President Vladimir Putin basked in an election victory that was never in doubt, as officials said Monday that he had won his fifth term with a record number of votes. Putin has led Russia as president or prime minister since December 1999. Early Monday, Putin hailed overwhelming preliminary results as an indication of “trust” and…
Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera revealed yesterday that United Petroleum of Australia has finalised an agreement with the Power and Energy Ministry to venture into petroleum retail operations in Sri Lanka. The announcement comes following last month’s signing of the agreement between the two parties. “They plan to sign the agreement with the BOI…
The El Nino phenomenon has caused an increase in the continuous dry weather situation in the country and it could continue till April, Meteorology Department Director Genral Athula Karunanayaka said. He told the media that rain can be expected from next Thursday (21), Friday (22) and Saturday (23), but there will also be an increase…
The northern town of Vavuniya which was once at the front lines of the war is now a peaceful and bustling urban centre. Its physical infrastructure leaves much to be desired, with rundown buildings, and open drains that emit an unpleasant smell. Vavuniya has not had the fortune of a political patron vested with governmental…
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has ordered to allocate Rs. 500 million to purchase paddy, Minister of Agriculture Mahinda Amaraweera said. At least two paddy purchasing centres will be set up for purchasing paddy in each district.
PHU leader and MP Udaya Gammanpila yesterday submitted a bill to amend the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act No. 16 of 2023 to Acting Secretary General of Parliament Hansa Abeyratne. The move comes after the Central Bank salaries were sharply increased without adequate oversight. The bill aims to nullify the arbitrary salary increase of…
SriLankan Airlines and Korean Air have officially activated a new codeshare partnership effective 15 March 2024, presenting enhanced travel options and connections for customers of both airlines travelling between Colombo and Seoul. Richard Nuttall, Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines stated: “We are delighted to launch our first-ever codeshare partnership with Korean Air, and boost…
As the first moon (crescent) of the month of Ramadan has been sighted, Muslims in Sri Lanka will begin the month of fasting from today (Tuesday). The decision was taken yesterday evening at a conference at Colombo Grand Mosque. Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs Department Director Faizal Abdeen, All Ceylon Jamiyathul Ulama President Ash Sheik…
The Meteorology Department says showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Colombo, Kalutara, Ratnapura, Galle and Matara districts in the evening or night. A few showers are likely in Ampara, Batticaloa and Hambantota districts during the morning. Mainly dry weather will prevail in the other areas of the island, it said. Misty…
In commemoration of International Women’s Day, the Right to Life Human Rights Centre expresses solidarity with women globally, emphasizing the urgent need to address the grave issue of torture against women. Particularly highlighting psychological torture, the Centre underscores the lasting impact it leaves on women’s lives. Despite legislative alignment with the United Nations Convention against…
