Adverse weather triggers fish price hike, shortage in supply

The stoppage of all fishing activities due to the rainy weather conditions have caused a decrease in supply, increasing fish prices, officials said yesterday.

Adverse weather triggers fish price hike, shortage in supply

The stoppage of all fishing activities due to the rainy weather conditions have caused a decrease in supply, increasing fish prices, officials said yesterday.

Maveerar Naal: Mullaitivu Traders put up shutters

All business establishments in Pudukudiruppu put up shutters yesterday to mark the Maveerar Naal commemoration and the birth anniversay of the LTTE leader.

SL’s return to a financial crisis once debt servicing begins is a fallacy

He said foreign currency debt servicing should be only 4.5 percent of GDP (Gross Domestic Product) according to the agreement in principle reached with bilateral creditors. He said it was as high as 9.2 percent in the past.

A/L recommencement date to be announced after weather assessment:Govt

He told a news conference at the Government Information Department that the Meteorology Department has forecasted that rainy and windy conditions will reduce after November 29 and said that a decision will be taken on the date to resume the examination after assessing the weather situation after November 29.

Deputy Minister acknowledges that there is a delay in fertilizer subsidy payments

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Namal Karunaratne acknowledged that there is a delay in receiving fertilizer subsidy payments to farmers’ accounts.

Court issues warrant for controversial MP Archchuna over absence in road accident case

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court yesterday issued a warrant for the arrest of newly elected Jaffna District Parliamentarian Dr Ramanathan Archchuna for failing to appear before the court in connection with a road traffic accident that occurred in 2021.

Bribery Commission records statement from Maithripala Sirisena

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery and Corruption recorded a statement from former President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday.

First ever multi-country man powered call centre busted in Colombo

An illegal call centre manned by a group of two dozen overstaying foreign tourists from nine countries was busted for the first time ever in Sri Lanka by the Department of Immigration and Emigration yesterday in Colombo.

41 candidates in LG nomination lists elected to P’ment

Former Minister Dullas Alahapperuma who is the leader of Freedom People’s Congress requested President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to scrap nomination papers submitted nearly two years ago in view of the elections to the local authorities due to reasons such as candidates migrating, passing away, switching party allegiances, or becoming inactive due to dissatisfaction with their political circumstances.

Prez to visit China after Indian visit

China has invited President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for an official visit to China, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday.

United Nations Astrologers International Conference held

United Nations Astrologers International Conference and Awards Ceremony 2024 was held last week at the Bandaranaike International Memorial Conference Hall with a gathering of local and foreign eminent astrologers.

Uva–Wellassa Rebellion commemorated

Sri Lanka’s Great Rebellion of 1817–1818 also known as the 1818 Uva–Wellassa Rebellion led by Maha Adikaram Monarawila Keppetipola was commemorated at the foot of the Keppetipola Memorial at Maha Maluwa in Kandy.

Rs. 7.1 million employment scam targets seven Sri Lankans – SLBFE

A fraudulent E-8 visa scheme worth Rs.7.1 million involving seven Sri Lankan victims who paid money to unregistered agencies promising overseas jobs, has been uncovered by the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE), an official said yesterday.

Opposition Leader charges Govt went back on promise to amend IMF agreement

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa charged that the government has backtracked on its pre-election pledge that the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) agreement with IMF would be amended but vowed instead to stick to the guardrails of it upon election to office.

Only one rabies case reported in 2024: Colombo Municipal Council

Sujeewa Senasinghe’s luxury vehicle lawfully imported, Magistrate orders CID to release it

Fort Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali yesterday ordered the CID (Criminal Investigation Department) to release former MP Sujeewa Senasinghe’s controversial luxury vehicle to him.

Russian language and culture education thrives in Sri Lanka

The Centre for Open Education for the Study of the Russian Language and Culture in Sri Lanka is making remarkable strides in promoting Russian language learning and cultural exchange.

Chinese Vice Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee (IDCPC) pays courtesy call on President

The Vice Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee (IDCPC) Ms. Sun Haiyan, paid a courtesy call on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday.

Army personnel arrested for operating illegal timber stall

A group of army personnel running an illegal timber stall were arrested by Priyankaragama Police during a raid on an army Corporal’s house.

Two President’s Counsels take silk

Two attorneys currently serving as Additional Solicitors General (ASG) at the Attorney General’s Department were sworn in as President’s Counsel (PC) yesterday during a ceremonial sitting of the Supreme Court.

Bandaranaike Museum Curator Siripala Gamage bids adieu

The Curator of the S. W. R. D. Bandaranaike Museum for 50 years Siripala Gamage passed away following a brief illness yesterday at the age of 75.

JaGAAS launches awards programme to honour Sri Lankan-Japanese contributions across key sectors

The Japanese Graduates Alumni Association of Sri Lanka ( JaGAAS) is pleased to announce the launch of an inaugural - once in a lifetime national JaGAAS awards programme in recognition of outstanding contributions of Japanese nationals / organisations and Sri Lankan Alumni of Japan in following ten sectors:

‘Ananda Pahasara’ festival shines bright

The ‘Ananda Pahasara’, literary, arts, and cultural festival organized by the Literary Society of Ananda College, Colombo along with other subject societies, was successfully held last week at the College premises. The event was inaugurated by Principal Lal Dissanayake, Professor J.B. Dissanayake, Professor Sunanda Mahendra and the esteemed special guests.

AKD ‘s stance on IMF is welcomed: Rajitha

The President and his government’s stance on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is welcomed, former MP Rajitha Senaratne said yesterday.

No electricity tariff revision for this year: PUCSL

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) announced that electricity tariffs will remain unchanged for this year, due to delays in the submission of proposals by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB).

Four policemen cleared of assault charges in jeep collision case

Four policemen charged with assaulting an individual following a head-on collision involving two jeeps have been acquitted by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court due to insufficient evidence to support the assault charges.

Malwatte prelate reminds ministers of people’s expectations

Mahanayake of Malwatte Chapter Ven. Thibbatuwawe Sri Siddhartha Sumangala Thera said the National People’s Power (NPP) has received an unprecedented mandate and that they should deliver the goods as expected by the people.

People affected by floods in the North threatened by crocs

Crocodiles have glided onto the roads underwater in the rain affected areas in the North, creating an additional danger to human life.

All shops to come under scrutiny ahead of festive season

With the festive season around the corner, the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has announced a spate of nationwide raids to protect shoppers and ensure fair trade practices.