Harsha welcomes CB action to stabilise rupee

Says continued relaxation of restrictions will help move the rate to a stable equilibrium

Rupee continues to gain against US dollar

Two specific actions by the Central Bank have also contributed positively for the rupee’s appreciation. They are, the relaxing of surrender rules on export proceeds to 15 percent from 25 percent and the increasing of the daily forex trading band

Failure to prevent Easter Sunday attacks: Maithri’s appeals dismissed with cost

President’s Counsel Faisz Musthapha with Counsel Pulasthi Rupasinghe appeared for the former President

WB to continue supporting SL’s Development Reform Programme

Representatives from the World Bank stated that the World Bank will continue to support Sri Lanka’s development reforms programme. They stated

Ranil proposed winding up UNP

Wickremesinghe had several discussions with party seniors and questioned the relevance of the UNP after it lost the elections

Pakistan’s Navy Chief meets General Silva

The Chief of Naval Staff of Pakistan’s Navy, Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi who is currently on an official visit to Sri Lanka

Pain knows no limits

A supporter who took part at yesterday’s National People’s Power (NPP) protest campaign, which came under a massive tear gas attack at the Union Place, relieves his burning eyes from a puddle of street water.

EC rules out possibility to conduct polls on March 9

The Election Commission which met yesterday ruled out the possibility of conducting the local authorities’ elections on March 9, 2023 due to inability to print ballot papers and other reasons, an official said. The Commission is constrained in

No election date declared to postpone polls: President

There has not been a quorum when the Election Commission members decided on the date

SL’s debt to be discussed among G 20 finance ministers in India

Sri Lanka has sought a US $ 2.9 billion programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Courts can rule on election date, but cannot save the economy - President

President extends invitation to SJB and JVP to meet IMF with proposals

Army inquiry into brawling senior officers

The Chief Executive Officer of The Nelum Pokuna Theater Major General L.S. Balachandra and Brigadier Suresh Perera, Brigadier General Staff of SFHQ in Mullaittivu have been removed from their posts following a brawl which had recently broken out over overtaking the former’s vehicle, the Army said.

Janaraja Perahera parades Kandy streets after 34 years

The historic Temple of the Tooth Relic (Dalada Maligawa) in Kandy, which had not hosted the Janaraja Perahera for 34 years, held it yesterday. The event was organized to coincide with the 75th Independence Anniversary Celebrations and was attended by President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardana.

Pakistani women entrepreneurs seek business links with Sri Lanka

A delegation of the Lahore Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry led by its President Ms. Sahar Malik called on the High Commissioner at the High Commission in Colombo, a statement from the High Commission said. The delegation of women entrepreneurs from Pakistan is visiting Sri Lanka to explore business opportunities. A detailed discu

Court Law Journal Volume II launched

The ‘Chief Magistrate Court Law Journal - Volume II was presented yesterday to Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya. The event was held at the Colombo Magistrates’ Court Lawyers’ Ass

Top level US delegation in town for defence talks

A top level US defense delegation led by Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Jedidiah Royal is in Sri Lanka for discussions with key security officials o

Legal action will be taken if Deep Jungle festival is held: CEJ

Claims100-hours of non-stop music will unquestionably have a negative impact on the environment

Moneragala tremors not a worrying factor

It could become a serious issue if more tremors occur

Release of Wasantha Mudalige AG files revision application challenging legality of Magistrate’s decision

Wasantha Mudalige was ordered to be released on January 31

General Sahir Shamshad Mirza meets President Ranil Wickremesinghe

General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of Pakistan, met President Ranil Wickremes

“Pin Anumodana” for earthquake victims

A “Pin Anumodana” ceremony to transfer merit to those killed in the earthquake in Turkey and Syria was held at the Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo yesterday with the participation of Turkish Ambassador Demet Şekercioglu, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry, Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake and other dignitaries. The event was preceded by Viharadhikaari of the Ga

Protest against tax increase

The members of Port Trade Union Collective staged a protest yesterday in front of Fort Railway Station against the tax hikes introduced by the government recently.

Hundreds rushing for bogus Turkey job opportunity ALFEASL says don’t fall prey to fake job scams and lose money

Referring to the recent incident of hundreds of people rushing to Colombo for a bogus foreign employment opportunity in Turkey, Association of Licensed Foreign Employment Agencies Sri Lanka (ALFEASL) warned the public not to fall prey to such scams in the future. Addressing a special press briefing President ALFEASL Mohamed Faroos Marikkar said what happened on January 25th w

“Leave Palestine alone”

Socialist Youth Union (SYU) held a protest in front of the UN compound calling Israel to leave Palestine alone. The protesters handed over a petition to the UN Colombo office.

Annual Navam Perahera commences

President Ranil Wickremesinghe and former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa places the caskets with Sacred Relics on the tusker to be paraded at the annual Navam Perahera of Gangaramaya Temple in Hunupitiya yesterday. The Perahera is being held for the 45th time.

Karu bestowed with the highest award

Former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya was bestowed with the highest award of ‘Sri Lankabhimanya’ by President Ranil Wickremesinghe. It was done in recognition of his service to the country.

Protest against tax

The People’s Movement for Fair Taxation held a protest in front of Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theater to urge the government to change its tax policy. They claimed that people cann

large sums allocated for former presidents in 2023, Treasury makes no cuts

With 2022 bringing on an economic disaster for Sri Lankan citizens, one would expect the Treasury to reduce its budget allocations for 2023 in almost all areas where it can. However, according to figures released by the Treasury exposing the budget allocations for 2023, little has been reduced from last year and in some instances the allocations have only increased since 2022.

Removing ineffective public sector employees Self-retirement mechanism to be introduced:Bandula

The decision was taken in accordance with the instructions given by the Treasury to all Ministries to curtail their expenses

Govt. not officially informed of inability to approve IMF funding: Minister

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) had not officially informed the Government of any issue about the approval of fund