Wimal, Udaya hit out at Basil Call him an ‘Ugly American’

Sacked Ministers Udaya Gammanpila and Wimal Weerawansa yesterday strongly criticised Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa callin

Wimal, Udaya SACKED

In a move that was long expected, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday sacked Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila and Industries Minister Wimal Weerawansa from the Cabinet after the two had made critical remarks against Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa and had been critical of the government’s failures. The Da

angered Ukrainian

A Ukrainian tourist expresses his displeasure by stamping on a poster of Russian President Vladimir Putin during a protest held in Colombo, near the Foreign Ministry yesterday. They thanked the

10-hour power cuts this month despite assurances from Basil

The reported remark made by Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa at Monday’s cabinet meeting, saying that the power crisis would be resolved after March 5 has raised serious questions within the

Women taking up arms to defend Ukraine

Women have begun to take up arms to defend Ukraine as Russian troops continued a military offensive despite ongoing p

Ven. Palatuwe Jinaratana Thera felicitated in Matara

Ven. Palatuwe Jinaratana Thera, a resident monk of Colombo Gangarama Viharaya, and the Principal of Jinaratana Technical Institute, is presented with Aktha Pathra by Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana recognising him as a chief Sanganayake. Ven. Thera was felicitated in Matara yesterday.

Ukrainian community in SL launch protest

The Ukrainian community in Sri Lanka launched a protest in front of the Russian Embassy in Colombo against Russia’s invasion

PUBLIC ANGER GROWS AS SL PLUNGES INTO SEVERE TURMOIL

Public anger has grown in Sri Lanka as the government is struggling to sort the foreign exchange crisis, thereby leading to the massive power and fuel crisis, a halt in imports as well as a soaring cost of living with some terming the daily strugg

Do justice to Sri Lanka, don’t listen to one side - SF to UNHR Chief

Madam you have heard only one side of the story from those who are supporting the LTTE and representing them

Attack on Chamuditha’s house Police summon Pushpika to record statement

Former Mrs. Sri Lanka for Mrs. World, Pushpika de Silva, has been summoned to the Piliyandala Police to record a statement regarding the investigations into the attack on journalist Chamuditha Samarawickrema’s residence in Piliyandala.

PEOPLE WERE HAPPY DURING MY TIME

Former President Maithripala Sirisena said people were living happily during his tenure and there were no issues at that time.

LG polls possible once new reforms are done: Dinesh

Education Minister Dinesh Gunawardena who heads the parliamentary select committee on electoral reforms said the governme

Ex Defense Secy. and former IGP acquitted from all charges

The three Judges observed that the Attorney General should have been more observant when bringing criminal proceedings against the accused

SL Coastguard perform offshore oil spill response exercise

The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) yesterday concluded offshore oil spill response exercise in the seas off Colombo harbour with the participation of Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA) and MCT-JCG members in collaboration with Sri Lanka Navy. During the training exercise, the SLCG demonstrated its capacity and confidence to response to an offshore oil spill positively.

Gangarama Navam Maha Perahera concludes

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa graced the last day of the Gangarama Navam Maha Perahera that paraded the streets last night. Traditional drummers, dancers, elephants and whip-crackers added colour to the ev

Annual Nawam Perahera of Gangarama Temple held yesterday

The annual Nawam Perahera of Gangarama Temple in Hunupitiya Colombo was held yesterday with Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe as chief guests. Prime Minister Rajapaksa placed the sacred ca

Health workers march urging government to address their grievances

Health workers marched towards the Presidential Secretariat urging the government to address their grievances. They are already on strike across the country.

Roses are red

He’s no valentine fetching bunches of roses for his lover but an employee attached to a florist at Deans Road, where dozens of young

International Law Conference 2022 organised by BASL held last night

The International Law Conference 2022 organised by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka was held last night at the main hall of the Blue Water Hotel, Wadduwa under the patronage of the Minister of Justice Ali Sabry. Chief Justice, President Couns

Kelaniya Uni. non-academic staff stage protest

A group of non-academic staff of the Kelaniya University staged a protest outside the university yesterday over several demands including salary anomalies.

SL SWEEPING THROUGH OMICRON WAVE

Nearly 20,000 people infected within the past 10 days

Rising number of SLPP MPs resort to using filth in Parliament

A rising number of ruling SLPP Parliamentarians are now resorting to using filth in Sinhala such as ‘P*****’ and ‘P******’ in Parliament to stifle the opposition from raising their voice against the burning issues in t

Students adhering to health guidelines arrive for A/L exams

Advanced Level students arrive at Ananda College Colombo adhering to health guidelines to sit for the 2021-2022 General Certific

Health protocols go for a toss despite spike in COVID cases

With the number of COVID-19 cases soaring day by day, neither people nor the authorities have taken a serious note on the situation creati

The 74th National Independence Day Prez, asks Ministers, Parliamentarians to act in an exemplary manner

A nation’s leader has to constantly face many difficulties, calamities, problems and challenges and as such leading a team towards a vision was not easy, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said yesterday. “Certain matters, both local and foreign forc

Cardinal to boycott Independence Day celebrations

cancels religious service usually held on Independence Day

Inauguration ceremony to plant 1Mn trees

The inauguration ceremony to plant one million trees was held at the Slave Island Police station yesterday. This programme was jointly conducted by the Sri Lanka Police and Lions District 306 B2 in line with the 74th Independence Day.

Accident at Wellaboda railway crossing in Boossa Four members of same family dead

The trishaw driven by the son had entered the level crossing regardless of the alarm signals and bumped against the Anuradhapura bound Rajarata Regina Express

Minister Prasanna wants impartial inquiry, denies involvement

Says he would not approve such low-level activities

Sri Lankan media should reveal the truth to the people

It is sad to notice some media institution covering up the truth