Sri Lankan Airlines eyes Perth, China and Africa routes to boost tourism Sri Lankan Airlines is exploring opportunities to expand its network to Perth, China and Africa, with CEO Vipu Misra saying the national carrier must take the lead in…
TO MITIGATE FLOODING RS 1,104 Mn DRAINAGE PROJECT LAUNCHED IN RATMALANA
PM launches Rs. 1,104 Mn Ratmalana drainage project to mitigate flooding A development project worth Rs. 1,104 million has been launched to expand the drainage system along Kandawala Road in Ratmalana to resolve recurrent flooding issues during rainy seasons caused…
THREE POLICE OFFICERS TO COMPENSATE BUSINESSMAN FORCED BY TORTURING TO HAND OVER GOLD
SC orders 3 police officers to compensate businessman tortured and forced to hand over gold The Supreme Court has ruled that three police officers attached to the Negombo Divisional Criminal Investigation Department violated the fundamental rights of a jewelry…
FOR RAPING UNDERAGED DAUGHTER MAN SENTENCED TO 54 YEARS RI
Man sentenced to 54 years RI for raping underage daughter A man has been sentenced to a total of 54 years of rigorous imprisonment after being found guilty of raping his own underaged daughter.According to the Police Media…
TO SUPPORT WOMEN’S LIVELIHOODS IN MANNAR JAPAN GRANTS ASSISTANCE
Japan provides grant assistance to support Mannar women’s livelihoods On Oct. 29, 2026, Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka – Akio Isomata signed a grant contract for the establishment of a local products manufacturing and sales centre in…
FAILURE TO SUPPLY UNITERRUPTED GAS CASE FILED AGAINST LAUGFS
Case filed against LAUGFS Gas The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has filed a case against LAUGFS Gas PLC, over its failure to ensure an uninterrupted supply of gas to consumers.The case was filed on Oct. 29 before…
ELECTRIC BIKES FOR FISHERIES OFFICIALS BY INDIA-SRI LANKA MoU
India – SL sign MoU to supply electric bikes for fisheries officials A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for supply of 430 Electric Motor Bikes to field officers in the fisheries sector was signed by High Commissioner of India to…
SEVERE LIGHTNING AMBER ADVISORY ISSUED
Amber advisory issued for severe lightning The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for severe lightning in the Uva Province and the districts of Ampara, Batticaloa and Hambantota.The advisory, issued at 11.30 a.m. today (30), will remain in…
BAKERY PRODUCT PRICES TO INCREASE BY Rs 5
Bread and other bakery product prices to increase by Rs. 5 from midnight today The price of a 450-gram loaf of bread will be increased by Rs. 5, effective from midnight today (30), the All Ceylon Bakery Owners’ Association…
INTO DMT IRREGULATIESWALANA TEAM TO INVESTIGATE
Walana team leads investigation into DMT irregularities – A team of investigators is obtaining complete data from the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) computer systems as part of an investigation into alleged corruption and irregularities within the department. The operation…
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