Wasantha Mudalige released from remand custody

After spending five months in incarceration, Convener of Inter University Students’ Federation (IUSF) Wasantha Mudalige was released yesterday from remand custody after fulfilling bail conditions in

SL debt restructuring US expects China to provide credible, specific assurance

US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland said her country expects China, as the largest bilateral creditor to Sri Lanka, to provide specific and credible assurance in meeting the stand

‘Decriminalize same sex conduct’ – Countries tell SL

The US said they support SL’s effort to uphold freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly

46 die of cancer every day in SL- official

A total of 20,395 females and 17,834 males were diagnosed with cancer in 2020

Catholic Church would have forgiven Maithri if he accepted faults

The Catholic Church would have forgiven former President Maithripala Sirisena if he had accepted his shortcoming and resigned the day after the Easter Sunday bomb attacks, a spokesman for the church said yesterday.

All creditors must agree to fair and equitable treatment : US

While reiterating its continuous support to Sri Lanka for the implementation of the IMF programme, the United States however said on Tuesday that all creditors must agree to fair and equitable treatment as then only the IMF can move forward.

92 Octane petrol increased by Rs. 30 from last night

With effect from last night, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and LIOC have decided to raise the price of a litre of petrol 92 Octane by Rs. 30. Accordingly, the new retail price of a litre of 92-octane petrol will be Rs.400. The price

Don’t prepare for Teacher exams after attending tuition classes: Minister warns

Graduate teacher candidates were told not to attend extra tuition classes and prepare for the teacher exam, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

Removing ineffective public sector employees Self-retirement mechanism to be introduced:Bandula

The decision was taken in accordance with the instructions given by the Treasury to all Ministries to curtail their expenses

President’s office clarifies on expenditure

Reference to the main story in the Daily Mirror yesterday under the headline “Despite economic crisis, Treasury allocates billions for offices of President, PM, Ministers” Director General of President’s Media Division (PMD), Dhanishka Ramanayake has sent the following clarification. The st

Maithri apologizes to Catholic community ‘Catholics have no grudge against me’

The court ruling on the case does not say that he has committed an offense

Catholic Church rejects Maithri’s apology

We request him to go among the Catholics in Kochchikade and Negombo and prove that he is welcomed

Wasantha Mudalige discharged from all charges Evidence has been created to misuse PTA against Wasantha, Magistrate says

Chief Magistrate Prasanna Alwis held that charges levelled under section 2 and 3 of the PTA are not applicable to Wasantha Mudalige

CID initiates probe into fake Chinese embassy letter

Chinese Embassy says the letter is completely forged

Maithripala says he will contest next Presidential election

The former President said he believes that he could win a presidential election contesting from the SLFP

Bar on obtaining services and goods on credit The move will hamper LG polls - Expert

The expenditure will have to be curtailed further and postponed until planned revenue to be raised after tax revisions

President gets stern on Public officers ‘Do not take goods, services on credit’

The President said the General Treasury finds it challenging to meet all expenditures at this moment, except for payments for salaries etc

Increase in tourists arriving in the country Operate additional counters at BIA, MRIA for speedy visa issuance: Minister

The Ports, Shipping and Aviation Ministry has ordered the officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) and Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) to operate additional counters for the spe

Election Commission want fuel quota increased

“I have made this request from the Ministry of Power and Energy and the govt. as a whole and it is still in the discussion stage”

Businessman stabbed to death in Mount Lavinia

The victim was drinking alcohol with his wife’s brother

‘Sri Lankabhimanya’ to be conferred on former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya

The cabinet on Monday has decided to confer the title ‘Sri Lankabhimanya’ the highest accolade of the country, on former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya. The proposal had been made by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardana said. “The government has decided to honour Mr. Jayasuriya in recognition of his unparalleled and un

US Under Secretary of State Nuland to arrive today

US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland will travel to Sri Lanka today as part of her travel to the region that includes India, Nepal and Qatar. She will be arriving today and leave the same day. Her visit is said to mark the 75th anniversary of US - Sri Lanka relations, according to the US Department of State. Ahead of her visit, she travelled to India yesterday a

Despite economic crisis Treasury allocates billions for Offices of President, PM, Ministers

The budget allocated under ’Special Spending Units’ for the President’s Office, the Prime Minister’s Office as well as the Office of the Cabinet of Ministers in 2023 are more or just the same when compared to what was allocated in 2022

Sepal Amarasinghe signals a public apology to buddhist community

He had no intention whatsoever to defame the buddhist philosophy or the Temple of the Tooth Relic

In Bangladesh Boy playing hide-and-seek found in another country six days later

The boy was playing with friends in the port city of Chittagong on January 11 when he had hidden inside the container and fallen asleep, according to India Times.

NPP books highest number of buses for poll campaigns, from where do they get their funds? Gemunu

Close to 150 private buses had been utilised for the meeting held at Nugegoda a few months ago

Notice to commence LG election process sent to Govt. Printers to be gazetted: EC

The notice to commence Local Government election process was handed over to the Government Printers yesterday by the returning officers of relevant districts to be published in a gazette notification.

Abduction case against Hirunika fixed for Feb. 28

The nine accused have also been charged on 29 counts by the Attorney General including threatening, assaulting and intimidating the victim

Mahaweli Authority agrees to release water until Feb. 17

The decision was taken considering the possibility of rain following the low-pressure area formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal

CC endorses President’s nominees to key judicial positions

The deadline to submit applications is February 15, 2023