Acupuncture practitioner to be sentenced on Nov. 20 Nugegoda Additional Magistrate Sanjaya Lakmal Jayasinghe yesterday (Oct. 28) decided to sentence the accused, Chinese acupuncture practitioner Prasad Deshapriya, on Nov. 20 in connection with 04 cases filed against…
TWENTY NINTH OCTOBER OBSERVES WORLD “STROKE” DAY
World Stroke Day observed today World Stroke Day is observed every year on Oct. 29.The global awareness day aims to improve public understanding of stroke, focusing on prevention, treatment, recovery and the long-term impact the condition can…
BEIRA LAKE IS POLLUTED OWING TO OVER TWENTY SEWAGE OUTLETS DISCHARGED
Over 20 sewage outlets discharged to Beira More than 20 sewage outlets discharging into Beira Lake have been identified, a practice that has reportedly continued for around 40 years, Additional Secretary to the President (Clean Sri Lanka) S.P.C.…
TWO LUXURY CARS OF RAKHITHA IN ADDITION TO FOUR BANK ACCOUNTS FROZEN
Four bank accounts and two luxury cars belonging to Rakhitha frozen Four bank accounts and two luxury motor vehicles belonging to Rakhitha Rajapaksa, son of former Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, have been frozen by officers of the Commission…
NAVAL AND FISHING COMMUNITIES CAUTIONED OF LOW PRESSURE AREAS
Low-pressure area forms over Andaman Sea; naval & fishing communities cautioned A low-pressure area has formed over the southern Andaman Sea, near the North Sumatra islands, at around 11.30 a.m.today(29), the Department of Meteorology stated.The system is likely to develop…
STRONGER COOPERATION IN KEY SECTORS WITH THAILAND
Sri Lanka and Thailand discuss stronger cooperation in key sectors Sri Lanka and Thailand have discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation in health, education, technology, agriculture and the economy.The discussions took place on 28 October between Health and Mass Media Minister Dr…
OVER ATTACK ON LUXURY BUS CREW SIX ARRESTED IN KALUTARA
Six arrested over attack on luxury bus crew in Kalutara ) Kalutara North Police have arrested six suspects in connection with an incident in which a group of motorcyclists allegedly blocked a luxury bus and assaulted its driver and conductor…
PRICES OF OIL FALLS
Oil prices fall as peace hopes offset fears of growing Middle East conflict – Oil prices fell on Thursday, paring gains made a day earlier, as hopes for peace talks took the edge off renewed concerns over Middle East supply…
AGAINST US DOLLAR SRI LANKAN RUPEE FURTHER WEAKENS
Rupee weakens further against US Dollar – The Sri Lankan rupee weakened further against the US dollar today (29), with the dollar’s selling rate increasing to Rs. 337.13, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.The dollar’s buying rate also…
PRICE OF A KILO OF DRIED CHILIES SURGE TO RS 1300
Dried chili prices surge to Rs. 1,300 a kilo The suspension of dried Chilli imports from India has driven up prices in the local market, with a kilogramme now selling for as much as Rs. 1,300, association president S. Vinayaga…
