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New electricity tariff revision takes effect from today
The electricity tariff revision for the second and third quarters of this year is scheduled to be implemented from today (11).
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) recently approved the implementation of the electricity…
All sand mining permits in Mannar temporarily suspended
All sand mining permits in the Mannar District have been temporarily suspended following concerns that have arisen regarding the issuance of permits in the district.
The decision was taken following a special discussion held yesterday (10)…
‘Yal Devi’ train services resume from today
The Department of Railways says the “Yal Devi” train will resume operations between Colombo Fort and Kankesanthurai (KKS) railway stations from today (11).
Accordingly, the train is scheduled to operate from Colombo Fort to Kankesanthurai…
US-proposed Iran resolution at UN faces likely vetoes from China, Russia
The U.S. on Thursday urged countries to support its United Nations resolution demanding Iran halt attacks and mining of the Strait of Hormuz, but diplomats said China and Russia are likely to veto it.
A Chinese veto would be awkward ahead…
Special medical team to probe fever cases among schoolchildren in Deniyaya
A special team of experts from the Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health is scheduled to visit Deniyaya to investigate the rapid spread of fever among schoolchildren in the area, according to District Director of Health Services…
SC orders re-issuance of notice to ex-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa
The Supreme Court today directed the petitioning party to take steps to reissue notice to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who has been named as a respondent in a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition.
The petition had been filed seeking an…
Vietnam President To Lam addresses Sri Lanka’s Parliament
President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, To Lam, who arrived in Sri Lanka on a two-day official visit, is currently addressing the Parliament of Sri Lanka.
Meanwhile, making a special statement in this regard, the Secretary General…
Former SriLankan CEO Kapila Chandrasena found dead – Police
Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, was found dead at a residence in Colpetty, according to Police.
Police later stated that the death is suspected to be a suicide.
Police Media…
Sri Lanka’s Port City Emerging as a “Haven” for Chinese Cybercriminals, Lawmaker Warns
Sri Lanka’s flagship economic project, the Colombo Port City, is reportedly being transformed into a regional hub for international cybercrime, according to a scathing warning issued by Member of Parliament Amila Prasad Siriwardana. During…
Sri Lanka, Thailand move to strengthen defence cooperation
The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, together with the Defence Attaché, Air Commodore Vajira Jayakody, met with Air Chief Marshal Sakesan Kantha, the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal…