Foreign Affairs and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath and Deputy Minister of Tourism Ruwan Ranasinghe have presented contradictory statistics on the income received by the country from the tourism industry in the first six months of this year. Although Foreign Affairs and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath stated at a ceremony that tourism income in the first …
Minister, Deputy Minister in Two Opinions on Tourist Arrivals Read More »
Police sources say that it has been confirmed that the shooting death of Army Upul on the 3rd at the Grama Sanwarana Mawatha in Ragama Batuwatte was due to an internal conflict in the underworld. The sources further say that it has been confirmed that the murder of Army Upul, a close supporter of Ganemulla …
The murder of Army Upul is the work of Kehelbaddara Padme’s faction. Read More »
The council meeting to elect the chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha will be held today. It will be chaired by the Southern Provincial Local Government Commissioner. However, the National People’s Power (NPP) is alleging that two councillors of the said Pradeshiya Sabha have been kidnapped before the election. There are also allegations that the …
Two councillors who came to take oath are kidnapped Read More »
By Harindra Nishshanka In today’s rapidly evolving world, risk is no longer confined to natural disasters or isolated incidents—it is embedded in the very fabric of our modern systems. German sociologist Ulrich Beck coined this phenomenon as the Risk Society, a term that gained traction with his 1986 book Risikogesellschaft, written in the wake of …
Dan Priyasad and the Risk Society: Unfolding Ulrich Beck’s Predictions in Sri Lanka Read More »
Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs Eranga Gunasekara has been named as a suspect in the July 9, 2022 arson incident at former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s private house on Fifth Lane and the incident of obstructing the fire brigade that arrived to put out the fire. However, he did not appear before the Fort Magistrate’s Court …
A group of school students, including nearly 15 others, were injured and hospitalized in an accident that occurred this morning (27) when a private bus and a small lorry collided head-on near the Ingiriya Christ Church on the Panadura – Ratnapura road, police sources said. A group of school students traveling in the lorry were …
A group of school students seriously injured in a road accident in Ingiriya Read More »
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said in Parliament yesterday that there is a connection between the military, police and civil defence officers regarding the crimes and shootings that have occurred in the past. He stated that an army major, six military officers, a police officer and a civil defence officer have been arrested in the …
Public Security Minister reveals those behind the series of shootings. Read More »
The government has decided to lift the ban on vehicle importation in several stages. Accordingly, the gazette notification has been issued for the first category of vehicles that will be permitted for importation. This notification, issued with the signature of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake as the Minister of Finance, is as follows.
The Auditor General’s Department states that 78 locomotives that need to be repaired have been left unattended at the running shed and the Ratmalana main railway factory. It is reported that some of the engines have been taken out of service since 2017. M-class diesel locomotives as well as S-class power set engines have also …
It is reported that the attempt of the leader of the New Democratic Front, Ranil Wickramasinghe, to nominate two of his close associates for the two National List MP positions has caused a serious division within the party. Party Secretary Sharmila Perera was instructed to send the names of those two to the Election Commission, …
Ravi Karunanayake from New Democratic Front to Parliament. Read More »
Tissamaharama Magistrate Tharindu Sameera Silva ordered the release of Somipala Ratnayake, the head priest of Ruhunu Kataragama Mahadevala, who was arrested by the Colombo Crime Division (CCD) on two sureties of Rs 500,000 each. It is reported that the chief custodian of the Kataragama temple, who is the main suspect in the case of the …
Kataragama Kapua, who was arrested for stealing the gold disk, is on bail. Read More »
The Agriculture and Agrarian Insurance Board says that all the money required for crop damage compensation in the Walawa region and Hambantota district has been allocated by now, and by the end of this month, compensation money will be awarded to all farmers in the district where crop damage has occurred. The Ministry of Agriculture …
The government is ready to abolish the office of the Executive President, says Samantha Vidyaratne, a member of the political board of the National People’s Power. He ferthwe ro said that there is a infirmetion that relavent discussions have already started between the President and the Podujana Peramuna. He said that his party agrees to …
The office of Executive President is abolished. Last President Ranil. Read More »
According to the report, the daily life of the villagers living in the surrounding areas of the Hantana reserve is being severely affected due to the invasion of the village by the leopards that roam around the Reserve. Residents say that animals such as cows, goats and dogs are killed by leopards that roam the …
According to the report, the flight UL 189 under SriLankan Airlines, which was supposed to fly to Bangladesh this morning, was delayed due to a technical error. Apart from that, the UL 153 flight which was supposed to fly to Pakistan has also been cancelled, according to airport sources. It is reported that Sri Lankan …
No planes. No employees. Many Sri Lankan flights are cancelled Read More »
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna Hambantota District Member of Parliament, Namal Rajapaksa, stated during a rally held in Ranna that the rural economy should be developed to have a positive impact on the country’s economy. Commenting on relief and prosperity aid, he said, “We are working on a series of proposals in collaboration with the Sri …
Samurdhi aid should be provided continuously for another two years. Read More »
Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has issued a challenge to the opposition, led by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya, urging them to promptly initiate the motion of no confidence against him. He further stated that the Ministry of Health is his eighth ministry and that he assumes the position fully aware of all its responsibilities. He added …
A response from Keheliya regarding the no confidention motion against him: Read More »
Yesterday, the computer crime investigation division arrested a police constable who exposed himself to his girlfriend’s nudity during a video phone conversation and subsequently shared the footage on social media. Reports indicate that the medical officer, who examined this constable, confirmed that he is heavily addicted to the use of ice drugs. She displayed her …
The Asian Development Bank has agreed to grant the necessary approval to Sri Lanka for the provision of funds on a concessional basis. According to the Asian Development Bank, Sri Lanka will be allowed to take necessary measures for the country’s development activities and create economic stability by providing funds at a low-interest rate. The …
A favorable response to Sri Lanka from the Asian Development Bank Read More »
Today marks one year of the protest movement started to oust former President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa from power. This struggle started on April 09 last year at the galleface by building the struggle village called Ghotago village. Remembering it, many fighters were present there today.
Actress and model Piyumi Hansmaali has responded to the news circulating on social media about her recently bought Range Rover Jeep. She has stated that the Range Rover was used by former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. She has also released a video with the car on social media. However, it is reported that it has not …
The Range Rover bought for 800 lakhs is Ghota’s. Piyumi Hansmaali speaks. Read More »
Mr. Rishikumar Nadarajah has been appointed as the country representative by the state ministry of investment program for the State of Qatar. He recently received the appointment letter from Minister Dilum Amunugama. His authority shall extend to the promotion and securing of all types of investments in all sectors of the Sri Lankan economy consisting …
Rishikumar Nadarajah appointed as the country representative for the State of Qatar. Read More »
The National Transport Commission says that there will be no change in the bus fare even though the price of diesel is reduced by 15 rupees. They point out that in order to lower the bus fares, the price of diesel must be reduced by at least 4 percent, but the price of diesel has …
Reducing the diesel was not enough to reduce the bus fare Read More »
The Association of Health Professionals claims that there are serious irregularities in the purchase of Esmolol vaccine and reagents for blood clotting tests required for public hospitals. Ravi Kumudesh, the secretary of the association, says that the price of Esmolol vaccine vials, which are approved by the Drug Regulatory Authority is Rs. 90000/= should be …
