Sri Lanka to build new refinery in Hambantota
Sri Lanka is projected to award a multi-billion dollar oil refinery project to a Chinese state-owned company, following the pulling […]
IMF, WB & several other organisations meet Prez
Representatives from the World Bank (WB), Asia Development Bank (ADB), International Monetary Fund (IMF), Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), IFCA, […]
Rice sold above MRP? Hotline introduced for complaints against vendors
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has introduced a hotline for the general public to inform of the vendors selling rice […]
Tree falling on bus in Kosgama injures three
Three individuals have been left injured following the falling of a tree on a private passenger bus at Aluthambalama in […]
‘Uncle Percy’ dies aged 87
Veteran Sri Lanka cricket cheerleader Percy Abesekera, AKA Uncle Percy, has passed away at the age of 87. ‘Uncle Percy’ […]
August and September Aswesuma payments to be credited in November
According to State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe. “Aswesuma” payments for August will be credited to the beneficiary accounts on […]
Pope calls for humanitarian aid pathway into Gaza
Pope Francis has called for a humanitarian aid pathway for supplies to be delivered into the Gaza strip. He further […]
PHI’s launch island-wide strike today
The Public Health Inspectors’ Union (PHIU) has launched a two-day strike from today (30), putting forward several demands. The PHIU […]
Tusker ‘Agbo’ fights for life after being shot at
The majestic Tusker ‘Agbo’, who is currently receiving treatment after having suffered gunshot injuries earlier this year, is believed to […]
Drunk former SDIG arrested for causing vehicle collision
A former Senior Deputy Inspector General (SDIG) of Police has been arrested for causing a collision with multiple vehicles while […]