Young Russian tourists opt to stay longer to avoid military mobilization - Udayanga

Around 20 percent of Russian tourists tend to stay longer

Parliament slow in implementing proposals: Prez writes to Speaker

Establishment of a National Assembly and the appointment of three committees related to public finance and banking

72 mn litres of diesel needed for Maha season paddy harvest

The Agriculture Ministry emphasized that some 72 million litres of diesel is required for preparation and harvesting paddy in the Maha season.

Government holds LNG deal with New Fortress Energy

As part of the transaction, New Fortress will have gas supply rights to the Kerawalapitiya Power Complex

Couple arrested for possessing contraband

A young couple that visited a detainee in Angunukolapelessa was arrested by the STF for having in their possession 200 cigars, a stock of ganja and two cellular phones.

Displeasure shown towards Sajith during Wednesday’s protest is unfortunate : Ruwan

No one should try to gain political mileage out of the current situation

EU encourages tangible progress by SL on its GSP+ commitment

EU has acknowledged the steps taken by Sri Lanka in March 2022 to reform the Prevention of Terrorism Act

Alleged use of SPC funds to pay Keheliya’s mobile phone bill Case fixed for pre-trial on December 9

The Bribery Commission informed court that the prosecution is expecting to bring several amendments to the indictments

No fuel price revision this week: Minister

Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara yesterday said fuel prices would not be revised this week and requested the dealers to place orders for their requirements.

MASS ANTI -GOVERNMENT PROTEST MARCH

Joint Opposition protest fails to gather momentum

Dayasiri and Hirunika were seen trying to break the human barricade set up by the police, the police were able to push them away and maintain their chain

Harin reveals plans to resign

Believes there is a very good concept championed by the National Movement for Social Justice

Thilini Priyamali has been prejudiced by the media: Defence Counsel

Continuous media publications could adversely affect the rights of Thilini Priyamali who is currently held in remand custody in connection with alleged financial misappropriation incidents, defence counsel informed court yesterday.

Centre for climate change studies to be established

The proposal was handed over to Presidential Advisor Ruwan Wijewardene yesterday

Dengue may reach a peak level during the final three months of this year: Dr.Wijayamuni

It is not an issue in Colombo City at the moment though there are cases reported in areas such as Dehiwala- Mount Lavinia, Kotte and Kolonnawa

AG is not a person with special privileges: Saliya Pieris PC

Attorney General moved court to recall the summons issued against two senior police officers

Three trains derailed in two days; no reports submitted by Railways Dept.: Station Masters’ Union

The responsible authorities of the railway department have not submitted reports yet for the recent train derailments near Maradana station, Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Union (SLRSMU) President Sumedha Somaratne said.

SL Navy’s latest Offshore Patrol Vessel arrives at Port of Colombo

The Offshore Patrol Vessel P 627, gifted to the Sri Lanka Navy from the United States (U.S.) Coast Guard, arrived at the Port of Colombo yesterday morning. The ship began her home-bound journey from the Port of Seattle on September 03 and arrived in Colombo after about 10656 nautical miles (19734 km) of sea passage.

Joseph Stalin blasted for request to change teachers dress code

There are uniform dress codes for different professional categories, but they should not be changed

Rishad Bathiudeen released from Easter Sunday attacks case

Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court yesterday ordered to release parliamentarian Rishad Bathiudeen from a case filed against him in connection with Easter Sunday attacks.

Constitutional Council coming back for third time

The CC is a ten-member body that, once constituted, will appoint members to the Independent Commissions

CAA tells importers to display maximum price

Displaying maximum Retail Price (MRP) on five goods in the English language effective from November 1

Another Wild elephant electrocuted

Another wild elephant in Anuradhapura wildlife zone had fallen prey to the human-elephant conflict. It had been electrocuted when it entered a home garden in Ihala Kongaswewa area in the e

A suspect arrested with 3000 conch shells at Kalpitiya

A haul of 3000 conch shells were seized in transit and a suspect arrested by the Navy during a raid in the sea off Kalpitiya. The contraband was being transported from Vannimundalama Island to Kalpitiya on board a fishing trawler when the navy carried out the raid on suspicion. A senior official of the navy said it w

All tight lipped; Speaker to seek legal notice to get names of dual citizens

Abeywardena will seek a legal notice to obtain the names from the Immigration Dept. and will also seek the advice of the AG and the Justice Ministry

Ven. Borelle Sirisumana Thera arrested over Thilini Priyamali case

Ven. Borelle Sirisumana Thera has been arrested by the CID over information revealed during investigations into the financial frauds committed by Thilini Priyamali, the Police Spokesman said.

KDU Hospital charges Rs.350 per day for staying with a patient

In a bid to cover losses, Kotelawala Defence University (UHKDU) Hospital has recently started charging Rs. 350 per day from family and friends who stay beside the patients.

Those who accuse me of having dual citizenship have gone mad - Diana Gamage

According to the law anyone is innocent until proven guilty

Law College students meet mr over exams being conducted only in English

Law College students met former PM Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday to raise concerns over moves to hold the Law College examinations only in the English medium from November. Presently although lectures are in English, students have the option of sitting the exams in Sinhala and Tamil.

China donates diesel for Lankan farmers, fishermen

China decided to donate 10.6 million litres of diesel to farmers and fishermen in remote areas of Sri Lanka to improve the livelihoods of people in the agriculture and fisheries sector, a Ch