Sri Lanka to amend EPF Act to ensure 9% annual return to members following DDO
Cabinet green-light has been granted to amend Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Act to ensure a minimum of 9 percent annual interest rate to members during the four-year period from 2023 to 2026 period following Domestic Debt Optimisation (DDO).
Sri Lankan Scouts evacuated from World Scout Jamboree site in Korea
The Sri Lankan Scout contingent participating in the 25th World Scout Jamboree in the Republic of Korea was safely evacuated from the Saemangeum Jamboree site on 8 August, in view of typhoon Khanun that is scheduled to make landfall in the Republic of Korea late on 9 August.
Train services on mainline distrupted
Train service operating on the main line was disrupted following an accident at the Wilwaththa level crossing this morning, the Railway Control Room said.
Health officials warn of a spreading flu due to hot weather
- Drink more water to prevent dehydration
- Pregnant and elderly people asked to wear a mask in crowded places
- Seek immediate medical advice if the cough persists over two weeks and the fever over 48 hours
- Over 200 dengue cases in the last 24 hours
Ukraine war: Five killed in Russian missile strike eastern Ukraine, officials say
At least five people have been killed in a Russian missile attack on residential buildings in the eastern Ukrainian town of Pokrovsk, officials say.
Niger coup: US envoy holds 'difficult' talks with junta
A senior US official has held face-to-face talks with Niger's military leaders following last month's coup.
Colombo stock market gains momentum
The Colombo stock market yesterday remained robust with gain in indices, healthy turnover and net foreign inflow nearing the Rs. 6 billion mark year to date.
Sri Lanka to continue uninterrupted power supply
Sri Lanka’s cabinet of ministers has approved a proposal to continue uninterrupted power supply islandwide while releasing maximum water levels possible from the Samanalawewa reservoir.
SL 12 Districts face severe water shortage due to drought
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) says that 12 districts across the island are currently facing drinking water shortages, owing to the prevailing dry weather conditions.
Sri Lanka’s first electric car hits the streets soon
Creating automobile history, Ideal Motors will be launching Sri Lanka’s first electric car, ‘Moksha’ to the market in November 2023.
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Govt offers LNG tender to India’s Petronet ousting China/ Pak Engro;
The Government has decided to cancel a tender awarded to a China-Pakistan consortium to supply Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and lay a pipeline network after being selected through an international open competitive bidding process and instead consider an offer by an Indian company.
15 MW of wind power added to national grid in Mannar
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera stated that 15 Mega Watts of wind power was added to the national grid this morning (Aug 06) in Mannar.
Sachin Tendulkar visits Sri Lanka as UNICEF’s Goodwill Ambassador
Cricket sensation, Sachin Tendulkar will be in Sri Lanka as part of his role as the UNICEF’s Regional Goodwill Ambassador for South Asia.
Ukraine war: Russia hits blood transfusion centre, says Zelensky
A Russian "guided bomb" has hit a blood transfusion centre in north-eastern Ukraine, killing and injuring people, Ukraine's president has said.