Notorious drug dealer shot dead during confrontation with STF

Sri Lanka to make comeback as popular destination for Indians

Sri Lanka, the ?pearl of Indian Ocean?, will soon make a comeback as a popular destination for Indians, the Indian media quoted travel companies in India as saying. Indians shelled out nearly $10 billion in overseas travel in the first nine months of the ongoing fiscal, more than any full financial year, the Times of India (TOI) reported. Data shows that the highest spend in this category in any fiscal year was in FY20 when $7 billion was spent on foreign tours by Indians. According to the la

20 Feb, 2023

Water tariffs to be increased

Water tariffs will be increased following the revision in the electricity tariffs, Minister of Waster Supply and Estate Infrastructure Development Jeevan Thondaman said. Thondaman said that most of the water supply projects are operating on electricity. He said that with the electricity tariffs increasing the Government will also be compelled to increase water tariffs. However, he said that steps will be taken to reduce the cost within a short period of time. Minister Thondaman expressed the

19 Feb, 2023

Death toll from Norton Bridge accident rises to 3

The death toll from the accident in Norton Bridge rose to 3 with the discovery of the body of a man at the site of the tragedy. The Police said that two women and a man have now been confirmed killed in the accident while 26 others sustained injuries. The bus carrying pilgrims returning from Adams Peak (Sri Pada), went down a 100 foot precipice last night. The accident had taken place in the Hulan-Wanguwa area. Search and rescue operations continued in the area last night. Investigations in

20 Feb, 2023