Landslide warnings continue

The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has issued an early landslide warning for Badulla, Galle and Matale Districts.

60 houses destroyed, some people critically injured

At least sixty houses have been destroyed and 220 people displaced due to an earthslip in Kabaragala Estate in Punagala in Bandarawela on Sunday night (19), the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said.

Magisterial proceedings against Deshabandu Tennakoon suspended

The Court of Appeal today further extended its interim order staying the proceedings against Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon in the Fort Magistrate’s Court, until March 28.

Fuel prices, electricity tariff can be lowered now: Champika

Prices of fuel and tariff on electricity could be reduced by a considerable proportion now as the rupee has gained against the US Dollar, Parliamentarian Patali Champika Ranawaka said.

New Zealand demolish Sri Lanka to sweep Test series

New Zealand claimed victory against Sri Lanka by an innings and 58 runs on Monday, securing a 2-0 Test series whitewash despite a late fightback from the visitors.

Showers expected in most parts of the island this afternoon: Met. Dept.

Showers or thundershowers are expected in most parts of the island during the afternoon or night, the Meteorology Department said.

Rupee will gradually come down to 200 or 185 – President expresses hope

While claiming that Sri Lanka will no longer be declared a bankrupt nation in the next few days, President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday expressed hope that once Sri Lanka entered into the agreement with the International Monitory Fund (IMF) the Rupee will gradually come down to 200 or 185.

Expected Excise revenue drop by 35% in first two months of 2023

Having the highest annual revenue target of Rs.217 billion in history, the Department of Excise has experienced a tax revenue drop of 35 per cent in the first two months of this year thus far, the Excise sources said.

Local fuel prices expected to drop sharply as global oil prices plunge

Sri Lankans could receive a welcoming surprise at the pump in a matter of days or weeks as the global oil hit a 15-month low last week on concerns about a banking sector crisis in the United States...

IMF Executive Board considers Sri Lanka’s loan facility for approval today

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will consider Sri Lanka’s bailout package for approval today, exactly 200 days after reaching a staff level agreement. The approval....

Largest capacity crawler crane unloaded at HIP

Last week, the largest capacity crawler crane in Sri Lanka was unloaded at Hambantota International Port (HIP). The crane, with a 750-ton lifting capacity, will be initially used for Hiruras Wind Power Project...

SL receives first TSP fertiliser shipment since 2021

With funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Sri Lanka delivered 36 000 tonnes of Triple Super Phosphate...

Can’t allow Executive to interfere with judicial independence: Saliya Peiris

There have been attempts by the Executive to interfere with the independence of the judiciary, Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) President Saliya Peiris said

Deshapriya explains why polls should not be delayed

Chairman of the National Delimitation Committee on Demarcation of Wards for Local Authorities, Mahinda Deshapriya said that it is not appropriate for local government polls to be delayed and that the possibility of holding local government polls on April 25 are grim.

Join hands to make Sri Lanka a prosperous nation by 2048: RW

President Ranil Wickremesinghe called on everyone to join hands with the 25-year plan to make Sri Lanka a prosperous nation by 2048, President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

RW has no powers to hold Presidential Election this year: Vijitha

President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in terms of the Constitution, had no powers to hold a Presidential Election this year, National People’s Power (NPP) MP Vijitha Herath said today.

CID arrest woman while transacting on deposits over Rs. 20 Mn

A woman transacting on deposits amounting to Rs. 20.4 million in two banks was taken into custody by the Criminal Investigations Department on suspicion of possible dubious transactions with different individuals.

Hugging on campus not prohibited - Peradeniya Uni. VC

Vice Chancellor of Peradeniya University Prof. D.M. Lamawansa stressed that loving and hugging in Peradeniya University was not taboo but any excess activity would not be allowed.

’’I would have been a pilot now if i did not venture into politics’’: Sajith

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said yesterday that he wished to become a pilot if he didn’t venture into politics.

Norochcholai Unit 3 breaks down: Minister assures no power cuts

Unit 3 of the Norochcholai Coal Power Plant has experienced a breakdown, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said.

Air ticket prices reduced by 20% after appreciation of the rupee: Minister

Claiming that airline agencies in Sri Lanka have reduced prices of air tickets by 20 percent in proportion to the decrease in the price of the US Dollar, Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation, Nimal Siripala de Silva said that they agreed to further reduce the prices of air tickets in the future.

At least 17 killed in Bangladesh bus crash

At least 17 people were killed and up to 25 were injured Sunday in Bangladesh after a bus smashed through a highway fence and plunged into a roadside ditch, according to police.

Rupee could fluctuate from time to time: State Minister

Although certain parties have accused the Central Bank and the government of artificially strengthening the value of the rupee against the dollar, State Minister for Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said that it has been confirmed that the value of the rupee is determined by the demand and supply of the dollar and that it may fluctuate from time to time.

Two minor earthquakes in two areas

Two minor earthquakes have been reported in two areas of the country within a few hours.

Presidential Election before LG polls: Sisira Jayakody

State Minister of Indigenous Medicines Sisira Jayakody said that the Local Government Election will not be held on April 25 and a presidential election will be held in November.

Will resort to TU action, if no solution for teacher transfers: Teacher’s Unions

The Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU), the All Island United Teachers’ Union (AIUTU), and the Joint Teachers’ Service Union (JTSU) claimed yesterday that they will engage in trade union action if the government fails to provide solutions for the sudden decision to dissolve the National School Teacher Transfer Board.

Man hospitalised in Kotahena shooting

A 40-year-old man was hospitalised when he was shot at by two unidentified men who arrived on a motorcycle at Paramananda Mawatha in Kotahena this evening.

Trump says he expects to be arrested on Tuesday

Former US President Donald Trump says he is expecting to be arrested on Tuesday in a case about alleged hush money paid to an ex-porn star.

Will Russia’s Vladimir Putin really ever be arrested?

The International Criminal Court has taken the major step of issuing an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin over the Ukraine war. But does this mean the Russian president, accused of the war crime of deporting children, is really ever likely to stand trial in The Hague?

BASL urges President to appoint IGP in a transparent manner

In a letter to President Ranil Wickremesinghe, the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has urged that the appointment of the Inspector General of Police be done in a transparent manner so as to establish public confidence in the appointment process.