Laugfs Gas prices to be reduced from tonight

The price of Laugfs LP Gas would be reduced with effect from tonight, Laugfs Gas LTD said.

COPE to complain against Manusha Nanayakkara

The Committee On Public Enterprises (COPE) has decided to make a complaint to the Speaker against a statement made by Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara criticizing the powers of the COPE and the Auditor General.

Half a million visitors visit Lotus Tower since its opening

The Lotus Tower Management said that they have reached half a million visitors this morning since the tower opened to the public, Lotus Tower Head of management, Prasad Samarasinghe said.

Sepal Amarasinghe remanded until Jan.10

Sepal Amarasinghe who was arrested for making statements defaming the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, remanded until Jan. 10 by Colombo Additional Magistrate.

SLFP to go independent in LG Polls

The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) is planning to contest the upcoming local government election as a single political party and not as a constituent party of an alliance formed by the Sri Lanka Podujana Peremuna, the United National Party, or the JVP.

CWC to contest under Fowl symbol

The Ceylon Workers’ Congress (CWC) has decided to contest the upcoming local government election independently under the fowl symbol.

Government, main opposition tussle on private members Bills on electoral reforms

Government and the opposition are in for a battle to see that the private members Bill on the local government election reforms are debated in Parliament next week.

Observing Duruthu Poya

Picture shows devotees are engaged in religious observance at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya to mark the Duruthu Poya Day, this morning. This is a key religious and historic date in the calendar for Sri Lankans as it marks Gautama Buddha’s first visit to Sri Lanka on the ninth month after attaining Enlightenment. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

550 new Job opportunities for Sri Lankans in USA

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington DC, has managed to secure a confirmed job order for 550 employment opportunities in the United States of America for Sri Lankans.

Pure electric motorcycles for thrills

SATVA automotive yesterday introduced pure electric motorcycles range (Street Hunter TS, CPX, CUX and VS2) which can do a maximum range of 200km in a single charge.

More changes in top police positions: 11 transferred

Eleven more senior Police officers have been handed new appointments and transfers based on service requirement, police said.

Murder suspect shot dead by police in Hanwella

A suspect who was wanted in a recent murder in Hanwella, died in a shootout with the police early this morning.

Indian police thwarts smuggling of narcotic pills to SL

The Tamil Nadu Police yesterday seized around six lakhs worth narcotic pills which are banned in Sri Lanka on the coast near Vedalai village in the state’s Ramanathapuram, Indian media reported.

Indian External Affairs Minister to visit Sri Lanka this month

Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar is slated to visit Sri Lanka this month for two days for bilateral talks, Daily Mirror learns.

Dalada Maligawa to organise Janaraja Perahera

Sri Dalada Maligawa has decided to organise a Janaraja Perahera to mark the 75th anniversary of Sri Lanka’s independence. It will be held on February 18.

HIV infected persons on the increase in Galle District

Health authorities in the Galle district are alarmed that the rate of HIV infected persons in the district is increasing.

Politicians of this country should be rehabilitated first: SF

Referring to the proposed Bureau of Rehabilitation Bill, SJB MP Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka in Parliament yesterday said it is the politicians of this country who should be rehabilitated first as they are the ones who are responsible for the country’s sorry state of affairs today.

Sanjanana 2023

The second edition of ’’Sanjanana 2023,’’ organized by the UNESCO club of Royal College, Colombo, was held at the Nawarangahala yesterday. Students showcased various cultural performances that highlighted Sri Lankan culture and arts. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Kelaniya Duruthu Maha Perahera begins

The annual Duruthu Maha Perahera of the Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya was held last night. Chairman of the temple Dayaka Sabha Dr. Saman Weerasinghe was invited to place the casket on the tusker by the Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya and Chief Incumbent (Viharadhipati) of the historic Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya Kollupitiye Mahinda Sangharakkhitha Thera. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Sri Lanka win thriller in Pune, level T20I series at 1-1

Suryakumar Yadav and Axar Patel’s valiant effort went in vain as Sri Lanka defeated India by 16 runs in the second T20I in Pune.

Sepal Amarasinghe arrested for insulting Dalada Maligawa

Sepal Amarasinghe was arrested by a special CID team at Bellanwila for his statement on the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Police said.

Fake Dalada Maligawa: President directs IGP to initiate immediate probe

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has instructed the IGP to initiate an immediate and comprehensive investigation regarding the construction of a fake Dalada Maligawa in Pothuhera, Kurunegala.

Central Bank extends suspension on PTL

The Central Bank Monetary Board has extended the suspension imposed on Perpetual Treasuries Limited (PTL) from carrying on the businesses and activities of a primary dealer for a further period of six months today (5), so as to continue the investigations being conducted by the CBSL.

Power cut schedule until Monday issued

The power cut schedule until Monday (9) for two hour and twenty minutes was announced today, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said.

IUSF urges Wasantha Mudalige freed

Members of the Inter-University Student Federation (IUSF) today staged a silent protest in front of the Hulftsdorp Court complex, demanding the release of IUSF convener Wasantha Mudalige. Pix Nisal Baduge

Community kitchen program at Gangaramaya

A community kitchen activity, which benefits 2,500 families, will be run daily for 40 days starting January 1 at Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple. Pix By Pradeep Pathirana

CEB tariff hike proposal based on inaccurate Presentation data: PUCSL

The proposed electricity tariff revision was made based on information collected from a presentation done by the new CEB General Manager, another senior engineer, and the Ministry Secretary based on inaccurate information, Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL) Chairman Janaka Ratnayake said.

Diana Gamage’s citizenship issue: CID ordered to obtain documents from British HC

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today ordered the CID to expeditiously obtain relevant documents pertaining to State Minister Diana Gamage’s alleged citizenship issue from the British High Commission in order to carry out a comprehensive investigation.

Gazette issued restricting import of gold above 22 carats as jewellery

A Gazette Notification has been issued restricting the import of gold above 22 carats as jewellery, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

Prince Harry accuses his brother William of physically assaulting him

The UK newspaper claims to have seen an advance copy of Prince Harry’s highly anticipated memoir, Spare, in which Harry, the Duke of Sussex, reportedly alleges his brother William, the Prince of Wales, knocked him to the floor during the altercation.