Foreign media have reported about a country that banned its citizens from even smiling for 11 days. That country is North Korea ruled by Kim Jong Yun. Foreign media have reported that an 11 day mourning period has been declared… Read More
There will be power cuts
The Ministry of Power and Energy states that there will be power cuts in some areas. Ministry Media Spokesperson Sulakshana Jayawardena stated this situation has arisen due to the incomplete generation capacity of the Norochcholai Coal Power Plant Accordingly, the… Read More
Sri Lanka still sells fuel at a lower price than India- Central Bank Governor
Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal says Sri Lanka still sells fuel at a lower price than India. He points out that a liter of premium petrol which costs 264 rupees in India sells for 210 rupees in Sri Lanka.… Read More
A mysterious ship anchored off the coast of Batticaloa and dumping sand
TNA MP Shanakayan Rasamanikkam says that sand is being dumped by a ship anchored off the coast of Batticaloa. He also says that the sand unloaded from that ship will be transported by another ship at night. He also said… Read More
Podi Lacey further remanded
Janith Madushanka alias ‘Podi Lasi’, a powerful drug dealer has been further remanded. The suspect was produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate today (21) on charges of drug trafficking along with officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau. The CID stated… Read More
World Health Organization requests cancellation of parties
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for the cancellation of events planned for the upcoming holiday season to control the spread of omicron. The organization says to be more responsible during the upcoming Christmas holidays. The group called for… Read More
Rafael Nadal infected with covid 19
Rafael Nadal has been infected with the covid-19 virus in Spain. He mentioned this in a post on his Twitter account. Rafael Nadal returned to his country recently to participate in the Abu Dhabi Open Tennis Tournament. There he underwent… Read More
“It is important to keep in mind that lions do not graze on grass, no matter what the obstacles are”- Ven. Murutthettuwe Ananda Thero
The Chancellor of the University of Colombo Ven. Murutthettuwe Ananda Thero said that it is important to keep in mind that lions do not graze on grass, no matter what the obstacles are He said this in an inquiry about… Read More
GMOA has commenced a nationwide strike from 08.00 am today.
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has commenced a nationwide strike from 08.00 am today. The union says the strike will be based on seven demands. As a result of the strike, hospital activities have been disrupted and people seeking… Read More
Bus fares will be increased by 20%
The bus unions say they will increase bus fares by 20% based on measures taken to increase the price of a liter of diesel. They also say that the minimum bus fare will have to be increased to 25 rupees.… Read More
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