Number of coronavirus patients detected in Sri Lanka increases

Chinese ?spy ship? leaves Hambantota Port

The Chinese ?spy ship? Yuan Wang 5 left the Hambantota Port today (Monday). The ship had been berthed at the Hambantota Port since last week. India had earlier raised concerns with Sri Lanka on moves to allow what it called a Chinese ?spy ship? to enter Sri Lankan waters. The Foreign Ministry said that on 28 June, 2022, the Embassy of the People?s Republic of China in Colombo informed the Ministry via a Diplomatic Note that the Chinese Scientific Research Ship Yuan Wang 5 is scheduled to pay

22 Aug, 2022

Two people shot dead in Ambalangoda

Two people have been shot dead at a hotel in Ambalangoda, the Police said. The Police said that the shooting took place this evening at a hotel in Delduwa in Ambalangoda. Another two people sustained injuries in the shooting incident. The injured have been admitted to hospital for treatment. (Colombo Gazette)

21 Aug, 2022

Price of kerosene increased by Rs. 253

The price of kerosene has been increased by Rs. 253, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) said. As a result the price of a litre of kerosene has been increased from Rs. 87.00 to Rs. 340.00. The price increase will be with effect from midnight today. (Colombo Gazette)

21 Aug, 2022