ARE OUR FOREIGN RESERVES INCREASED TO US$ 3BN IN REAL TERMS? CABRAAL ASKS

The government had to print Rs. 189 billion to pay its debts on May 15. That is a very serious situation

Swedish consulate in Colombo unaware of sex championship

The Swedish Consulate General in Colombo said they were unaware of the news published in international media regarding the registration of sex as a sport in Sweden.

Fixed range for fuel price as Sinopec enters

Drastic fuel price reduction unlikely

Susil bemoans belated use of drone technology

The use of modern drone technology can be used for the development of the agriculture sector in the country, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

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Sri Lanka on alert over new virus with cold-like symptoms spreading in US

In the wake of the recent upsurge cases in little-known respiratory virus called HMPV spreading in the US, Sri Lankan Health authorities said they keep a close eye on the new developments of the virus and have gone on alert.

Pastor Jerome’s wife, children return

The wife and the children of Pastor Jerome Fernando who made hate comments against Buddhism, Islam and Hinduism, returned to the island through the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), airport sources said.

Aloka Pooja in Thanthirimale

The “ Poson Aloka Pooja” illumination of the Thanthirimale Rajamaha Vihara organized by Wijeya Newspapers Ltd was commissioned on Poson full moon day on May 03rd by Lankadeepa Chief Editor Siri Ranasingh

Police witch-hunt leaves Palestinian investor languishing in jail

Police officials had not attend court when the case was called

LGBTQ community walk ‘Freedom Pride Parade’

The LGBTQ community of Sri Lanka paraded the streets in Colombo yesterday and took part in a cultural ceremony to voice their rights and concerns, which was themed as ‘Freedom Pride Parade’. A couple of hu

Heated argument between MP and police in Jaffna: Minister Tiran calls for report

The MP had attended a meeting without police security and intelligence officers had been deployed for his protection. A video of the MP behaving in a violent manner has been shared on social media

Inquire how you can have a better country, Not on me missing my flight: Ajahn Brahmawanso Thera tells Govt.

I learnt that the President has initiated an inquiry about how I missed my flight

Fiance arrested for death caused by jumbo

Police investigating the death of a young woman who had been attacked by a wild elephant in Uda Diyaluma forest reserve in Koslanda produced her Fiance before Bandarawela Actg.Magistrate Keneth De Silva who rem

LITRO gas prices slashed from yesterday

The new retail price of the 12.5kg gas cylinder will be Rs.3,186

Airman shoots himself in Bambalapitiya

The Bambalapitiya Police have launched investigations after an Airman shot himself with a firearm at Fonseka Place in ​ Bambalapitiya. Police said the deceased is a 38-year-old, Sergeant of the Sri Lanka Air Force and a resident of Abhayapura, Trincomalee.

Mob arrested for vandalizing Green Lanka building at Nawam Mawatha

At least 23 people have been arrested for allegedly entering the Green Lanka building at Nawam Mawatha in Colombo in the early hours of yesterday and damaging its property on several floors, police said.

Drug peddling woman swallows lump of heroin

A woman who gulped down heroin, packed in the form of a ball, to avoid arrest was admitted in a serious condition to the Intensive Care Unit of the Kandy National Hospital.

Dengue cases surpass 40,000 mark

The tally of Dengue cases reported for 2023 has surpassed the 40,000 mark, indicating that Sri Lanka is not out of the woods yet.

South - west monsoon setting in over Sri Lanka

The South-West monsoon will gradually set in across the island during the next few days, The Department of Meteorology said yesterday. Fairly heavy showers above 75

Plans to locally manufacture ammo for T-56 assault rifles, 9mm pistols and LMG’s

Initially, the products will be for army use, later on we are planning to expand further and provide live ammunition for other forces as well

Proposed police unit to combat groups disturbing religious harmony HRC calls for a report from IGP

The HRCSL also wants to know what specialized training the officers of this unit will have related to religious harmony

Suppression of dissent in Sri Lanka from Jan 1 – Mar 31 Three killed, 70 incidents, over 100 arrested and 15 mass protests attacked – Int’l study report reveals

Three persons were killed, more than 100 individuals and student activists had been arrested with 15 major political and student protests were attacked by police and over 70 incidents of suppression of dissent were reported in the first quarter of 2023, according to an

Thai PM thanks SL for approving return of Thai donated elephant for treatment

Thailand Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Wednesday thanked visiting Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Dinesh Gunawardena for approving the return of “Plai Saksurin”, a male elephant bestowed to the government of Sri Lanka by its Thai counterpart some 21 years ago, for treatment, the Bangkok Post reported. The Department of National Parks of Thailand is preparing to bring home the elephant, in early July using an Ilyushin IL-76 cargo plane.

State Poson Festival in Apura and Mihintale Over two million devotees expected at sacred cities today

Additional trains and buses would be in operation for the convenience of pilgrims and a police contingent of more than 3000 officers would be deployed to provide protection

MIT, Harvard show interest to collaborate with SL’s Climate Change University

The International Climate Change University would be a post-graduate institution solely focused on research and does not offer undergraduate courses

Death of maid while in Police custody Court orders for a speedy inquiry

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court yesterday ordered the CID (Criminal Investigation Department) to conduct a speedy investigation into the death of a housemaid who died after being arrested by Welikada Police and while undergoing treatment at the Col

Huge Pandol afloat in Kalu Ganga at Ratnapura

The Poson Zone will feature four pandols, including one representing “Nalagiri Damanaya”, a Bhakthi Geetha show, Buddhist dramas, lanterns, sermons, and other related activities

Ali Sabry Raheem not eligible to remain as an MP: March 12 Movement

Ali Sabry Raheem who was recently nabbed trying to smuggle mobile phones and gold is not eligible to remain as an MP, the March 12 Movement which is an organization committed for clean politics said yesterday.

Inflation drop a result of reduced consumption - SJB

Opposition SJB says that the drop in inflation is merely a result of reduced consumption

Cement, steel bar prices may drop soon, says Minister

The ministry remains committed to facilitating the affordability of essential materials and ensuring the sustainability of the construction sector