Journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge was killed with an ulterior motive to silence all journalists and the authorities have failed to bring the culprits to book even after 15 years of his murder, the Bar Association of Sri Lanka said yesterday. BASL President Kaushalya Nawaratne told the Daily Mirror that Lasantha was killed in broad daylight 15 years ago on a day like today, and it is sad to note that a single culprit has not been apprehended
A Russian tourist died in a road accident at Imaduwa on the Southern Expressway on Friday night (05). A group of tourists from Colombo were on their way to a hotel in Weligama, when the bus transporting them crashed into a lorry running in the same direction. The victi
The price of almost all varieties of vegetables have gone through the roof. According to a fact-finding mission to the Narahenpita Economic Centre, the prices of most upcountry and low-country vegetables remained as high as over Rs.800 a kilo.
The government is in the process of evolving fresh legislation to curb or eliminate the distortion of core religious teachings by some individuals creating social tension, Buddhasasana, Religious, and Cultural Affairs Minister Vidura Wickramanayake said.
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched extensive investigations regarding Ruwan Prasanna Gunaratne, a preacher who is accused of distorting the core religious teaching and convincing people to commit suicide. Ruwan Prasanna Gunaratne, known for delivering lectures on religion in various parts of the country, recently committed suicide throug
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) announced its intention to cut the electricity tariff by 50 percent by the end of January, offsetting the 18 percent increase implemented in October of the previous year, CEB Media Spokesperson Noel Priyantha said.
With the Dengue cases soaring at alarming numbers, the health authorities warn of January being critical in terms of the country heading towards an epidemic or hyperendemic situation. Addressing the media, Dr Sudath Samaraweera, the Director of the National Dengue Control Unit said given the gravity of the situation, the Health Ministry has decided to declare a special Den
A leading private hospital in Colombo, which had allegedly billed its patients with exorbitant rates for common drugs that have a maximum retail price had been summoned by the courts following charges filed by the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA). The NMRA following a lengthy
The government was considering establishing a special court complex within the judicial system to hear tax appeals in the backdrop that the appealing process allows any person to stay without paying taxes for 15 years. The Minister of Justice Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe has agreed in this regard during a special meeting held in the Parliament to obtain ideas for the legal amendments to be made in order to increase the state revenue.
A debt collector from a private sector bank in Puttalam town sustained serious injuries after his motorcycle collided with a donkey that ran across the road. The incident occurred at the 4th km post on the old Mannar road while the collector was on duty, travelling from Wanathawilluwa to Puttalam. He was rushed to Puttalam Base Hospital, where a spokesman confirmed he had sustained a fracture. Tragi
The Public Utility Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has been informed by a Parliamentary Committee to instruct the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to reduce the electricity tariffs so as to disseminate CEB’s massive profit within three months starting from January 2024. The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Alleviating the Impact of the Economic Crisis in a letter to the PUCSL Chairman also requested the PUCSL to introduce a special reasonable pric
Canada issues travel advisory over serious risk in Arugam Bay
More countries issue travel advisories
Sri Lanka Tourism invites global travellers for upcoming season
Russian embassy urges citizens to stay vigilant in Arugam Bay
US Embassy issues travel warning for Arugam Bay
in Dept. of Geology remain unassessed since 1964
AKD, Harini clash over UGC Chairman appointment?
Travel restriction US Embassy closely cooperates with SL authorities
Ranil refutes allegations made by Cardinal