LAUGFS Gas CEO explains reasons behind recent price increaseThe decision to increase LAUGFS Gas prices was made to offset rising costs resulting from increases in global gas prices, freight charges, insurance premiums, and exchange rate fluctuations, according to the company’s Director and Chief Executive Officer, Nalinda Kurukulasooriya.Nov 14, 202609:40 PMMyanmar airstrike on displaced persons camp kills 12A Myanmar military airstrike on a camp housing people displaced by the civil war killed 12 people in the westernmost state of Rakhine, witnesses and a rescue worker said on Saturday (Nov 14).Nov 14, 202608:57 PMLevel 1 landslide warning issued for several areas across five districtsAn Early Landslide Warning – Level 1 (Yellow - Be Vigilant) has been issued, effective from 4:00 p.m. today (14) until 4:00 p.m. tomorrow (15).Nov 14, 202607:45 PMLevel 1 landslide warning issued for several areas across five districtsAn Early Landslide Warning – Level 1 (Yellow - Be Vigilant) has been issued, effective from 4:00 p.m. today (14) until 4:00 p.m. tomorrow (15).Nov 14, 202607:45 PMFrance faces fifth weekend of protests as new grievances take centre stageFrance faces more rallies on Saturday (Nov 14), with demonstrators venting frustrations ranging from inflation to opposition to a new police bill at the latest protests.Nov 14, 202603:47 PMFrance faces fifth weekend of protests as new grievances take centre stageFrance faces more rallies on Saturday (Nov 14), with demonstrators venting frustrations ranging from inflation to opposition to a new police bill at the latest protests.Nov 14, 202603:47 PMLow-pressure system in Bay of Bengal likely to develop into depression by tomorrowThe Department of Meteorology has announced that the low-pressure area located in the Bay of Bengal, east of Sri Lanka, was situated approximately 650 km east of Batticaloa.Nov 14, 202603:44 PMLow-pressure system in Bay of Bengal likely to develop into depression by tomorrowThe Department of Meteorology has announced that the low-pressure area located in the Bay of Bengal, east of Sri Lanka, was situated approximately 650 km east of Batticaloa.Nov 14, 202603:44 PMUnion says Public Health Inspectors’ issues overlooked in 2027 BudgetThe Public Health Inspectors’ Union of Sri Lanka has stated that the services of Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) have been overlooked in the 2027 Budget proposals.Nov 14, 202603:24 PMUnion says Public Health Inspectors’ issues overlooked in 2027 BudgetThe Public Health Inspectors’ Union of Sri Lanka has stated that the services of Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) have been overlooked in the 2027 Budget proposals.Nov 14, 202603:24 PMRestaurant owners to increase prices of multiple food itemsThe All Ceylon Restaurant Owners’ Association has decided to increase the prices of short eats, fried rice and kottu following the recent increase in Laugfs Gas prices.Nov 14, 202603:12 PMRestaurant owners to increase prices of multiple food itemsThe All Ceylon Restaurant Owners’ Association has decided to increase the prices of short eats, fried rice and kottu following the recent increase in Laugfs Gas prices.Nov 14, 202603:12 PM23 major and 15 medium-scale reservoirs continue to spillA total of 23 major reservoirs and 15 medium-scale reservoirs managed by the Department of Irrigation are currently spilling over.Nov 14, 202602:53 PM23 major and 15 medium-scale reservoirs continue to spillA total of 23 major reservoirs and 15 medium-scale reservoirs managed by the Department of Irrigation are currently spilling over.Nov 14, 202602:53 PMLitro holds 90% share of Sri Lanka’s domestic gas market, says MinisterLitro Gas Lanka Limited accounts for 90% of Sri Lanka’s domestic gas market, filling approximately two million gas cylinders per month, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunneththi has stated.Nov 14, 202601:51 PMLitro holds 90% share of Sri Lanka’s domestic gas market, says MinisterLitro Gas Lanka Limited accounts for 90% of Sri Lanka’s domestic gas market, filling approximately two million gas cylinders per month, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunneththi has stated.Nov 14, 202601:51 PM“No turning back”: Kanchana Wijesekera rules out political comebackFormer Minister Kanchana Wijesekera has ruled out any possibility of returning to politics, stating that he has moved on from political life and is satisfied with his current career in the corporate sector.Nov 14, 202601:42 PM“No turning back”: Kanchana Wijesekera rules out political comebackFormer Minister Kanchana Wijesekera has ruled out any possibility of returning to politics, stating that he has moved on from political life and is satisfied with his current career in the corporate sector.Nov 14, 202601:42 PMNEWS ALERTAt least 27 injured in head-on collision between two buses in Nanu OyaAt least 27 people have been injured and admitted to the Nuwara Eliya District General Hospital following a head-on collision between two private buses in the Dessford area along the Nanu Oya–Talawakelle road.Nov 14, 202601:36 PMNEWS ALERTAt least 27 injured in head-on collision between two buses in Nanu OyaAt least 27 people have been injured and admitted to the Nuwara Eliya District General Hospital following a head-on collision between two private buses in the Dessford area along the Nanu Oya–Talawakelle road.Nov 14, 202601:36 PMIran reports three incidents of oil tankers hit by mines in HormuzIran's navy and Revolutionary Guards said on Saturday (Nov 14) that fires had broken out on a total of three oil tankers that struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz, where Tehran has restricted navigation.Nov 14, 202612:29 PMIran reports three incidents of oil tankers hit by mines in HormuzIran's navy and Revolutionary Guards said on Saturday (Nov 14) that fires had broken out on a total of three oil tankers that struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz, where Tehran has restricted navigation.Nov 14, 202612:29 PMSchool students over 18 to receive opportunity to invest in Colombo Stock ExchangeAccording to the 2027 Budget proposals, steps have been taken to provide school students over the age of 18 with an opportunity to invest in the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), Nov 14, 202611:17 AMSchool students over 18 to receive opportunity to invest in Colombo Stock ExchangeAccording to the 2027 Budget proposals, steps have been taken to provide school students over the age of 18 with an opportunity to invest in the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), Nov 14, 202611:17 AMIran targeted US radar system in BahrainIran's Revolutionary Guards said their forces had targeted a US early warning radar system in Bahrain, with the US military saying it shot down two Iranian drones targeting the Gulf island on Friday (Nov 13).Nov 14, 202611:05 AMIran targeted US radar system in BahrainIran's Revolutionary Guards said their forces had targeted a US early warning radar system in Bahrain, with the US military saying it shot down two Iranian drones targeting the Gulf island on Friday (Nov 13).Nov 14, 202611:05 AMSri Lanka explores AI-powered early warning system to mitigate human-elephant conflictA preliminary discussion and field inspection on the feasibility of establishing an AI-powered early warning system in Sri Lanka to mitigate human-elephant conflict were held yesterday (13) in the Galgamuwa area.Nov 14, 202610:26 AMSri Lanka explores AI-powered early warning system to mitigate human-elephant conflictA preliminary discussion and field inspection on the feasibility of establishing an AI-powered early warning system in Sri Lanka to mitigate human-elephant conflict were held yesterday (13) in the Galgamuwa area.Nov 14, 202610:26 AM13-hour water cut announced for several areas in Gampaha and KelaniyaThe National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that the water supply to several areas in Kelaniya and Gampaha will be suspended for 13 hours and 30 minutes today (14).Nov 14, 202609:54 AM13-hour water cut announced for several areas in Gampaha and KelaniyaThe National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced that the water supply to several areas in Kelaniya and Gampaha will be suspended for 13 hours and 30 minutes today (14).Nov 14, 202609:54 AMSuspect arrested over double murder of restaurant owner and wife in KalutaraA 30-year-old suspect accused of aiding and abetting the murder of a restaurant owner and his wife was arrested in the Kalutara area last evening (13), police said.Nov 14, 202609:27 AMSuspect arrested over double murder of restaurant owner and wife in KalutaraA 30-year-old suspect accused of aiding and abetting the murder of a restaurant owner and his wife was arrested in the Kalutara area last evening (13), police said.Nov 14, 202609:27 AMFather and 9-year-old son killed in motorcycle-van collision in ChavakachcheriA 51-year-old man and his 9-year-old son died after the motorcycle they were travelling on collided with a van in the Kanavampudi Junction area within the Chavakachcheri Police Division last night (13), police said.Nov 14, 202608:45 AMFather and 9-year-old son killed in motorcycle-van collision in ChavakachcheriA 51-year-old man and his 9-year-old son died after the motorcycle they were travelling on collided with a van in the Kanavampudi Junction area within the Chavakachcheri Police Division last night (13), police said.Nov 14, 202608:45 AM'Miracle on Mississippi' - All passengers rescued after New Orleans cruise ship collisionSome 130 people on a cruise ship docked in New Orleans have been rescued after it was struck by a tanker.Nov 14, 202608:12 AM'Miracle on Mississippi' - All passengers rescued after New Orleans cruise ship collisionSome 130 people on a cruise ship docked in New Orleans have been rescued after it was struck by a tanker.Nov 14, 202608:12 AMMan arrested with illegally assembled jeep in NarahenpitaA 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an illegally assembled jeep allegedly manufactured using forged documents, the Police Media Division said.Nov 14, 202607:56 AMMan arrested with illegally assembled jeep in NarahenpitaA 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an illegally assembled jeep allegedly manufactured using forged documents, the Police Media Division said.Nov 14, 202607:56 AM