The Cylone Petroleum Corporation (CPC) will definitely increase all fuel prices within a week, says the United Trade Union Alliance. Its convener Ananda Palitha said that with the increase in fuel prices by Lanka India Kell, customers at those outlets… Read More
The body of Afham Nasir, a Maldivian national, has been identified by his family as being found off the Wellawatte beach in Dehiwala. He has been studying at a private university in the country. Afham Nasir, 21, was born on… Read More
Police have arrested a suspect with 1kg and 64g of heroin in Kalubowila. The police stated that further questioning of the suspect revealed that she and her husband were involved in distributing drugs to another smuggler. The suspect is a… Read More
Dhanu Innasithambi, a presenter on Vijaya Media Network, has sent a letter of intent (LOD) to Mrs Sti Lanka Pushpika de Silva seeking Rs. 200 million through a lawyer. This stems from allegations that Pushpika de Silva threatened him over… Read More
Sri Lanka People’s Front (SLPP) MP Jagath Kumara stated that the President has instructed that if there is a power cut, the timing of the power cuts should be clearly announced. He said that the relevant institutions have been informed… Read More
The Commission to Investigate Bribery and Corruption has decided to launch an inquiry into Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa’s recent visit to the Tirupati Temple in India. It was started considering a complaint lodged by Tharidhu Amila Uduwaragedara regarding that visit.… Read More
Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first person to have more than 400 million followers on Instagram. His Instagram account is also one of the most sought after social media accounts in the world, according to foreign media reports.… Read More
The GCE Advanced Level Examination begins today (07). The Department of Examinations stated that all arrangements have been made for the commencement of the examination by the education authorities, heads of examination halls, the police, the Armed Forces and the… Read More
Eighteen health unions affiliated to the Nursing Paramedical Services have commenced a continuous strike from this morning (07). The health unions point out that the strike will be launched from 7 am today based on several demands including wage anomalies.… Read More
A clash has erupted between traditional Muslims and Wahhabi Muslims over issues of inviting the General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena, Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thero to a mosque. The clash had taken place on the 4th at a mosque… Read More
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