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33 injured in bus-lorry collision at Muthur
33 injured in bus-lorry collision at Muthur
A bus carrying pilgrims from Minuwangoda to Seruwawila has reportedly collided with a lorry in Muthur, resulting in injuries to 33 persons including 18 females. MORE..
Tax on service exports cut to 15% from 30% agreed on by previous govt - Dy Minister
Tax on service exports cut to 15% from 30% agreed on by previous govt - Dy Minister
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma says that the incumbent government’s approach to the IMF-supported economic reform program is to prioritize on the people’s needs as the first item. MORE..
Sri Lanka still at the ‘beginning of the journey’ - Deputy Minister on IMF approving 4th tranche
Sri Lanka still at the ‘beginning of the journey’ - Deputy Minister on IMF approving 4th tranche
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma says that given the situation the country was in, the IMF Executive Board approving the fourth tranche of the bailout package is an important milestone. MORE..
Kurdish militants declare ceasefire in 40-year insurgency in Turkey
Kurdish militants declare ceasefire in 40-year insurgency in Turkey
Kurdish militants who have waged a 40-year insurgency in Turkey declared a ceasefire on Saturday, two days after their imprisoned leader called for the group to disarm. MORE..
CPC chairman explains fuel issue, denies crisis
CPC chairman explains fuel issue, denies crisis
The new formula to be introduced for fuel distributors will provide them with a higher benefit than the previous 3% discount, according to the Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), D.J. Rajakaruna. MORE..
| March 1, 2025 11:55 am
No fuel shortage in the country - Deputy Minister
No fuel shortage in the country - Deputy Minister
Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Prof. Anil Jayantha Fernando, has assured that there is no shortage of fuel reserves in the country. MORE..
| March 1, 2025 11:01 am
Yala National Park temporarily closed
Yala National Park temporarily closed
The Yala National Park will be closed to visitors from today (01 March) until further notice due to inclement weather conditions, warden of the park, Manoj Vidyaratne said. MORE..
‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder: Two more suspects arrested
‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder: Two more suspects arrested
The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has arrested two additional suspects in connection with the assassination of Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, also known as Ganemulla Sanjeewa. MORE..
Trump, Zelenskiy clash in extraordinary White House row
Trump, Zelenskiy clash in extraordinary White House row
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s meeting with Donald Trump has ended in disaster, after the two leaders clashed in an extraordinary exchange before the world’s media at the White House over the war with Russia. MORE..
Police open fire on stolen lorry in Kaduwela, suspect arrested
Police open fire on stolen lorry in Kaduwela, suspect arrested
Police officers have opened fire on a lorry that was stolen from the Wattala area and was being driven away, after it failed to comply with orders to stop in Kaduwela. MORE..
| March 1, 2025 7:32 am
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Eastern, Southern, and Uva provinces and in Matale, Nuwara Eliya, and Polonnaruwa districts. MORE..
Veteran actress Susantha Chandramali passes away
Veteran actress Susantha Chandramali passes away
Renowned Sri Lankan actress Susantha Chandramali has passed away at the age of 61 after a prolonged illness. MORE..
IMF board completes Sri Lanka’s 3rd review, approves $334m tranche
IMF board completes Sri Lanka’s 3rd review, approves $334m tranche
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday said its executive board completed the third review under the 48-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement for Sri Lanka, allowing the government to draw SDR 254 million (about US$334 million) to support its economic policies and reforms. MORE..
CPC chairman assures no fuel shortage, urges consumers not to panic
CPC chairman assures no fuel shortage, urges consumers not to panic
The Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has assured the public that there will be no shortage of fuel in the country and therefore urged consumers not to panic. MORE..
No revision in fuel prices for March - CPC
No revision in fuel prices for March - CPC
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has issued a statement confirming that there will be no revision of fuel prices for the month of March, 2025. MORE..
Sri Lankan Muslims to begin Ramadan fasting on Sunday
Sri Lankan Muslims to begin Ramadan fasting on Sunday
The Colombo Grand Mosque has announced that the crescent (new moon) for the month of Ramadan has not been sighted, and that Muslims in Sri Lanka will begin the month of fasting on Sunday, (March 2). MORE..
Court orders arrest of ex-IGP Deshabandu and 7 others
Court orders arrest of ex-IGP Deshabandu and 7 others
The Matara Magistrate’s Court has ordered the arrest of 8 former officers of the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD), including former IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon, and to name them as suspects in the shooting incident that took place in front of the W15 Hotel in the Pelena area of Weligama, Matara on December 31, 2023. MORE..
Era of overthrowing govts through conspiracies and racism is over – President
Era of overthrowing govts through conspiracies and racism is over – President
Delivering a special statement in parliament today, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the incumbent government will not allow terrorism and racism to raise their heads once again in the country. MORE..
President AKD arrives in Parliament during budget debate
President AKD arrives in Parliament during budget debate
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in Parliament, a short while ago, to participate in the debate on the allocation of the expenditure head for the Ministry of Defence.
No price revision in March: Laugfs Gas
No price revision in March: Laugfs Gas
Laugfs Gas PLC announced that the company will not revise domestic LP gas prices for the month of March 2025. MORE..
USAID workers say goodbye to headquarters as Trump drastically cuts foreign aid
USAID workers say goodbye to headquarters as Trump drastically cuts foreign aid
U.S. Agency for International Development workers were allowed to briefly reenter the headquarters in Washington on Thursday to collect their personal belongings and clear out their desks, a day after President Donald Trump’s administration said it was cutting more than 90% of the agency’s aid contracts. MORE..
Colombo’s inflation down further in February
Colombo’s inflation down further in February
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on Year-on-Year basis, has decreased to -4.2% in February 2025, compared to -4% in January 2025, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics. MORE..
CPC to abolish 3% discount for fuel distributors from tomorrow
CPC to abolish 3% discount for fuel distributors from tomorrow
The Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), D.J. Rajakaruna, says that the 3% discount currently granted to fuel distributors will be abolished, with a new payment formula set to take effect from tomorrow (01). MORE..
Validity period of school shoe vouchers extended
Validity period of school shoe vouchers extended
The validity period of the vouchers issued to purchase school shoe has been extended. MORE..
Landslide early warnings issued for 2 districts
Landslide early warnings issued for 2 districts
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued early landslide warnings for multiple areas in two districts, as heavy rainfall continues in parts of the island. MORE..
