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10-hour water cut in several areas in Gampaha today

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- A 10-hour water cut will be imposed in several areas in the Gampaha District today (11), the National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced. Accordingly, the water sup... Read More


Three killed in separate road accidents

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- Three individuals, including a youth, have died in three separate road accidents that were reported in Mankulam, Ambanpola and Warakapola yesterday (10), police said. Along the ... Read More


Committee report on Gerandi Ella bus accident handed over to Minister

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- The report of the special investigative committee appointed to probe the tragic bus accident that claimed the lives of 23 individuals in Gerandi Ella, Ramboda, has been handed ov... Read More


Ex-President Ranil to appear before CID today

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to appear before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (11). Former President Wickremesinghe will appear before th... Read More


Foreign cigarettes and whiskey bottles worth over Rs. 24 million seized

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- Sri Lanka Customs officers have discovered 1,612 cartons of foreign cigarettes and 10 bottles of whisky concealed inside 26 packages declared as household furniture and personal ... Read More


Former maid at Keheliya's residence arrested

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has arrested a former domestic worker who had been employed at a residence of former Minister Keheliya... Read More


CAA releases weekly estimated essential food prices

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has released the estimated price ranges for several essential food items. These price lists are released to the media by the CAA once a week... Read More


BASL urges to strengthen transparency and accountability in Prisons Dept operations

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has express its serious concern regarding recent reports of an inmate allegedly released from Anuradhapura Prison under the guise of a Pre... Read More


Sri Lanka committed to closing gender pay gap and supporting care economy - Labour Minister

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- Addressing the 113th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, Sri Lanka's Minister of Labour, Anil Jayantha Fernando, reaffirmed the country's strong commi... Read More


SLPP wants 'corruption-free' person appointed Colombo Mayor

Sri Lanka, June 11 -- The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) says the opposition should be given the opportunity to nominate a Mayor for the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC). Speaking during a media b... Read More