Kumara Jayakody’s resignation too late – Namal
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has sharply criticized the resignation of Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, calling it “a bit too late” in the wake of the massive coal procurement scandal. Rajapaksa noted that Parliament had already spent…
QR fuel quota system for petrol reinstated from today
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) said that the QR code fuel quota system for petrol vehicles will be reinstated from midnight today (April 18) after a temporary suspension. CPC Chairman D. J. Rajakaruna said the fuel quotas allocated for petrol…
Weather: Mainly dry weather, showers after 1 pm
Showers or thundershowers are expected at several locations in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces, as well as in the Nuwara Eliya District, after 1 p.m., the Department of Meteorology said. Mainly dry weather will prevail across other parts of…
5 arrested over Ragama incident where woman’s hair was forcibly cut
Five suspects, including the main accused, have been arrested by police over an incident in which a woman was assaulted and her hair forcibly cut at a shop in the Ragama area. Police said the arrests were made based on…
Neighbour arrested over brutal assault on woman after firecracker dispute
Police have arrested a suspect over a viral video showing a woman being violently assaulted with a stick in the Moragahahena area. According to police, the incident occurred after the woman had asked her neighbour to stop lighting firecrackers, saying…
India set to vote on women’s quota bills amid opposition concerns
India’s Parliament is set to vote on a series of key bills aimed at expanding legislative representation and advancing a quota for women lawmakers, amid strong criticism from the opposition. The government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proposed measures…
Govt says it withheld Rs. 915 million from coal supplier over quality concerns
The government says it has withheld nearly Rs. 915 million in payments to a coal supplier due to concerns over substandard shipments, Minister Bimal Rathnayake said. He said the withheld amount exceeds the estimated loss caused by the low-quality…
Complaint seeks probe into Minister Lal Kantha’s assets
A complaint has been lodged with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC)calling for an investigation into the assets and liabilities of Minister K. D. Lal Kantha. The complaint was filed on Friday (17) by Chamal Sanjeewa,…
Over 1,400 kg Heroin and 1900 kg ICE seized since October: Police
Police have seized large quantities of narcotics in islandwide operations carried out since October 30 last year, according to the Police Media Division. During the period, more than 1,418 kg of heroin, over 1,975 kg of crystal methamphetamine (ICE) and…
Iran says Strait of Hormuz open to commercial vessels amid ceasefire
Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz “completely open” for all commercial vessels during the current ceasefire period, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said. In a post on X, the announcement was made in line with the ceasefire linked to developments…