China’s BYD is set to overtake Elon Musk’s Tesla as the world’s biggest seller of electric vehicles (EVs), marking the first time it has outpaced its American rival for annual sales. On Thursday, BYD said that sales of its battery-powered cars rose last year by almost 28% to more than 2.25 million. Tesla, which is due to reveal its total …
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The renovated Thalpe Railway Station was inaugurated today (02), marking the first railway station to be upgraded under the Dream Destination project implemented as part of the Clean Sri Lanka programme. The renovation initiative is jointly implemented by the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation and the Clean Sri Lanka programme, with the support of the private sector …
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Two women and a man have been injured and admitted to Mawanella hospital after an assault committed by a man in Kondeniya area of Mawanella police station this evening 2026.01.01 Have done it. The deceased and the deceased are residents of Kondeniya, Mawanella area who passed 52,57 and 66 years old. 35 years old injured is being treated as a …
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A suspect and suspect who were holding the property in the suspected suspects in the Minuwangoda police station in Madamulla area of the Minuwangoda police station on yesterday (01) has been arrested. The suspect is a 37-year-old resident of Ambilipitiya area and the suspect is a 41-year-old resident of Minuwangoda area. Minuwangoda police will conduct further investigations.
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake received blessings for the New Year from the Chief Prelate of the Sri Lanka Ramanna Maha Nikaya, Most Venerable Aggamaha Panditha Most Venerable Makulewe Wimala Nayaka Thero. The President visited the Sri Vidyawas Maha Pirivena in Minioluwa, Mirigama, where he called on the Chief Prelate. During the visit, the President inquired about the Thero’s well-being and …
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake received blessings for the New Year from the Chief Prelate of the Sri Lanka Amarapura Maha Nikaya, Most Venerable Karagoda Uyangoda Maithri Murthy Thero. The President visited the headquarters of the Amarapura Maha Nikaya in Wellawatte, where he met the Chief Prelate, inquired about his well-being and engaged in a brief discussion. During the visit, the …
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It has been reported that the prices of Litro domestic LP Gas cylinder refills will remain unchanged for the month of January 2026. A company spokesperson stated that, although an upward revision was justified due to prevailing international market conditions, the decision to maintain current prices was made in consideration of Sri Lanka’s economic situation.
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Nearly 40 per cent of the Kadawatha–Mirigama stretch of the Central Expressway has been completed so far, Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Ratnayake said today. The Minister instructed officials to pay close attention to traffic congestion issues previously identified along the Colombo–Kandy road and at expressway entry and exit points during the construction process, in order to minimise …
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According to a proposal submitted to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has decided to increase electricity tariffs by 11.5 percent for the next three months, former PUCSL Chairman Janaka Rathnayake said. Addressing the media he said the proposed increase comes at a time when nearly 35 percent of the country’s population is …
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LAUGFS Gas has announced a revision of its domestic refill prices, effective from tonight. The 12.5kg cylinder price has increased by Rs. 150, bringing the new price to Rs. 4,250. The 5kg cylinder price has increased by Rs. 65, with the new price set at Rs. 1,710.
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