Navy rescues five Sri Lankan fishermen stranded in Maldivian waters Navy Media Spokesman Capt. Indika de Silva stated that a trawler consisting of 06 fishermen had left the Beruwala seas for fishing. It has been reported to the Navy that… Read More
A decision is made about the power cut in the country
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) says that it does not expect any power cuts throughout the island today (08). A spokesman for the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) told that there was no need for a power cut as the Ceylon… Read More
Dollars from the Central Bank given to release the trapped containers
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has released US $ 5 million to release containers of essential goods stranded at the Port of Colombo. The Ministry of Trade stated that a sum of US $ 14 million is required to… Read More
Chinese Foreign Minister arrives in Sri Lanka today
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is scheduled to pay a two day official visit to Sri Lanka today (08). The Chinese Foreign Minister will pay a visit to Sri Lanka today and tomorrow (09), the Ministry of External Affairs said.… Read More
Trincomalee oil tanker agreement signed
It is reported that the agreement to develop the Trincomalee oil tank complex was signed yesterday evening (06). The signatories to the agreement include the Secretary to the Treasury, the Commissioner-General of Lands, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation, the Ceylon IOC… Read More
There will be more Power outages today – CEB
The Ceylon Electricity Board says that there will be power outages in some parts of the island today as well. The CEB says that the power outage could be due to difficulties in meeting the daily requirement or power outages.… Read More
People’s Bank pays to the Chinese fertilizer ship
People’s Bank today decided to pay US $ 6.9 million to the company that owned the controversial Chinese fertilizer ship. People’s Bank stated that due to the lifting of the enjoining order imposed by the Colombo Commercial High Court, it… Read More
Do not leave Sri Lanka Cricket – Jayasuriya
Former Sri Lankan cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya says that a player does not get any opportunity or situation easily. He also made a special request to the new players not to give up Sri Lanka Cricket under any circumstances. He said… Read More
Vaccination of children between 12 and 15 years begins today
Covid vaccination for children between the ages of 12 and 15 will commence from today. Accordingly, an anti-covid vaccination program will be launched with the involvement of the health and security forces throughout the island. The Minister of Health Keheliya… Read More
A woman mysteriously killed in Horowpathana
Police have found the body of a woman who mysteriously died. Police say that the body was found in the Nikawewa area in Horowpathana. The woman, who is 5 feet 9 inches tall, is between 55 and 60 years old.… Read More
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