Sri Wickrama Rajasinha remembered
Kandy’s last king Sri Wickrema Rajasinha was commemorated in the South Indian city of Vellore on January 30.
Wi-Fi Mesh for smart homes launched
Many are talking about the newly launched Dialog Smart Home launched ‘Wi-Fi Mesh’, which is promoted as a
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Tuk Tuk fares reduced; Rs.100 per km, Rs. 80 from 2nd km: Unionon 29 March 2023 at 1:25 PM
Following a fuel price revision, the All-Island Three-Wheeler Drivers’ Union (AITWDU) has decided to reduce the three-wheeler fares from today.
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Bus fares to reduce; minimum fare Rs.30on 29 March 2023 at 1:04 PM
The Transport Ministry and the National Transport Commission (NTC) will reduce the minimum bus fare to Rs. 30 with effect from March 31.
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Sri Lanka docked one Super League point for slow over rateon 29 March 2023 at 12:19 PM
Sri Lanka were docked one ICC World Cup Super League point for maintaining a slow over rate in the first ODI against New Zealand last week, another blow to their chances of securing an automatic qualification spot for the Cricket World Cup.
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Five Senior Police Officers in NW including SDIG Pathinayake transferredon 29 March 2023 at 12:06 PM
Five senior Police Officers, including the Senior DIG in Charge of North Western Province Lalith Pathinayake, have been transferred to the Police Field Force Headquarters with immediate effect, Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa said.
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Harak Kata seeks Supreme Court’s intervention to safeguard his personal safetyon 29 March 2023 at 11:39 AM
Nadun Chinthaka Wickramaratne alias Harak Kata today filed a Fundamental Rights petition in Supreme Court seeking an order directing the police to take all necessary measures to safeguard his safety whilst in detention.
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Fuel prices slashedon 29 March 2023 at 11:28 AM
A litre of petrol (92) would be reduced by Rs. 60 and petrol (95) by Rs. 135 from midnight today, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said today.
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Fuel prices slashedon 29 March 2023 at 11:28 AM
A litre of petrol (92) would be reduced by Rs. 60 and petrol (95) by Rs. 135 from midnight today, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said today.
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Five STF men arrested for beating Cop in Puttalamon 29 March 2023 at 10:31 AM
Five including two Police Inspectors, a police sergeant and two policemen serving in the Police Special Task Force (STF) attached to the Puttalam camp were arrested for beating a policeman of the Nawagathetgama police.
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13,200 liters of Diesel, Petrol dispatched this morning: Ministryon 29 March 2023 at 10:00 AM
The Power and Energy Ministry said that 6,600 liters (86 loads) of Lanka Auto Diesel and 6,600 liters (122 loads) of Petrol 92 were dispatched from the CPSTL distribution terminals and regional depots this morning.
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Fuel distribution resumes at Kolonnawa, Muthurajawela terminalson 29 March 2023 at 8:44 AM
The fuel distribution has recommenced at Kolonnawa and Muthurajawela terminals at 6 a.m. this morning, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said.
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CEB and India’s NTPC to jointly build 135MW solar power plant in Sampuron 29 March 2023 at 8:21 AM
The Cabinet has cleared path for Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to develop a 135 MW solar power project in Sampur, Trincomalee jointly with India’s National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) at an estimated investment of US$ 180.1 million.
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Increased electricity bills forced consumers to minimise usage by 20%: PUCSL Chairmanon 29 March 2023 at 8:12 AM
Two months after increasing the electricity tariff, the electricity demand had decreased by about 20%, Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Chairman Janaka Ratnayake said.
Tour operators call for a global campaign
The tourism sector has called for a vigor’s global campaign to accomplish its ambitious goal
Could gains of GI for Cinnamon be maximized?
The recent achievement of Sri Lanka receiving the certification of Geographical Indication (GI) for Ceylon
Seven road accidents per day – billions spent on judicial process
Road accidents are increasing at an alarming rate and 2470 deaths have been reported last
Subsidizing not the main reason for CPC loss
Verité Research, an independent think-tank based in Colombo, has come up with an interesting analysis
Cashew wine to celebrate the new year
The state cashew cooperation is planning to introduce Cashew wine by the month of April,
Fruit ripening needs to be regulated
It is no secret that bananas and many other fruits are ripened by using chemical
