Energy Minister assures 30% cut in electricity tariffs within 03 years
Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody has assured that the government will implement its promise of reducing electricity tariffs. Addressing the Parliament today, Minister Jayakody said that per the government’s policy statement, electricity tariffs will be reduced by 30% within 3…
Five dead after drinking suspected illegal substance, police say
At least five people have died after allegedly consuming an illicit alcoholic beverage in the Wennappuwa–Marawila area, police said. The bodies of three individuals suspected to have died after drinking the illegal liquor were found inside a house in…
Anuradhapura house fire : Death toll increases to 3
The death toll in a house fire reported in the Galenbidunuwewa area of Anuradhapura today has increased to three. According to the Police, a man had set fire to his house over a family dispute. The man and his daughter…
Dollar rate today : Selling rate moves to Rs. 313
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (06 Jan), compared to Monday, with the selling rate at Rs. 313 in a majority of banks. At Seylan Bank, the buying…
Landslide warnings issued to four districts
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has issued landslide warnings to four districts, effective until 08.30 am tomorrow (Jan 07). According to the NBRO, amber alerts have been issued to Ududumbara in Kandy District, Wilgamuwa in Matale District, and Walapane…
Two arrested over fake Rs. 10 million lottery scam
Two suspects have been arrested for deceiving the public through the fake lottery scheme ‘Dialog Mega Wasana’ on social media, defrauding Rs. 10 million. According to the Police, a male and a female suspect were arrested by officers of the…
Police officer apologizes to journalist over unlawful arrest
Chief Inspector Niyomal Fernando of the Cinnamon Garden Police Station has formally apologized to journalist Kalpa Gunaratne, following allegations that his fundamental rights were violated during an unlawful arrest and torture, a case that was brought before the Sri Lanka…
Estate workers protest over unsafe housing in Kandapola
A group of employees from estates in the Kandapola area staged a protest march yesterday (Jan 05), calling on the government to provide safer housing. The protest was staged by around 200 employees from the Concordia and Eskdale estates in…
Kataragama Devalaya Nilame defends gold sale plan
The Basnayake Nilame of the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya, Thilina Madushanka, has clarified his decision to sell part of the temple’s gold reserves, stating it was taken to safeguard the assets after recent floods and to support national projects. Speaking…
Low-pressure area : Naval and fishing communities urged to remain vigilant
The Department of Meteorology has urged the Naval and fishing communities to remain vigilant as the low-level atmospheric disturbance in the Bay of Bengal, located to the southeast of Sri Lanka, has intensified into a low-pressure area. According to the…