Cannot accept Sarah Jasmine’s DNA report- Father Cyril Gamini

An internationally acceptable report must be submitted on the alleged death of Pulasthini Mahendran, alias Sarah Jasmine, the wife of Katuwapitiya church bomber, Rev. Father Cyril Gamini said.

Two vehicles catch fire after head-on collision on Dehiwala flyover

At least one person sustained burnt wounds after a three-wheeler and car collided head-on and caught fire on the Dehiwala flyover tonight.

Probe launched over mysterious death of female lawyer in Pelmadulla

The PelmadullaPolice has launched an investigation after the body of a female lawyer who died mysteriously was found in a house in Bulathwelgoda, Pelmadulla today.

Watch out for repetitions with higher magnitude: Geologist

One must take a serious look at the tremors in Beruwala if there are repetitions with higher magnitudes, a geologist said today.

SJB will support genuine efforts to revive the economic crisis

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will support effective and genuine efforts to revive the economic crisis, it’s General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara said today.

Tense situation in Nugegoda

A tense situation was reported in Nugegoda this evening as protestors gathered at the Jubilee Post to mark one year since the Mirihana protests to oust former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

Committee to expedite digitalization of government sector: RW

The Government must accelerate the digitalization by digitalizing the Government sector and a Committee of Cabinet Ministers would be set up to ensure that the Government sector digitalization is done rapidly President Ranil Wickremesinghe said.