Electricity tariff reductions to be effected from July 16

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) contemplates electricity tariff reduction starting from July 16 according to an informed source.

Eleven trains derail last month due to maintenance and geological issues

A total of eleven trains on the upcountry and coastal railway lines have derailed in the past month due to maintenance errors with the rail tracks, train engines, compartments and geological reasons, the Railways Department said.

Multi-million worth property earned by soldier in drug trafficking seized

Property valued more than Rs.03 million earned by a soldier of the commando regiment through the contraband trade of drug trafficking was seized by Kandy Division Crime Investigation Unit.

Over 3,000 lives lost due to suicides annually

Sri Lanka faces a stark reality as suicides emerge as the leading cause of intentional injury-related deaths, claiming over 3,000 lives each year.

Passengers concerned over frequent derailments on Upcountry Main Line

Train passengers who expressed concern about constant derailments in the upcountry main line said eleven derailments had occurred in the upcountry railway for the last six months of the year, and that four derailments had occurred in June alone.

20 passengers injured in bus collision

More than 20 passengers were injured in a head-on collision between a private bus and an SLTB (Sri Lanka Transport Board) bus at Weweldeniya on the Colombo-Kandy highway last morning.

South Korea relaxes travel advisory on Sri Lanka

South Korea relaxed travel alert on Sri Lanka, South Korea has relaxed its travel advisory for Sri Lanka following the country’s enhanced security and health conditions, a statement from the South Korean Foreign Affairs Ministry said yesterday

Debt restructuring: no parliamentary debate, only President’s statement today

The parliamentary debate on the agreements which Sri Lanka has signed with creditor nations on debt restructuring process has been postponed.

Purchasers seek justice for condominiums without deeds for 20 years

A writ application has been filed in the Court of Appeal by two purchasers of condominiums at a completed condominium property called “Dawson Court” on Amarasekera Mawatha in Colombo 5, alleging that purchasers have possessed 12 condominiums without title deeds for more than 20 years.

SLFP led alliance want PM’s slot

State Minister of Foreign Employment and Deputy Secretary of Sri Lanka Freedom Party Jagath Pushpakumara said the next government would be formed by the SLFP and whoever becomes President the Prime Minister would be appointed from the SLFP, Addressing the SLFP rally at Wellawaya Public Playground on Saturday (29) he said there was no room for any misgiving that the people would vote the SLFP led alliance into power.

Astronomer Anura C. Perera celebrates his birthday

The well-known Science Writer & Astronomer Anura C. Perera played an important role in popularizing Astronomy and Space Science in our country since the sixties.

New commanding officer Central province meets Mahanayaka Theras

New Commanding Officer Central Province of Sri Lankaan Army Major General Lasantha Rodrigo met the Malwathu and Asgiri Mahanayaka theras and obtained their blessings.

Journalists association blood donation

The annual blood donation campaign organized by the Colombo Journalists Association was held on Saturday (29) at Narahenpita National Blood Bank Centre. It was a part of the social service programme of the Journalists Association. The members of the association and several others donated blood.

JOZES FOOD FESTIVAL 2024 for Church’s building fund

The parish council of St. Joseph’s Church Malwatta, Negombo has established a building development fund to carry out much needed renovations before the celebration of its 125th Jubilee in 2027

Ananda Sastralaya blood donation campaign

A blood donation campaign was held in co

Spill gates of Upper Kotmale reservoir open

One of the auto functioning spill gates in the Upper Kotmale hydropower reservoir opened in the early hours of last morning when the reservoir reached spill level due to the heavy rainfall experienced in the catchments. Asst. Director Nuwara Eliya District Disaster Management Centre said other spill gates would open in case of continued rainfall in the catchment areas, and warned the people living in the low lying areas of Kotmalaoya river to

Sailor’s funeral held amidst large gathering

The funeral of a sailor of the Sri Lanka Navy, who succumbed after suffering critical injuries due to the aggressive maneuvers of an Indian trawler, resisting its seizure in the seas off Kankasanthurai within Sri Lankan waters, was hel

Eheliyagoda landslide razes eight houses to the ground

At least eight houses had been razed down to the ground by a massive landslide at Getahetta in Uduwana in Eheliyagoda last afternoon. Eheliyagoda Divisional Secretary S. A. Dilruk said the area had developed signs of imminent danger of a landslide since yesterday morning and that steps were taken to evacuate 43 families from the area and provide them shelter and urg

Kandy Esala Perahera to commence on Aug. 5

The Kandy Esala Perahera is scheduled to commence on August 5 and end on August 21. Diyawadana Nilame of the Sri Dalada Maligawa Pradeep Nilanga Dela told a meeting at Sri Dalada Maligawa on Wednesday (25) that the Kap planting ceremony at the Four Devalas and the inner procession would be held in the early hours of August

Pavithra’s gazette on Wedithalathive Nature Reserve suspended by SC

The Supreme Court yesterday issued an interim order staying the operation of the Extraordinary Gazette issued by Wildlife Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi changing the boundaries of the Wedithalathive Nature Reserve for an aquaculture project. The Supreme Court made this order pursuant to two Fundamental Rights petitions filed by Wildlife and Nature Protection Society of Sri Lanka and Environment Foundation. This interim order will be effective un

protesting teachers tear gassed

Police fired tear gas and used water cannons at the teachers’ and principals’ union members who staged a protest near the Lotus roundabout, in Colombo yesterday.

Health expert warns of surge in Internet Gaming Disorder among adolescents

Health experts in Sri Lanka have warned of a spike in cases of Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) among adolescents, urging parents to closely monitor their children.

Piyumi Hansamali’s beauty product distributor to be questioned today

The owner of the company which distributed the beauty products marketed by Model Piyumi Hansamali has been called by the police today to record a statement.

SL granted women the right to vote at the same time as men ; PM

Whilst Highlighting that Sri Lankan granted women the right to vote at the same time as men and was first to produce a female Prime Minister. Incumbent Premier Dinesh Gunawardene stressed the need for strengthening gender equality in local bodies.

Indian High Commission facilitates training programme for journalists in India

The Indian High Commission facilitated a two-week training programme on Media Management for Sri Lankan journalists and media professionals in Hyderabad, India together with the Indian Ministry of External Affairs.

Several foreigners arrested Global online scam operating in Sri Lanka busted

Police have busted a global online scam operating in Sri Lanka and have arrested 33 people including locals and foreigners. Foreigners from Pakistan, Nepal, Indonesia, Malaysia and Bangaladesh were among those arrested. The suspects had carried on a game where winners had been offered money.

SJB MP criticises teachers and principals for jeopardising students’ education

Referring to the protest carried out by school teachers and principals unions in Colombo, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Ajith Mannapperuma yesterday said the protesters should not jeopardise children’s education.

Eyebrows raised over subpar food in school, hospital canteens

In light of mounting public outcry and complaints regarding the substandard quality of food served in school and hospital canteens, Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) are stepping up their efforts with intensified raids across the country.

Debt-restructuring bears fruit immediately

All these powers had reason to fall in line with Sri Lanka in helping it get over the economic crisis. Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa who visited Sri Lanka last month even mentioned that strategically placed Sri Lanka’s economic recovery is essential for stability in the Indo-Pacific region and urged the government to swiftly restructure its foreign debt. Sri Lanka is located halfway along the main east-west international shipping route

Korean Education Fair at BMICH on June 29, 30

The World Korea Group Sri Lanka will hold a Korean Education Fair on June 29 and 30 at the BMICH.