Police crack down on illegal vehicle modifications
The Sri Lanka Police have intensified efforts to enforce traffic regulations and road safety, warning that illegally modified vehicles without valid fitness certificates pose a serious risk to passengers and other road users. Issuing a statement, the Police said recent…
Police urge property owners to vet tenants due to rise in fraud operations
Sri Lanka Police have urged property owners to exercise vigilance when renting or leasing houses, apartments, commercial buildings, and other premises, as such properties may be misused for fraudulent and criminal activities. Issuing a statement, the Police said that it…
Big defence boost: India successfully tests advanced Agni MIRV missile
India on Friday successfully conducted the flight trial of an advanced Agni missile equipped with a Multiple Independently Targeted Re-Entry Vehicle (MIRV) system from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. The missile was tested with multiple…
No decision yet on water tariff revision – Minister
The Minister of Water Supply, Susil Ranasinghe, has clarified that no decision has yet been taken on whether water tariffs will be increased this year. Addressing the media, Minister Ranasinghe said the water bill is reviewed twice annually, on January…
Turkish Airlines jet catches fire while landing at Nepal’s main airport
A Turkish Airlines jet caught fire while landing at Nepal’s main airport on Monday, causing no reported injuries but forcing the airport to shut down. The flight from Istanbul landed at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport with fire and smoke on…
Tehran says US continues to have ‘unreasonable demands’
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson says the US continues to have “unreasonable demands”, adding that Iran’s response to the latest US proposal, which Tehran sent to Pakistan on Sunday, “was not excessive”. Esmaeil Baghaei says stability and security in the region…
CBSL rates: Rupee continues to depreciate against USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (11), compared to last Friday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 317.86 to Rs. 318.03,…
The rise of Vijay: From actor to chief minister
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Seat reservations open for resumed Yal Devi train service
Seat reservations can now be made for the iconic Yal Devi train service between Colombo Fort and Jaffna, which resumed operations today (11) after months of suspension. Sri Lanka Railways confirmed that the service will run on a limited schedule. …
Severe lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 16 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-Central and Eastern provinces and the Kurunegala, Mullaittivu, Mannar, and Vavuniya districts today (11). Per the advisory, effective until 11.30 pm, red alerts have…