Reducing prices for three months; a shameless act: Ruwan

Reducing prices of essential goods only for three months is a shameless act. UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewarde

MRIA resumes International flights on a schedule after 2015

Nearly 2,000 tourists arrive in SL after January 21

Special police surveillance on public, school transport service from today

While continuing the mandatory quarantine formalities, the traffic policemen have been advised to conduct a special operation fro

Harin baffled as Sanga, Mahela back Namal

Ex-cricketers had refused to work with Harin

An average of 5.5% of 13000 persons tested, reported positive for COVID-19 daily

WP continues to be epicentre for virus

UNP, SJB in key talks

The United National Party (UNP) and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) have kicked off key talks to explore the possibility of w

COVID-19: Deaths, infections could rise during weeks ahead: PHI Head

People treat the present situation as safe and brought under control

SJB urges Govt. to appoint presidential commission

One state bank provided Rs 3.1Bn loan to purchase cigarettes

Chinese Covid-19 vaccines to be delivered this week

China had offered to donate 300,000 doses of Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccines

Military training for the youth Legislation will be introduced in the near future: Sarath Weerasekera

Legislation will be introduced to Parliament in the near future to give legal provisions to provide military training to the youth, Minister of Public Rear Admiral Sarath Weerasekera said yesterday.

Leprosy cases swell alarmingly in many districts: Dr Kapila Piyasena

The disease was not eradicated, it was eliminated

Lk Domain attack Authorities must conduct a probe to nab suspects: LK Domain Registry

A special investigation should be carried out by the authorities to arrest or take stern legal action against the perpe

18-hour water cut in Wattala from today: NWSDB

An 18-hour water cut will be imposed for several areas in Wattala from 10 pm today (8) to 4 pm tomorrow (9), National Water S

India is our closest friend, we can resolve any issue through discussion- PM

Even a bigger problem than the one triggered over the East Container Terminal (ECT) could be addressed through discussion with each other

28 km long underground irrigation canal President inaugurates construction work

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday inaugurated the construction work of the 28 km long underground irrigation canal at Palugaswewa, Anuradhapura, which will be the longest in South Asia upon completion, a statement from the President’s Media Division said.

Sri Lanka aims at self-sufficiency in 16 food crops

The country had to spend a lot to import food commodities such as onion, potatoes and chillies

Prices of 27 essential items lowered and stabilised for three months

it would be great if the private sector adjusted their prices in keeping with these reductions introduced by the Government

Jailed MP Ranjan Ramanayake SJB expects Speaker to rule fairly

Mr. Ramanayake had submitted an application of revision to the Supreme Court while he had also filed a writ application with the Appeal Court to secure his parliamentary seat

Message from Russian President Vladimir Putin on Independence Day

The relations between Russia and Sri Lanka are of a traditionally friendly nature

India seeks DNA of Angoda Lokka’s next of kin

Angoda Lokka who was living in Coimbatore in South India as Pradeep Singh, died mysteriously leaving several questions unanswered

Pakistani FM calls Dinesh Gunawardane Pakistan reaffirms support at UN and other fora

The two ministers exchanged views on bilateral matters and cooperation in multilateral fora

Bribery case against former Minister Ravi K and Arjuna Aloysius HC serves indictments

The two accused were released on cash bail of Rs. 500,000 and two sureties of Rs. 5 million each

SL plans to complete mass innoculation within three months

4000 centres to be set up to vaccinate general public

Settlement of US $ 400 million Currency Swap India says further relief impossible without SL having an agreement with IMF

CBSL completed currency swap agreement with RBI on July 24, 2020

Sri Lanka rapped in another UNHRC report

We are dismayed at the emerging trends setting back the promotion of reconciliation, accountability and human rights

Vedda chief wants his people protected from the pandemic

Politicians in power, the health authorities or the security forces have not paid any attention to this situation

Independence Day Address: President vows action against all responsible for Easter Sunday attack

Have already given instructions to implement recommendations given in the final report

Independence at high altitudes

A Sri Lankan Air Force pilot maneuvering an F-7 fighter aircraft in the skies off Union Place heading for the Independence Day air parade to be witnessed by dignitaries at Independence Square yesterday

Reveal details of PCoI report on Easter Sunday attacks

Colombo’s Archbishop His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith yesterday urged President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to reveal to the country what the Presidential Commission which probed the Easter Sunday attack

Covid-19 vaccination: No adverse reactions- State Minister

State Minister Prof. Channa Jayasumana said there were no adverse reactions experienced by the people who received the jabs of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines, apart from mild symptoms su