Kandy Perahera’s traditions to be gazetted
Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela said that plans have been made to publish all relevant matters in a gazette in order to preserve the Kandy Esala Perahera’s traditions without undergoing modernisation in the future. He also said that, following the…
Tourist driver’s licence : New move by Transport Ministry
The Ministry of Transport and Highways has decided to issue temporary driver’s licences to foreign visitors at the Katunayake airport upon arrival, it is reported. According to a report by News First, the ministry has decided to set up a…
Tariffs : Sri Lanka in talks with US Trade Office today
The Ministry of Finance says continuous discussions have been scheduled with the United States on the possible reduction in the reciprocal tariffs imposed thus far. Accordingly, a meeting between Sri Lankan representatives and the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office will be…
Dayasiri goes to CID over CPC fraud
Parliamentarian Dayasiri Jayasekara arrived at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today. He visited the CID to file a complaint regarding an alleged fraud at the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC). MP Dayasiri Jayasekara is reportedly set to file a complaint against…
06 elephants raised at Udawalawe Transit Home released to the wild
Six elephants who were under the care of the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home were released into the wild. The young elephants were raised at the facility after losing their mothers. The elephants were released to the Maw Are reserve within…
Trump receives vein issue diagnosis amid health rumours
US President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with a common, benign vein condition, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday. “In recent weeks, President Trump noted mild swelling in his lower legs,” Leavitt told journalists at a White House…
Shooting incident reported near Dehiwela railway station
A man has been hospitalized following a shooting incident near the Dehiwala Train Station, police said. According to reports, two unidentified assailants on a motorbike opened fire at the victim before fleeing the scene. The injured individual was rushed to…
Three wild elephants killed in separate incidents
Three wild elephants have died in separate incidents reported from various parts of Sri Lanka. According to state TV, the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation, the deaths occurred in the areas of Polonnaruwa–Gallella, Girandurukotte, and Buttala. One elephant that was struck…
Kurunegala resident wins Sri Lanka’s biggest lottery prize
A resident of Kurunegala was awarded the grand super prize of the National Lotteries Board, exceeding Rs. 470 million, the largest-ever lottery jackpot in Sri Lanka. The cash cheque was handed over at the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) premises to…
Uni student arrested for stealing Rs. 05 Mn from a bank account
A student of the University of Ruhuna has been arrested in connection with the unauthorized online access to a bank account and the misappropriation of Rs. 05 million. The university student was arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) on…