Parliamentary Committee recommends 20% cut in Electricity Tariffs

It was also revealed that more than one million electricity connections have been cut due to non-payment of bills. The main reason for the non-payment of bills is the high power tariff

Long term Ukraine, Russian tourists asked to leave amidst rising concerns; Prez orders probe into move

Days after the Daily Mirror exposed that a rising number of Russian tourists were engaging in prostitution in SL as well as running other unregistered, illegal businesses, the Immigration Dept. released a circular to Tourism Ministry stating all long term Ukrainian, Russian tourists must leave

Senior U.S. Diplomat Elizabeth Horst tipped to be new Ambassador to SL

Ms.Horst is currently the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary responsible for Pakistan

Acting IGP Tennakoon’s term likely to be extended amid ‘Yukthiya’ operation

Following the ongoing Island-wide “Yukthiya” operation against underworld criminals and narcotics, President Ranil Wickremesinghe is likely to extend Deshabandu Tennakoon’s appointment as Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Daily Mirror learns.

SJB meeting in Kalutara ends up with a verbal clash

A meeting which was held by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) in Kalutara ended up with a verbal clash over the weekend, party sources from the district said.

Debt restructuring to be completed in April, President seeks cross party agreement on implementation

The Paris Club is currently working on Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring

SriLankan clarifies flight delays

SriLankan Airlines clarified that the delays experienced by passengers at the check-in counters in Bandaranaike International Airport during the early hours of the morning were due to temporary, unplanned operational conditions at the airport and not any form of trade union action.

Tussle for opposition leader’s post : Lanza

Sajith wants to hold on to the post while both Anura and Namal are trying to secure the post

Deaths at dialysis unit of Kurunegala Hospital Composition of five-member committee to be expanded

In light of the gravity and complexities of the sequence of events surrounding the recent deaths at the dialysis unit of Kurunegala Teaching Hospital, the Health Ministry is considering enlarging the

Pro cardinal protest in Negombo

A protest was held in Negombo countering those who staged a protest accusing that the fisheries harbor in Pitipana has been taken over by the Archdiocese of Colombo. Those who protested yesterday accused the other group of spreading falsehoods.

Graphic of the day

Vocational training for students who have sat their A/L exams

English language guidance for students who have sat for their Advanced Level (A/L) examinations this year will also be given an opportunity to study a vocational subject of their choice free of charge from March 5, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said. The traini

Sri Lanka initiates fresh efforts to rescue Sri Lankan victims of human trafficking in Myanmar

Victims have been coerced into online scams under the guise of legitimate IT jobs

She-elephant, calf rescued from agro-well

In a heartwarming tale of human-animal cooperation, villagers and wildlife conservators in Anuradhapura, joined forces to rescue a distressed she elephant and her calf from a perilous situation. The dram

State Minister Diana Gamage initiates ‘spa’ renaming campaign

State Minister of Tourism Diana Gamage voiced her concerns regarding the current usage of the term ‘spa,’ in the wellness industry suggesting that it fails to accurately represent the high standards and respect associated with wellness ce

If nuclear attack occurs SL ready to face any radiation emission: SLAERC tells Parliamentary Committee

Sri Lanka is ready to face any radiation emission if a nuclear accident occurs in the region, Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Regulato

Sri Lankan Organization appeals for release of donated IT equipment held by Customs

Regrets oversight in following proper procedure

Over 1Mn power disconnections last year: Parliamentary Committee reveals

Committee directs officials to offer relief measures to affected consumers

US ready for further financial cooperation with Sri Lanka, but concerned over Online Safety Act

Visiting Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma holds talks with Prez, FM

Salary increment Central Bank asked to provide report within one week

Central and Monetary Board to be summoned before Committee

Ratnapura turns hot with the highest temperature

This phenomenon is typical for this time of year

Don’t talk about election ?

Education Minister Susil Premjayantha and former Election Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya engaged in a conversation during an event commemorating International Mother Language Day in Colombo, yesterday. Were they talking about election

New study on COVID vaccines: GMOA spokesman urges health authorities to go on alert

In light of recent findings suggesting potential rare occurrences of heart, brain, and blood disorders linked to certain Covid-19 vaccines, medical professionals in Sri Lanka urge the health authorities to remain vigilant on the development. The study in question, conducted by researchers from the Global Vaccine Data Network, a research arm of the World Health Organization (WHO), unearthed Covid vaccines from companies like Pfizer, Moderna and

CEB spokesman suggests students should study by oil lamp

Spokesman for the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), Noel Priyantha, stirred a controversy during a recent television programme by suggesting that children should resort to studying using oil lamps if necessary, citing the precedent set by previous generations who excelled in their studies under similar conditions. Priyantha made these remarks while addressing concerns over the escalating electricity prices in Sri Lanka.

SF willing to contest for the presidency

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Chairman Sarath Fonseka yesterday said he is willing to contest for the presidency if the people want him to. “I am willing to heed the call of the citizens of Sri Lanka if they want me to contest the presidential elections,” Field Marshal Fonseka told Wion news India. “I represent an electorate today. However I came into politics in the national level. I am still recognized as a national politician. There are diff

Energy Minister says Electricity tariffs increased in October to be totally reduced

The new proposal on the electricity tariff revision aims to reduce the electricity tariffs increased in October last year, which included 18 percent for the domestic category, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said yesterday. He told Parliament that the electricity tariffs of domestic consumers and religious places of worship were increased by 18 percent and tariffs on the industry and hotel sector were increased by 12 percent while

SL,Iran explores oil trade expansions bypassing US sanctions

Sri Lanka and Iran are exploring the possibility of expanding trade in oil bypassing the U.S. sanctions, an informed source said.

Heat wave warning issued for six districts

The Meteorology Department yesterday issued a ‘Caution’ level heat warning for some places in North-Western province and Gampaha, Colombo, Hambantota and Moneragala District. The Heat index Advisory issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre said that the heat index, the temperature felt on the human body is expected to increase up to ‘Caution’ level at some places in North-western province and Gampaha, Colombo, Hambantota and Moneraga

Social media post Rohitha wants woman brought in before Privilege Committee

Hot on the heels of enacting the Online Safety Act, SLPP MP Rohitha Abeygunawardane yesterday brought in a privilege issue over a woman in Katukurunda, Kalutara claiming that she had posted an insulting post while infringing his privileges and she should be brought in before the Privilege Committee. Raising a privilege issue in Parliament, MP Abeygunawardane said the woman had posted an insulting post on her social media account, stating that

Rising trend of addicts switching to pharma drugs in Western Province

Amid the ‘Yukthiya Meheyuma’ crackdown in the country, there has been a concerning trend of drug addicts increasingly turning to pharmaceutical drugs as alternative sources due to the shortage of heroin, ice, or cannabis and the authorities have launched a major operation in the Western Province targeting dozens of errant pharmacies that sell psychoactive drugs to the addicts.