75th anniversary of Sri Lanka’s independence Dalada Maligawa to organise Janaraja Perahera

Sri Dalada Maligawa has decided to organise a Janaraja Perahera to mark the 75th anniversary of Sri Lanka’s independence. It will be held on February 18. Diyawadana Nilame Nilanga Dela said special processions are to be organised on the request of the government to mark significant events of national importance. He said the Janaraja Perahera o

Unite – President tells Election Commission

President Ranil Wickremesinghe who met members of the election commission yesterday informed them to unite and come to an agreement on the local government election.

Gota at Fame Park, UAE

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa who is currently on a holiday in UAE, visited the Fame Park by Saif Belhasa.

Forest density shrinks to 16%, 395 elephant deaths reported in 2022: CENS

At present, one elephant dies in Sri Lanka every day

Public petition against annual payable tax revision

The professionals and employees attached to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) yesterday engaged in obtaining signatures for a public petition against the government’s move to impose the payable tax revision.

EC to restrict cost of LG polls

EC to restrict the cost of conducting the LG polls under Rs.8 billion and not exceed Rs.10 billion or more

Mahanayake Theras call for action against duplicate Dalada Maligawa

Mahanayake Theras of the Malwatta and Asgiriya Chapters and the Diyawadana Nilame of Dalada Maligawa has requested President Ranil Wickremesinghe to hold a formal investigation of a false Dalada Maligawa at Wadakada road in Potuhera in Kurunegala and raising funds for it from the public.

‘Mindfulness’ pilot programme launched: Minister

The pilot programme of launching the Mindfulness Programme in schools by the Education Ministry commenced last morning at Ananda College, Colombo. The programme was launched by Education Minister, Susil Premajayantha. Addressing the event, he said the programme would be held on Wednesdays. “The Ministry hopes to increase the number of days students practice the pr

UN recognizes SL efforts to reform economy

A visiting UN Assistant Secretary says those decisions would have to be taken in order to ensure long-term recovery and growth

Media barred from reporting on Dinesh Schaffter’s death

A Police Sub Inspector had prevented media personnel from accessing the courtroom to record court proceedings and prevented journalists from taking notes of the court proceedings

Global resurgence of Covid Obtain booster dose; Health Expert

People with comorbidities should obtain the second booster dose as requested earlier and added that only 200,000 such people had obtained the second booster dose so far

LG polls Govt to seek AG’s Opinion

The majority of members in the Election Commission are against the opinion held by its Chairman Nimal Punchihewa that the local government elections should be held

Changes in top police positions: 64 transferred, 19 promoted

A total number of 64 senior police officers including seven Senior DIGs and five DIGs have been transferred, while 19 senior officers were promoted by IGP Chandana Wickramaratne with immediate eff

President to keep away from local polls campaign

Says he was not appointed as President for two years to engage in elections but to revive the shattered economy

LITRO to lower gas prices tonight

The chairman of Litro Gas Lanka Ltd announced yesterday that the price of a cylinder of 12.5 kg domestic LITRO gas will be reduced from tonight. The retail price of the 12.5 kg gas cylinder will be reduced to between Rs. 200 and Rs. 300, according to him. However, the exact announcement will be made tomorrow, he said. On December 5, the price o

PHU fears postponement of LG Polls

Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader former Minister Udaya Gammanpila said it is still feared whether the government will postpone the elections to the local authorities despite nominations being called. Speaking to the press, Gammanpila said the government’s henchmen had gone to court seeking an order to hold back elections.

Expressway bus fares reduced by 10% from last night

The annual license fee collected from expressway buses was reduced to Rs. 1,296,000. “Earlier, it exceeded Rs.3.3 million due to the increase in fuel prices and bus fares

Sureties to be charged for failure to produce Kanjipani Imran in court

Three sureties who failed to produce alleged underworld kingpin Kanjipani Imran at court in respect of an ongoing magisterial inquiry were yesterday noticed to appear before court by Colomb

Branding Sajith as ‘Bus Man’ Sajith hits out at Anura and SF

Those who criticize my programme of donating buses to schools are politically incapable people, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said yesterday.

Minister announces proposed CEB tariffs

Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera yesterday announced the proposed tariff structure that has been proposed by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB). The minister has shared the proposed tariff structure for a cost-reflective electricity pricing formula on his official Twitter account as an official message. A

Funding election under prevailing economic situation, a problem

Total state revenue is hardly sufficient to pay salaries and pensions of public servants and interest on Govt. loans

President extends SLAF Commander’s service by six months

The term of the Commander was extended with effect from December 30, 2022

All duty-free electronic shops relocated at BIA

A decision was taken to enhance the passenger experience at the airport

Kidney trade racket suspect identified during parade by four witnesses

Further investigating ongoing to arrest more suspects

Adarsha Karadana seeks anticipatory bail

Prof. Ashu Marasinghe had sent a letter of demand claiming Rs.500 million and one billion rupees as damages from Hirunika Premachandra and Adarsha Karadana

TID arrests suspect allegedly linked to ISIS

The suspect was arrested in Kattankudy in Batticaloa

Cabinet decides to reduce congestion in classrooms

It has been decided to strictly adhere to restrict the number of students to a maximum 40 for Grade 1 – 5 and 45 students for Grade 6-11 from 2023

Power, petroleum, hospitals again declared essential services

Supply of electricity, distribution of petroleum products, fuel, service, work or labour in connection with maintenance, reception, care feeding, and treatment of patients

Nilantha Jayawardena appointed as Senior DIG Administration

SDIG Jayawardena, who was the former head of State Intelligence, is the second highest senior officer of the Sri Lanka Police

SL Rubber Industry express concern over State Minister Siyambalapitiya’s statement

The Sri Lanka Society of Rubber Industry (SLSRI) has expressed concern about the statement made by State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya that amid the strict import control regime on rubber, Sri Lanka’s natural rubber prices are stabilizing.