Power disruption to continue

Less than one-hour power cuts would be inevitable until Wednesday, in several parts of the country due to the shutdown at the Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant (LCPP) at Noraichcholai, the Power and Energy Ministry said.

Suranimala Rajapaksha dies at aged 68

The Coordinating secretary to the Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe and Former Minister Suranimala Rajapaksha passed away this morning at the aged of 68.

CP Governor Ellawala no more

The Governor of the Central Province Surangani Ellawala passed away this morning at the Kandy Hospital at the aged of 76.

Islandwide blackout due to burst transformer at Biyagama

An unusual burst at the major electricity transformer yard in Biyagama caused a nationwide blackout plunging the country into darkness yesterday for eight hours in some areas --such as Colombo,and even longer in some other areas,a Deputy Minister said. This is the third blackout within six months and the second in two weeks.

Undue political influence inflicted on witness: ACF

In a bid to provide false evidence on the Rajagiriya accident where a man was knocked down by a vehicle allegedly belonging to the Ministry of Mr. Patali Champika Ranawaka, undue political influence have been inflicted on the witness of the accident, the Anti Corruption Front (ACF) charged today.

Last rites of Venerable Galagama Sri Attadassi Thera

Lankan couple killed by speedster in Johannesburg

A Sri Lankan couple was killed after they were hit by a speeding car in Johannesburg, South Africa, media reports said.

I will resign – CEB Chairman

Ceylon Electricity Board Chairman Anura Wijepala has decided to resign from his post, claiming that he will take responsibility for the three blackouts that occurred in the country during the last six months.

Power supply to be fully restored by 6 pm-Ministry

The power supply has now been restored to several areas in the country while it is expected to be fully restored by 6 pm today, Power and Renewable Energy Ministry Secretary Dr. Suren Batagoda said.

Ruwan pays last respect to Maha Nayaka Thera

Another island-wide power failure

An island-wide power failure was reported a short while ago, the Power and Renewable Energy Ministry said.

Kotadeniyawa school boy arrested with heroin

Police on Friday arrested the school boy acquitted of Seya Sadewmi’s murder and two others for the possession of heroin.

PM at 137th Battle of the Blues

Dankotuwa incident; five arrested

Five suspects were arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department in connection with the incident where five charred bodies were found inside a burnt van at Buthgampola, Dankotuwa on Friday morning.

23 Indian fishermen arrested in SL waters

The Sri Lanka Navy yesterday arrested 23 Indian fishermen along with three trawlers poaching in Sri Lankan waters in the seas off Mannar.

Fmr SL test cricketer not allowed to play

Former Sri Lankan test cricketer Malinga Bandara will not be able to play in a grand final with an outer-suburban Melbourne cricket club following a Supreme Court decision after a suspension.

Lotus Tower construction to be completed by Sep.: TRCSL

Despite disruptions, the construction work of the Lotus Tower is scheduled to be completed by September 2017, the Telecommunication Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) said yesterday.  

No clues of Dankotuwa incident yet: police

No clues have been received about the incident where five charred bodies were found inside a burnt van at Buthgampola, Dankotuwa yesterday morning, Police said.

2 kgs of heroin found in Valvettithurai

A parcel weighing 2 kgs of heroin was detected at Thondamanaru in Valvettithurai this morning while it was hidden in a forest area.

Flour price increased by Rs.7.20

The Price of prima wheat flour has been increased by Rs 7.20 per kg with effect from today, official said. The price has been increased with the increase of taxes on import wheat grain.

George Soros conducted Economic Forum- PM

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday told Parliament that it was American business magnate George Soros who had conducted the recently concluded economic forum in Colombo.

Govt seeks loans from China

The Government has sought new loans from China to carry out various projects and proposes to set up a joint venture with that country to develop the Mattala International Airport, a minister said yesterday.

Cross-talk in Parliament over LG elction

The Government said yesterday there was no legal provision to hold the local government election till the issues pertaining to the de-limitation of wards were resolved.

Isura Devapriya challenges Jt.Opp.

Western Province Chief Minister Isura Devapriya yesterday challenged the Joint Opposition to elect any member from among them who could contest the Maharagama electorate against him and win at the forthcoming local government elections.

Second Google loon baloon to be launched at ‘Yowunpuraya’

The second Google loon balloon is to be released during the ‘Yowunpuraya’ youth festival which is to be held from March 31 to April 3 in Sigiriya, Minister of Telecommunication and Digital Infrastructure, Harin Fernando said.

US$20m recovered while routed to SL

Bangladeshi authorities were able to recover some US$20 million stolen from the Bangladesh Central Bank and the New York Federal Reserve Bank by a group of unknown hackers while the funds were being routed to Sri Lanka, foreign media reported.

Uduwe Dhammaloka Thera bailed out

Yala accidents on the decline

The Wildlife Department (WLD) said today the number of accidents within the Yala National Park had decreased during the past few months after the regulations to minimize road accidents and punishment to reckless drivers were strictly implemented.

Presenting Virusara privilege cards

Uduwe Dhammaloka Thera granted bail

The Ven. Uduwe Dhammaloka Thera was today granted bail by Colombo Additional Magistrate considering the special circumstance of his having to attend the funeral of Asgiriya Chapter Mahanayake the Most Ven. Galagama Attadassi Thera.