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Misty conditions expected during the morning

A few showers will occur in Eastern provinces, says the Department of Meteorology. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 3, 2024 8:25 am

Several senior police officers transferred

The Police Media Division said that several senior Police officers, including Deputy Inspector Generals of Police (DIGs) have been transferred. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 3, 2024 8:27 am

Eight Indonesians arrested without valid visas

Eight foreign nationals who were residing in the country without valid visas in violation of immigration and emigration regulations have been arrested. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 3, 2024 8:31 am

Parliament to debate govt’s policy statement today

The Parliament is scheduled to convene at 9.30 a.m. today (03), presided over by Speaker Dr. Asoka Ranwala. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 3, 2024 8:37 am

US Assistant Secretary of State to visit Sri Lanka

US Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu is scheduled to travel to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal from December 3 to December 10, the US Embassy in Colombo said in a statement. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 3, 2024 8:39 am

Trains delayed on several lines

The train operations on the coastal line and the Chilaw Line have been disrupted, Sri Lanka Railways said. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 3, 2024 8:54 am

Suspended 2024 A/L Exam resumes tomorrow

The 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level examination which was temporarily suspended due to recent adverse weather conditions is scheduled to recommence tomorrow (Dec. 04). MORE..

(0)Comments | December 3, 2024 9:08 am

Anuradha Jayaratne appointed leader of NDF parliamentary group

The New Democratic Front (NDF) Kandy District Member of Parliament Anuradha Jayaratne has been appointed the leader of the NDF parliamentary group. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 3, 2024 9:26 am

Sri Lanka makes waves as a prime film destination in heart of Bollywood

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is taking a bold step into the limelight as a leading destination for Indian film productions, with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) taking centre stage at the 10th edition of the India International Film Tourism Conclave (IIFTC) in Mumbai, held from October 23 to 25, 2024. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 3, 2024 9:40 am

SLMC’s National List MP takes oath

M.S. Naleem took oath as the National List MP of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) before the Speaker of the House Dr. Asoka Ranwala. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 3, 2024 10:15 am

Excise Dept. to suspend licenses of tax defaulting liquor manufacturers

The Excise Department has announced that strict actions under the Excise Ordinance will be taken to suspend the production activities of companies that continue to default on excise duty arrears, with their licenses for 2025 withheld. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 3, 2024 10:32 am

Jaguar’s new electric concept car divides opinion

Luxury car maker Jaguar has unveiled its new electric concept car, less than a fortnight after the release of a teaser video that stirred online controversy. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 3, 2024 10:42 am

Iraqi fighters head to Syria to battle rebels but Lebanon’s Hezbollah stays out, sources say

Hundreds of Iran-backed Iraqi fighters crossed into Syria on Monday to help the government fight rebels who seized Aleppo last week, but Lebanon’s Hezbollah has no plans for now to join them, according to sources. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 3, 2024 10:59 am

Litro Gas to announce December price revisions tomorrow

The Litro Gas Company says that the LP gas price revision for the month of December will be announced tomorrow (04). MORE..

(0)Comments | December 3, 2024 11:02 am

New Police Spokesman appointed

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) K.B. Manathunga has been appointed as the Director Police Media and the Police Spokesman. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 3, 2024 11:07 am

Sri Lankan migrants brought to UK from Diego Garcia

Migrants stranded for more than three years on the remote Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia have been brought to the UK. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 3, 2024 11:09 am

Apple accused of silencing workers, spying on personal devices

Apple has been accused in a new lawsuit of illegally monitoring its workers’ personal devices and iCloud accounts while also barring them from discussing their pay and working conditions. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 3, 2024 11:43 am

Govt. pledges relief to direct and indirect weather-affected communities

Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekara stated that the government is committed to providing assistance to individuals and families who have been directly and indirectly impacted by recent adverse weather conditions. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 3, 2024 12:51 pm

Person sentenced to life in prison over drug possession

The Colombo High Court sentenced to life in prison a person who was found guilty of being in possession of 6.5 grams of heroin intended for distribution. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 3, 2024 12:56 pm

Sajith criticizes govt. of using PTA to oppress social media

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa criticized the government for allegedly using the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) to suppress social media freedom, despite promising to abolish the controversial legislation before coming to power. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 3, 2024 12:57 pm

Govt to provide allowance for children of ‘Aswesuma’ beneficiaries

The government has decided to provide an allowance of Rs. 6,000 to assist parents who are unable to afford school stationery and equipment for their children. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 3, 2024 1:03 pm

Tomorrow’s Parliamentary session extended until 9.30 p.m.

It has been decided during the party leaders’ meeting to conduct tomorrow’s (Dec. 04) parliamentary session until 09.30 p.m. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 3, 2024 1:11 pm

No change in Litro Gas prices for December

The Litro Gas Company says that the prices of its domestic LP Gas cylinders will remain unchanged for the month of December 2024. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 3, 2024 2:24 pm

Cabinet approves drafting of bill to allow recalling of LG Election nominations

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to draft the Local Government Elections (Special Provisions) Bill in order to make necessary provisions for the recalling of nominations for Local Government (LG) Elections. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 3, 2024 2:25 pm

Govt. awards procurement for over 300 medicine types to local manufacturers

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the list of medicines and medical supplies to be procured from identified local manufacturers for a period of one year. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 3, 2024 2:54 pm

Govt. to dispose of super luxury vehicles in govt institutions

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to conduct a study on vehicles used in all government institutions and systematically dispose of super luxury vehicles that incur high maintenance and fuel costs in government institutions by selling them in order to reduce government spending. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 3, 2024 3:02 pm

Cabinet approval to allow rice imports without permits

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal to allow the import of rice without import control permits until 20 December, 2024. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 3, 2024 3:04 pm

Cabinet nod to establish ‘Clean Sri Lanka Fund’, appoint task force

The Cabinet of Ministers has greenlighted the proposal to establish a ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ Fund and appoint a Presidential Task Force for its management. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 3, 2024 3:21 pm

Cabinet approves increase in “Aswesuma” benefits, extension of payment period

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved amendments to the “Aswesuma” welfare benefits program while increasing the welfare benefit payments and extending the period of payments for certain vulnerable groups. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 3, 2024 3:42 pm

Ministerial committee on recruiting development officers into teaching service

The Government of Sri Lanka has decided to appoint a ministerial committee led by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya to provide sustainable solutions to the issues pertaining to the recruitment of school development officers for the teaching service. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 3, 2024 4:20 pm

Colombo Port expansion led by Adani Group progressing as planned, says official

Sri Lanka’s port expansion project led by Indian conglomerate Adani Group is progressing as planned, an official was reported as saying on Tuesday. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 3, 2024 4:52 pm

Committee report on privileges of MPs and ex-Presidents currently under study - Govt

The Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that the report of the committee headed by former Supreme Court Justice K.T. Chitrasiri, which was appointed to review the allowances, perks and privileges provided to Members of Parliament, Ministers and former Presidents, is currently being studied. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 3, 2024 4:58 pm

18 Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters

A special operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy has led to the seizure of an Indian fishing boat and the apprehension of 18 Indian fishermen, poaching in Sri Lankan waters. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 3, 2024 6:53 pm

South Korea President declares emergency martial law

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday declared martial law in an unannounced late night address broadcast live on YTN television, claiming he would eradicate “shameless pro-North Korean anti-state forces”. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 3, 2024 8:03 pm

MP Archchuna Ramanathan alleges assault in Parliament

Jaffna District Independent Member of Parliament Dr. Archchuna Ramanathan has alleged that he was assaulted today (03) within the premises of the Opposition Leader’s Office in the Parliament Complex. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 3, 2024 9:18 pm

South Asia Agri Forum 2025 to be held in Sri Lanka

Bharat Subcontinental Agri Foundation (BSAF) is scheduled to organise South Asia Agri Forum – an event discussing the evolving scenario of pulses, grains, dry fruits, and spices in South Asia – from 15-16 January 2025 in Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo, Sri Lanka. MORE..

(0)Comments | December 3, 2024 10:17 pm

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