Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal says the country’s economy is better off than it was a few months ago. He added that the country’s economy is already improving. He said that the tourism sector is gradually recovering and good… Read More
Be prepared to cut off electricity for four hours a day – The Ceylon Electricity Board Engineers Association
The Ceylon Electricity Board Engineers’ Association warns that a major power cut is expected due to fuel shortages and declining water levels in reservoirs. The people are requested to be prepared to cut off electricity for four hours a day,… Read More
World number one tennis champion deported from Australia
An Australian federal court has rejected an appeal by world number one tennis champion Novak Djokovic against the revocation of his visa. Novak Djokovic arrived in Australia recently to participate in the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne. However, he… Read More
India’s game which ignored the covid risk
The number of daily vovid infections in neighboring India, which is under Omicron invasion, is increasing rapidly. However, despite the risk of an epidemic, a bullfight was reportedly organized in Tamil Nadu. The people of Tamil Nadu call these gonpora… Read More
The first ODI between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe today
The first one day cricket match between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe will be played today (16). The match is scheduled to start at 02.30 pm at the Pallekele Stadium in Kandy. Zimbabwe have won three of the last five matches… Read More
Four drug raids, including a woman, arrested
Four persons including a woman have been arrested during drug raids in several areas. Police said that the suspects were arrested in Mannar, Grandpass and Panadura areas. Two suspects were arrested while transporting ice drugs in a three-wheeler near Thanapuram… Read More
A person who went on a pilgrimage to Sri Pada has died
A person has died due to a sudden illness while going on a pilgrimage to Sri Pada. The deceased has been identified as a 75-year-old resident of Nawalapitiya. The deceased had come with his family members on a pilgrimage to… Read More
Man dies after jumping from upper floor of apartment complex in Colombo
A man has died after jumping from the 7th floor of an apartment complex in the Wellawatte area in Colombo. The victim succumbed to his injuries on admission to the Kalubowila Hospital, police said. The deceased has been identified as… Read More
Famous drug trafficker “Shata” reveals about firearms brought to Sri Lanka
Udayanga Lakmal Aka ‘Shata’, a drug trafficker who was evading the Police Narcotics Bureau has been arrested after surrendering to the Trincomalee Police. During interrogations, it was revealed that he had recently imported 200 kilograms of heroin and 14 pistols.… Read More
Sri Lanka has requested a loan of US $ 1.5 billion from India to buy medicine and essential commodities.
Sri Lanka has requested a loan of US $ 1.5 billion from India. According to Indian media reports, Sri Lanka has requested the loan to be used to purchase fuel, drugs and essential commodities. The request was made during a… Read More
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