TID arrests two persons over threats to Israelis in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Police says two persons have been arrested by the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) over the alleged threats to Israeli nationals in Sri Lanka.
Announcement on assistance for Sri Lankans during UAE visa amnesty
The Consulate General of Sri Lanka to Dubai and Northern Emirates says it has been actively supporting the Sri Lankan community in the UAE during the ongoing UAE amnesty programme – 2024, which commenced on 01 September and will continue until 31 October 2024. The programme provides an opportunity for individuals to regularize their visa…
China donates Rs. 30 million to Sri Lanka as emergency flood relief
The Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this afternoon (22) at the Presidential Secretariat. During their meeting, Ambassador Qi made a donation of LKR 30 million (USD 100,000) as emergency flood relief to assist those affected by the recent flooding in the country. In addition to immediate relief…
Sri Lanka’s inflation drops to -0.2% in September
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has decreased to -0.2% in September 2024 from 1.1% in August 2024, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics. Meanwhile, food inflation also decreased to 0.5% in September, down from 2.3% in August. The NCPI…
Low-pressure water supply to several areas due to breakdown
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board says that the water supply to several areas in the Western Province will be under low pressure due to a sudden breakdown in the transmission pipeline to the Church Hill Reservoir. Accordingly, the water supply will be under low pressure in the following areas: Urban Council Areas: Wattala,…
Udaya Gammanpila Reveals Easter Sunday Inquiry Report; Legal Experts Warn of State Secrets Violation
Former MP and leader of Pivithuru Hela Urumaya, Udaya Gammanpila, AAL, revealed the findings of the Committee of Inquiry into Intelligence Coordination and Investigative Processes Related to the Easter Sunday Bombings of April 21, 2019. The committee, chaired by retired High Court Judge A.N.J. de Alwis, was appointed by the President Ranil Wickramasinghe in June…
Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio in Sri Lanka en route to CHOGM
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….
Advisory issued for heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas
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…
Nadu Rice Prices Exceed Control Price
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…
Justice Denied: Nine COVID-19 Patients Among the Deceased in Mahara Prison Riot Inmates’ fight for basic health rights ends in tragedy as calls for justice remain unanswered.
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…