A trawler anchored in the Kudawella fishing harbour was completely destroyed by a fire that broke out at midnight yesterday (6th).'Jayanethu' the trawler was … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2021
Woman dies after gas accident
A woman in the Udupihilla area in Matale, injured in a gas accident and treated at a hospital, died yesterday (6th).She was admitted to the Matale General … [Read more...]
Rs. 2.5 million as compensation to Priyantha’s family members
The Cabinet has decided to pay Rs. 2.5 million as compensation to the family members of Priyantha, who was killed in Pakistan.The Cabinet which met yesterday … [Read more...]
Protection of all Sri Lankans in Pakistan must be ensured – Anura Dissanayake, Leader of the JVP
(Second edition) “Comrade Priyantha's professionalism and skills were being displayed in factories in Pakistan. Such a person became a victim of these … [Read more...]
Banks acquire Tourist hotels in Anuradhapura
The President of the Tourist and Hotel Owners' Association at Anuradhapura Harshana Gunasekera, says that the banks have already acquired five tourist hotels in … [Read more...]
Remains of Priyantha Kumara who was brutally murdered in Pakistan flown to Sri Lanka\
The body of Priyantha Kumara Diyawadana, who was brutally murdered in Sialkot, Pakistan, will be brought to Sri Lanka today (6th), say reports.The Ministry of … [Read more...]
Chinese Fertilizer Company sues demanding compensation
It is reported that the Chinese company has lodged a complaint with the Arbitration Court of Singapore regarding the controversial stock of organic fertilizer, … [Read more...]
Dinesh involved in the sale of Yugadanavi from the beginning
A cabinet paper reveals that former Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has been involved in selling shares in the Yugadanavi power plant to New Fortress Energy … [Read more...]
Three conditions for gas distribution
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has given Litro and Laugh gas companies permission to release gas to the market from today (5th) under three conditions. … [Read more...]
Inflation has tripled
The Colombo Consumer Price Index (CPI) had been at 3.9% at the beginning of this year, but it had more than tripled to 9.9% by November.It is revealed in a … [Read more...]
Another deal that costs the government Rs. 5170 million
The lease of the 42-acre land where the Welikada Prison is located is Rs. 26600 million.The cost of restoring the institutions located on the 42-acre land, … [Read more...]
Omicron-infected woman not vaccinated – Dr Chandima
The Sri Lankan woman infected with the Omicron virus found in this country has not been vaccinated, says Dr Chandima Jeewandara, Head of the Department of … [Read more...]
Two state fertilizer companies under Army Commander
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has decided to set up a Green Agriculture Activation Center under the direction of Army Commander General Shavendra Silva and to … [Read more...]
100 arrested in Pakistan for killing Sri Lankan
About 100 people have been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of a Sri Lankan in Sealkot, Pakistan, foreign media reports.The Sri Lankan worker was … [Read more...]
Was Omicron found at Marawila? – Upul Rohana
The chairman of the Public Health Inspectors' Association Upul Rohana says that although it was announced yesterday (3rd) that a person with the Omicron variant … [Read more...]
A power cut on the way
The Ministry of Power and Energy states that power will have to be cut off for short periods based on the demand for electricity. The Norochcholai Thermal Power … [Read more...]
Two who have done well sent home
Chaminda Vaas' six-month contract as the fast bowling coach of the Sri Lanka national team is coming to an end with this tournament.However, Sri Lanka Cricket … [Read more...]
Sri Lanka win 2nd test & series
Sri Lanka shot out the West Indies for 132 to win the second Test in Galle today by 164 runs with a session to spare. Spinners Lasith Embuldeniya and Ramesh … [Read more...]
Basil preparing to give oil tanks to India
It has been revealed that Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa, who is currently on a visit to India, is taking preliminary steps to hand over the Trincomalee oil … [Read more...]
The first Omicron infected Sri Lankan identified
The first Sri Lankan to be infected with the Omicron covid strain has been identified. Health Minister says Keheliya RambukwellaThe new variant has been … [Read more...]