Wimal, Dullas, Anura Yapa, Maithri forge alliance under helicopter symbol

Uttara Lanka Sabhawa is headed by MPs such as Udaya Gammanpila and Wimal Weerawansa, whereas Nidahas Lanka Sabawa is led by MP Dullas Alahapperuma

“Don’t nominate corrupt people”- March 12 Movement

Political parties should ensure that all candidates submit their Declaration of Assets at the time of signing nominations and publish them

Electricity tariff revision Effective date cannot be back dated: PUCSL Chairman

According to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) Act, the cabinet decision taken to implement the electricity tariff revision with effect from January 1 should not be amended in a way that affects the past, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said.

Court rejects Adarsha Karadana’s anticipatory bail application

An anticipatory bail application filed by Adarsha Karadana seeking an order directing the CID to release her on an anticipatory bail, if she was arrested over a complaint made by Prof. Marasinghe was yesterday rejected by Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.

Power Tariff hike effective from 1st. January

The cabinet that met on Monday has unanimously decided to increase the power tariff effective from January 1st and the PUCSL has been given time until February 15 to propose tariff revisions, cabinet spokesman, Minister Bandula Gunawardana said yesterday.

Sepal Amarasinghe further remanded until Jan 17, 2023

They said he was not making statements to media to damage Buddhism in its pristine form

Cabinet nod to implement cost reflective electricity tariff from Jan.

Kanchana Wijesekera, Minister of Power and Energy yesterday stated that cabinet approval has been granted to amend the general policy guidelines for the electricity industry and to implement a cost-reflective electricity tariff beginning fro

Man who appeared in Rajitha’s “white van” media conference arrested for alleged murder in Kelaniya

Watareka Gamage Athula Sanjeewa Madanayake alias Undial Athula, one of the two men who had appeared in the “white van” media conference led by former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, had been arrested over the murder in Pethiyagoda, Kelaniya

PUCSL refuses to accept tariff hike, says CEB doesn’t incur huge loss

PUCSL refuses to accept tariff hike, says CEB doesn’t incur huge loss

Govt. suspends PAYE tax, circular will be issued this week: Siyambalapitiya

Certain government and semi-government institutions have deducted tax from people who earn an income beyond a certain limit

Moneragala SSP arrested with Ganja plants at his residence: CID takes over investigation

The SSP, his driver, another constable and three other civilians were arrested with dry cannabis

No right to insult a religion: Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando

No one should politicize the insulting of Dalada Maligawa

Edu. Min. to make permanent teacher appointments in 2023 first academic year

The aim of the Ministry is to produce a trained teacher suitable for providing quality education to children in the classroom

My mayoral candidacy for CMC still under discussion: Mujibur Rahman

Referring to reports that he would be Samagi Jana Balawegaya mayoral candidate for Colombo Municipal Council (CMC), MP Mujibur Rahman yesterday said the matter is still at discussion stage. “There are discussions going on with regar

Pyramid Wilmar case fixed for May 6

The 3rd respondent being the Chairman of the CWE had purchased 750 tonnes of sugar from Pyramid Wilmar for Rs 92 per kilo and another consignment of 600 tonnes of sugar for Rs. 110 per kilo

DIG Nilantha Jayawardene as Administrative Head of Police Headquarters Catholic Church raises concern over appointment

The Catholic Church yesterday disputed the recent appointment of Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardene as the Administrative Head of Police Headquarters and queried whether he is to be appointed the Inspector General of Police (IGP). Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando raised these questions on behalf of Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith.

Cargo carrying wheat from Ukraine heading to Sri Lanka

MV Leo I will deliver 49,500 tonnes of wheat to Sri Lanka

Refrain from casting vote at LG polls: Chief Incumbent of Mihintale Rajamaha Vihara

Says children living today are not aware of the individuals who destroyed the country

Indian envoy highlights strengthening connectivity with India, SL for benefit of both countries

States India has executed projects of over USD 1 billion in the Railways sector under 5 Indian LOCs

Summoning of EC members by President NGOs monitoring elections voice concern

The election monitoring NGOs in Sri Lanka expressed their concern and disagreement on the summoning of the Elections Commissi

Deeply concerned about violence in Brasilia: President

Sri Lanka not so long ago also experienced similar attempts by groups to overthrow democratic structures through unconstitutional means

Leopards on the nocturnal prowl, villagers live in fear

The owner of a house pointed out the CCTV recording of how a leopard attempted to open the rear door of his house

Fully implementing Constitution, to feature during TNA - Prez talks today

The 13th Amendment was incorporated consequent to the 1987 Indo-Lanka Accord. India has persistently asked for the full implementation of it

Foreign donors trust Me more than others

Says President has proved to be a failure

Sri Lanka crisis: Lenders accrued massive profits

In a damning statement issued yesterday, a group of 182 economists and development experts accused private lenders for the economic crisis in Sri Lanka. Debt Justice said that private creditors own almost 40% of Sri Lanka’s extern

14th anniversary of Lasantha’s assassination

Lasantha was one of Sri Lanka’s leading journalists and an outspoken critic of the then Rajapaksa Government

EC will go ahead with elections subject to court ruling; Commissioner General says

Commissioner General of Elections Saman Ratnayaka said postponement of the election was not the task of the elections commission and that its duty was to implement the legal requirements as stipulated by the Elections Ordinance.

Duplicate Paththirippuwa being demolished

The President had instructed the IGP to look into the complaint made by the Mahanayaka Theras of the Malwatta and Asgiriya Chapters regarding the matter

Thai delegation arrives for FTA talks

The third round of negotiations between Sri Lanka and Thailand on the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will be held today and tomorrow in Colombo, with the participation of 26 official delegates from Thailand headed by Ms. Auramo

First generator of Norochcholai resumes operation

CEB assures no changes in the daily two hour and 20 minute long power cuts