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Woman dies after being shot at in Medirigiriya
A woman died in a shooting incident reported from Medirigiriya area, the police said.
The 36-year-old was shot at by an unidentified individual near her residence in Mirishena.
She was pronounced dead upon admission to the hospital.
No decision taken to distribute land belonging to Kurundi Viharaya – President’s Secretary
President Ranil Wickremesinghe today refuted the media reports claiming that he is going to settle a group of Tamil people within the land belonging to the Kurundi Viharaya in Mullaitivu.
Variable tariff schemes available for new PPAs – Energy Minister
Taking to Twitter, the Minister explained that a 20-year variable feeding tariff for new renewal energy developments up to 10 MW has been made available from 13 June, adding that the new tariffs will be applicable only to new PPAs
US $ 46 Mn worth medical assistance from Medical Help
Sri Lanka will receive US$ 46 million worth essential medicine and medical equipment from the Medical Help International USA in July.
KOICA launches USD 6.8 Mn National Plant Quarantine Service project
KOICA Sri Lanka Office is conducting a High-Level Invitational Program in Korea with Gunadasa Samarasinghe, Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture and 4 officers from the Ministry of Agriculture, Department of Agriculture and National…
SLPP assures continuous support for President’s endeavours
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has pledged its continuous support for President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s efforts to develop the country.
USD buying and selling rates rise at several commercial banks
The selling rate of the US Dollar soared to LKR 335.00 at licensed commercial banks on Wednesday (June 15).
According to the daily exchange rates of several licensed commercial banks, the buying rate of the US Dollar meanwhile jumped to…
Beware of buying whitening creams online: Dermatologist
Consultant Dermatologist Dr. Indira Kahawita today warned the public about the widely sold skin-whitening creams and other products online.
Addressing the media, she said hundreds of skin-whitening products are available on various…
Sri Lankan Rupee continues to depreciate against USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee continued to depreciate against the US Dollar, buying at Rs. 303.19 and selling at Rs. 318.99.
The Sri Lankan Rupee has been depreciating against the US Dollar this week after strengthening significantly in the…
Govt strongly refutes media reports on widespread food insecurity in Sri Lanka
The Presidential Secretariat on Tuesday (June 13) strongly denied the claims published in multiple media reports asserting that 7.5 million Sri Lankans were lacking adequate meals.
Speaking on the matter, the Additional Secretary of…