The resumption of operations at the Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery will be further delayed, the Ministry of Energy said. Secretary to the Ministry Ms.D. R. Volga said it would be able to resume operations by January 30. The operation of the… Read More
570 kilos of iron wire belong to Maharagama public toilet sold to a scrap metal shop
The Maharagama Police have found a stock of iron wires in the Maharagama Public Toilet which had been demolished and sold to a scrap metal shop. The Chairman of the Maharagama Municipal Council recently demolished the Maharagama Public Toilet. Police… Read More
China rejects Sri Lanka’s request for one million tons of rice
China has denied a claim by the Sri Lankan government that China will donate one million metric tons of rice to Sri Lanka. Speaking to an English newspaper, a Chinese diplomat said that such a request had been made by… Read More
Bangladesh is more qualified to rule Sri Lanka than the Sri Lankan government: Bangladesh Media
According to Bangladeshi media reports, the Sri Lankan government lacks proper knowledge of how the international economy works. According to a report by the Dhaka Tinterbyon newspaper, Shangri-La is showing a worrying situation regarding the Sri Lankan economy. Commenting on… Read More
Here is the power outage timetable
The Ceylon Electrical Engineers’ Association says that a power cut will be imposed tonight (24) as well as tomorrow (25) due to the current crisis. Its committee member Eranga Kudahewa stated that there will be power cuts for one hour… Read More
A special victory for the Sri Lanka women’s cricket team
Sri Lanka women’s cricket team qualifies for Commonwealth Cricket Tournament. They defeated the Bangladesh women’s cricket team by 22 runs to record the victory. Qualifying matches for the Commonwealth Cricket Tournament are being held in Malaysia. Batting first, Sri Lanka… Read More
A man went missing after bathing
A man who went to bathe in a canal in the Meemure area in the Udadumbara Police Division has gone missing after drowning. Police say that the man who went missing yesterday (23) afternoon had come for a picnic with… Read More
7 stab wounds to rejected love; Police had ignored the previous complaints
“If the police do not do justice to a police officer, will justice be done to innocent citizens?” A police officer alleges that the police are delaying the arrest of the youth who stabbed his daughter and seriously injured her.… Read More
Power cuts today and tomorrow?
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) says that it will make a statement after 11 am today (24) regarding a power cut in the face of the current fuel crisis. The Sapugaskanda power plant is currently in a state of complete… Read More
Ranjan is brought to court
Former Minister of State Ranjan Ramanayake has been produced before the Supreme Court today (24) on a second charge of contempt of court. Prison officials brought him to the Supreme Court a short while ago. The trial is set to… Read More
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