South Asia’s first Disneyland to be set up in Hambantota?

State Minister of Tourism Diana Gamage will be visiting the US next month to initiate talks in constructing South Asia’s first Disneyland in Hambantota.

India, Israel joint collaboration in agriculture sector in Sri Lanka

India and Israel are planning to invest jointly in the development of the agriculture sector in Sri Lanka, Daily Mirror learns.

MR congratulates Xi Jinping on re-election as Communist Party’s Gen. Sec.

the election results have re-confirmed the strength and courage that his leadership holds

Water levels of rivers rising

Galle district is facing a fresh flood threat as several areas in the district had received rainfall of more than 200mm., the department of meteorology said. The water level of the Gin Ganga was rising as a result..The water level of the Kalu Ganga which was rising on Saturday has begun to recede as of last morning.

SLR to reclaim lost land

Sri Lanka Railways alone owns state lands to the extent of 14,000 acres but most of these lands are under unauthorized or illegal possession

One killed, another injured when police open fire in Negombo

A 22-year-old youth was shot dead and another injured after police opened fire at them when they tried to flee after snatching a chain at Andiambalama in Negombo. Police sai

Sajith wants law changed for snap Presidential election

Highlighting that this is the best time to hold any kind of election , Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa yesterday said Samagi Jana Balawegaya ( SJB) is even ready to support the go

Eight ex-LTTE cadres get Presidential pardon

Eight ex-LTTE cadres who were convicted by courts over unlawful activities were granted Presidential pardon, the Prisons Department said. Pri

SLFEB on women below 45 leaving the country for foreign employment Report on minor children’s care mandatory

The SLFEB has decided not to grant permission for mothers with children under two years of age, as mothers should pay special attention to the care and education of their children

Seven arrested for operating drone at Victoria Reservoir

Seven persons who were filming the high security area of ​​the Victoria Reservoir in Theldeniya using a drone camera were taken into the custody by Army personnel attached to the security at the Rese

Two new mosquito species increase in the bio-diversity

The 8th edition of ‘Top German Brands in Sri Lanka’ held recently

The 8th edition of the ‘Top German Brands in Sri Lanka’ event organised by the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka), with the support of the German Embassy in Colombo, was held on October 13, 2022, at Hilt

Investment Agreement of Ceylinco F&G Companies: SC reserves order on investor ZRA’s eligibility

The Supreme Court has reserved its order to determine whether investor ZRA Holdings has acted in breach of the investment agreement of Ceylinco F&G Companies.Accordingly, the Supreme Court would deliver its order regarding this issue in due cour

Exorbitant electricity tariffs for places of worship PUCSL says will charge concessionary rate up to first 180 units

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) yesterday said they will revise the recently amended exorbitant electricity tariffs for the places of worship, which created much controversy within the clergy, and will charg

Obstructing peaceful protest: SSP Roshan Dias and ASP Dilruk noted to appear in court as accused

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court yesterday issued summons on SSP Roshan Dias and ASP Nalin Dilruk ordering them to appear before Court on November 8 over a criminal accusation that they wrongfully prevented and obstructed a peacef

Key parliamentary committee stresses need for stable, fair electricity tariff rates

Views and suggestions were presented on the use of alternative energy resources

My parliamentary privileges have been violated by media reports: Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe

I don’t have a chamber as the Minister of Justice, but some of my junior lawyers are appearing for Tilini Priyamali at the moment

Met. Dept. forecasts more rain

Fairly heavy rains were experienced in hydro catchment areas

President requests to form special task force to develop construction sector

Those engaged in the construction sector also requested the President to establish a special task force for the upliftment of the construction sector

Cabinet subcommittee to study overdue police promotion

It is reported that the service period of many police officers exceeds 30 years and the service period of the current position exceeds 15 years, and a large number of officers seeking promotion are about to retire

New Petroleum Bill signed into law

The Bill also provides for the removal of the monopoly which the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation enjoyed on marketing aviation fuel

New study finds some people are mosquito magnets - AP news report says

A new study finds that some people really are “mosquito magnets” and it probably has to do with the way they smell, according

India -Sri Lanka to strengthen further defence ties

A three-member official delegation from Sri Lanka, led by State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon and comprising Army and Navy officers, is currently on a visit to India for attending India’s premier biennial global defence exhibition D

Man stabbed to death during dispute

A man had been stabbed to death following a dispute during a wedding ceremony, according to Weligama Police.The victim aged 43 was a father of two and a resident of Walana area in Weligama. The stabbing had taken place ar

To face global recession which is expected next year Central Bank to implement stern economic policies

The Central Bank has decided to implement stern economic policies to be in line with the global economic conditions in the fac

Hummer probe goes to CID

Investigations into the controversial illegally imported Hummer vehicle has been handed over to the Criminal I

22nd Amendment to Constitution passed

The 22nd Amendment to the constitution was approved by a two-thirds majority in Parliament, pruning some powers of the

MR trying to rise again Kiriella asks Chamal to advise MR on relinquishing power

”Parliamentarian Chamal Rajapaksa on an earlier occassion claimed that Mahinda Rajapaksa did not relinquish power at the right time”

Russia declines government credit line for Sri Lanka

Russia has declined to offer a government to government line of credit for Sri Lanka to import fuel and coal, but agreed to facilitate a commercial line of credit through a bank, Daily Mirror learns.

Liz Truss resigns as UK Prime Minister

The PM said her successor will be elected in a Tory leadership contest, to be completed in the next week