Once inmates, now tourists? Bogambara Prison opens doors to investors
Sri Lanka is set to call for investment proposals to redevelop the historic Bogambara Prison, with plans to transform the former jail into a commercially viable project while preserving its architectural and historical heritage, officials said. Authorities said investment opportunities…
February: Fuel price reduced
Sri Lanka’s Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has revised fuel prices with effect from midnight on Saturday (31), reducing the prices of auto diesel and kerosene. Accordingly, the price of a litre of auto diesel has been cut by Rs. 2 to…
India sends 10 more Bailey bridges to Sri Lanka for post-Ditwah rebuilding
India has dispatched a consignment of 10 Bailey Bridges to Sri Lanka to support reconstruction efforts following Cyclone Ditwah, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Saturday. According to MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, the bridges were sent from Visakhapatnam…
Auditor General decision postponed to February 3 – Minister
The Constitutional Council will study the proposal submitted by the President regarding the appointment to the post of Auditor General and reach a final decision on February 3, Minister Bimal Rathnayake said. The President has submitted the name of a…
Beijing Capital Airlines launches Direct Flights to Colombo
Beijing Capital Airlines marked a significant milestone today in strengthening air connectivity between China and Sri Lanka with the inauguration of its direct flight service from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Colombo. The inaugural flight was welcomed…
CID arrests suspect over Rs. 88m gemstone fraud
Sri Lanka’s Criminal Investigation Department has arrested a suspect in connection with an alleged financial fraud involving gemstones valued at Rs. 88.05 million, police said. According to the CID, the suspect is accused of obtaining nine gemstones worth Rs. 88,050,000…
Thundershowers & severe lightning alert issued to 7 districts
Thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. There may be temporary localized strong winds during thundershowers. General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damages…
300,000 start school, only 40,000 reach university – PM
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya on Saturday said developing a high-quality human resource base is essential to safeguarding the country’s economic, social and cultural future, stressing that education remains central to that effort. Speaking at the EDCS Sisu Nena…
Mob attack outside court: Sri Lankan lawyer says he was targeted for doing his job
A Sri Lankan lawyer has alleged that his vehicle was attacked and damaged by a mob outside the Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court, warning that the incident reflects growing dangers faced by lawyers for carrying out their professional duties. Attorney-at-law Harshana Jayaratne…
Sri Lanka government doctors step up TU action
Sri Lanka’s government doctors have decided to intensify an ongoing islandwide trade union action, accusing the Health Minister of failing to implement agreed solutions to safeguard the country’s free public healthcare system, the Government Medical Officers’ Association said on Saturday….