Former Kalpitiya Police OIC remanded over allegation of sexual assault

The former Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Kalpitiya Police Station who was charged over sexually assaulting a female police constable, has been remanded till March 12 by the Puttalam Magistrate’s Court.

President, MR, Basil to discuss possible alliance for polls

Basil Rajapaksa who spearheads the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), along with former President Mahinda Rajapaksa will meet President Ranil Wickremesinghe this evening to discuss the future political arrangements between the two sides ahead of the presidential and parliamentary elections.

Dry weather prevails over the island: Met Dept

The forecasting division of the National Meteorological Centre said that except for a few showers in the Ratnapura, Galle and Matara districts in the evening or night, mainly dry weather will prevail over the island.

Posts Department aims Rs.21bn revenue for 2024

Sri Lanka’s Posts Department said it is hoping to record a revenue of Rs.21 billion for 2024 and operate as a self-sustaining institution that is independent of Treasury funds

Salary hike exaggerated to erode independence: Dr. Weerasinghe

The recent uproar over the Central Bank’s salary increases has caught widespread attention and according to Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, this controversy is a deliberate attempt to undermine the institution’s autonomy.

Low-level teacher capacity key barrier for ed-tech implementation

The low level of teacher capacity along with reduced affordability of hardware remains major barriers towards successfully implementing ed-tech in Sri Lanka, a recent Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) study revealed.

Have your own pic on postal stamps for Rs.2,000

The Sri Lanka Postal Department is offering citizens the chance to design postal stamps featuring their own photographs or events, with a creation cost of Rs.2000, said Postmaster General Ruwan Sathkumara

First Lady calls for humanized foreign ties

At a time where it is repeatedly stressed that Sri Lanka needs to work closely with other nations, First lady Maithree Wickremesinghe called for diplomatic ties which would become connections of hearts, minds and souls.

UK’s misinformation on Sri Lanka raises concerns

British Conservative peer Lord Michael Naseby on Tuesday called on the British government to assist Sri Lanka by way of updating Britain’s Travel Advisory on Sri Lanka to provide more accurate information, in order to better assist the country.

Millennium City case against ASP Udugampola fixed for further defence evidence

The Millennium City safe-house case filed against former police officer ASP Kulasiri Udugampola was today fixed for further defence evidence by the Colombo High Court.

University Students' Union protest

The Inter University Students’ Union held a protest marching from Borella where police fired water cannons at them. The students then entered the premises of the National Hospital Colombo and continued their picketing. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Six railway employees suspended over assault on foreigners at Nawalapitiya

Following the incident of assaulting foreigners at the Nawalapitiya Railway Station, six railway employees were suspended for non-performance of their duties, the Railways Department said.

Ambassadors of six countries meet Anura Kumara

Ambassadors of six countries met leader of the National People’s Power Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the head office of the JVP this afternoon (6), party sources said.

Saman Ratnayake gives four hours confidential statement to magistrate

Additional Secretary of Health Dr. Saman Ratnayake, who was arrested in connection with the alleged import of substandard Immunoglobulin injections, today provided a confidential statement (in-camera) before Maligakanda Magistrate Lochani Abeywickrema.

Police disperse IUSF protest in Punchi Borella

Police used water cannons to disperse a group of students participating in a protest march organized by the Inter-University Students’ Federation at Punchi Borella.

Gotabaya’s book ’The Conspiracy to Oust Me from the Presidency’ out tomorrow

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is set to release a book tomorrow titled ’’The Conspiracy to Oust Me from the Presidency.’’

Sri Lanka Women’s cricket team to tour South Africa

The Sri Lanka Women’s Team will tour South Africa during the March–April period to engage in a white ball contest.

Schoolgirl dies suddenly during Kalawana school assembly

A 13-year-old student from the Meepagama School in Kalawana died after collapsing during the school’s morning assembly today.

Central Bank’s lowest ranking employee’s salary increased to Rs. 188,827: Prime Minister

The gross salary of the lowest ranking employee of the Central Bank, that of an Office Assistant - Grade 1, has been increased by 29.53 per cent up to Rs. 188,827, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardane said today.

Matale district records lowest vulnerability despite persistent economic challenges

Matale District in Sri Lanka ranked the lowest in Sri Lanka’s Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI) compared to national averages, recent data by the United Nations showed.

PCB prioritises fitness, Pakistan team to train with army

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced a ten-day training camp for the national team, scheduled from March 25th to April 8th at the Pakistan Army’s Kakul academy. This decision comes amidst a packed cricketing calendar, raising concerns among players and fans.

Fuel price revision a gimmick to mislead people, can reduce by a maximum of Rs. 200

While reducing the prices of Lanka Super Diesel 4 Star Euro 4 and Lanka Petrol 95 Octane Euro 4, the government has played a small gimmick on the people, former Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Commissioner Janaka Ratnayaka said.

Books, school supplies, medicines, health equipment to be exempted from VAT: President

President Ranil Wickremesinghe today announced that items such as books, school supplies, medicines and health equipment will be exempted from the VAT list.

Crucial Red Sea data cables cut, telecoms firm says

Several undersea communications cables in the Red Sea have been cut, affecting 25% of data traffic flowing between Asia and Europe, a telecoms company and a US official say.

Government to obtain debt moratorium from 2023 to 2027: President

The government is expecting to obtain a debt moratorium from 2023 to 2027, President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced in Parliament today.

Parliamentary attendence of Ali Sabri Raheem suspended for one month

Parliamentary attendence of Ali Sabri Raheem has been suspended for a period of one month from today over the gold smuggling case, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardane anounced today.

Three killed in accident at Potuhera on Colombo-Kurunegala Road

Three persons died in an accident near Bulogolla Junction in Potuhera on the Colombo-Kurunegala Main Road last night.

Halt excessive scrutiny of nations - SL tells Human Rights Council

Sri Lanka has called for the UN Human Rights Council to halt its excessive scrutiny of nations in the global south through intrusive mechanisms while ignoring violations elsewhere to regain credibility.

UK calls for all political parties in SL to honour IMF programme

British High Commissioner Andrew Patrick emphasized the need for the main three parties, if not all the major parties, to recognize the agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Will not deviate from IMF programme, but will renegotiate terms and conditions: NPP

The National People’s Power (NPP) said it would not derail the IMF programme if it won the presidency but would renegotiate its terms and conditions on implementations since the current austerity measures had burdened people and the attempts of the government to sell off public assets would bring severe economic consequences to the country.