Pakistani Navy ship docked in Colombo en route from China

The officers of the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo attended the reception ceremony of Pakistan Navy Ship “Tughril” which is on its way from China to Pakistan. This is its last call at Port of Colombo while heading to Pakistan for being commissioned into the Pakistani Navy.

Pakistani Navy ship docked in Colombo en route from China

The officers of the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo attended the reception ceremony of Pakistan Navy Ship “Tughril” which is on its way from China to Pakistan. This is its last call at Port of Colombo while heading to Pakistan for being commissioned into the Pakistani Navy.

Decline in Covid-19 death rate seen due to vaccination

Sri Lanka Public Health Inspector’s (PHI) Association said if there are signs of the death rate in CORONA was declin

It’s that time of year again

A sense of chill in the air with hustle and bustle over the street markets has reminded that no pandemic could hinder the preparatio

World’s largest single natural corundum found in Sri Lanka

The specimen, which weighs 310Kg dimension (66.04cm , 60.96cm, 48.26cm) has been named as the “Queen of Asia”

Govt. may seek IMF assistance

Annualized yield of international sovereign bonds has risen over 180 percent

Govt takes steps to prevent mass scale marine pollution

Committee appointed to identify legal provisions related to Maritime Law in line with the International and Domestic requirements

A/L student brutally beaten by teacher

The boy had sustained serious injuries to his hands

Preventing people entering Colombo to attend SJB Protest: SJB files FR

Minister of Health acted sans authority by issuing the said regulation violating peoples’ Fundamental Rights

Suspended Chinese solar power projects will not be given to India : Dr.Ramesh

Decision taken to suspend the project due to security concerns raised by a third party

People are paying Rs.15 for a bean pod and Rs.25 for one carrot: Ruwan

One cannot blame the COVID pandemic for the economic downturn Economies of countries that were far more affected by the pandemic are better off than Sri Lanka

15-year-old boy killed in blast in Mutur

A 15-year-old boy was killed when a bomb exploded at Thoppur in Mutur last evening, police said. They said t

Petroleum, lubricants: PUCSL introduces new system to handle grievances

The Public Utility Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has set up a mechanism to handle complaints and settle disputes in the petroleum and lubricants industry. The PUCSL and the Min

Man arrested with high powered explosives at Pihimbiyagolla

The STF from the Ulukkulama Camp had carried out the raid on intelligence received

Advising Govt. in formulating policies on tobacco, alcohol NATA has failed in carrying out its duty well – Oppn MP slams

The objective, for which the NATA was formed, has not been fulfilled

LTTE uniforms, weapons, human skeletons unearthed in Muhamalai

A skull, several skeletons, an LTTE outfit and an RPG, rocket and magazine were found on the scene

Welikada Prison Riot Case reserved for judgment for January 6

Court had decided to proceed with the trial in the absentia of the third accused Indika Sampath who is absconding court

High profile UN officials on 5-day official visit to SL next week

Their aim is towards a better understanding of the country priorities and exploring new avenues of support from UNDP to SL

Some evidence suggests Omicron causes milder disease than Delta - WHO Head

Too early to be definitive

Finance Minister rules out any arrangement with IMF

SL will stabilise its foreign reserves by using its own foreign exchange proceeds without depending on International Sovereign Bonds to raise them

It is not correct to force someone to convert dollars into rupees - Sajith

The Opposition leader urged the government to withdraw the gazette notification regarding conversion of dollars

Population, household census next year -PM

The department of Economic Policies and Planning is taking steps to meet the post pandemic crisis by preparing short, midterm and long term plans

Vaccination card mandatory when entering public places in future

Booster shots to be administered within two weeks

Budget 2022 passed

Budget 2022 was approved with amendments by a majority of 93 votes

Yugadhanavi Power Plant Agreement signed with another Company violating Cabinet approval: Anura

“NFE Sri Lanka Power Holdings” had been registered in the USA. The Cabinet has been completely misled due to this act”

Dolphins lashed ashore

Nine dolphins washed ashore dead

Sri Lanka was rich in resources - Korean Ambassador

Korea without any such resources was developed to the status of the 10th developed country in the world

Laws related to cyber security next year- Namal

The Cyber Security Bill and the Data Protection Bill will be introduced early next year, Minister Namal Rajapaksa told Parliament yesterday.

Economic shutdown likely next year due to minus reserves - MP Harsha de Silva

Says foreign currency reserves will be minus 4700 million in January next year

SJB MPs visit Litro Gas company

A group of SJB MPs including Mujibur Rahuman, Hector Appuhamy and J C Alawathuwala yesterday visited the Litro Gas Company