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Sri Lanka Railways has announced new speed limits and revised train schedules for night operations in areas where elephant crossings are common, in order to prevent frequent elephant-train collisions.Accordingly, the revised train schedule, which is set to take effect from March 7, 2025, is as follows;Colombo Fort – Batticaloa RouteTrain 6011 (“Udaya Devi”)Departure: Colombo Fort – 06:05 AMArrival: Batticaloa – 14:49 PMTrain 6075 (“Pulathisi”)Departure: Colombo Fort – 06:05 PMArrival: Batticaloa – 12:03 AMTrain 6079 (“Meenagaya”)Departure: Colombo Fort – 03:15 PMArrival: Batticaloa – 08:28 AMBatticaloa – Colombo Fort RouteTrain 6012 (“Udaya Devi”)Departure: Batticaloa – 06:10 AMArrival: Colombo Fort – 14:53 PMTrain…

The Petroleum Distributors’ Association has expressed concerns that the government is attempting to transfer filling stations owned by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) to foreign companies.Its Vice-Chairman, Kusum Sandanayake, stated that the government is making various efforts to this end.Meanwhile, Sandanayake mentioned that they would visit the Presidential Secretariat this morning (03) to submit a memorandum regarding the reduction of the 3% commission for filling station owners.Additionally, distributors of Lanka IOC fuel have decided to stop placing fuel orders.Its Chairman, Kosala Vidana Arachchi, stated that due to the influence exerted by the CPC, they are incurring a loss of Rs.…

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa says that if the government fails to take action to prevent the misuse of parliamentary privileges to make false statements in parliament, he will present a Private Member’s Motion to address the issue.Speaking to the media following a program held in Colombo, he emphasized that all those who oppose the dissemination of false information in Parliament will support the motion.“There is an unlimited amount of falsehood being spread in Parliament. That is due to the privilege given. This privilege has been granted to address the concerns of the people, not to propagate…

The Academy Awards have taken place in Los Angeles, with Anora scooping the most honours, while Conclave, The Brutalist, Wicked and Emilia Pérez also took prizes.Here is the full list of winners.Best pictureBest actressBest actorBest supporting actressBest supporting actorBest directorBest international featureBest animated featureBest original screenplayBest adapted screenplayBest original songBest original scoreBest documentary featureBest costume designBest make-up and hairstylingBest production designBest soundBest film editingBest cinematographyBest visual effectsBest live action shortBest animated shortBest documentary short

Music Producer Iraj Weeraratne had arrived at the Welikada Police Station this morning (27) for further investigations into a complaint filed by an individual against him.Speaking on the issue, Iraj Weeraratne said, “A YouTube hooligan has filed a complaint against me. I made a special revelation on my YouTube channel recently. If you visit this person’s channel, you will see that this person continuously insult my parents and the Buddhist monks of this country.”He also mentioned that he has received information from various sources, and several details have been uncovered through his YouTube channel.

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya revealed the expenditures on overseas travel by Sri Lankan Presidents over the past 15 years. She provided a detailed breakdown of the costs incurred by each president during their respective terms.From 2010 to 2014, President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s overseas travel expenses amounted to Rs. 3,572 million.During President Maithripala Sirisena’s tenure from 2015 to 2019, the expenditure significantly decreased to Rs. 384 million.President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, serving from 2020 to 2022, further reduced the overseas travel costs to Rs. 126 million.However, the trend saw a reversal with President Ranil Wickremesinghe, whose overseas travel expenses from 2023 to 2024 totaled…

Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe is set to depart for New Delhi, India, today (27) to deliver a keynote address on global issues.The speech will take place at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Friday (28), with the participation of diplomats and distinguished guests. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, and former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott are also slated to speak at the event.Wickremesinghe’s address will focus on South Asia’s geopolitical landscape, economic challenges, and regional cooperation.In addition to his speech, the former president is expected to hold discussions with Prime Minister…

The Water Supply and Drainage Board has cautioned the public about possible low water pressure and supply disruptions, particularly in high-altitude areas, due to a surge in water consumption. In an official statement, the water board revealed that certain areas may experience daily water shortages for extended periods and that to mitigate the impact, arrangements have been made to supply water via bowsers to affected residents under a monitored distribution system. To ensure stable water pressure, the board urges the public to use water sparingly and limit non-essential activities such as gardening and washing vehicles. Conserving water will help maintain optimal distribution…

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a warning against the use of word ‘Finance’ in business names.Accordingly, the CBSL clarified that the use of the word ‘Finance’ is in contravention of the provisions of the Finance Business Act, No. 42 of 2011, as per Section 10(2) of the Finance Business Act, No. 42 of 2011 (the Act), which states that no person, other than a finance company and an institution specified in Section 10(6) of the Act, shall use the terms ‘finance’, ‘financing’, or ‘financial’ alone or in combination with another word or any of its derivatives…

Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development Prof. Anil Jayantha Fernando addressed concerns regarding the taxation of individuals earning foreign revenue through digital services. The Minister emphasized that recent amendments to the Inland Revenue Act have been misinterpreted, leading to misconceptions in society. Prof. Fernando clarified that the taxation system applies to all income earned within Sri Lanka, whether the source is domestic or international. However, he highlighted that relief measures have been introduced for those earning from digital services compared to other sectors. “There has been debate about a 15% tax on service exports, with some believing it is an…