Police sergeant found dead with gunshot injuries in Anuradhapura

A 55-year-old police sergeant was found dead with a gunshot wound at the Ruwanweliseya Police post in Anuradhapura.

IGP’s attention drawn to suspect’s confession video in Athurugiriya shooting case

Inspector General of Police Deshbandu Tennakoon’s attention has been drawn to a video of a confession made by a suspect in the Athurugiriya shooting in which two persons including ’Club Wasantha’ were killed, being released to the media.

Hales knock helps Galle Marvels come back to winning terms

An unbeaten knock of 86 in 55 balls with seven boundaries and four sixes by Alex Hales helped Galle Marvels beat Kandy Falcons by eight wickets and bounce back from the previous day’s defeat to the Dambulla Sixers, in 14th match of the fifth Lanka Premier League tournament played under floodlights at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium yesterday.

SL's new visa fee does not discourage int’l visitors: VFS Global

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has expressed serious concerns over the government’s decision to outsource visa issuance, making entry slightly more expensive.

Govt. to assess estate companies’ ability to pay new wages

The plantation companies that have been avoiding the recently approved Rs.1,700 daily wage for the workers will soon have to justify their stance.

Cabinet nod for more secondary businesses at Port City

The Cabinet of Ministers yesterday gave the greenlight to designate 13 more entities as businesses of strategic importance, under the provisions of Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act No.11 of 2021.

Urgent need for SL to integrate into global value chain: Economist

As Sri Lanka grapples with the ongoing global economic challenges, a senior economist asserted the urgent need for the island nation to integrate into the global value chain, so that it can achieve its ambitious growth plans.

UNP Dambulla office attacked

The United National Party (UNP) office in Dambulla was attacked in what seems to be the beginning of pre-election violence.

First death after falling from train reported amid strike

Due to the ongoing train strike, the first death was reported after two commuters fell from a train in the Batuwatta-Bemmulla area, the Railways Department said.

Rs. 300 mn circulated among MPs when issuing permits for wine stores: Dayasiri

Opposition MP Dayasiri Jayasekara revealed today that more than Rs.300 million had been circulated among some MPs in the process of issuing licenses for 1,028 wine stores throughout the country.

Piumi Hansamali files writ petition against CID investigations

Sri Lankan model Piumi Hansamali has filed a writ petition in the Court of Appeal challenging the legality of the investigations conducted by the CID’s Illegal Assets Investigations Division regarding the alleged suspicious acquisition of property.

Government revenue loss due to protests will lead to salary cuts: Bandula

If the government loses revenue due to protests, then the monthly salary payments will be cut automatically, announced Cabinet spokesman and Minister Bandula Gunawardana.

More than 60% of MPs are my friends: Club Wasantha

Suresh Wasantha Perera, alias ’Club Wasantha’, who was shot dead this week had revealed in an interview with Danu Innasithamby on the Lankadeepa YouTube channel on November 18, 2022 that more than 60 percent of those in Parliament are his friends. Here are some of the photos of ’Club Wasantha’ with politicians, being shared on social media.

Adjournment debate tomorrow on holding timely Presidential election

Party leaders representing Parliament agreed to take up an adjournment debate tomorrow on holding the Presidential election within the specified time period as per the Constitution, the Communications Department of Parliament said.

Station Masters’ strike continues indefinitely

The Sri Lanka Railways Station Masters’ Union (SLRSMU) has decided to continue their train strike indefinitely following the government’s decision to consider all Station Masters who had not reported for duty as having vacated their positions.

Strikes could be the beginning of another ‘Aragalaya’: Bandula

The strikes that are prevailing in the country could be the beginning of another ‘Aragalaya’ that might destabilize the nation, Minister of Transport Bandula Gunawardene told Parliament today.

Some governors spend millions of rupees sans any laws, circulars: Vijitha

Claiming that governors in some provinces were spending colossal amounts of money for various things such as vehicles, Vesak and Poson zones without adhering to any circulars or laws, NPP MP Vijitha Herath said such arbitrary actions must be stopped immediately.

Salary increase for teachers who did not join sick-leave campaign

Transport and Mass Media Minister Bandula Gunawardana announced that the Cabinet has approved a salary increase for the teachers who continued teaching and did not join the sick leave campaign.

Fire breaks out at National Library

A fire broke out earlier today at the assembly hall of the National Library in Colombo, affecting the Documentation Services Board of Sri Lanka.

Health Ministry under fire for failing to regulate cosmetics

In the wake of recent development in regards to the substandard quality of cosmetic products, the health authorities have come under huge criticism for not regulating cosmetic products for years.

Tattoo shop owner says criminal ‘Loku Patty’ forced him to invite ’Club Wasantha’

Security has been tightened near the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court and surrounding areas as suspects arrested in connection with the Athurugiriya shooting incident are brought to court.

Sri Lanka moves to amend Constitution on presidential and parliamentary terms

The Cabinet of Ministers has greenlit a resolution aimed at amending specific articles of the Constitution concerning the terms of office for the President and Parliament.

Aluthgamage criticises Election Commission over appointment of Mujibur as MP

Government MP Mahindananda Aluthgamage today criticised the Election Commission for allowing the appointment of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mujibur Rahaman through the national list.

23 train services cancelled amid strike

A total of 23 train services have been cancelled due to the trade union action launched by the Sri Lanka Railways Station Masters’ Union (SLRSMU) and Train Controllers.

COPF urges Finance Ministry to probe irregularities in imports of vehicles by expatriate workers

Whilst highlighting that 66 percent of vehicles imported by Sri Lankan expatriates have been done through two vehicle importing companies, chairman of the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) Harsha de Silva said today that his committee has requested the Finance Ministry to probe these irregularities.

Station Masters, Controllers must report by noon or be considered as having vacated posts

The Railways Department issued a final announcement requesting all Station Masters and Controllers to report for duty by noon today.

Dullas Alahapperuma-led alliance aligns with SJB

Nidahasa Janatha Sabawa (NJS) led by MP Dullas Alahapperuma has announced its decision to form an alliance with the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB).

Qatar Airways marks new milestone

Qatar Airways marked a new milestone by introducing its sixth daily flight from Doha to Colombo today.

Station Masters’ Union Executive Committee gathers to determine next course of action

Following the Railways Department’s announcement yesterday, the Executive Committee of the Sri Lanka Railways Station Masters’ Union (SLRSMU) has decided to convene shortly to determine their next course of action.

Dubai based gangsters orchestrated shooting; Kanjipani Imran suspected mastermind

Investigations with regard to the shooting in Athurugiriya where two persons including Club Wasantha were killed, revealed that two underworld criminals, ’Loku Patti’ and ’Gona Kovile Shantha,’ currently hiding in Dubai, directly orchestrated the operation to kill Club Wasantha.