The Railway Department and the Sri Lanka Transport Board have decided to collaborate in the event of a strike. The SLTB Chairman, Kingsley Ranawaka, speaking to media stated that the two institutions have decided to go for a joint program to transport passengers. Accordingly, SLTB buses will be deployed to transport passengers [12/28/2021] …
The Zimbabwe National Team will tour Sri Lanka during January 2022 to take part in a 03 Match ODI Series, says Sri Lanka Cricket. The Zimbabwe team will arrive in the country on 10th January 2022. Moreover, the relevant Matches will be played at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, under a Bio-Secure [12/28/2021] …
The dollar deficit has worsened, and the Government has not come up with a suitable alternative as of yet, says former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. Issuing a special statement, the former Prime Minister pointed out that businesses, in particular, are collapsing, jobs are being lost, the middle class is declining, farmers are stranded [12/28/2021] …
The Government is using a fraudulent price mechanism, says Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Gayantha Karunatilleka. Speaking further, MP Karunatilleka said that it is the people that have to face the repercussions of the mismanagement carried out by the Government. The MP, speaking after an event, alleged that the Government is using a [12/28/2021] …
A monster crocodile was discovered trapped in a snare on Tuesday (28) morning in Malimbada Matara. News 1st correspondent in the area reported that the crocodile was discovered close to the Nilwala River and it was in pain at the time of discovery. The 17 feet long monster crocodile had later succumbed [12/28/2021] …
SJB MP Harshana Rajakaruna was seen on Tuesday (28) visiting several stores to purchase a gas cylinder. Subsequently, speaking to media, MP Rajakaruna said that people have to stay in line for three to four hours at a time if they want to purchase a gas cylinder. Speaking further, the MP said that after [12/28/2021] …
Security talks between U.S and Russian Officials is set to take place on January 10th, as tensions over Ukraine build between the two countries, according to a Biden administration spokesperson. Russia has alarmed the West with its military buildup in Ukraine, and has presented a list of security proposals with which it wants [12/28/2021] …
A fire has erupted at a boat yard in Mattakkuliya on Tuesday (28). The fire brigade have deployed four vehicles to douse the fire, which erupted at around 1:30 p.m., the Fire Brigade stated. [12/28/2021] …
The current Government has a Cabinet without a single proper opinion, says former Parliamentarian Saman Ratnapriya. Speaking on the occasion of the Government summoning the Secretary to the Finance Ministry S.R. Attygalle and the CBSL Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal to the Cabinet meeting, the former MP stated that there have been previous [12/28/2021] …
The Government is changing Ministry Secretaries and Presidential Secretariats to cover up their economical inabilities, alleges Samagi Jana Balawegaya Member of Parliament, Ashok Abeysinghe. Speaking during a press conference held on Tuesday (28), the SJB member stated that the people did not want Secretary changes when they are unable to have three [12/28/2021] …
