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• Lohan Ratwatte and Wife Remanded Further Until December 6

  The Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court today (02) ordered the continued remand of former Minister Lohan Ratwatte and his wife, Shashi Prabha Ratwatte, until December 6. Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2024

• Protest by Development Officers Outside Education Ministry Results in Injuries...

  Two Development Officers associated with the Teachers’ Service were injured, and four others were detained by the police during a protest outside the Education... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2024

• Supreme Court Justice Murdu Fernando Takes Oath as the Sri Lanka’s 48th Chief...

  

  Supreme Court Justice Murdu Nirupa Bidushinie Fernando was officially sworn in as the Chief Justice of Sri Lanka before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2024

• No State Bungalows for Ministers, Duty-Free Permits, Or Pensions for MPs

  The government has identified 344 luxury vehicles previously used by former ministers and presidents, which are set to be auctioned or repurposed. Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2024

• Relief for Fishermen and Infrastructure Repairs Following Severe Weather

  Deputy Minister of Fisheries Rathna Gamage announced plans to provide urgent assistance to fishermen heavily impacted by recent severe weather conditions. Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2024

• Upcountry Railway Services Are Back on Track

  The Railway Department of Sri Lanka states that the train running on the upcountry route has been restored. Due to a landslide in the Uduwara area, the train... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2024

• LG Election Announcement Delayed Until After A/L Exams

  The announcement for the upcoming Local Government (LG) Elections is expected to be made after the conclusion of the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination. Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2024

• President Biden Grants Official Pardon to Son Hunter Biden

  US President Joe Biden has issued a full pardon to his son Hunter Biden, who was awaiting sentencing in two criminal cases. In a statement, President Biden... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2024

• MPs and Ministers Decline Luxury Vehicles Due to Low Fuel Efficiency: Speaker

  Speaker Dr. Shoka Ranwala revealed yesterday that a significant number of luxury vehicles remain unused, as most Members of Parliament (MPs) and Ministers are... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2024

• Robust Inflows to Current Account Strengthens External Sector in October

  

  For first time, govt securities market records net monthly inflow of USD 39 Mn Merchandise trade account deficit narrows to USD 544 Mn Sri Lanka’s external... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2024

• Donald Trump Selects Indian Origin Kash Patel to Head FBI

  

  U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has chosen former aide Kash Patel as his nominee to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), an agency Patel has... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2024

• Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) Conducts Special Raids for Festive Season

  The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has launched a series of targeted inspections to safeguard consumer interests throughout the festive season. Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2024

• Vehicle Imports Likely to Resume in February 2025: Importers’ Association

  The Vehicle Importers’ Association of Sri Lanka has expressed optimism that vehicle imports will resume in February next year. Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2024

• World AIDS Day 2024 Observed with the Theme “Take the Rights Path: My Health,...

  World AIDS Day 2024 is commemorated today (December 1) under the theme “Take the Rights Path: My Health, My Right!” The World Health Organization (WHO)... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2024

• Finance Ministry Revises Special Commodity Levy on Big Onions

  The Ministry of Finance has announced adjustments to the Special Commodity Levy on big onions, effective from December 1, 2024, until December 31, 2024. Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2024

• Three Suspects Arresting for Sharing False Content on FB Regarding “Mahaviru...

  The Criminal Investigation Department has arrested three suspects in connection with disturbing the public by making propaganda for the celebrations of the LTTE... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2024

• Cyclonic Storm “FENGAL” Weakens After Landfall

  The Department of Meteorology reports that Cyclonic Storm “FENGAL,” which was situated over the Southwest Bay of Bengal, made landfall over the northern Tamil... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2024

• CPC Has Announced Adjustments to Fuel Prices

  The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced adjustments to fuel prices, effective from midnight on the 30th. As per the update, the price of Petrol 92... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2024

• Tharushika and Manuthi Made Mother Lanka Proud in Durban

  

  Two young competitors Tharushika and Manuthi from Anuradhapura Central College, won Silver and Bronze in 11th Commonwealth Karate Championship at Durban, South... Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2024

• “FENGAL” Loses Strength, with Rain and Gusty Winds Persisting Across Sri Lanka

  The Meteorology Department reports that Cyclonic Storm “FENGAL,” situated over the Southwest Bay of Bengal, was positioned approximately 360 km north of... Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2024