Distribution of dry rations at Abhayagiriya

Arrangements have been made to distribute 50,000 parcels of dry rations among needy families by the China Buddhist A

GR and wife leave for USA

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and four of his family members left for the United States last morning, airport sources said.

NATA chairman condemns moves to legalise cannabis

Says no country in the world has developed by exporting cannabis

Poultry farmers agree to supply eggs at Rs.55: Minister

Says certain middlemen have worked to increase egg prices by stocking them

Russian national carrier “Red Wings” to start charter flights to SL

Twice weekly with effect from December 28, 2022

Sri Lanka asks Indian air services to start flights to Mattala

Through the expansion of these passenger ferry services, people of the same class in both countries will be able to travel between the two countries at an affordable cost

Some SL envoys appointed during Gota’s time to be replaced

Some of the Sri Lankan envoys politically appointed to various capitals during the time of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will be replaced once their terms end, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said. This will be done as part of the governm

Kalawewa spilling over

People living in the low-lying areas of Kala Oya warned of a possible flood threat

Congestion in Kandy city main cause for severe floods: DMC

Kandy experienced rainfall beyond 150 mm on Sunday

Passenger ship with 516 tourists arrives in Trinco

A group of 516 tourists from European countries arrived in Trincomalee yesterday by passenger ship MV Silver Spirit. The

Tsunami disaster commemorated

Floral tributes were placed at the Tsunami memorial

PM seeks economic diplomacy from new 16 Sri Lankan envoys in different capitals

Urged them to work towards attracting investments, promoting exports, tourism

Former Maldivian President gets 11 year jail term Found guilty of corruption, money laundering

The criminal court of the Maldives on Sunday found the country’s former president Abdulla Yameen guilty of corruption and money laundering charges related to receiving kickbacks from a private company, the foreign media reported

LG Polls: Nominations to be called next week

The District Returning Officers (DROs) will issue the Gazette notification calling nominations for the Local Government (LG) polls on January 2nd’ 3rd or 4th, Elections Commission (EC) Chairman Nimal G Punchihewa said yesterday.

SMOKING IS A SILENT KILLER !

Manic weather across the country

Heavy rain was experienced yesterday all over the country disrupting civilian life. The worst affected were the central hills that had been hit by floods and earth slips due to the torrential rains experienced from Saturday midnight (24) that continued unabated yesterday. The Police said the central hills had been shrouded with a thick mist and warned the drivers to be cautious of fog that prevented visibility.

Import ban to be relaxed on 670 more items: Siyambalapitiya

The Finance Ministry was considering relaxing the import ban on 670 more items except for items which can be manufactured locally, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said yesterday. He said the import ban was imposed on 1,465 items due to the acute foreign exchange crisis the country was facing. The Minister said

New artifacts found in Mihintale

Fresh artifacts have been discovered during archaeological excavations at historic Anula Cheithiya in Mihintale, a statement from the Buddha Sasana and Cultural Affairs Ministry said. Accordi

Two youngsters killed after mound collapses on house

An 18-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy had been killed after a boulder, along with an mound of earth, collapsed on a house due to bad weather and rain at Dunuwila in Alawathugoda, Kandy yesterday morning.

The Netherlands welcomes steps taken for reconciliation: Ambassador

Engaging with different stakeholders including the Tamil diaspora is important and a step in the right direction. The Ambassador of the Netherlands, Bo

No student shall be failed in the future – Senior Educationist

Under the government’s new education reforms, no student shall be failed or neglected in the future although they are unable to achieve the standard pass marks for career examinations like the G.C.E Ordinary Level or Advance Level, a senior educationist said.

Afghanistan: Taliban bans women from working for NGOs

An order by the Taliban banning women from working for non-governmental organisations (NGOs) has been condemned by the United Nations, which said the move violated fundamental rights.

STF busts 139 grams of heroin

A suspected drug peddler who had in his possession 50.139 grams of heroin was arrested by the STF in Thirukkovil during a raid in the Saindamaradu area in Kalmunai.

Steps to protect hill country leopards: Minister

Minister of Agriculture, Wildlife and Forest Resources Mahinda Amaraweera said steps would be taken to protect hill country leopards, a rare species of animal living in Sri Lanka that should receive special attention as a national asset.

More than 75 questioned over Schaffter’s murder

Statements from more than 75 persons including almost all the family members of the murdered businessman Dinesh Schaffter had been recorded so far, the Police said yesterday. Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa however said the suspects involved in the murder had not yet been identified.

Eppawala child kidnapping Suspects remanded till January 4

The main suspect and another person, arrested in connection with the kidnapping of a nine-year-old boy of Kiralogama, Eppawala were produced before Thambuttegama Magistrate M.L. Nu

Sri Lanka woos South Indian investments

In view of enhancing awareness of trade and investment opportunities available in Sri Lanka, the Deputy High Commission of Sri Lanka in Chennai together with Southern India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) organized “Doing business with Sri Lanka” business discussion recently at SICCI auditorium in Chennai, a statement from the mission in Chennai said. Addres

It is important for people to extend compassion to one another-President

In the country’s current unprecedented economic crisis, it is important for the people to extend compassion to one another, an

Christmas a foundation for love, human dignity, humanity-PM

Remembering the birth of Jesus Christ, who set an invaluable example to look at the world realistically, let us make this grand occas

TPA welcomes decision to evaluate contribution made by Indian origin tamils to the economy

Governments of India and the State of Tamil Nadu should consider providing monetary assistance and expertise to the Sri lankan government to design and conduct affirmative action programmes in the plantations