Leo Lakisha Perera, wins two awards for 2021/22

Leo Lakisha Perera who represents Leo District 306 C2, was able to win two distinguished awards for the year 2021/22, as ‘Leo of the Year’ and ‘Leo of the Year International’ marking another signific

The ‘grand old party’ celebrates its 76th anniversary

President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena with senior UNP party officials and supporters at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, where the UNP celebrated its 76th anniversary yesterday .

Navy’s Offshore Patrol Vessel sails for Colombo from US

The Offshore Patrol Vessel P 627, which was formally handed over to the Sri Lanka Navy by the U.S. Coast Guard in October 2021, departed for Sri Lanka from the Port of Seattle, United States on 03rd September 2022. The home bound journey began, after the modernization work of the ship to suit the operational needs of the Sri Lanka Navy. The Sri Lanka Navy officially took delivery of the EX-United States Coast Guard Cutter, USCGC Douglas Munro,

Launch of Uththara Sabhagaya political alliance

Uththara Sabhagaya, the new political alliance led by several political parties namely National Freedom Front, Democ

22 A major factor determining SL‘s future - Karu

The National Movement for Social Justice said the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution is a major factor in determining Sri Lanka’s future direction. Forme

IMF mission concluded

The IMF mission concluded its staff mission yesterday after signing a staff-level agreement with the Sri Lankan government. The mission held a press conference in the morning to brief the media about the staff agreement and the way for

Red alert issued for 20 districts as rains intensify: Met. Dept.

A red alert (High risk) for heavy deluge has been issued for 20 districts, the Meteorology Department said yesterday. The Department said, with the low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, fairly heavy rainfall of more than 150 mm could be expected in some places in Western, Southern, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces.

President sets macro-economic fundamentals for recovery

President Ranil Wickremesinghe who presented the interim budget to Parliament outlines proposals for improving macro-e

Within two months CEB restructuring plan to be submitted in Parliament

​Claiming that the committee appointed on restructuring the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) would submit its preliminary str

Bellanvila Esala festival held on Saturday

The Randoli procession of the historic Bellanvila Rajamaha Vihara Esala festival paraded the streets on Saturday night. It

Ranjan free at last

Former MP Ranjan Ramanayake waves to the crowds who gathered at the Welikada Prison after he was released from prison on conditions.

Tower Hall promotes Tamil Dramas

Tower Hall Theater Foundation and Open University of Sri Lanka signed an MoU to. Promote Tower Tamil Drama and Performing

62ND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SRI LANKA ASSOCIATION OF PRINTERS

The 62nd Annual General Meeting of Sri Lanka Association of Printers was held on 05th August 2022 in the auditorium of the Sri Lanka Association of Printers, No 21, Mulleriyawa Road, Thalahena, Malabe. The event w

CID questioning Mudalige and others to determine possibility was there a conspiracy to topple govt.?

Convenor of the IUSF and two other IUSF members would be detained under the provisions of PTA until the recording of their statements are concluded

Give best training to those under your command; CDS to newly promoted Major Generals

Chief of Staff General Shavendra Silva had advised newly promoted Major Generals of the Sri Lanka Army that they should look

Documenting the struggle to release their own

A young Buddhist monk is seen photographing yesterday’s demonstration at Colombo Fort held to protest against the unlawful ar

Chinese ship will leave only on August 22

The Chinese research vessel ‘The Yuan Wang 5’ which initially indicated that it would leave on August 19, decided to stay un

It is our turn to charge

“It is now our turn to charge” would have been the thought that run across the minds of these police and police riot squad sleuths charging after the fleeing members of the IUSF yesterday, which wa

GR applies for US Green Card, looks to settle back in US

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa who fled the country last month amidst public protests calling for his resignation, is awaiting to obtain a US Green Card to return back to the United States and settle there with his wife and so

Discussing changes?

Pesident Ranil Wickremesinghe and Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe at Organization of Professional Associa

World Wushu-Kungfu day celebrated in Colombo

Sri Lanka celebrated 2022 World Wushu-Kungfu day which was held at Independence Square in Colombo on August 13, 2022 with the Chinese Ambassador in Sri Lanka Zhang Yingbao as the Chief Guest. Exhibition games were held to mark the day. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Chinese ship on way to Sri Lanka

The Sri Lankan embassy in Beijing has briefed the government that the country will face dire economic consequences if the ship visit is not allowed

Yuan Wang 5 ship controversy Govt. directly handles matter with Chinese Embassy

The government has reportedly taken over the handling of the diplomatic issue regarding the Yuan Wang 5 ship directl

Awaiting court order to wind up....?

Some people were still seen yesterday occupying the ‘Agitation Site’ at the Galle Face Green. They say that they will not lea

President visits Army HQ

President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who visited the Army Headquarters in Akuregoda yesterday, receiving the guard of honour

Triumphant Stalin embraced by comrades

Ceylon Teachers’ Union General Secretary Joseph Stalin, who was bailed out from Fort Magistrate’s Court yesterday afternoon, was warmly welcomed by his comrades of the education trade unions in a demonstration held at the Lipton Circus.

Leopard trapped in fork dies after being rescued

Wildlife conservators attempted to save a leopard that had been trapped in the fork of a tree at Wanaraja estate in Hatton but to no avail.

Tents removed at Galle Face struggle site

Some of the tents put up in Galle Face struggle site have been removed after the police ordered them to be taken down. Pic by Nisal Baduge

Protesters remove tents put up at Galle Face

Some of the tents put up in Galle Face by the protesters are seen here being removed yesterday. Pic by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Third session of the ninth Parliament commences

President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrives for the ceremonial opening of the third session of the ninth Parliament at parliam