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Fuel prices revised
Fuel prices revised
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced a revision of fuel prices effective from midnight today (31). MORE..
Two explosions reported in Iran - as Israel denies involvement
Two explosions reported in Iran - as Israel denies involvement
Two explosions have been reported in Iran as the regime denied a military leader was targeted, amid heightened tension in the region. MORE..
Education system must be transformed to align with demands of modern world – PM
Education system must be transformed to align with demands of modern world – PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says that in order to ensure the economic, social, and cultural security of the country, it is essential to develop quality human resources, and that education plays a vital role in achieving this goal. MORE..
India sends 10 more Bailey bridges to Sri Lanka to assist reconstruction
India sends 10 more Bailey bridges to Sri Lanka to assist reconstruction
As reconstruction efforts continue in the wake of cyclone Ditwah, India dispatched a consignment of 10 Bailey bridges to Colombo onboard INS Gharial to assist the restoration of critical connectivity. MORE..
3.6 magnitude tremor reported off Mullaitivu coast
3.6 magnitude tremor reported off Mullaitivu coast
A minor earth tremor measuring 3.6 in the Richter Scale has been recorded in the sea area off Mullaitivu, the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau said. MORE..
Armed extremists kill dozens in northeastern Nigeria
Armed extremists kill dozens in northeastern Nigeria
Armed extremists in northeastern Nigeria killed dozens of people earlier this week in separate attacks targeting a construction site and a military installation, security officials said Saturday. MORE..
GMOA to intensify trade union action from Monday
GMOA to intensify trade union action from Monday
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to intensify its ongoing continuous trade union action from February 2 (Monday), following a lack of response from relevant authorizes regarding several of their key demands. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, and in Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
Eight high-ranking police officers including DIGs transferred
Eight high-ranking police officers including DIGs transferred
Eight high-ranking police officers have been transferred with immediate effect, subject to the approval of the National Police Commission (NPC). MORE..
Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 49, agency says
Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 49, agency says
The death toll from a landslide a week ago in Indonesia’s West Java province has risen to 49, the country’s main rescue agency Basarnas said on Saturday, with 15 still missing. MORE..
Aviation Minister explains reason for removal of AASL chairman
Aviation Minister explains reason for removal of AASL chairman
Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation, Anura Karunathilaka, has stated that the removal of Harsha Abeywickrama from the position of Chairman of Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) was part of necessary administrative structural changes within the company. MORE..
Epstein files records released by US DoJ claims Bill Gates had extramarital affairs
Epstein files records released by US DoJ claims Bill Gates had extramarital affairs
The United States Department of Justice on Friday released emails in which the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein claimed that Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates had engaged in extramarital sex. MORE..
Opposition Leader Sajith meets school dev. officers on hunger strike
Opposition Leader Sajith meets school dev. officers on hunger strike
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa had arrived this morning (31) at the site of the fast-unto-death protest launched by the School Development Officers’ Association, which is demanding their immediate integration into the teaching service. MORE..
Coastal line train delays expected today and tomorrow – Railway Dept
Coastal line train delays expected today and tomorrow – Railway Dept
Sri Lanka Railways has announced that trains operating on the Coastal Line between Colombo Fort and Wellawatte railway stations may experience delays of about 15 minutes today (31) and tomorrow (01) due to essential maintenance work to upgrade the signaling system. MORE..
US government partially shuts down despite last minute funding deal
US government partially shuts down despite last minute funding deal
The United States federal government has partially shutdown despite a last-ditch funding deal approved by the US Senate. MORE..
Dy Minister outlines govt measures to rebuild industries affected by Cyclone Ditwah
Dy Minister outlines govt measures to rebuild industries affected by Cyclone Ditwah
Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe has stated that the government is taking measures to provide the necessary support to rebuild industries devastated by Cyclone Ditwah. MORE..
President extends declaration of essential services following Cyclone Ditwah
President extends declaration of essential services following Cyclone Ditwah
In response to the ongoing post-disaster situation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended the declaration of certain services as essential public services under the Essential Public Services Act, No. 61 of 1979. MORE..
Sri Lankans in Israel urged to remain vigilant amid rising tensions – Embassy
Sri Lankans in Israel urged to remain vigilant amid rising tensions – Embassy
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel has advised Sri Lankan nationals residing in Israel to remain vigilant in light of escalating security developments across the Middle East. MORE..
More than 200 killed in coltan mine collapse in east Congo, official says
More than 200 killed in coltan mine collapse in east Congo, official says
More than 200 people were killed this week in a collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Lumumba Kambere Muyisa, spokesperson for the rebel-appointed governor of the province where the mine is located, told Reuters on Friday. MORE..
Father kills teenage daughter with sharp weapon over mobile phone dispute
Father kills teenage daughter with sharp weapon over mobile phone dispute
A 14-year-old girl was allegedly killed by her father with a sharp weapon following a dispute over a mobile phone last night (30), according to police. MORE..
UN risks ‘imminent financial collapse’, secretary general warns
UN risks ‘imminent financial collapse’, secretary general warns
The United Nations is at risk of “imminent financial collapse” due to member states not paying their fees, the body’s head has warned. MORE..
GMOA to convene special Executive Committee meeting
GMOA to convene special Executive Committee meeting
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced that it will hold a special Executive Committee meeting today (31) to decide on future actions in relation to its unresolved issues. MORE..
Venezuela announces amnesty bill that could lead to mass release of political prisoners
Venezuela announces amnesty bill that could lead to mass release of political prisoners
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez on Friday announced an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of hundreds of prisoners, including opposition leaders, journalists and human rights activists detained for political reasons. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island
Showers will occur at times in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Central provinces, according to the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Magistrate orders CID to record statements from teachers trained on controversial module
Magistrate orders CID to record statements from teachers trained on controversial module
Gangodawila Magistrate Ruwanthika Marasinghe today (30) ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to record statements from teachers trained using the controversial education module and to conclude investigations without delay. MORE..