News Room : Electricity tariffs reduced by 20% on average, PUCSL confirms
30% reduction for industries and hotels The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced a reduction in electricity tariffs by an average of 20%, effective from midnight (17 Jan.). The revision, which will apply for the first six months of the year, was confirmed by the PUCSL’s Director of Communications, Jayanath Herath. Herath said the decision had been...
News Room : Govt. taken for a ride again ? – The Island
The Opposition has been able to put the government on the defensive on the propaganda front. The JVP/NPP carried out a propaganda onslaught against its political rivals, and rallied enough popular support to win last year’s elections. The boot is now on the other foot. On Wednesday, claiming that despite last year’s regime change, some big companies continued to import...
News Room : SL to broaden ties between leading economic hub, Sichuan Province
98 President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, currently on a four-day state visit to China, met with Wang Xiaohui, Secretary of the Communist Party of China for Sichuan Province, yestersday (17). Chengdu, one of the happiest cities in China, is the capital of Sichuan Province and a leading city where the blend of cultural heritage and development harmoniously flourishes, offering its residents a...
News Room : Parliament to meet from January 21 to 24
91 Parliament is scheduled to convene from January 21 to 24. Secretary-General of Parliament, Kushani Rohanadeera stated that this was decided at the meeting of the Committee on Parliamentary Business held on January 10 under the patronage of the Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne. Accordingly, on Tuesday, January 21, from 9.30 a.m. to 10 a.m. has been allotted for Business of Parliament...
News Room : Gota Arrives at CID – Asian Mirror
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News Room : Israel delays vote to approve Gaza ceasefire deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delayed a cabinet vote to approve the Gaza ceasefire deal, due on Thursday, accusing Hamas of seeking last-minute changes to the agreement. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said a “loose end” was being tied up and that he was confident the ceasefire would still begin on Sunday as planned. Although Israeli negotiators agreed to...
News Room : Chinese premier meets Sri Lankan president – The Island
Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is in China for a state visit, in Beijing on Thursday. During the meeting, Li emphasized the enduring friendship between China and Sri Lanka, which has lasted for over a thousand years. China is willing to work with Sri Lanka to implement the strategic consensus reached by the...
News Room : Two killed outside Mannar court complex
By Dinasena Ratugamage An unidentified gunman opened fire near the entrance to the Mannar court complex, killing two persons yesterday (16) morning. Police identified the victims as Sabrian Arul (63) and Selvakumar Jude (42). Two other persons received gunshot injuries. The wounded were rushed to the Mannar hospital. A woman speaking on the condition of anonymity said that a pillion rider had...
News Room : Podi Lassie to be extradited
India was planning to extradite notoroius criminal Janith Madushanka alias Podi Lassie to Sri Lanka, authoritative sources said. The gangster and drug kingpin Podi Lassie recently fled to India after the Balapitiya Magistrate Court’s granted him bail on December 09, 2024,. Indian police have informed police headquarters here that the arrest had been made in Mumbai. Earlier Sri Lanka sought Interpol...
News Room : Don’t devalue Rupee with excessive vehicle imports – Ravi
107 MP Ravi Karunanayake stated that the Rupee should not be devalued to allow vehicle imports for the satisfaction of a few. Addressing a press conference yesterday (16) Karunanayake further mentioned: “if more taxes are imposed on the people, the country’s economy would be distorted as they would be unable to pay. Before opening up vehicle imports, an economic policy that...