Heated arguments rife in Parliament

Unparliamentary language was freely used bringing the sessions to a disarray

New Fortress Energy deal Power Minister justifies move

The American company would acquire only 40 percent shares of West Coast Power Ltd, held by the Finance Ministry

Permission granted to keep bookstores open during restricted periods

Permission had been granted to keep bookstores open during the restricted periods, the police said.

Ishini Wickremesinghe resigned on her own accord: Minister

Not aware of internal matters which had led to her resignation

Ranil clashes with SJB MP in Parliament

The argument occurred when Vadivel Suresh raised a privilege issue alleging that former MPs and UNP seniors have threatened him with death

Probe launched on Ven. Gnanasara’s statement about imminent terror attack: Minister

Investigations are being conducted on the statements made by Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera that a second e

Tokyo court rules deportation of Lankans was unconstitutional

The Tokyo High Court on Wednesday ruled that Japanese immigration authorities’ actions involving two Sri Lankan men were unconstitutional after the men said they were deported, having been denied refugee status, without enough time to take legal action.

Cabraal to file objections against writ petition

In the event Cabraal is appointed as the Governor of Central Bank, the latter would tamper the evidence against him

Vaccination of children above 12 to kick off this Friday: Prof. Jayasumana

The Covid situation in the country was returning to a healthy position and added that there was a decrease in oxygen dependent patients at the moment

Booster vaccine rollout to kick off soon :SPC Chairman

COVID booster jabs will begin to be offered to the relevant groups of people in the near future once the second dose roll

Illegal Pyramid Schemes Unmasked

Many illegal pyramid schemes are fast spreading across Sri Lanka, from the time the Covid-19 pandemic made inroads into the country, Director of Resolution and Enforcement Department of Central Bank D.M.D.B. Dissanayake t

UDA to construct 26 jogging tracks across the country by year-end: DG

Construction of jogging track abutting Parakrama Samudra to go ahead

Children above 12 years to get Pfizer jabs at LRH: Consultant Paediatrician

​A decision has been taken to provide Pfizer vaccine as a shield against Covid virus for children above 12-years of age at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) in Colombo, LRH Consultant Paediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera said.

Plans afoot to vaccinate students sitting for GCE A/L Examination: Minister

Discussions have already begun in that regard between the Education Ministry and the Health Ministry following the instructions of the President last week

Govt. has so far reversed ban on chemical fertiliser twice: Vijitha Herath

Urges Govt. to reveal its clear policy without deceiving people

Destroyed NMRA files contained details of ‘Previous regime importing medicines at exceptionally high prices’

The erased data contained information of a list of medicines that were imported at a higher price in 2019 Lorazepam injection 4mg in 1ml ampoule had been imported at Rs 18,330 in 2019, whereas the present regime bought it for only 373.00

Arrest warrants outnumber policemen: Minister Weerasekera

Says at least 1,000 officers needed for each station

GTF welcomes President’s call for engagement with Diaspora

Asks why the President had a sudden change of mind Requests made earlier by Tamil people’s representatives to meet the President have been deferred with flimsy excuses

Talks on purchase of oil on credit conclude in optimism

Negotiations were positively concluded with the Group CEO of Emirate National Oil Company (ENOC) Saif Falasi and senior official to purchase crude oil

Orders made by two Magistrate’s Courts to release 14 elephants challenged in CA

Possession of an unregistered elephant is a punishable offence in Sri Lanka

Mother elephant Sujeewa and calf continue to stay under custody of Wildlife Department

Sujeewa’ is one of 14 tamed elephants recently ordered to be released to their original claimants

Sri Lanka, OIC countries seek to enhance bilateral ties

Situation of Muslim minorities taken up

VACCINATION CENTERS DRYING UP AS YOUNGSTERS REFUSE VACCINES

Authorities call on them to be more responsible and take jabs

Ratwatte should be dealt severely to safeguard country’s image: DEW Gunasekara

Says he has committed an unpardonable offence as a minister

Sri Lanka, Turkey discuss need to confront terrorism and linkages to extremism

Discusses several issues of mutual interest

Fmr UNP MP Sydney Jayaratne arrested for unauthorised entry to Somawathiya National Park

He had entered the national park, erected tents and gone on fishing for pleasure

Suspend Lohan Ratwatte’s party membership:March 12 Movement tells SLPP

Resigning from portfolio proves his definite involvement in the incident

Woman serving life imprisonment found innocent

CA observes trial judge misdirected himself of the facts

Vaccination drive for adolescents to commence within next two weeks

To be vaccinated with Pfizer’s COVID-19 jabs

NGOs no longer possible to be incorporated without monitoring mechanism –official

SC determines that the NGO ‘Human Rights Organisation’ was unconstitutional