The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that four strong earthquakes took place in the Mid Indian Ridge of the Indian Ocean on Friday morning (Dec.29) south west of Sri Lanka. The first quake registered a magnitude of 4.8 and a depth of 10km, with three subsequent quakes registered magnitudes of 5.2 (depth 10km), 5.8 […]

The prices of all liquor products manufactured by the Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka PLC (DCSL) are expected to go up from 01 January 2024.

Thailand s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is scheduled to travel to Sri Lanka to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) in February 2024 after the successful conclusion of the latest round of negotiations between the two countries, Bangkok Post reported.

Education of about 54.9 percent of Sri Lankan students has been affected by the economic crisis since March 2022, the latest Household Survey on Impact of Economic Crisis – 2023 by the Department of Census and Statistics reveals. Out of the respondents surveyed 93.5 percent have adopted at least one strategy to counter the impact […]

The demand for fuel during the current Christmas season had decreased by 50% compared to that in 2022, President of the Fuel Station Owners Association, Kumara Rajapaksa said on Thursday (28). The number of vehicles arriving at gas stations had dropped, and the amount of fuel dispensed for individual vehicles had also dropped, Rajapaksa said. […]

By Rathindra Kuruwita Health Secretary Dr. Palitha Mahipala said on Thursday that over 700 cases of measles had been reported since May 2023, mostly from the Colombo District.Gampaha, Kalutara, Galle, Matara, Kandy, Jaffna, Kurunegala, and Ampara were among the districts affected by the spread of measles, Dr. Maheepala said. In 2019, the World Health Organization […]

By Dinasena Ratugamage Kilmisha Yaazhisai, a young girl from Jaffna, who became the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Little Champs Season 3 winner on Indian TV channel Zee Tamil, returned to Sri Lanka on Thursday (28). A large number of people had gathered at the Jaffna International Airport to welcome her.She was taken to Jaffna […]

New Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, has affirmed the Indian government’s unwavering support for the advancement of the maritime and aviation sectors, as well as the development of the northern region of Sri Lanka. He said so during a meeting held on December 28, 2023, with the Minister of Ports, Shipping, and […]

Friday 29th December, 2023 The police are all out to eradicate the scourge of narcotics, and their efforts must not go unappreciated. But it needs to be added that they would not have had to exert themselves in this manner if they had carried out their duties and functions properly over the years. Having let […]

Former Sri Lankan skipper Arjuna Ranatunga has threatened to reveal details about individuals allegedly involved in a plot with India that led to the decline of cricket in Sri Lanka.

Lanka Sathosa says it has further slashed the prices of more food items, with effect from today (Dec.28).

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed Justice W. M. N. P. Iddawala as the Chairman of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). Additionally,  Chethiya Goonesekera and  K Bernard Rajapakse have been appointed as other members of the Commission, with the appointments taking effect from January 01, 2024. The President’s decision, made in […]

Procurement of fake Immunoglobulin: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) probing procurement of fake Immunoglobulin by the Health Ministry has asked Deputy Director of the National Hospital Dr. Rukshan Bellana to make a statement and furnish evidence he has in respect of the racket. Dr. Bellana, who is also the President of the Government Medical Officers’ […]

The Foreign Ministry announced yesterday (27) that Heart to Heart International, US, has so far donated medicines and equipment worth approximately Rs 15 bn. The Ministry said that this included the 9th consignment to be dispatched from the US soon. The latest donation includes an appropriate volume of – (1) Amlodipine besylate which is used […]

38th death anniversary of Dr E. W. Adikaram falls today By Professor J.B. Disanayaka It happened about sixty years ago. I was just a lad of seventeen, studying in grade eleven at Ananda College. As I walked past the small playground in the centre of the primary school premises, I caught the sight of a […]

Outgoing New Zealand High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Michael Appleton yesterday (27 Dec.), met with TNA leader R. Sampanthan. Taking to ‘X’ (formerly Twitter), Appleton said that several matters of concern were discussed at the meeting, including political developments in the North and East. They also discussed the approaches adopted by both New Zealand and […]

by Rex Clementine   Given the huge strides that India have taken in cricket these recent years, you sensed that this was the best opportunity for Rohit Sharma’s side to win a first ever Test series in South Africa. Although India have an excellent record in Australia in recent years, a series win in South […]

A 25-member Korean volunteer group, sent through the Korea International Cooperation Agency, (KOICA) is here. Having arrived in Sri Lanka on Nov 20, 2023, the group has been divided into three teams and tasked to carry out volunteer work, related to the social sector, for a period of four months, at Kelaniya, Homagama and Galle. […]

Thursday 28th December, 2023 Venal public officials who collaborate with corrupt politicians to misappropriate public funds and strike corrupt deals at the expense of the state coffers do so at the risk of being thrown to the wolves in case of their rackets being laid bare. When two officials were arrested in the act of […]