No tsunami threat to Sri Lanka from 5.4 earthquake

Cabinet approves President’s proposal for relief measures

The Cabinet today (13) approved a proposal submitted by President Ranil Wickremesinghe aimed at reducing the difficulties faced by the public and providing immediate relief in the face of the current economic crisis. Accordingly, the Cabinet has also approved a measure to provide 10 kg of rice to 02 million low-income families each in March and April. This will provide immediate relief to families in need and help improve their overall well-being. It has also been decided that the gratuity arr

13 Feb, 2023

Government asserts no money to hold election

The Government today asserted that it has no money to hold the Local Government (LG) election. Cabinet Spokesman Bandula Gunawardena told reporters today that he had consulted the State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya on the availability of funds to hold the elections. Gunawardena said that Siyambalapitiya had informed him that the Government did not have sufficient funds at this moment to hold an election. He said that the Supreme Court has also been informed about the situation.

14 Feb, 2023

Two soldiers arrested over shooting incident

Two soldiers have been arrested over a shooting incident in Dematagoda last night during which a young woman was killed. The Police said that two?Sri Lanka Army personnel were arrested by the Borella Police. The victim was identified as a 25-year-old resident of the area. According to the Police, a weapon had misfired when the soldiers attempted to arrest a suspect. The woman sustained injuries in the shooting incident and succumbed to her injuries in hospital. (Colombo Gazette)

14 Feb, 2023