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CSE cancels all equity trading conducted before today’s market halt
CSE cancels all equity trading conducted before today’s market halt
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has announced that it has decided to cancel all equity securities transactions carried out today (07) prior to the market halt, following the detection of transactions executed at irregular prices. MORE..
Low-pressure area in Bay of Bengal intensified into depression
Low-pressure area in Bay of Bengal intensified into depression
The low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal to the southeast of Sri Lanka has intensified into a depression and is centered near latitude 4.9°N and longitude 87.4°E, about 700 km southeast of Pottuvil at 11.30 a.m. today (07), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Sri Lanka, EU sign EUR 8 mln grant agreement for AgriGreen Initiative
Sri Lanka, EU sign EUR 8 mln grant agreement for AgriGreen Initiative
The Government of Sri Lanka has signed a grant agreement valued at EUR 8 million with the European Union to launch a new initiative under the AgriGreen Initiative – Green Economic Growth through Sustainable Agriculture Practices project. MORE..
Youth arrested at BIA with ‘Kush cannabis’ valued at Rs. 70 mn
Youth arrested at BIA with ‘Kush cannabis’ valued at Rs. 70 mn
An individual who arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with a consignment of the ‘Kush cannabis’ valued at approximately Rs. 70 million has been arrested. MORE..
USD/LKR Spot Rate surpasses Rs. 310 mark for the first time since Feb. 2024
USD/LKR Spot Rate surpasses Rs. 310 mark for the first time since Feb. 2024
The indicative USD/LKR spot rate quoted by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has surpassed the Rs. 310 mark for the first time since 29 February 2024. MORE..
‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder: Two remanded for allegedly assisting Ishara Sewwandi
‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ murder: Two remanded for allegedly assisting Ishara Sewwandi
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the remand of Nanda Kumar Thakshee and another individual until January 9, following their arrest for allegedly aiding, abetting, and providing shelter to Ishara Sewwandi, the primary suspect in the murder of underworld figure ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’. MORE..
Sri Lanka and Germany sign debt restructuring agreement worth Euro 188 million
Sri Lanka and Germany sign debt restructuring agreement worth Euro 188 million
Sri Lanka and Germany have entered into a bilateral agreement in relation to the external debt restructuring process, the Ministry of Finance said in a statement. MORE..
Seaplane plunges into Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya
Seaplane plunges into Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya
A seaplane that was preparing to land plunged into Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya at around 12:30 p.m. today (07). MORE..
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Vehicular movement on Somawathiya Road suspended due to overflow of Mahaweli River
Vehicular movement on Somawathiya Road suspended due to overflow of Mahaweli River
Vehicular movement along the Somawathiya–Sungavila Road has been suspended with effect from 8:30 a.m. today (07), following severe flooding caused by the overflow of the Mahaweli River, according to the Pulasthipura Police. MORE..
Opposition MPs begin signing no-confidence motion against Education Minister
Opposition MPs begin signing no-confidence motion against Education Minister
Opposition members of Parliament have commenced signing a no-confidence motion against Minister of Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. MORE..
Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill presented to Parliament by Justice Minister
Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill presented to Parliament by Justice Minister
The Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill, which seeks to repeal the Parliamentary Pensions Law (No. 1 of 1979), has been presented in Parliament. MORE..
Discussion underway to table No-Confidence Motion against Education Minister
Discussion underway to table No-Confidence Motion against Education Minister
The opposition is preparing to table a no-confidence motion against Minister of Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. MORE..
Landslide evacuation warnings issued for three DS areas extended
Landslide evacuation warnings issued for three DS areas extended
The Level 3 (Red) landslide evacuation warnings issued for three Divisional Secretariat divisions in two districts have been extended by the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO). MORE..
Indian Army Chief arrives in Sri Lanka
Indian Army Chief arrives in Sri Lanka
The Chief of the Army Staff of India, General Upendra Dwivedi, arrived in Sri Lanka a short while ago on a two-day official visit, the Indian Ministry of Defence announced. MORE..
Trading at CSE temporarily halted
Trading at CSE temporarily halted
Trading at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has been temporarily halted due to irregularities in the pricing of a newly listed company. MORE..
NIE approves removal of questionable lesson from Grade 6 English module: PM Harini
NIE approves removal of questionable lesson from Grade 6 English module: PM Harini
The National Institute of Education (NIE) has approved the removal of the questionable lesson from the Grade 6 English module which created huge controversy after it was confirmed that the material contained a reference to an inappropriate website, the Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has confirmed. MORE..
Fishermen advised not to venture into sea areas from Kankesanthurai to Hambantota via Trincomalee
Fishermen advised not to venture into sea areas from Kankesanthurai to Hambantota via Trincomalee
Naval and fishing communities have been warned not to venture to the deep and shallow sea areas extending from Kankesanthurai to Hambantota via Trincomalee and Pottuvil until further notice. MORE..
US Ambassador Julie Chung to depart Sri Lanka after four-year tenure
US Ambassador Julie Chung to depart Sri Lanka after four-year tenure
U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung will depart Sri Lanka on January 16 after almost four years of dedicated service, marking the conclusion of her tenure as the United States’ top diplomat in Colombo, according to the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Powerful magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes near Baculin, Philippines, USGS says
Powerful magnitude 6.7 earthquake strikes near Baculin, Philippines, USGS says
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck 68 km (42 miles) east of Baculin in the Philippines, at a depth of 10 km (6 miles) on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said. MORE..
Low-pressure system in Bay of Bengal currently about 700km from Batticaloa
Low-pressure system in Bay of Bengal currently about 700km from Batticaloa
The low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal is currently situated about 700 km southeast of Batticaloa and is expected to approach Sri Lanka’s eastern coast by tomorrow (08), the Department of Meteorology has warned. MORE..
Six dead and hundreds of flights cancelled as snow causes chaos across Europe
Six dead and hundreds of flights cancelled as snow causes chaos across Europe
Intense snowfall and icy weather conditions have caused widespread travel disruption across Europe, with six reported killed in weather-related incidents on the continent. MORE..
Electricity consumers to foot the bill for street lights?
Electricity consumers to foot the bill for street lights?
The proposed new electricity policy includes a proposal to recover the cost of street lighting in a given area from the electricity bills of area residents, the Electricity Consumers’ Association has claimed. MORE..
Four arrested in Jaffna for illegal possession and sale of prescription drugs
Four arrested in Jaffna for illegal possession and sale of prescription drugs
A total of four individuals have been arrested in Jaffna along with a stock of prescription drugs that were being illegally sold. MORE..
Special traffic plan around Kelaniya Temple for annual perahera
Special traffic plan around Kelaniya Temple for annual perahera
Police have announced a special traffic plan in view of the annual Duruthu Perahera of the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya. MORE..
Trump says Venezuela will send up to 50 million barrels of oil to US
Trump says Venezuela will send up to 50 million barrels of oil to US
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (Jan 6) that Venezuela’s interim government will deliver up to 50 million barrels of oil to the United States, and that the proceeds “will be controlled by me” as president. MORE..