Part of Peliyagoda and Kiribathgoda isolated from tomorrow

Three Sri Lankans missing after oil tanker capsized off Oman

A search operation is under way to locate 16 missing crew members, 3 of whom are Sri Lankans, after an oil tanker capsized off the coast of Oman. Oman officials said late on Monday that the oil tanker – Prestige Falcon – had capsized 25 nautical miles southeast of its Ras Madrakah peninsula. The Comoros-flagged vessel was on its way to the port of Aden in Yemen when it capsized. Officials from Oman’s Maritime Security Centre told Reuters news agency on Tuesday that the vessel remained “submer

16 Jul, 2024

Threat assessment on candidates and former Sri Lankan Presidents

A threat assessment is to be carried out on Presidential candidates and former Sri Lankan Presidents following the recent attack on former US President Donald Trump. In view of the forthcoming Presidential election, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has submitted a Cabinet paper for the approval of the Cabinet of Ministers to ensure the safety of the candidates. The proposal suggests the appointment of a committee to conduct threat assessments and provide necessary security for Presidential candi

17 Jul, 2024

Electricity tariffs reduced by 22.5 %

Electricity tariffs have been reduced by 22.5 %, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said. The PUCSL also said that tariffs have been reduced by 25 % for domestic electricity consumers who consume less than 30 units of electricity. Meanwhile, the PUCSL has decided to reduce tariffs for religious places by over 30 %. (Colombo Gazette)

15 Jul, 2024