General LNP - Fuel storage, distribution come under Maj. Gen. De Zoysa
Major General M.R. W. de Zoysa today assumed duties as the new Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited. The Retired Major General was…
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Crime LNP - Ranjan to express special regret over utterances in second contempt of court case
Former State Minister Ranjan Ramanayak through his counsel today informed Supreme Court that he is expecting to make a special regret if his utterances have…
Politics LNP - Rs.100mn collected since it’s opening on Jan. 16
Chief Government Whip and Highways Minister Johnston Fernando yesterday said a revenue of over Rs.100 million had been received from the Mirigama to Kurunegala…
Health LNP - 900,000 Sri Lankans refuse COVID-19 vaccines
Over 9 lakh people in Sri Lanka have not got a single dose of the COVID-19 vaccine raising concerns among the health authorities. Speaking to Daily Mirror,…
Business LNP - Heavy showers forecast today: Met. Dept.
Thunderstorms and showers could be expected in the North-central, Eastern, and Uva provinces, as well as in Nuwara-Eliya, Matale and Hambantota districts…
Business LNP - Water supply could be interrupted during power cuts: Trade Union
Water supply will be interrupted during power cuts due to fuel shortage and thereby the consumers will face numerous inconveniences, convener of the Water…
Crime LNP - Mobs chase away tourists & attack beach restaurant in Hikkaduwa: 4 arrested
Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the attack on a beach restaurant at Narigama in Hikkaduwa where a group of mobs chased away foreign…
Development LNP - Over 5-hour power cuts tomorrow
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved the request made by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to have rotational power shedding over…
General LNP - Fuel supply not an issue operating buses: SLTB Chief
Having denied the fake media reports, Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) Chairman Kingsley Ranawaka said it was not the fuel issue that had made an SLTB bus to…
Technology LNP - Govt. has failed to identify priorities: Patali Champika
The incumbent Government has failed to pinpoint its priorities which has resulted in numerous issues including the power crisis adding burden on general…
Development LNP - CEB tells Keheliya to pay up his mega electricity bill
The Ceylon Electricity Board has urged Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella to pay up his overdue electricity bill for his residence which is amounting to a…
Politics LNP - Prez instructs Minister to appoint Commission to resolve issues of railway workers
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has instructed Minister of Transport Pavithra Wanniarachchi to appoint a Commission to resolve issues of railway workers. The…
Politics LNP - President makes sudden inspection tour to Ratmalana Railway Maintenance yard
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa made a sudden inspection tour to the Ratmalana Railway Maintenance yard this morning. “There is considerable waste that needs…
Politics LNP - 200 refurbished buses added to existing fleet
A total of 200 buses which were out of service due to dilapidation have been repaired and re-added to passenger transportation under the patronage of President…
Crime LNP - Police summons Pushpika de Silva over attack on Chamuditha’s house
Former Mrs. Sri Lanka for Mrs. World’ Pushpika de Silva has been summoned to the Piliyandala Police to record a statement regarding the investigations into the…
Technology LNP - Prevailing curbs cannot be lifted: Health Ministry
The existing COVID-19 restrictions can neither be lifted nor relaxed in the near future, given the Omicron situation in the country, the Health Ministry…
Politics LNP - President directs to pay Rs.80 bn owed to CPC
At a special cabinet meeting held with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today evening, it was decided the government will settle an outstanding payment of Rs.80…
Development LNP - Lanwa Sanstha’s opening next month to ease cement shortage, boost construction
Lanwa Sanstha Cement Corporation Ltd., a state-of-the-art cement manufacturing facility that is expected to be one of the region's largest, is set to commence…
Health LNP - COVID-19 death toll crosses 16,000 mark
Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 death toll crossed the 16,000 mark on Sunday, after health officials confirmed 30 COVID-19 fatalities. A total of 16,024 COVID-19 deaths…
Entertainment LNP - HNB records strong and stable performance
Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) said yesterday it solidified its position as one of the most sustainable and strongest banks recording a well-rounded…
Politics LNP - Govt. puts off CPC fuel hike
The Government has decided to put off a price hike by Ceylon Petroleum Corporation despite recommendation by Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila, State Utilities…
Weather LNP - Ranil warns Ukraine situation will adversely affect SL
UNP MP Ranil Wickremesinghe told Parliament that the developments in Ukraine will adversely affect Sri Lanka and requested Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa to…
Travel LNP - Tourist arrivals cross 155k
Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka have exceeded 155,000 so far, led by Russians, despite the challenges emanating from the global COVID pandemic. As per…
Health LNP - "Keep yours face masks on", health warns
The Sri Lankan health authorities have categorically rejected reports which state that wearing of masks would be removed. Speaking to Daily Mirror, COVID-19…