Another 120 Chinese linked to financial fraud arrested in Sri Lanka

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

President says IMF loan expected in March

President Ranil Wickremesinghe says a loan under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Extended Fund Facility (EFF) is expected to be received in March. He expressed these views during a meeting held with small and large-scale rice mill owners at the Presidential Secretariat, the President’s Media Division said today. The IMF had said last week that it is still awaiting adequate assurances on Sri Lanka from the creditors and for the remaining requirements to be met to unlock much needed extern

17 Feb, 2023

President orders uninterrupted power

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has directed Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijsekera and the relevant officials to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply for consumers. The President’s Media Division said the President has also directed the authorities to provide concessions for low-income families and solar rooftop systems for religious places and Government educational institutions. Wickremesinghe has called for the implementation of the proposal once the electricity tariff revision is

16 Feb, 2023