Cabinet nod to buy 350 ‘Harbour View’ housing units for Police
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the purchase of 350 housing units from the ‘Harbour View Residencies’ housing project for the Sri Lanka Police. The proposal was submitted by the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs. The ‘Harbour View…
Dollar rate today : Selling rate remains steady at Rs. 313
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (07 Jan), compared to Tuesday, with the selling rate remaining at Rs. 313 in most banks. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of…
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi arrives in Sri Lanka
India’s Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi arrived in Sri Lanka today for a two-day official visit, the Indian Ministry of Defence announced. During his visit, Gen. Dwivedi will meet with key military and civil leaders, including the…
Controversial Grade 6 English lesson removed : PM
Prime Minister and Education Minister Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament that the controversial Grade 6 English module has been removed following a recommendation by the academic advisory board of the National Institute of Education (NIE). “Given the controversy and our assessment…
US Ambassador Julie Chung to leave Sri Lanka on Jan 16
Ambassador Julie Chung will leave Sri Lanka on January 16, ending almost four years as the United States’ top diplomat in Colombo, according to the U.S. Embassy in Colombo. “I have loved every moment of my time in Sri Lanka….
Low-pressure area : Advisory issued to the Naval and fishing communities
The low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal, located southeast of Sri Lanka, is likely to intensify into a depression during the next 12 hours and is expected to move west-northwestwards, towards the east coast of the island. The Naval…
Donald Trump says US to take sanctioned Venezuelan oil to American ports
Donald Trump has said Venezuelan authorities will turn over 30mn to 50mn barrels of sanctioned crude to the US, in a sign his administration is escalating its push to control the South American country’s oil sector. The US president said…
Three arrested for attempting to sell elephant tusks for Rs. 20mn
Three suspects were arrested on Monday (05 Jan) in Mawanella with two elephant tusks that were to be sold for Rs. 20 million, according to the Department of Wildlife Conservation. Air Force intelligence officers, together with wildlife officials, had closely…
Low-pressure area : Above 50 mm of rain expected in some areas today
The low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal, to the southeast of Sri Lanka, is likely to intensify into a depression during the next 12 hours and is expected to move west-northwestwards, towards the east coast of the island. As…
New Zealand T20 World Cup Squad Announced
Jacob Duffy is set for his first senior World Cup after being included in an experienced 15-player squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, starting next month. The post New Zealand T20 World…