Sri Lankan national killed in shooting incident in Qatar

A security guard at a residential compound in the Al Waab area of Doha, Qatar was shot late on Wednesday evening, after allegedly requesting a young man’s ID upon entry, residents of the compound informed Doha News.



‘SPEAT Force’ introduced for Prisons to thwart corruption and misconduct

Sri Lanka Prisons Emergency Action and Tactical Force (SPEAT Force) was introduced to thwart corruption and misconduct in Prisons and to control such issues in a more transparent approach



Farmers Refuse to Sell Paddy to Government

Although the Government offered to purchase a kilo of paddy at Rs. 75 rate, the farmers have refused to sell paddy at a rate below Rs. 120 per kilo, leaders of farmer unions stressed yesterday (26), at a media briefing held near Parakrama Samudra paddy field, Polonnaruwa.



Used Cars turn to Gold as Sri Lanka Economy skids on the edge

Supermarket shelves are bare and restaurants can’t serve meals, but Sri Lanka’s economic crisis is a bonanza for used car dealers, with vehicle shortages pushing prices higher than a house in a nice area.



Lasith Malinga named bowling strategy coach of the national team

Former captain Lasith Malinga has been appointed as the ‘Bowling Strategy Coach’ of the National Team for the upcoming Tour of Australia.



Ceylon Electricity Board Chairman resigns

Chairman of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) M.M.C Ferdinando has tendered his resignation to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa citing personal reasons.



Export earnings in November 2021 hit record USD 1.211 billion

Earnings from exports in November 2021 have recorded the highest monthly export value in history, notching up a total of USD 1.211 billion, says the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).



UNP demands ‘Give Government to Ranil’

A massive protest organised by the UNP in collaboration with various trade unions and political parties was held opposite the Galle SLTB bus terminal last evening (25), condemning the rule of the Government as well as increase in prices of essential commodities.



SDIG Ajith Rohana appointed Senior Police Spokesperson

Senior DIG Ajith Rohana has been appointed as the Senior Police Spokesperson, the Police Headquarters announced today (January 25).



Government to allocate Rs. 40 billion for crop damage compensation

The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to allocate Rs. 40 billion to compensate paddy farmers for drop damages sustained during the last Maha Season, says Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage.



Hospitalisation, oxygen dependency patients rise amid Omicron surge

With the number of COVID cases continuing to soar due to spread of the Omicron variant, hospitalisations have increased by 10 percent while the number of patients depending on Oxygen has increased by eight percent.



I rejected citizenship offers from many developed countries – Gammanpila

While disclosing that he had refused numerous invitations to obtain citizenship and work in developed countries, Minister of Energy Udaya Gammanpila said he declined all such offers as Sri Lanka is one of the most unique countries in the world.



Government has plan, ability to overcome country’s challenges – Foreign Minister

Foreign Minister Prof. G.L.Peiris yesterday said that the Government of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has a plan and the ability to overcome challenges the country is facing within a democratic framework.



Over 300 kgs of heroin worth Rs. 3 billion seized

Two vessels with around 330 kg of heroin believed to have a street value of over Rs. 3 billion have been seized off the southern coast of Sri Lanka today (January 24).



Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor says country does not need IMF relief amid inflation concerns

Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor told CNBC that the South Asian nation doesn’t need an economic lifeline from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).



Rohini Kavirathna tests positive for COVID-19

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Matale District MP Rohini Kavirathna has tested positive for COVID-19.