Bangladesh defeated New Zealand at their home country today (05) to win the World Test. The visiting Bangladesh cricketers won the first Test match between the two countries by a record 8 wickets at the Mount Maunganui Stadium. Batting first,… Read More
Rajitha Senaratne infected with covid 19
It is reported that Rajitha Senaratne, a former Minister of Health and a Member of Parliament for the Samagi Jana Balawega has been infected with covid. Accordingly, the MP has been referred for home treatment. All those who have been… Read More
Bus fares to go up from today
The increase in bus fares will be effective from today (05). The new fares were recently announced by the National Transport Commission. The minimum bus fare which was 14 rupees has been revised to 17 rupees from today. Accordingly, bus… Read More
The new relief package could lead to high inflation in the country
Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Harsha de Silva says that the relief package introduced by the government yesterday will not solve the foreign exchange crisis faced by the country. He added that this relief package could lead to high inflation in… Read More
Susil Premajayantha removed from the post of Minister of State
Susil Premajayantha has been removed from the post of Minister of State with immediate effect. It is reported that this removal has been done in accordance with the powers vested in President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa. Susil Premajayantha served as the State… Read More
Permission to import 500 buses from India
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has been approved by the Cabinet to purchase 500 new 32-seater buses under the Indian Loan Scheme. It was approved on January 8, 2020 and bids have been invited from three pre-qualified companies to… Read More
A Tik Tok video killed a boy
A youth has been stabbed to death in the Madampitiya Lane area in Grandpass following a dispute over a video on a social media network, police said. The deceased has been identified as a 17-year-old resident of Wellampitiya. The stabbing… Read More
We will take revenge – Iran says
Iran says former US President Donald Trump should face trial in connection with the assassination of General Qasim Suleimani. Its president, Abraham Raisi, has said that Iran will retaliate for the assassination Gen. Qasim Suleimani, commander of the Quds Force,… Read More
A strong earthquake shakes Taiwan
A strong earthquake has shaken the seas off the east coast of Taiwan. Foreign media reported that its magnitude was 6.2 on the Richter scale. However, no damage has been reported so far. A magnitude 6.4 earthquake in 2018 killed… Read More
Colombo included in the best 22 places visit in year 2022
CNN Travel has lithe sted 22 best places to visit in 2022. It also mentions the city of Colombo in Sri Lanka. Lilit Marcus, who compiled the report, says that tourists do not understand the uniqueness of the city of… Read More