Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio is set to arrive in Sri Lanka yesterday (20), stopping briefly while en route to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa, taking place from October 21 to 26. Though the visit is private, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath will meet with President Bio tomorrow at 10.30 a.m….
The Department of Meteorology has issued an ‘Amber’ level advisory for r heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas for Multi-day boats in the East-Central Bay of Bengal deep sea areas. In its advisory, the department said a low-pressure area is likely to form over the East-Central Bay of Bengal and adjoining North Andaman Sea…
The price of Nadu rice has exceeded the government-set control price, now retailing at over Rs. 230 per kilogram, while the maximum retail price remains at Rs. 220. This surge, reported by the Maradagahamula Rice Producers’ Association, is attributed to a shortage of Nadu paddy. B.K. Ranjith, Chairman of the association, expressed concerns about the…
On November 29, 2020, a deadly riot at Mahara Prison claimed the lives of 11 inmates, with over 100 others injured, including prison officers. The most shocking aspect of this tragedy is that nine of the deceased were confirmed to be COVID-19 patients. These individuals, already vulnerable due to the virus, were killed during a…
Under the 2023 No. 3 Election Expenditure Act, the Election Commission has officially announced the maximum expenditure limits that candidates can incur per voter in each district for the upcoming General Election, scheduled for November 14. The highest expenditure limit is Rs. 115 per voter in the Polonnaruwa District, while the lowest is Rs. 82,…
The Attorney General has withdrawn the case related to the deaths of 11 inmates at Mahara Prison during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Attorney General, it was concluded following a comprehensive investigation that the police Special Task Force officers had acted lawfully to protect both officers and inmates during the incident….
The new government’s approach to major national issues appears to be one of caution and of continuing in the direction set by its predecessor. This is most clearly visible in its adherence to the IMF agreement and its strict conditions. The government has also retained key officials dealing with the economy despite having subjected them…
A special meeting between Party Secretaries and the Election Commission (EC) is scheduled for today (15) at the EC office in Rajagiriya. This will be the first meeting following the announcement of the 2024 Parliamentary Elections. The discussion will focus on setting the minimum spending limits for candidates and outlining the regulations governing election campaigns….
Sri Lankans working abroad sent back US$ 555.6 million in September 2024, marking a 15.2% increase from the same month last year, according to recent data. This brings the total remittances for the first nine months of the year to US$ 4.84 billion, an 11.5% rise compared to 2023. While September’s figures show a slight…
The Disaster Management Center has reported that heavy rainfall has impacted 34,492 families across 12 districts, affecting a total of 134,484 individuals. Currently, 6,963 people from 1,753 families are sheltered in 81 safe centers due to the adverse conditions. The weather has resulted in the complete destruction of one house and partial damage to 240…
