Over 300 loads of 6,600 litres of petrol, diesel processed to maintain normal operations: CPC

More than 300 loads of 6,600 litres of petrol and diesel have been processed so far to maintain normal operations, President’s Media Division (PMD) said citing CPC Chairman M.U. Mohamed.

Govt.’s responsibility to hold LG polls as scheduled: Prelates

Claiming that the postponement of Local Government elections had created unrest among the people, the Mahanayake Thera of the Malwattu and Asgiri Chapters said that it was the responsibility of the Government to conduct the LG polls as scheduled.

Principal, teachers among six arrested over brutal assault on 10 students in Kandy private school

Six persons including the principal and three teachers of a private school at Bokkawala in Kandy have been arrested for brutally attacking a group of students at the school.

21 trains operated this morning despite strike: GMR

The Railway Department General Manager (GMR) W.A.D.S. Gunasinghe confirmed that 21 train services had operated by 8 a.m. this morning for the convenience of commuters despite the union action.

Harak Kata and Kudu Salidu brought to Sri Lanka

Six suspects including two notorious well-known underworld criminals Nadun Chinthaka Wickramaratne alias Harak Kata and Salindu Malshitha Gunaratne alias Kudu Salidu, who was arrested by the security authorities in Madagascar recently, had been brought to Sri Lanka this morning by a team of CID officers, an official said.

10,000 Malaysian jobs set aside for Security Forces members: Manusha

In addition to the 10,000 job quota approved by the Malaysian Government, an additional 10,000 job quota has been set aside for members of the Security Forces, Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara said.

Sri Lanka to pilot two floating solar power plants with Korean grant

The Cabinet nod has been granted to install two floating solar plants as a pilot project with 6.83 billion Korean Won funding from the South Korean government. The Minister of Power...

COPE raps CID and Sri Lanka Insurance

Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has requested Sri Lanka Insurance to inquire into the fate of a complaint made to CID on fake insurance brokers in 2009 after it was revealed that nothing has been done about it, the Parliament media unit said today.

’We were hoping Sri Lanka doesn’t win’: Rahul Dravid

Team India head coach Rahul Dravid revealed that the atmosphere in the dressing room was tense during the final Test vs Australia and that they were all anxious to see as to what was happening during the NZ vs SL Test.

Wimal thrashes Namal, ’’He is a premature broiler chicken’’

Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa thrashed SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa calling him a broiler chicken who was pumped up without any experience or political knowledge.

TU action; No night mail trains to Badulla today

Several trains, including the night mail train from Colombo Fort to Badulla and Badulla to Fort, have been cancelled, the Railways Department said.

WP term tests postponed to March 21, 22

The Western Provincial Education Zone has taken steps to postpone the third-term tests, which were scheduled to be held tomorrow.

Continuous strikes in SL are plotted by international forces: Vajira

NPP member K. D. Lalkantha has understood the reality and is correct in opposing continuous strikes, Presidential Advisor and UNP MP Vajira Abeywardene said today.

Dinesh Shafter’s autopsy post inquiry postponed

The Magisterial inquiry into the suspicious death of businessman Dinesh Shafter was postponed for March 22 by Colombo Chief Magistrate today.

TU action held to sabotage IMF bailout: Bandula

The main objective of the strike launched by a cross-section of trade unions is not to win demands but to sabotage the program to obtain an Extended Fund Facility (EFF) of US$ 2.9 billion from the IMF, cabinet Spokesman, Media, Transport and Highways Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardana said today.

RW gives a high task to Seetha Arambepola

A committee will be formed by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to identify suitable government hospitals as teaching hospitals to provide clinical training for Medical Students enrolled at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), Dr. Neville Fernando Hospital, Lyceum Campus and other universities in Colombo, Kalutara, Gampaha, Kurunegala and Polonnaruwa, without hampering the training of students in State Universities.

‘Pay A/L paper markers properly’: Stalin warns govt.

Managing the crisis by increasing the daily payments allocated for examiners to check the 2022 GCE Advanced Level (A/L) is the responsibility of the Education Ministry, Ceylon Teachers Union (CTU) Secretary Joseph Stalin said.

Brothel allegedly run by popular actress raided in Kandy

A brothel operated from a house in Mapanawatura in Kandy, suspected to be run by a popular actress was raided by the police yesterday and seven suspects including four women were taken into custody.

Exam. Dept. to recruit graduates for govt. service after examinations

The Examination Department has planned to conduct examinations to recruit graduates for Government Service as teachers, the Education Ministry said.

Leave of all railway workers cancelled for tomorrow with immediate effect

All leaves of all Railways Department workers designated as Essential Public Service will be cancelled with immediate effect, the Transport Ministry said.

SL Rupee depreciates against USD

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

I don’t think Maldives statement is a problem, I love Sri Lanka - Harin

Minister of Tourism Harin Fernando said that he doesn’t believe his statement regarding the Maldives was problematic, as he didn’t make any wrong statement.

NPP goes before Supreme Court demanding LG Poll

The National People’s Power (NPP) today filed a Fundamental Rights petition in Supreme Court seeking an order directing the authorities to hold a free and fair Local Government Election.

President declares postal service as essential public service

The President had issued an extraordinary gazette notification (2323/02) declaring the postal service an essential public service.

Court recalls arrest warrant against Wimal Weerawansa

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today recalled the arrest warrant issued against Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa after he surrendered to the court.

Irish cricketers to play two-match test series in SL

The Ireland men’s national team will tour Sri Lanka next month for a two-match Test series, the Sri Lanka Cricket said.

Cop abetting ex-LTTE cadre to go abroad with forged documents arrested

The Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) has arrested a Police Constable for assisting an ex-LTTE female member to travel abroad with forged documents.

Controversial statement in Berlin lands Tourism Minister in hot water

Minister of Tourism Harin Fernando issued an apology to the Maldives for a controversial statement made at an international travel and trade fair, claiming his comments were “taken out of context and misrepresented.”

Australia warns illegal migrants

Australia has warned illegal migrants from Sri Lanka saying they will have “zero chance” of illegal entry. Several people have attempted to migrate to Australia by boat despite the dangers it poses.

Banks lift overseas spending limits imposed on credit cards as dollar liquidity improves

Several credit card issuers have lifted the limits that hitherto had on overseas use, as they saw their foreign currency conditions improving substantially in the recent times, providing them a lot more room to allow their cardholders with higher spending thresholds when they travel overseas.