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Crowds gather at ID Office despite suspension of services due to system failure

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- Despite the suspension of all public services, including the one-day service, due to a sudden technical failure in the computer system of the Department for Registration of Pers... Read More


Indictments served on Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, granted bail

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody has been served indictments before the Colombo High Court in connection with allegations of corruption, said Ada Derana reporter. The indictment... Read More


UNDP donates two modern mobile mercury analyzers to CAA

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- In order to ensure consumer safety, two modern mobile mercury analyzers worth Rs. 1.8 million have been donated to the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) under the United Nations ... Read More


Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody arrives at Colombo High Court

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- The Minister of Energy, Kumara Jayakody, has arrived at the Colombo High Court, said Ada Derana reporter. He is reported to be appearing before the court in connection with an ... Read More


Six killed in separate road accidents across the island

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- A total of six individuals have died in several road accidents reported in different parts of the island, police said. The fatal incidents occurred yesterday (26) in the Perade... Read More


Karapitiya Hospital to implement smart token OPD system, plans future upgrade to QR technology

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- The new digitalization program introduced at the Outpatient Department (OPD) of the Karapitiya National Hospital, Galle came under the special inspection of Deputy Minister of H... Read More


Three arrested for illegal fuel hoarding in separate raids

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- Three suspects have been arrested for allegedly hoarding fuel illegally in separate raids conducted across several areas of the island. The arrests were made yesterday (26) in ... Read More


AG not representing Speaker in case over ex-Deputy Sec-Gen of Parliament's suspension

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- The Attorney General has not represented the Speaker, who is named as a respondent in the petition filed challenging the suspension of former Deputy Secretary General of Parliam... Read More


Fuel delivery to be restored following CPC agreement on transport charges

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- Fuel delivery will be restored from tomorrow (28), following the agreement by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) to increase intercity fuel transportation charges by 25%, th... Read More


38,000MT of diesel and petrol to arrive from India tomorrow

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- A combined shipment of 38,000 metric tons of diesel and petrol is scheduled to arrive at the Colombo Harbour from India tomorrow (29), the Indian High Commission confirmed. The... Read More