Prices of bakery items likely to rise if govt doesn’t reconsider electricity tariff: Bakery owners
If the government does not reconsider the electricity tariff increase, it will affect the bakery industry and result in a price increase of bakery products in the future, All Ceylon Bakery Owners' Association (ACBOA) Chairman N.K. Jayawardana said.
Sri Lanka’s Central Hills at risk: One-fifth of land prone to landslides
One–fifth of Sri Lanka’s total landmass, particularly the areas in the central hills- is prone to landslides according to a study by the National Building Research Organization (NBRO).
IGP’S validity in doubt among higher-ups following Constitutional Council’s extension rejection
The recent rejection of the extension of service for Inspector General of Police C.D. Wickramaratne by the Constitutional Council has reportedly caused issues within the Sri Lanka Police administration amid escalating crime rates in the country.
A judge declines to hear Sanath Nishantha’s contempt cases
Court of Appeal Justice Chamath Morais today recused himself from hearing three contempt of court cases filed against State Minister Sanath Nishantha over his alleged contemptuous statement.
Ukraine war: Russia executing own retreating soldiers, US says
Russia is executing soldiers who try to retreat from a bloody offensive in eastern Ukraine, the White House has said.
Korean Ambassador highlights Colombo Port’s strategic significance
Ambassador of the Republic of Korea Miyon Lee, yesterday emphasized the importance of Colombo Port as a strategic location in the region as the Gateway to South Asia, a maritime hub that has brought together many nations in their venture for new trade routes and investments.
Former Chinese premier, dies at 68
Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, once seen as reform-minded contender to the country’s top leadership role, died of a sudden heart attack early Friday in Shanghai, state media reported.
Security surveillance beefed to crack down on organized criminals
To date, more than 50 people have been killed in shootings this year
- Western, Southern Provinces are of primary concern when it comes to the rise in organized crime
- Efforts will be made to tackle underworld figures operating from overseas
UK-SL mutual driving licence exchange agreement on the cards
In an effort to facilitate mutual driving licence exchanges, the United Kingdom and Sri Lanka are currently engaged in negotiations to establish an agreement, the UK Parliament was told.
IMF says Sri Lanka on path to receive second tranche
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Sri Lanka is on the path to receive the second tranche of funding as the country looks to complete its economic reforms agenda on schedule.
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U.S. envoy stresses the need for fairness in SL’s debt restructuring
The United States has underscored that equal and equitable treatment for all creditors of Sri Lanka is essential in the debt restructuring process.
EOIs called for Samanalawewa floating solar power plant
Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are due to be called for projects pertaining to the construction of a floating solar photovoltaic power plant on the Samanalawewa Reservoir, Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera stated.
Russia says it rehearsed 'massive' nuclear strike
Russia has rehearsed its ability to deliver a "massive" nuclear strike, the Kremlin says.
Maine mass shooting: At least 16 dead, suspect at large
At least 16 people were killed in a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday evening, ABC News reported.
The suspect is still at large.