“Is it wrong for Sarath Weerasekara to visit me?” Balangoda Kassapa Thero responds to criticism Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero has responded to criticism over his visit to a five-star hotel in Colombo and his meeting with former Minister Sarath Weerasekara,…
CYCLONIC STORM LIKELY OWING TO LOW PRESSURE AREA IN BAY OF BENGAL
Low-pressure area in Bay of Bengal likely to develop into cyclonic storm The low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal near the North Andaman Islands is likely to remain in the same vicinity and develop into a depression by today…
FOU THOUSAND IN ONE THOUSAND FARMING FAMILIES IN CRISIS SEEKS REDRESS FROM PRESIDENT
1,000 farming families and 4,000 employees in crisis; Ceylon Green Life appeals to President Ceylon Green Life Plantation (Pvt) Ltd has appealed to the President for relief, stating that more than 1,000 farming families and over 4,000 employees are…
YOUNG MAN DEATH IN HOMAGAMA POLICE CUSTODY RELATIVES ALLEGE BEING BEATEN BY POLICE PERSONNEL
Relatives allege young man died after being beaten in Homagama police custody Relatives of a 29-year-old man who died while in the custody of the Homagama Police Headquarters have accused police officers of assaulting him.The deceased has been…
UPPER KOTMALE RESERVOIR SPILL GATE OPEN DESPITE HEAVY RAIN
Spill gate of Upper Kotmale Reservoir remains open amid heavy rains One spill gate of the Upper Kotmale Reservoir remains open due to continued rainfall in its catchment areas, reservoir engineers have stated.The spill gate was opened following rainfall in…
ON INNOVATION IN AGRICULTURE SECTOR LAL KANTHA DISCUSS WITH INDIAN HIGH COMMISSIONER
Indian High Commissioner and Minister Lalkantha discuss innovation in agri sector A special meeting was held between Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, and Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, K.D. Lalkantha.During the meeting, the two parties…
DELAY IN PROCUREMENT OF 200 ELECTRIC BUSES REVEALED BY AUDIT REPORT
Audit report reveals delays in cabinet-approved procurement of 200 electric buses for SLTB The procurement of 200 electric buses for the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has failed to progress within the stipulated timeframe despite obtaining Cabinet approval, according to…
OVER CONSUMER PROTECTION VIOLATIONS CAA IN SPECIAL RAIDS
CAA launches special raids over consumer protection law violations The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has reported nearly 200 consumer protection law violations following a series of special raids conducted across several districts from October 20 to 24.According to the CAA,…
AFTER ANOTHER DAY OF MASS PROTESTS MANY ARRESTED ACROSS FRANCE
Almost 1,000 arrested as clashes follow another day of mass protests across France Nearly 1,000 arrests were made as hundreds of thousands of people took part in another day of protests across France which were followed by some clashes late…
AFTER OIL SHOCKS SRI LANKA SEEKS FASTER GREEN ENERGY
Sri Lanka seeks faster green energy shift after oil shocks Sri Lanka is determined to accelerate its transition to renewable energy spurred by soaring oil prices, but faces major constraints, its energy minister told AFP.”There are some wake-up calls… pushing…
