A fire in a forest reserve near the Keselgamu Oya, which is the main source of water for Castlereagh Reservoir, has destroyed about two acres. The fire had destroyed a reserve in the wet zone of Chapelton Estate in the… Read More
Due to the delay of releasing dollars to fuel country will have to pay around 60 million rupees as delay charges
Due to the delay of releasing dollars to fuel tankers arriving at the Port of Colombo The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Cepetco) has estimated that it will have to pay around the US $ 300,000 (about 60 million rupees) in delays.… Read More
Fatal accident in Ampara that killed three
Three persons, including a child, were killed in a road accident in the Ali Wanguwa area on the Hingurana Siyambalanduwa road in the Ampara – Damana police division. The accident occurred when a lorry traveling from Damana to Wadinagala collided… Read More
Mother of three drowns to death
A young wife who went to have fun with her husband and three children was the victim of an unfortunate fate. The woman had drowned while swimming in the Kosgoda sea. The deceased has been identified as a 32 year… Read More
Former President of Mali passed away
Former Malian President Ibrahim Bubakar Kita has died. Foreign media have reported that the former president has died at his home in the capital Bamako. Ibrahim Bubakar had a stroke two years ago, but it is unknown at this time… Read More
Son-in-law strangles farther in law at wedding
A man was strangled to death over a family dispute at a wedding party. It was in Tissamaharama, Virahela area. The husband of the deceased’s eldest daughter had beaten the daughter’s father to death yesterday (16) following a dispute with… Read More
Big Bash League – Melbourne Stars win easily
The Melbourne Stars won the Australian Big Bash League Cricket Tournament yesterday. Defeating that Brisbane Heat team. The Brisbane Heat won the toss and elected to bat first. The Brisbane Heat scored 149 runs for the loss of 6 wickets… Read More
Pushpika removed. Mrs World beauty pageant crown goes to America
The United States has won the 2021 Mrs world Beauty Pageant this year. Shaleen Ford, a 37 – year – old married woman from the United States, was crowned Mrs World. The Mrs World beauty pageant was selected after several… Read More
The economy is doing well now. It will get better in the future – Ajith Nivard Cabraal
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
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