Fuel tax cannot be removed until CPC loans are repaid – Energy Minister
Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody says there is no possibility of removing the taxes imposed on fuel until the loans obtained by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) are fully repaid. He points out that removing these taxes would lead to a…
Rain expected in several provinces today
Showers will occur at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts today, according to the Department of Meteorology. Several spells of showers will occur in the North-western province, while a few showers may…
26 injured in bus–tipper collision in Minneriya
At least 26 people were injured in a collision between a bus and a tipper truck on the Colombo–Batticaloa main road in the Minneriya and Batu Oya area early this morning (12), police said. The accident occurred at around 3…
NPP Government united, no divisions – MP
NPP MP Thilina Samarakoon has dismissed claims of divisions within the Government, stating that all members are united in working towards developing the country. He accused the Opposition of attempting to portray a split in the administration, suggesting there was…
Namal slams govt’s tourist driving licence plan
Opposition MP Namal Rajapaksa has questioned the government’s decision to issue driving licences to tourists upon arrival, warning it could harm the livelihoods of tour guides and taxi operators. Rajapaksa said the policy was announced without consulting key stakeholders in…
Today’s News Digest – August 11
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments to breaking news, we bring you everything that happened today, all in one quick and easy read. Train ticket black market…
Rs 600M gift from Nahil Wijesuriya to fund S. Thomas’ College IT building
Engineer and philanthropist Nahil Wijesuriya has donated Rs. 600 million to S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, for the construction of the school’s proposed IT building. The contribution was made via the Old Trinitians Sports Club, Mr. Wijesuriya’s alma mater, and…
Hotels cannot declare beaches private : CCD
The Department of Coastal Conservation and Coastal Resources Management says no hotel or individual can claim ownership of beaches in Sri Lanka. Speaking during a televised interview, Director General of the Department, Professor Turney Pradeep Kumara, said that it is…
Train ticket black market hit : Minister hails progress in ticket scam crackdown
Transport Minister Bimal Ratnayake says IT experts from the Digital Ministry and other agencies have helped temporarily curb the widely discussed online train ticket scam, as Sri Lanka Railways launches a new mandatory identification verification system. The minister said the…
TPA to support Hartal in North and East
The Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA), led by MP Mano Ganesan, has extended its support for the hartal to be held on 15th August in the Northern and Eastern provinces to protest the alleged killing of a man by soldiers from…