11 shops damaged and 5 injured in explosion inside shop
At least 11 shops had sustained damages as a result of an explosion which had occurred inside one of the shops near the Kollupitiya...
Maximum retail prices for Nadu and Samba from April
Minister of Agriculture P. Harrison says that the government will set maximum retail prices (MRP) for Nadu and Samba rice from April 01, 2019.
Accordingly...
Petition seeking to hold PC polls fixed for support
The Supreme Court has decided to hear a petition filed seeking a court order on the Elections Commission to hold the Provincial Council election.
The...
Person assaulted and killed at workplace
A person has died after being assaulted with a sharp weapon by a co-worker at their respective workplace located at Sangharaja Mawatha in Kotahena.
He...
‘Women-only’ train compartment service launches
The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation launched a train compartment service designated only for women from today (08) onwards.
This initiative was taken considering...
Government proposes domestic air tickets for public servants
Transport and Civil Aviation State Minister Ashok Abesinghe said today a mechanism was being planned to provide state employees with domestic air tickets from...
SL raises US$2.4b from dollar bond sale
Sri Lanka sold US$2.4 billion in five-year and 10-year US dollar-denominated bonds on Friday, according to a term sheet seen by Reuters, successfully tapping...
Second Reading Debate of Budget 2019 for third consecutive day
The third day of the Second Reading Debate of Budget 2019 is scheduled to be held today (08).
Accordingly, the Parliament will be convened at...
Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places
Showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in Rathnapura, Galle, Matara and Kaluthara districts after 2.00 p.m.
Light showers may occur in the...
Pakistan High Commissioner meets Opposition Leader
High Commissioner of Pakistan, Major General (R) Dr. Shahid Ahmad Hashmat has paid a courtesy call on Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa on Wednesday (March...
