Plans underway to accommodate 100 % students at Uni. - UGC Chairman

All universities are currently functioning at 50% attendance of their respective student capacities

Covid-19 Next couple of weeks extremely decisive, says Epidemiology Chief

Although the COVID-19 situation in the country has reached a slightly controlled level, it does not mean that Sri Lanka is safe from the virus

Parents suspected of neglecting children produced in court

The suspect mother had gone missing from home on December 24 and had returned to her grandmother’s house three days later

LP gas manufacturing process slow

LITRO assures prompt supply in future

Long queues for kerosene

People are waiting in long queues near filling stations to buy kerosene due to the shortage of domestic gas in the country. Pictured is such a scene near a filling station in Orugodawatha.

Assistance to purchase fuel and essential items GoSL should expedite negotiations with India

“Government must either go to IMF immediately or come up with a viable alternative”

Station Masters back to work

The union’s chairman, Sumedha Somarathna told media that positive responses were received for 10 of their demands after discussions with the State Minister

Zara Rutherford lands in SL

She is attempting to become the youngest woman to fly solo around the world

Veggies still beyond common man’s reach.....!

Prices of vegetables shot up again due to the decline in vegetables reaching economic centres. Pictures show prices of vegetables displayed at the Narahenpita Economic Centre yesterday.

Woman killed and dumped in canal teeming with crocodiles

An individual who killed a woman and dumped the body in a canal to be devoured by crocodiles was arrested yesterday

Recently upgraded road from Bibile to Chenkalady vested with public today

Upgrading this 86.7 km long road cost Rs. 7,200 million

Govt braces for food shortage

Foodstuffs to be imported from India, Pakistan, Myanmar

10-year-old boy who went missing from Haldummulla, found in Pettah

He had often left the house saying that he went to the road as he was eager to see the buses

One Country - One Law No Govt. since independence had implemented this policy - Ven. Gnanasara Thera

The Thera said the present government has taken steps to make it a reality

Plan to boost Japanese investments in SL - Japanese Ambassador

The Japanese government intends to provide assistance to the Sri Lankan government’s development endeavours

China donates Rs.19.6 million to SJB Sajith happy that his party won over China’s confidence

The Chinese government donated Rs. 19.6 million to Samagi Jana Balawegaya’s (SJB) medical equipment donation programme ‘H

Railway Station Masters’ Union withdraws from transporting fuel, cement, flour

The Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Union (SLRSMU) has decided to withdraw from transporting fuel, cement, and flour fr

IGP instructs Police to issue sound permits for outdoor musical events

IGP C.D. Wickremeratne has directed all police stations to issue sound permits for all outdoor musical events to be held under health guidelines. Accordingly, such musical events are permitted to be held until 10.00 p.m. from Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays and until 1.00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, while on Sundays, outdoor musical events are allowed to go on until 12.30 a.m.

Another gas leak explosion

Another accident caused by a gas leak was reported yesterday from Kurakkanhena in the Kalpitiya police area. The house belo

Man arrested for hijacking hired vehicles by drugging drivers

The 33-year-old suspect had booked vehicles online with chauffeurs for hire *** He had drugged the drivers with various substances mixed in beverages

Young man hacked to death during a clash between two groups in Pooneryn

A young man had been hacked to death during a clash between two groups near Kaudaramni lagoon in Pooneryn on Su

Indian High Commission launches quiz competition on Buddhism

The Indian High Commission has launched a quiz competition in Sri Lanka focusing on the life of The Buddha and various sites or places associated with Buddhism, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the State Ministry of Dham

STF raids Over 4.5 tons of cannabis plants seized

The police Special Task Force (STF) raided a large scale cannabis cultivation illegally grown on two acres of land in the vicini

Maithri stresses need for new rule different to traditional governments

While launching a scathing attack on the present government, former President Maithripala Sirisena stressed the need to form a new rule based on a new vision and a mission to resuscitate the country from the present mess. He said the

Emergency Landing Sakurai Aviation Ltd suspended from flight operations

The first emergency landing took place on December 22 and the second yesterday

TNA mourns Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s death

The Tamil National Alliance mourns the death of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, a man of God who not only fought against apartheid in South Africa and injustice everywhere, but also worked tirelessly for peace and reconciliation, a statement from the party said. TNA spokesman MP M.A. Sumanthiran, in a statement said, “As Chairman of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, he showed that justice and mercy were not contradictory but an inseparable wh

China donates Rs.19.6 million to SJB Sajith happy that his party won over China’s confidence

The Chinese government donated Rs. 19.6 million to Samagi Jana Balawegaya’s (SJB) medical equipment donation pro

Fuel price would have been cheaper had pricing formula remained-ruwan

The price of petrol would have ranged from Rs. 130 to Rs. 140 currently, had the fuel pricing formula been in force, UNP Depu

Mihintale ancient Anula Cheithiya conservation project commenced

The Mihintale ancient Anula Cheithiya conservation project commenced with the distinguished participation and guidance

Bangladesh High Commissioner meets with Education Minister Dinesh Gunawardena

They discussed issues of mutual interest Minister Gunawardena and the High Commissioner reiterated their commitment towards the friendship between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh