Milk tea prices drop in Sri Lanka

The price of a cup of milk tea in Sri Lanka has been reduced by Rs.10, the All-Island Restaurant Owners’ Association announced today (March 25).



Former Coconut Cultivation Board GM arrested for alleged Rs. 77 million misappropriation

The former General Manager of the Coconut Cultivation Board was arrested for allegedly misappropriating over Rs. 77 million from the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), police said.



No steps taken to lower local milk powder prices – Local Milk Powder Producers Association

The Local Milk Powder Producers Association says that no steps have been taken so far to lower the price of local milk powder.



Students protest at Kelaniya University over student’s death, alleged negligence of administration

A group of students attached to Kelaniya University is currently staging a protest in front of the university administrative building over the death of a student due to a sudden illness, according to a student union.



Sri Lanka Government launches free meal for primary students today

The Government will launch a nationwide programme from today (March 25) to provide free meals to all students from Grades 1 to 5.



Fire breaks out at NOLIMIT clothing store in Wellawatte

A sudden fire has reportedly broken out at the NOLIMIT clothing store in Wellawatte this evening (March 24).



Prices of imported milk powder reduced

The price of a packet of imported milk powder will be reduced from midnight today (March 24), Minister of Trade Nalin Fernando said.



CID to question former President Sirisena over Easter Sunday Bombing revelation

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) will record a statement tomorrow (March 25) from former Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena over the controversial statement he recently made on the Easter Sunday bomb attacks, IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon said.



Sri Lanka President stresses vitality of new Economic reforms for country’s recovery

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasizes the necessity of a new economic reform program for the country’s economic recovery.



India extends ban on onion exports indefinitely ahead of general election

India has extended its ban on onion exports indefinitely – a surprise move that comes ahead of a general election and is set to exacerbate high prices in some overseas markets.



Sri Lanka’s Public Security Minister orders probe into former President’s remarks on Easter Sunday Bomb Attacks

Sri Lanka’s Public Security Minister Tiran Alles has instructed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshbandu Tennakoon to initiate an immediate investigation into the recent comments made by former President Maithripala Sirisena regarding the Easter Sunday bomb attacks.



Ensure release of Indian fishermen detained by Sri Lanka: TN Chief Minister to Jaishankar

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Friday wrote to India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, urging him to secure the immediate release of all detained fishermen and their fishing boats in Sri Lanka and ensure necessary legal assistance for them.



Kavinda lodges complaint with CID over Maithripala’s recent comments on Easter Attacks

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Kavinda Jayawardhana submitted a complaint to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (March 23) regarding former President Maithripala Sirisena’s statement claiming that he knew who carried out the Easter attack in 2019.



Sri Lanka’s Education Ministry to provide Fiber Optic Internet to 1,000 schools

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Education will provide fiber optic internet connections to 1,000 schools in the initial phase to keep students connected at faster and more secure speeds.



Maithripala Sirisena ready to reveal Masterminds behind Easter Sunday Bombing

Former Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena disclosed today that he is well aware of the true perpetrators behind the Easter Sunday bombings in 2019 and is ready to disclose information about all those involved and responsible for the Easter Sunday terror attacks if ordered or asked by a court.



Japanese Ambassador assures Japan’s support for Sri Lanka’s Economic development efforts

The Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. MIZUKOSHI Hideaki, expressed Japan’s support for the current program aimed at rebuilding the Sri Lankan economy.