Breaking : Fuel Prices Increased
Ceypetco has announced a fuel price revision with effect from midnight today. Under the revised prices: Petrol Octane 92 increased by Rs. 24 to Rs. 434 per litre Petrol Octane 95 increased by Rs. 25 to Rs. 495 per litre…
Ransini Perera wins gold at Asian U20 Athletics Championships
Image courtesy: Ceylon Athletics Sri Lanka’s Ransini Perera secured the gold medal in the girls’ 200 metre event at the 22nd Asian Under-20 Athletics Championships currently underway in Hong Kong. Perera completed the race in 24.07 seconds, delivering an impressive…
Three children reported missing while bathing at sea
Three children have been reported missing while bathing in the sea area off Kalametiya, Hungama. The children aged between 12 to 18 had been with their parents at the time. Police said that search and rescue operations are currently underway….
Govt has cancelled e-passport tender process, says Ajith P. Perera
The government has decided to cancel, with immediate effect, the procurement process related to the controversial electronic passport (e-passport) project, according to Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Ajith P. Perera. Speaking to media Perera said that the decision has been communicated…
Eethalawetunuwewe Gnanathilaka Thera appointed acting Atamasthanadhipathi
The Atamasthana Committee has decided to temporarily appoint the Chief Sanghanayake of the North Central Province and Chief Incumbent of Ruwanwelisaya, Ven. Eethalawetunuwewe Gnanathilaka Thera, to oversee the duties of the Atamasthanadhipathi position, the Malwathu Maha Viharaya said in a…
Sri Lanka Calls Up Gateway’s Lithum and Hashel for Asian Swimming Championships
Lithum De Silva and Hashel Senarath Two exceptional swimmers from Gateway College Colombo, Lithum De Silva and Hashel Senarath, have earned selection to represent Sri Lanka at the 12th Asian Age Group Swimming Championships, to be held in Bangkok, Thailand,…
Sri Lanka, New Zealand begin plans to mark 100 years of Cricketing Ties
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath says discussions have been held with New Zealand Cricket Deputy Chair Kevin Malloy on strengthening cricketing ties between the two countries. In a statement, Minister Herath said he met Malloy during a luncheon meeting…
Electricity today & tomorrow: Update from NSO
Sri Lanka’s National System Operator (NSO) says several electricity feeders have been temporarily disconnected across the country to maintain the stability of the national power grid amid unusually low electricity demand and high solar power generation. In a statement issued…
Sri Lanka cuts power to nearly 100 areas to prevent major blackout
Power and Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka says electricity supply has been disconnected in nearly 100 areas, including parts of Colombo, due to an imbalance in the national power grid. The Minister said the measure was taken to maintain the stability…
Rooftop solar owners asked to switch off systems voluntarily
The National System Operator (Private) Limited has requested rooftop solar panel owners to voluntarily switch off their solar power systems until 3.00 p.m. on Saturday (30) to help maintain the reliability and stability of the national electricity grid during the…