Public urged to stay cautious as water sources change after disasters
A public health specialist on Wednesday urged the public to exercise caution when using water sources during the festive season, warning that recent disaster conditions have altered the safety of many natural water bodies across the country. Speaking at a…
Railways announces special train services for Christmas, year-end travel
Sri Lanka Railways has announced special train services to accommodate increased passenger travel during the Christmas season, school holidays and the final weekend of the year. Accordingly, a special express train will operate from Maradana to Matara on Dec. 24,…
Drivers warned after ‘serious’ failure of Suzuki Fronx
Suzuki has warned owners of its new Suzuki Fronx to stop carrying passengers in the rear seats after a seatbelt failure was discovered during independent crash testing in Australia. The issue was identified by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program…
Hiru TV rejects police claims, warns of threat to media freedom
Hiru Media Network has rejected allegations made by the Sri Lanka Police Media Division, saying recent actions taken against the broadcaster pose a serious threat to media freedom and the public’s right to information. In a letter sent to the…
Mickey Arthur rejects selector’s claim over Pathum Nissanka selection
Former Sri Lanka head coach Mickey Arthur has rejected claims by Chief Selector Pramodya Wickramasinghe that he was reluctant to include opener Pathum Nissanka in the national squad during the 2021 tour of the Caribbean. Speaking to Telecom Asia Sport,…
Minister Watagala files Rs. 10 billion defamation case against SLPP activist
Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala, has filed a defamation lawsuit in the Kaduwela District Court against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) activist Mahinda Pathirana, seeking compensation of Rs. 10 billion. The case alleges that false and defamatory statements…
The glorious Christmas is tomorrow – The main service will be held at Uswetakeiyawa
The glorious feast of Christmas, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, dawns at midnight today (24th). It is the firm belief of the Christian community that the teachings of His human compassion—born into this world to redeem mankind from sin—paved…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (24 Dec), compared to Tuesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 305.76 to Rs. 305.80….
Sri Lanka Police seek regulatory action against Private TV network
Sri Lanka Police says a letter has been sent to the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) requesting necessary action against the Hiru Media Network for continuously broadcasting unverified and misleading news reports. Speaking to Newswire, Police Media Spokesman, ASP F.U. Wootler,…