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Minister discusses reforms in power and energy sectors with Ceylon Chamber of Commerce

Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera today (30 March) discussed the reforms scheduled to be implemented in the power and energy sectors with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce. MORE..

| March 30, 2023 8:28 pm

GSMB urges public to remain vigilant of tremors

The Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) has urged the public to remain vigilant despite the fact that the tremor which was felt today (30 March) does not pose a serious threat. MORE..

| March 30, 2023 6:34 pm

SC orders to submit document related to presidential pardon to Jude Jayamaha

The Supreme Court has ordered the Attorney General to submit the relevant document which contains former President Maithripala Sirisena’s decision to grant a presidential pardon to Jude Shramantha Jayamaha, who had been sentenced to death in relation to the Royal Park murder case. MORE..

| March 30, 2023 5:42 pm

Prof. Jeewandara only Sri Lankan shortlisted for 2023 BSI Immunology Awards

Prof. Chandima Jeewandara of University of Sri Jayewardenepura has been shortlisted for the Early Career Research Excellence Award conferred by the British Society for Immunology (BSI). MORE..

| March 30, 2023 5:15 pm

Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 54 million seized in Jaffna

The Sri Lanka Navy has seized over 165 kilograms of Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 54 million in Madagal, Jaffna. MORE..

| March 30, 2023 4:57 pm

‘Suraksha’ safe houses to not accept women migrant workers not registered with SLBFE

Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has decided to suspend the admission of women, who have expatriated without registering with the SLBFE and arrive at Sri Lankan embassies due to issues at their workplaces, to the ‘Suraksha’ safe houses. MORE..

| March 30, 2023 4:28 pm

Ensure fair taxes, accountability for corruption: HRW tells Sri Lankan govt

The Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged the Sri Lankan government to ensure that policies implemented to enhance revenues do not ‘further erode’ economic and social rights and that anti-corruption reforms provide accountability. MORE..

| March 30, 2023 4:13 pm

China, Brazil strike deal to ditch dollar for trade

China and Brazil have reached a deal to trade in their own currencies, ditching the US dollar as an intermediary, the Brazilian government said on Wednesday, Beijing’s latest salvo against the almighty greenback. MORE..

| March 30, 2023 3:57 pm

Sports Minister writes to ICC over reports of committee probing SLC

Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Roshan Ranasinghe has reportedly written to the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) pertaining to recent reports claiming that a committee has been appointed to investigate Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). MORE..

| March 30, 2023 3:16 pm

Dozens killed in blaze on Philippines ferry

At least 28 people have been killed and 230 rescued after a passenger ferry caught fire in the Philippines. MORE..

| March 30, 2023 3:05 pm

Minor tremor felt off Beruwala

A minor tremor of 3.7 magnitude was felt in the seas area off the coasts of Beruwala a short while ago (30 March). MORE..

| March 30, 2023 1:42 pm

Sri Lanka, India to boost bilateral cooperation through INR trade expansion

Sri Lanka and India have mulled over the ways and means to enhance bilateral trade, particularly through Indian Rupee trade expansion, as a key pillar of the island nation’s economic revival. MORE..

| March 30, 2023 1:34 pm

If there is no election, there is no democracy – Mahinda Deshapriya

Former Election Commission Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya has deemed the postponement of the Local Government (LG) election a ‘crime’ which affects the country’s democracy. MORE..

| March 30, 2023 1:06 pm

Two contempt petitions against Finance Secretary fixed for consideration

The Supreme Court has fixed two petitions, filed against Finance Ministry Secretary Mahinda Siriwardana, for consideration on May 22. MORE..

| March 30, 2023 11:56 am

Ethnic issue cannot be ‘divorced’ from economic issue - President

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has stated that Sri Lanka’s ethnic issue cannot be ‘divorced’ from the main economic issue it is currently facing. MORE..

| March 30, 2023 11:27 am

Chile detects first case of bird flu in a human

Chile detected the first case of bird flu in a human, the country’s health ministry reported on Wednesday. MORE..

| March 30, 2023 11:09 am

Arjuna Ranatunga asked to resign as National Sports Council chairman

Senior Advisor of the Minister of Sports Sudath Chandrasekara on Wednesday (March 29) informed former national cricket captain and former MP Arjuna Ranatunga in writing to immediately resign as the Chairman of the National Sports Council. MORE..

| March 30, 2023 10:48 am

Youth apprehended for defrauding money using fake visa website

An individual, who defrauded people of money by creating a phishing website of the Kandy branch of Indian visa application center, has been arrested. MORE..

| March 30, 2023 10:14 am

Four youths arrested over recent clash at Sabaragamuwa Uni.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested four youths in connection with the recent assault on first-year students of Sabaragamuwa University. MORE..

| March 30, 2023 9:13 am

Remains of ex-Speaker Joseph Michael Perera in Parliament today

The remains of the late former Speaker of Parliament and Cabinet Minister, Joseph Michael Perera will be brought to the parliament complex today (March 30) at 9.00 a.m. to pay respects. MOE

| March 30, 2023 8:45 am

Pope Francis spends night in hospital after breathing issues

Pope Francis spent the night in hospital in Rome, where the 86-year-old will continue receiving treatment on Thursday for what the Vatican has said is a respiratory infection. MORE..

| March 30, 2023 7:52 am

Restaurant owner shot by armed gang in Ahangama dies in hospital

A restaurant owner, who was critically wounded after being shot at yesterday in the Midigama area in Ahangama, has succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment at the hospital. MORE...

| March 30, 2023 7:16 am

Imported eggs released from port after receiving approval

The State Trade Corporation (STC) says the distribution of imported eggs to bakery owners commenced this evening (March 29). MORE..

| March 29, 2023 10:39 pm

UN seeks court opinion on climate in ‘win’ for island states

The countries of the United Nations led by the island nation of Vanuatu adopted what they called a historic resolution Wednesday calling for the U.N.’s highest court to strengthen countries’ obligations to curb warming and protect communities from climate disaster. MORE..

| March 29, 2023 10:31 pm

Court issues order regarding detention of “Harak Kata” and “Kudu Salindu”

The Colombo Fort Magistrate today (29 March) issued an order pertaining to the detention of the ill-famed underworld figures “Harak Kata” and “Kudu Salindu”. MORE..

| March 29, 2023 9:56 pm