Naked man arrested for riding motorcycle to Kandy from Colombo

A man was arrested this morning by Kadugannawa police for riding a motorcycle from Colombo to Kandy while naked.

LG polls in first week of May?

The Local Government (LG) elections are likely to be held in the first week of May, Daily Mirror learns.

One dead, 726 affected by adverse weather

One person died due to a lightning strike and 726 people from 178 families have been affected in five districts due to the prevailing adverse weather, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said

The full list of Oscar winners and nominees

The Academy Awards have taken place in Los Angeles, with Anora scooping the most honours, while Conclave, The Brutalist, Wicked and Emilia Pérez also took prizes.

Air quality good in most cities

A good level of air quality was recorded in most cities, while a moderate level was observed in Jaffna, Kurunegala, Galle, and Puttalam, the Vehicular Emission Test Trust Fund of the Department of Motor Traffic said.

’National Women’s Week’ declared

In line with International Women’s Day, which falls on March 8, the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has declared a ’National Women’s Week’ to commemorate this significant occasion.

Electricity tariff cut brings consumer prices further down in February

Sizeable cut to electricity tariffs in the third week of January brought consumer prices in the Colombo district further down in February.

Govt. doubles up measures for deal with Qatar for petroleum purchases

In a bid to avert any energy crisis in the future, the government is hurriedly taking measures to purchase both petroleum products, including LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) from Qatar under a government-to-government agreement, an official said.

Build resilience as economy stabilises, CBSL tells private sector

As Sri Lanka transitions from economic stabilisation to growth acceleration following its worst economic crisis in 2022,

Fuel distributors warn of shortage from today

While disputing the statement made by Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Chairman stating that there would be no fuel shortage this week, the Fuel Distributors’ Association said that no fuel orders had been placed since Friday and the public were warned to expect a shortage from today.

Former Speaker denies allegation on fuel usage

Denying the allegation by Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayake that the former Speaker had used fuel worth Rs. 33 million within nine months from January 1, 2024 to September 24, 2024, which amounts to Rs. 4 million per month, former Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena said spreading falsehood to gain power will not be successful every time.

Special Exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic from April 18 to 27

The special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic for the public will be held from April 18 to 27, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

CPC receives 1,581 fuel orders; no reason for shortage tomorrow: CPC Chairman

Refuting claims of the fuel distributors that existing fuel stocks at filling stations will last only till tomorrow morning, Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Chairman D.J. Rajakaruna said there will be no fuel shortages as the CPC has received 1,581 orders today across the country and that fuel is being distributed despite today being a Sunday.

“You didn’t drop Adani, it dropped you” – Mano Ganesan to Govt.

Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) leader and opposition MP Mano Ganesan has sharply criticized the government over the exit of Adani Green Energy from Sri Lanka, calling it a major setback for the country’s investment prospects.

683 underage workers migrated for domestic work: COPE reveals

A Parliamentary Committee has revealed that 683 underage workers have migrated for domestic work between May 2023 and June 2024.

Two ex-army intel officers arrested over Keith Noyahr abduction

Two suspects were arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over the investigations into the abduction and assault of journalist Keith Noyahr.

Travel ban imposed on Deshabandu Tennakoon

The Matara Magistrate’s Court has issued an overseas travel ban on former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon.

Ranil meets Modi in New Delhi

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, at the NXT Conclave event in New Delhi, met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi where the two held discussions.

Ukraine crisis a reminder for Sri Lanka on the importance of non-alignment

In a world increasingly polarized by great-power rivalries, Sri Lanka must remain steadfast in its time tested foreign policy doctrine: non-alignment, former Foreign Affairs Minister Ali Sabry said.

Fuel stocks to last until Monday amid order suspension: Association

The Fuel Distributors’ Association said that existing fuel stocks at filling stations would last until Monday (3) morning, following the suspension of fuel ordering activities last night.

Govt must ensure diesel supply for public transport if shortage persists: Gemunu

If the fuel shortage continues, the government must take immediate action to ensure sufficient diesel supply from the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) depots to maintain smooth public transportation, the Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) said.

Fuel distributors stick to their guns

Fuel distributors said they would continue with their position not to place orders despite the government agreeing to a meeting with them on Tuesday.

Uproar in Parliament over fuel issue

Parliament went into an uproar over the fuel distribution issue after ruling party members charged that there is a sinister move to create a fuel scarcity.

Sri Lanka open for renegotiation with Adani on tariff rates

Despite Indian conglomerate Adani Group’s announcement that it withdrew from the US $ 442 million wind power project in Mannar, the Energy Ministry has requested the company to inform its stand in writing on the future of the project since Sri Lanka remains open for renegotiation of tariffs quoted originally, an official said.

IMF releases US$334mn to Sri Lanka

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced its Executive Board has ​completed the third review under the 48-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement, allowing the authorities to draw SDR 254 million (about US$334 million).

Colombo District Court dismisses action against Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association

Colombo District Court Judge Sandun Vithana, yesterday dismissed a Plaint filed by Deputy Principal, Mahanama Vidyalaya, Colombo 3 against the office-bearers of the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association (SLSCA) including its Acting President Thilak Waththuhewa, Secretary, and Treasurer, and vacated an enjoining order obtained on 11th February by which the Plaintiff had sought an Interim Injunction preventing the playing of the Semi-Final of the U

No fuel shortage in the country: CPC

The Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) assured the public that there is no shortage of fuel in the country and that distribution is continuing as usual.

We will downsize security forces: President

Number of persons in all three armed forces will be reduced while they will be made sophisticated with equipment, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told Parliament today.

Muslims to commence Ramadan fasting on Sunday

Muslims in Sri Lanka will begin the Holy month of Ramadan on Sunday, (02), since the new moon for the month was not sighted today, the Colombo Grand Mosque announced a short while ago.

Expenditure head for Defence Ministry approved

The expenditure head of the Defence Ministry was approved in Parliament by a majority of 78 votes with 88 members voting in favour and ten against.