No provisions to change the leader of opposition-SJB

Sajith will be the next presidential candidate

Maithri believes General Election will come first

Says country is in crisis because of fraud, corruption, prodigality and corrupt politics

CEB assured fuel supplies Minister says no power cuts

CEB had obtained approval to scheduled power cuts in case of an emergency only

Prez asks for solution to power crisis

Officials say proper management of fuel-fired power generation can help prevent power cuts

Namal says GR’s decision to ban chemical fertiliser was strong, but officials failed him 

Says the current popularity of the Rajapaksa regime had seen a decline

First female ASP appointed to STF

Eight STF Chief Inspectors were also promoted to the rank of ASP

CEB gets approval for scheduled power cuts from today

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has granted approval to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to impose power cuts for one hour or two hours from today. The approval has been granted following a request made by the CEB.

President requests China to restructure debt repayment

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa who met with visiting Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said it would be a great relief for Sri Lanka in the midst of the economic crisis if debt payments could be restructured. A statement from the President’s Media Division (PMD) said President Rajapaksa recalled the historic close ties between the two countries at the meeting.

Singer Desmond de Silva bids eternal adieus

Veteran singer Desmond de Silva passed away in Melbourne, Australia. Desmond (77) rose to fame with a number of ever green hits such as ’’ Polkatu Hande Mita Wage, Chudamanike, Mathaki Amme and Yanna Ratawate. He sang popular duets such as Katharina with Indarani Perera. His son Steve de Silva who was also a singer died a few years ago.

18 youths on pilgrimage to Sri Pada arrested with drugs

The arrested suspects were between the ages of 20 and 30

SJB will do its maximum for reconciliation

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will do its maximum to bring about national reconciliation in the nation, Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa said over the weekend.

India keen to upgrade bilateral engagement: Deputy HC

Mount Lavinia - Kankesanthurai intercity train service using coaches from India

Price of Rice may shoot up: Mill Owners

President of the All Ceylon Rice Mill Owners’ Association, B.K. Ranjith said the production cost of rice had shot up to Rs.169 and that it would result in an increase in the market price of rice to Rs.200 soon.

Slight drop in vegetable prices in Nuwara Eliya

President of the All-Island Economic Centre Collective Aruna Shantha Hettiarachchi said that vegetable price in Nuwara Eliya had dropped to a certain extent with the end of the festive season. Giving a special stat

Fertiliser importing companies claim that prices have gone up

Fertiliser importing companies claim that chemical fertiliser price had gone up because of the ban imposed by the Government on importing fertiliser but we cannot allow them to sell fertiliser at higher pri

Is malaria raising its ugly head once again? Health officials

Mosquitoes capable of causing the disease detected in Jaffna and Vavuniya

Sri Lanka completes its vaccine requirement: SPC Chairman

Sri Lanka has completed receiving all the COVID vaccines required, including all the booster vaccine doses, State Pharmaceutical Corporation Chairman Dr Prasanna Gunasena said. Publishing a spec

China pushes for FTA with SL Chinese Ambassador asks SL Govt why talks halted on FTA

State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said any questions or concerns on the FTA from the Sri Lanka side can be raised

16,000 tourists during first week of the New Year

At least 150,000 arrivals are needed to address current foreign exchange crisis

Opposition creating a bogeyman out of every issue: Johnston

Creating a bogeyman out of every issue is the favourite pastime of some members of the opposition, Chief Government Whip and Highways Minister Johnston Fernando said.

Children between the ages of 16 and 19 to get second dose

The Health Ministry has decided to administer the second dose for children within the age group of 16 and 19, once they complete three months after the first dose.

Foreign Minister Prof. G. L. Peiris and his counterpart in South Korea engage in discussions

Minister Chung Eui-yong responded positively to the request by Minister Peiris for enhanced dollar assistance from the EXIM Bank The RoK Foreign Minister said that he would engage the South Korean private sector to consider greater investment in Sri Lanka

Passengers returning to SL SLAF establishes 24×7 vaccination centre at BIA

The Sri Lanka Air Force has established a 24x7 Covid-19 vaccination centre at the Bandaranaike International Airp

President’s address at opening session of Parliament on November 18, 2021 SJB seeks a two-day debate from Speaker

The main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has sought a two-day debate on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa

Killing of an elephant in Yala National Park Civil security constable taken into custody

A civil security constable was taken into custody by the Tangalle Division Anti-Vice Unit in connection with the killing of an elephant

Booster dose to be made mandatory when visiting public places

A new vaccine card with a QR code and a vaccination app would be introduced soon

Easter Sunday attacks Court rejects former President’s request to release him from lawsuits

A request made by former President Maithripala Sirisena that he be released from several civil lawsuits filed by victims of the East

19-year-old suspect arrested for sexually abusing sister

​A 19-year old person was arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing his 12-year sister, the police said. He is to be produced before the Baddegama Magistrate.

Trinco oil farm New Agreement with LIOC a great opportunity to realise full potential - Minister

The agreement to develop and refurbish 99 oil tanks located at the Trincomalee oil tank farm and the setting up of the Sri Lanka – India joint venture company ‘Trincomalee Petroleum Terminal Ltd’ (TPTL) for the purpose would be a blessi

Sialkot lynching New videos emerge of factory premises

A new picture and clips have emerged of the premises of the Sialkot factory where Sri Lankan national Priyantha Kumara was lynched by a mob last month. The picture purportedly shows Kumara, the manager of the factory, tearing down a sticker with two of the workers standing close to him, the Pakistan Observer reported.