Ranjan permitted to pursue external degree

The former MP has requested permission from the Department to pursue higher education

Mega SWAP facilities could push Sri Lanka to a more severe debt trap: Dr. W. A Wijewardena

Sri Lanka’s current economic meltdown-aggravated by the existing dollar crisis, soaring cost of living and a possible shortage of food in the coming year- has made people question the incumbent government’s promises when it assumed power. Although decision makers conveniently blamed the unforeseen COVID pandemic for this economic downfall, economists believe that several other factors cont

PHI’s warn of surge in COVID cases due to protests, political gatherings

In a situation where Sri Lanka is on the verge of facing an Omicron-fueled wave, these type of gatherings would worsen the situation Upul Rohana requested people not to participate in such gatherings

Power cuts likely in the next 10 days: Minister Pathirana

CEB says that it would take another 9 to 10 days to repair the malfunctioning generator at Norochcholai

Ravi K challenges Maithripala for a public debate

Says Sirisena had prior knowledge of Easter Sunday attacks

Influencing release of drunken driver Disciplinary action against OIC recommended

The police said yesterday that disciplinary action have been recommended against the OIC of the Imaduwa Interchange on the Southern Expressway (E-01) who was seen on a social media video influencing the release of a drunk driver.

Rajagiriya motor accident case Court calls for JMO report on Champika

The Colombo High Court yesterday ordered the Colombo Chief Judicial Medical Officer to submit a report regarding the health condition of former Megapolis and Western Province Development Minister

Postponing of LG election SJB opposes gazette notification

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) yesterday opposed the gazette notification issued postponing the local government election and stressed that some kind of election should be held to find out where the people stand.

Govt tries hard to secure rice supplies amidst soaring prices

Donation to be sought from China symbolising the Rubber-Rice Pact

Two Indian prisoners sentenced to life imprisonment, to be extradited to India

They would be handed over on the basis of SAARC Prisoner Transfer

Woman commits suicide by jumping from CID building

The 46-year old woman was arrested over an alleged financial fraud of Rs. 60 million The woman had gone to the toilet at around 3 a.m. yesterday morning and jumped out of the window

Saliya Pieris PC re-elected uncontested as BASL President

Mr. Pieris was first elected as the 26th President of the BASL on February 24, 2021

Speaker confirms two-day debate on presidential address

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene yesterday confirmed that the party leaders have decided to take up a two-day debate on the presidential address, on January 18, 2022. Speaker Abeywardene said it would be an adjournment debate.

Prez scraps state ministry held by Susil

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has brought about changes in ministerial subjects in an extraordinary gazette notification .

CEB announces possible power cut schedule

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has announced a schedule for possible power cuts in the future. They said the CEB is compelled to take demand management measures due to inadequate generation as result of fuel shortage and unavailability of generators

Term of Local Government Institutions extended

An Extraordinary Gazette notification has been issued extending the tenure of Municipal Councils, Urban Councils and Pradeshiya Sabhas until March 19, 2023. The Gazette has been issued yesterday by the Minister of Public Services, Provincial Councils & Local Government Janaka Bandara Thennakoon.

Emergency landing of private aircraft: MD and Chief Engineer of Sakurai Aviation arrested

The Managing Director of Sakurai Aviation Ltd and its Chief Engineer have been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division

RTI Commission to take up appeal filed by Sri Lanka Parliament

The Right to Information Commission (RTI) is to take up an appeal filed by Sri Lankan Parliament against the order given by the former to release information on MPs who have declared their assets to a j

Supermarket thief was a drug addict - Police

A three-wheeler driver who tried to stop him fleeing was attacked with a knife

Low-level atmospheric disturbance still persists: Met. Dept

People requested to take adequate precautions to minimise damages

Man arrested for cheating people with Dubai jobs

A 37-year-old man was arrested for swindling more than Rs. 2.8 million from 18 people claiming that they would be given jobs in Dubai, the Weligama Police said.

Two male bodies found from Wellawatta, Bambalapitiya beaches

Investigations were launched after three male bodies were found in three separate locations in Colombo yesterday. Two unidentified male bodies have been found from Wellawatta and Bambalapitiya beaches, police said.

Private bus operator says Rs.1.5Bn fuel wasted due to congestion

Fuel valued Rs.1.5 billion was wasted due to traffic congestion in Colombo and suburbs yesterday after the country returned to normalcy, the Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) Chairman Gemunu Wijeratne said.

Yugadanavi power plant cases fixed for further hearing

The further hearing into several Fundamental Rights petitions filed challenging the agreements on Yugadanavi power plant was yesterday fixed for further hearing on January 12 by the Supreme Court.

Catholic Bishops call for a day of prayer on Jan 14

To mark the 1000th day since the Easter Sunday attack

Perform like me if possible, Sajith tells other party leaders

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday challenged the other parties in the opposition to perform like him, delivering to the people.

Litro gas releases more cylinders than the daily consumption

People urged to avoid panic buying

Formation of common political platform underway

Talks have been ongoing for some months and some members and parties have already expressed keenness

Verdict (Fatwa) given by All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama in 1979 Channa Jayasumana requests Ali Sabry to declare verdict as unlawful

The State Minister also connected this situation with the killing of Priyantha Kumara Diyawardene

Health authorities sound alarm as Omicron tally crosses 100

Health experts predict that Omicron could outpace other variants