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The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the development of 24 oil tanks at the Trincomalee upper tank farm.The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) will oversee a three-year project aimed at completing the development of these oil tanks within three years. The project will include conducting a feasibility study and carrying out the necessary work, according to Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa.Approvals from relevant parties, including the Road Development Authority (RDA), Sri Lanka Railways, and the Marine Environmental Protection Authority, have already been obtained for the project, he added.Accordingly, the proposal submitted by the Minister of Energy to implement the…

A court order has been issued preventing the holding of a protest planned by a group of activists of the Unemployed Graduates’ Association, who have passed the Teachers’ Examination but are yet to secure employment, in a manner that inconvenience the general public.The protest was scheduled to take place today (March 4) at the Polduwa junction.The Welikada Police OIC has obtained the court order based on intelligence suggesting that the protest would obstruct the public movement by blocking roads.In response to the request, the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court has issued the order preventing the protest march against the following individuals:1.…

Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera has been appointed as the new Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF).The SLAF said that the appointment will be in effect from today (March 04).Sumanaweera was serving as the Director General Air Operations in the Sri Lanka Air Force since 2024.Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera is a distinguished past student of President’s College, Minuwangoda. He joined the Sri Lanka Air Force as an Officer Cadet in the General Duties Pilot Branch of the 24th intake in 1991. After successful completion of his Basic and Advanced Flying Training at the Sri Lanka…

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry recorded earnings of $400.7 million in January 2025, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). This marks a 17.2% increase compared to the $341.8 million earned in January 2024.Meanwhile, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reports that a total of 232,341 tourists arrived in the country between February 1 and 27, bringing the total number of arrivals for the year up to February 27, 2025, to 485,102.The industry had previously generated $362.1 million in December 2024. Central Bank data also shows that total tourism earnings for 2024 reached $3,168.7 million,…

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into a complaint regarding an alleged attempt to disrupt the country’s fuel distribution process, Sri Lanka Police confirmed.According to the complaint, a group claiming to be fuel distribution agents is reportedly attempting to create instability in the supply chain due to a dispute over the commission scheme offered by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), the Police Media Division said.The CID has stated that legal action will be taken against any individuals or groups found to be deliberately obstructing fuel distribution, disrupting public life, or causing public distress.

President Donald Trump signed on Saturday an executive order designating English as the official language of the United States.The order allows government agencies and organizations that receive federal funding to choose whether to continue to offer documents and services in language other than English.It rescinds a mandate from former President Bill Clinton that required the government and organizations that received federal funding to provide language assistance to non-English speakers.“Establishing English as the official language will not only streamline communication but also reinforce shared national values, and create a more cohesive and efficient society,” according to the order.“In welcoming new Americans,…

In line with the government’s ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ national programme, 1000 schools renovation project was initiated on 20th February 2025 with the active involvement of the Sri Lanka Army.On the directives of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, approximately 9,000 Army personnel have extended their assistance and technical expertise for the success of initiative and 185 schools island wide have been successfully cleaned and renovated by 02nd March 2025.The project includes repairing damaged boundary fences, refurbishing roofs, fixing broken desks and chairs, and conducting comprehensive cleaning efforts. Sri Lanka Army also received the…

The nominations for the 2025 Local Government Elections will be accepted from March 17, 2025, the Elections Commission announced.The commission said that the relevant nominations will be accepted until 12 noon on March 20, 2025.

Every year on March 3, people celebrate World Wildlife Day to honour the beauty of nature and raise awareness about the need to protect animals, plants, and ecosystems. This special day reminds us that wildlife is not just about the fascinating creatures we see in forests, oceans and skies, but also essential for our survival.Wildlife includes all living things that exist naturally without human interference, from majestic creatures like Tigers, Lions and colourful birds to tiny insects and giant trees. These creatures play a key role in keeping nature balanced.Birds help spread seeds, insects pollinate flowers and trees provide the oxygen…

Singer Shreya Ghoshal has informed fans about her hacked X account, and advised them to not click on any links from her profile.Singer Shreya Ghoshal on Saturday said that her X account has been hacked and warned fans not to access any link sent from her profile on the microblogging site.Ghoshal shared a post on her Instagram handle, saying that her X account was hacked on February 13 and she has been trying to get it restored ever since.”Hello fans and friends. My Twitter/X account is hacked since February 13th. I have tried every thing in my capacity to reach out to the X team. But there has been no response…