CONTROLS ON IMPORT EXPENDITURE TO CONTINUE

Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa said yesterday the fleets of vehicles and staff of the government institutions would not be extended next and therefore the authorities concerned should manage their affairs with the available resources. The Minister said the country would continue to experience the foreign exchange crisis next year.

Economic crisis in Sri Lanka has got worse: Ruwan

The economic crisis in Sri Lanka has got worse while the government has fallen out with both China and India, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said.

Sialkot Bar has announced not to APPEAR FOR torture culprits

Sialkot Bar has decided not to appear on behalf of the culprits involved in the torture and murder of Sri Lankan Priyantha Kumara the sources from Pakistan said.

Fags worth Rs.0.5Mn emerge from chocolates inside BIA

PNB officers at BIA had found a passenger arriving from the UAE with contraband fags among his belongings

SL foreign reserves have dropped to approx. US $ 1.5Bn: State Minister

Certain groups engaged in drug trafficking determined to de-stabilise the nation

30 plus to get booster shot from today in Colombo

Roll out will commence in other areas by next week

Two doses of vaccine compulsory by next year: Health Min.

Vaccination certificate mandatory when visiting public places

Fertilizer issue Chinese company warns tougher action against SL internationally

Dispute arose after NPQS said that there was harmful bacteria

NOCPCO no more in operation: Army Commander

The National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) will no longer be in operation as it has been co

Colombo Chief Magistrate dismisses case against three gay men for homosexuality

The Colombo Chief Magistrate has dismissed a case filed against three gay men for homosexuality. The dismissal of Case No. 34131/3/20, was based on a letter by the Attorney General informing the Police that the Attorney General will no

PTA will be revised early next year: Ali Sabry

Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) will be revised early next year, Minister of Justice Ali Sabry told Parliament yesterday.

Father’s race should be listed as “Human” or left blank in Birth Registration Form

Father seeks Court’s intervention

New Governor of NWP sworn in before Prez

Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda was sworn in as the new Governor of the North Western Province before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat, yesterday.

1,768 personnel promoted on Navy’s 71st anniversary

A total of 84 officers and 1,684 ratings of the Sri Lanka Navy will be promoted to their next ranks in view of the 71st anniversary of the Sri

Gas explosions Minister requests Speaker to summon consultative committee again

Says report consists only the notes of the discussion

ICTA to conduct a one-day roadshow in the Western region

The main forums of the Western Region Roadshow will be at the BMICH

May you attain the supreme bliss of Nibbana

May you attain the supreme bliss of Nibbana and never to receive such gruesome fate in Samsara, would have been the solemn pray of this widowed wife and two sons of the inhumanely slain Sri Lankan fac

Priyantha didn’t know what he had torn and discarded: Malik Adnan

If Priyantha had committed a sin, he would be dealt with by the authorities and no one should take the law into their own hands Adnan was a role model to all Pakistani citizens as he had put his own life at risk to protect a foreign national “I tried my best to protect him but soon as the mob kept increasing, it went beyond my control. I was very badly injured”

Change of content in gas cylinders revealed

The committee appointed by the President to look into gas explosions has revealed that there has been a change of content in gas cylinders lately, State Minister of Consumer Protection Lasantha Alagiyawanna told Parliament yesterday.

Compelled to take Legal action against Govt. MPs who tried to assault opposition MP : Kiriella

Whilst Chief Opposition Whip Lakshman Kiriella stated that his party will be compelled to take legal action against the government MPs who tried to assault SJB MP Manusha Nanayakkara in the lobby, Leader of the House Dinesh Gunawaradene said there is no provision for such action.

Omicron: Steps taken worldwide to be reviewed to enable decision-making in SL

Fresh decisions would be made if only there is any necessity to do so

Parliament staff in misappropriation

The AG served indictments on the accused - a computer operator of the Hansard printing branch, a receptionist and security officer

All schools informed to strictly follow health guidelines amidst new variant: Minister

Steps have been taken to declare teacher service as a closed service shortly

Committee to probe happenings inside Parliament on December 3 and 4,2021

MPs should not use harsh language and make unwanted allegations at each other during debates

Recall unused LPG cylinders currently with dealers and households: CAA to Litro

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has directed the Litro Gas company to recall all unused LP gas cylinders which were distributed before December 04 currently with dealers and at households.

Chinese firm sues SL in dispute over fertilizer deal

A ship loaded with 20,000 tons of fertilizer from Shandong-based producer Seawin Biotech meant for export to Sri Lanka is on its way back after failing to reach any constructive agreement with Sri Lanka, despite relentless efforts to solve the dispute, sources close to the matter told the Chinese Global Times on Tuesday.

Petition against Mega Cabinet: AG to file a report on Cabinet and State Ministerial portfolios

Petition fixed for support on January 27

People invited to get themselves tested with RAT if they have any COVID symptoms

Site open daily except on Sundays from 9.30am to 11.30am

Largest gemstone found in Ratnapura confirmed to be star sapphire cluster

The gemstone weighing 510 kilograms discovered in Ratnapura a few months ago was confirmed to be a star sapphire cluster following tests conducted by the Gübelin Gem Lab in Switzerland, Stat

Family of three run over by train in Rosella

They were from Samimalae in Maskeliya