Two killed in train tragedy

Two persons were killed and another injured when a car collided with a train at a railway crossing located between the Koggala and Habaraduwa Railway Stations, the Police said.

Sri Lanka gets its first rage room as economic crisis bites

In a backdrop where a lot of Sri Lankans are struggling to make their ends meet amid higher taxes and soaring utility bills, the country’s first ‘rage room’ has been opened in Koswatta, Battaramulla.

Supreme Court stays holding election for Kalutara Pradeshiya Sabha

The Supreme Court today issued a stay order against the holding of Local Authority Elections in respect of the Kalutara Pradeshiya Sabha.

SL Rupee further depreciates against USD

The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) has depreciated against the US Dollar (USD) today for the fourth consecutive day and today’s buying rate of USD is Rs. 329.02 while the selling rate is Rs. 346.33.

Manchanayake fashions a Royal fightback

An excellent, fighting half-century from Dasis Manchanayake ensured Royal College clawed their way back into the 144th Battle of the Blues against S. Thomas’ College - the Royalists on 128/4 after 32 overs.

Army Sgt, ex-soldier arrested for stealing firearm from Panagoda camp

An Army Sergeant and a former army soldier have been arrested for stealing a T56 firearm and 90 rounds of ammunition from the Panagoda Army camp sentry.

Researchers found two new species of geckos

A research team in Sri Lanka was successful in identifying two new species of geckos that are endemic to Sri Lanka in the isolated Misty Mountains.

Health workers who defied TUs to be appreciated

Health workers including, doctors who reported for duty despite trade union action yesterday would be appreciated, Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said.

S. Thomas’ in control, Royal College 83/4 at lunch

S. Thomas’ College took control of the 144th Battle of the Blues encounter against Royal College, accounting for four wickets in first session of play which concluded a short while ago.

Amunugama takes hands-on approach to address investor concerns

The second round of the Investor Facilitation Coordinating Committee Meeting chaired by Investment Promotion State Minister Dilum Amunugama concluded recently at the Investor Facilitation Centre (IFC), where the State Minister stepped into iron-out concerns raised by investors pertaining to seeking approvals for investment projects.

Royal College 34/3 after 10 overs

S. Thomas’ College made a further breakthrough in the first hour of play at the 144th Battle of the Blues encounter against Royal College.

Thomians make early breakthroughs, Royal 14/2

S. Thomas’ College took the early initiative in the 144th Battle of the Blues, dismissing both Royal College openers with just 12 runs on the board.

S. Thomas’ win the toss, opt to field

S. Thomas’ College captain Romesh Mendis won the toss and opted to field in the 144th Royal-Thomian encounter that began at the SSC Grounds a short while ago.

Govt to limit allowances for state officials

With the aim of saving a large amount of foreign exchange flowing out of the country, the government has decided to limit the release of allowances and related expenses for official travel abroad for state sector officials with effect from March 20, informed sources said.

Economy suffers worst contraction in 2022

Sri Lanka’s economy suffered its worst fall in 2022, with the GDP contracting 7.8 percent as the further quarter economic growth clocked in at negative 12.4 percent.

Tourist arrivals for first 13 days of March cross 50,000 mark

Sri Lanka is witnessing a steady inflow of international tourist arrivals for the month of March, with the arrivals crossing the 50,000 mark, as of March 13.

Tea exports decline for second straight month

Sri Lanka’s tea exports declined for the second consecutive month in February.

President’s Office to use locally assembled Senaro GN 125 motorcycles

Senaro Motor Company Ltd yesterday donated locally assembled Senaro GN 125 motorcycles to the President’s Office.

President assures transparent, fair debt restructuring effort

In an open letter to Sri Lanka’s official bilateral creditors, President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday assured that safeguards will be put in place to ensure equitable burden sharing and comparability of treatment.

Courageous Royal face Thomian juggernaut

It’s celebration time again for the young and old boys of the two top cricket playing schools Royal College and S. Thomas’ College as they converge when their young cricketers battle it out in the 144th Battle of the Blues big match for the D. S. Senanayake Memorial Trophy over the next three days, beginning tomorrow, at the SSC ground.

’Harak Kata’ and ’Kudu Salindu’ detained for 90 days

Two notorious underworld criminals Nadun Chinthaka Wickramaratne alias Harak Kata and Salindu Malshitha Gunaratne alias Kudu Salidu, who were brought into the country this morning, have been detained for 90 days by the Criminal Investigations Department for further questioning.

Zaharan Hashim’s wife granted bail

Easter Sunday bomb attack main suspect Zaharan Hashim’s wife Fathima Hadiya was granted bail by the Kalmunai High Court after being detained under the PTA for 04 years.

Professionals Trade Union Collective to call off strike 8am tomorrow

The Professionals Trade Union Collective has decided to call off the 24-hour general strike at 8.00 am tomorrow.

Light rail project comes out of the shelves again

The Government is contemplating to restart the Malabe-Colombo Light rail project, after getting the cabinet nod for it, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development said today.

Teacher transfers will not be extended beyond March 24: Ministry

The temporary transfers given to teachers during the year 2022, considering the pandemic and crisis situations, will not be extended beyond March 24, the Education Ministry said.

LG polls highly unlikely on April 25: PAFFEREL

It was highly unlikely that the Local Government election would be conducted on April 25 as announced by the Elections Commissions, the People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFEREL) said.

Jewellery store owner in Jaffna hangs himself after female worker commits suicide

A 50-year-old Jewellery store owner in Jaffna has allegedly committed suicide after reportedly finding out that a 21-year-old female employee of the store had also died after allegedly hanging herself in her house.

265 BOC, 272 People’s Bank branches operational despite strike: PMD

BOC General Manager Russel Fonseka confirmed that 265 Bank Of Ceylon (BOC) branches including the Head Office and all divisions are operating, as usual, to serve the public with banking services despite the ongoing strike, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

SL Rupee continues to depreciate against USD

The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) has depreciated against the US Dollar (USD) today for the third consecutive day, according to the Central Bank.

Air traffic controllers to launch work-to-rule campaign from noon today

Air traffic controllers have decided to launch a work-to-rule campaign from noon today, Sri Lanka Air Traffic Controllers Association Secretary Rajitha Senviratne said.