‘Bustaurant’ new luxury tourism attraction launched in Dambulla
A new concept called the ‘Bustaurant,’ a luxury bus equipped with hotel facilities for tourists, was officially launched today (15 Jan) in Dambulla. It is reported that the project has been initiated with the support of several state institutions, including…
US withdraws some personnel from Middle East bases amid Trump Iran threats
The United States is withdrawing some personnel from its bases in the Middle East, a US official told the Reuters news agency, after a senior Iranian official said Tehran had warned neighbours it would hit US bases if Washington launches…
National Thai Pongal Festival celebrated at Presidential Secretariat
The National Thai Pongal Festival was celebrated in grand style at the Presidential Secretariat today (15 Jan) with the participation of Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya. Organized jointly by the Prime Minister’s Office, the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs,…
CID arrests woman over alleged sharing of ex-partner’s intimate images
A female computer engineer was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Tuesday (13 Jan), accused of releasing nude photographs of her former lover on social media. According to Aruna newspaper, the Police said the arrested suspect is a…
Man stages protest atop lamp post at Galle Face
A man has climbed a lamp post on the Galle Face Green road and staged a protest. It is reported that the protest is being staged over claims that he has been subjected to injustice by the Kelaniya Police. Reports…
Milk tea price cut by Rs. 10 from today
The price of a cup of milk tea will be reduced by Rs. 10 starting January 16, following the reduction in the price of imported milk powder, the All Island Canteen Owners’ Association said. The price revision comes after the…
Indian visa issue : England to travel to SL without two players
England have had a setback in their preparations for the T20 World Cup next month, with the Indian government yet to issue visas to the spinners Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed. The delay means both players, who have Pakistani heritage,…
President AKD flags off construction of Hayleys Fentons’ Mannar wind power project
In line with the Government’s plan to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the 50-megawatt wind power project being developed by Hayleys Fentons Limited in the Mullikulam area of Mannar was officially launched this morning (15) under the patronage of…
Navy seizes five dinghies with illegally mined sand and illicit liquor
The Sri Lanka Navy, in an operation on Tuesday (13 Jan), seized five dinghies loaded with illegally mined sand along the Mahaweli River near the Upparu Bridge. The search was carried out by naval personnel attached to SLNS Gokanna under…
Bangladesh Premier League hit by boycott as players refuse to take the field
The first BPL match on Thursday – between Chattogram Royals and Noakhali Express – has been delayed after both teams did not arrive at the venue for the toss, which was scheduled for 12.30 pm local time. The match was…