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Cache of T56 bullets found on Maradana-Beliatta train
Cache of T56 bullets found on Maradana-Beliatta train
The railway security officers at the Beliatta Station have discovered a stock of 57 bullets used in T56 assault rifles inside a backpack left under a seat in a compartment of a train operating from Maradana to Beliatta. MORE..
President assures decisive economic measures to protect banking sector and entrepreneurs
President assures decisive economic measures to protect banking sector and entrepreneurs
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasized that, since neither he nor his administration has special ties or obligations to any party within the country’s development or business sectors, they are positioned to make decisions impartially and decisively for the sake of national economic recovery. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank responds to reports of ‘money printing’
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank responds to reports of ‘money printing’
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) today rejected as ‘completely baseless’ the recent reports claiming that the CBSL has printed currency notes to the value of Rs. 100 billion through Sri Lanka’s open market operations. MORE..
Businessman barred from sharing defamatory info against ex-State Minister on WhatsApp
Businessman barred from sharing defamatory info against ex-State Minister on WhatsApp
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has issued a conditional injunction on a businessman from Mannar, preventing him from circulating defamatory information targeting former State Minister Kader Masthan on social media platforms including WhatsApp. MORE..
ASPI reaches highest value since Feb. 2022
ASPI reaches highest value since Feb. 2022
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange has gained 135.54 points today (29). MORE..
Public alerted over surge in fake messages on WhatsApp and other social media
Public alerted over surge in fake messages on WhatsApp and other social media
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SL CERT) today issued an alert to the public about the surge in fake messages being disseminated via social media and communication platforms, particularly WhatsApp. MORE..
TID submits confidential report to court on Arugam Bay investigation
TID submits confidential report to court on Arugam Bay investigation
The Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) has informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court that two suspects, who were arrested concerning the investigations carried out according to the intelligence received regarding a plan to launch a terrorist attack targeting a tourist attraction in Sri Lanka, will be detained further for interrogations. MORE..
Hezbollah elects Naim Qassem to succeed slain head Nasrallah
Hezbollah elects Naim Qassem to succeed slain head Nasrallah
Lebanese armed group Hezbollah said on Tuesday it had elected deputy head Naim Qassem to succeed slain secretary general Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli air attack on Beirut’s southern suburb over a month ago. MORE..
2 suspects granted bail in Johnston’s illegal luxury car case
2 suspects granted bail in Johnston’s illegal luxury car case
The two suspects who surrendered to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in connection with the case against former Minister Johnston Fernando over the illegally acquired BMW car, have been granted bail. MORE..
Immediate measures to resolve salary disparities of Teacher Advisors’ Service, court told
Immediate measures to resolve salary disparities of Teacher Advisors’ Service, court told
The Attorney General (AG) informed the Supreme Court that immediate measures will be taken to pay the salaries of the Sri Lanka Teacher Advisors’ Service after resolving disparities in their salary scales. MORE..
Intelligence on Arugam Bay attack is not foreign influence against the county - Minister
Intelligence on Arugam Bay attack is not foreign influence against the county - Minister
Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Vijitha Herath says that a foreign intelligence agency provided information to Sri Lanka’s State Intelligence Service (SIS) about a planned attack in the country, and the security measures were taken accordingly. MORE..
Johnston’s illegal luxury car: 2 more suspects surrender to CID
Johnston’s illegal luxury car: 2 more suspects surrender to CID
Two more suspects have surrendered to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in connection with the case against former Minister Johnston Fernando over the illegally acquired BMW car. MORE..
No funds allocated for public service salary increase, govt. says
No funds allocated for public service salary increase, govt. says
Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Vijitha Herath confirmed that no funds have been allocated to increase salaries for public sector employees, contrary to the previous government’s announcements. MORE..
Petition against IGP appointment: SC allows naming ex-President Ranil as respondent
Petition against IGP appointment: SC allows naming ex-President Ranil as respondent
The Supreme Court has allowed naming former President Ranil Wickremesinghe as a respondent of a petition filed challenging the appointment of Deshabandu Tennakoon as the Inspector General of Police (IGP). MORE..
New govt. has not printed any currency notes, Minister clarifies
New govt. has not printed any currency notes, Minister clarifies
The new government has neither printed any currency notes nor obtained loans from any foreign institution, Minister Vijitha Herath claims. MORE..
Railway Station Masters to launch immediate trade union action
Railway Station Masters to launch immediate trade union action
The Railway Station Masters’ Association has decided to launch an immediate trade union action, over issues pertaining to the post of Railway Station Master. MORE..
Govt’s borrowing only within approved limits, reassessment planned after polls - Dr. Nalinda Jayathissa
Govt’s borrowing only within approved limits, reassessment planned after polls - Dr. Nalinda Jayathissa
Dr. Nalinda Jayathissa, an executive member of the National People’s Power (NPP), emphasized that the recent loans obtained by the government have been strictly within the limits approved by Parliament. MORE..
Extraordinary gazette issued for prevention of African Swine Fever spread
Extraordinary gazette issued for prevention of African Swine Fever spread
A gazette extraordinary has been issued declaring every Divisional Secretariat Division of Sri Lanka to be an infected area or suspected area for African Swine Fever (AFS) and Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS). MORE..
New contractor appointed for supply of LPG to Litro Gas Company
New contractor appointed for supply of LPG to Litro Gas Company
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for awarding the contract to M/s OQ Trading Limited for the supply of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) to Litro Gas Company for the year 2025. MORE..
Gaza aid fears as Israel bans UN Palestinian refugee agency
Gaza aid fears as Israel bans UN Palestinian refugee agency
Israel’s parliament has voted to pass legislation banning the UN’s Palestinian refugee agency (Unrwa) from operating within Israel and Israeli-occupied East Jerusalem, within three months. MORE..
Postal voting for 2024 General Election to commence tomorrow
Postal voting for 2024 General Election to commence tomorrow
The postal voting for the upcoming General Election 2024 is set to commence tomorrow (30). MORE..
Laugfs Gas to resolve shortage within next few days
Laugfs Gas to resolve shortage within next few days
Laugfs Gas PLC has announced that the current shortage of Laughs gas cylinders in the market will be resolved within the next two days. MORE..
Showers expected in parts of the island
Showers expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
Train services on coastal line delayed
Train services on coastal line delayed
The train services on the coastal line have been delayed due to a train breaking down at Payagala owing to a technical failure, the Department of Railways said. MORE..
Around 40 killed in attack on Chad military base, presidency says
Around 40 killed in attack on Chad military base, presidency says
Around 40 soldiers were killed in an attack on a military base in Chad’s Lake region on Sunday, the central African country’s presidency said on Monday. MORE..
