Sri Lanka ranked in top five for highest food price inflation
Sri Lanka has been ranked fifth among 10 countries with the highest food price inflation in the world in the latest World Bank assessment.
’Haal Sameera’ arrested with firearms
The STF arrested Warnakulasuriya Kristebuge Sameera Sampath Fernando alias 'Haal Sameera' with firearms and ammunition for his involvement in several crimes and frauds across...
Universities to be reopened in September
Steps will be taken to fully open all the universities in the month of September by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
China’s ‘Yuan Wang 5’ departs today
Chinese Scientific Research Ship Yuan Wang 5 which arrived at Hambantota Port Tuesday (16) morning will depart today.
A litre of Kerosene oil increased
The price of a litre of kerosene will be increased by Rs. 253 with effect from yesterday the Ceylon Petroleum Corparation said.
10-hour water cut in Colombo
A 10-hour water cut will be in place in several areas in Colombo on Saturday (20) from 11.00 pm to 9.00 am on Sunday...
Tuks to charge Rs.120 for first km
All-Island Three-Wheeler Driver’s Union Chairman Lalith Dharmasekara said that three-wheeler fares have to be raised again. Accordingly, Rs.120 will be charged per first kilometer...
Laugfs Gas reduces prices
Laugfs Gas reduced the price of a 12.5 Kg domestic gas cylinder by Rs. 1,050 from last night. The new prices will be of...
Polish national arrested at BIA with cocaine
A 60-year-old Polish national was arrested by the customs narcotic division officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while he was attempting to smuggle...
Adani Green Energy issued provisional approvals for two wind projects
Adani Green Energy was issued provisional approval for two wind projects of 286MW in Mannar and 234MW in Pooneryn for an investment of over...
