Teen girlfriend arrested over murder of Kuliyapitiya youth

Cabinet approves proposal to increase bus fares

Cabinet has approved a proposal to increase bus fares from tomorrow. Accordingly, the minimum bus fare for private and state owned passenger buses has been increased by Rs. 3 from Rs. 17 to Rs. 20. Meanwhile, the fare of other categories has been increased by 15 percent. Bus fares have been increased as a result of the rise in the cost of fuel. Both the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and Lanka IOC have increased the price pf fuel. (Colombo Gazette)

14 Mar, 2022

Talks with Pak stalled after IMF objects to Imran Khan’s relief package

Ongoing talks between Pakistan and the International Monitory Fund (IMF) have so far remained inconclusive due to “deviations” from agreed terms, media reports said on Saturday. This uncertainty remains as Pakistan’s precarious financial condition under the Imran Khan government continues. The two sides have failed to reach a consensus amid the country’s budget deficit and current account deficit. Last month, Pakistan’s former finance minister and well-known economist Dr Hafeez A Pasha disclos

15 Mar, 2022

Sri Lankan born victim of Singapore sword attack lauded by Police

By Easwaran Rutnam A Sri Lankan born Singapore resident, who was the victim of a sword attack, has been lauded by the Police for his bravery. Amila Chinthana, 35, was confronted by the man with a sword near a mall on Monday. Chinthana had been recording the man with a sword using his mobile phone, as he started attacking cars. The suspect had then approached Chinthana and attacked him but the the victim managed to defend himself using shopping bags in his hand. The Sri Lankan born man pulle

16 Mar, 2022