40 Govt MPs to form new political entity

Around 40 MPs of the government will form a new political entity independent of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna(SLPP) , a top source said. These MPs include some Cabinet Ministers such as Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe . Th

Resettlement of families from Kajima watte blaze hits a snag

Some 275 famililes residing at Kajima watte in house’s which caught fire recently are not qualified to receive housing in accordance with the Urban Reawakening project which was launched in 2011. The report of Urban Development Authority (UDA) on the fire had revealed.

Upcountry Workers’ Union threatens to go to Geneva over estate workers’ rights

Says daily wage of just 1,000 rupees is inadequate

As wildlife diplomacy takes wing, government considers Sri Lankan proposal for translocating Gaurs

Close on the heels of the project that translocated cheetahs from Namibia, the Indian government is considering a proposal from Colombo to export a number of gaurs, or Indian bisons, to Sri Lanka to revive the population of gavaras that have been extinct in the island since the end of the 17th century, Indian media reported yesterday.

Economic adjustments painful for people in the short run

We are working with the IMF, WB, and other multilateral and bilateral development partners to stabilise economy

SL boat detained near Kanniyakumari

After being handed over to the Marine Police, they will be questioned and then produced before court

Remove mandatory Covid test reports for tourists - Udayanga requests Health Ministry

Sri Lanka could not compete with other countries in the attraction and promotion of tourism

LG polls on time – chairman, election commission

The Election Commission (EC) is determined to hold Local Government (LG) polls a minimum of two weeks prior to March 20th, 2023, as all LG bodies have to be constituted by that day according to the law, Chairman of the EC, S.G.Punchihewa said yesterday.

Inauguration of the ‘Siri Goyum Sambuddha Mandira’ of Dharmarama Vihare Galle

The newly built ‘Siri Goyum Sambuddha Mandira’ of Dharmarama Vihare at Sapumal Place , Galle was inaugurated recently. The event was graced by Mahanayake of Amarapura Sri Dinananda Chapter Most Venerable Beligalle Sri Jinawansa Thera and Chief Incumbent of the temple Ven.Talangalle Pannasara Thera. Pirith Chanting , exposition of Sacred Relics and alms givings were conducted to coincide the event . It was built under a concept of the Ven.Halvit

CEB to reduce power cuts during weekend: Kanchana

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) will reduce power cuts during the weekend due to increase in hydro power generation and low energy demand, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said. He said in a twitter post that “If rain c

National Council sub-committee on Economic Stabilisation reveals Large number of medications imported are not essential for use in SL

Committee also focused the possibility of using traditional medicine and indigenous medicine

Colombo 7 businessman loses Rs.750 million to Thilini -Police

The suspect had obtained money from businessmen by promising high returns

AG and Dept. of Public Enterprises to play greater role in COPE affairs

It has been decided that the Auditor General and the Department of Public Enterprises will be playing a greater role in the affairs of the Committee on Public Enterprises ( COPE) while the committee itself will have more clout in the future.

Vannila Ettho lodges complaint regarding death threats

Two police officers detailed to provide him security

Born before Feb. 2005? Get your names in electoral list

Those who were not on the electronic register should meet with the Grama Niladharis by October 19

National Hospital to get brand new OPD which can accommodate 6,000 patients: Chinese Ambassador

He said it at a function to mark the donation of medical aid to Lady Ridgeway Hospital

IMF, WB says new concessionary financing for Sri Lanka linked to deep reforms

Sri Lanka will remain listed as a middle-income country

Will Sri Lanka Railway be restructured ?

The Transport Ministry has initiated a discussion on the need to restructure the Department of Railways to make it a commercially viable venture , a Minister said . The Depart

Court issues arrest warrant on Gnanasara Thera

The court decided to issue an arrest warrant since the defence failed to present a valid reason for Gnanasara Thera’s absence

Price of wheat flour reduced by Rs. 85

The wholesale price of one kilogram of wheat flour has been reduced from last night (14), the Essential Food Commodities Importers and Traders Association (EFCITA) said. They said 1 kg of wheat flour will be sold for Rs. 290, from its present price of Rs. 375. (CS)

Probe ragging at Peradeniya University: Vice Chancellor

Vice Chancellor of Peradeniya University Pro. M.D.Lamahewa said immediate probe should be initiated to find the forces that instigate ragging in the university. He told the media on Thursday (13) that the prevailing situation was a clear indication that external forces were behind the crisis created by ragging.

Will another probe on Easter Sunday attacks do any good?: Fmr MP Zuhair questions

A question that will therefore arise is why not similarly allow the UN Human Rights Council (UN HRC) to investigate the alleged human rights violations in Sri Lanka?

Kalu Ganga and Attanagalu Oya water levels rising: DMC

Those who live by the banks of Kalu Ganga in Kalutara and Attanagalu Oya in Gampaha District have been kept on al

Tax hikes will lead to massive social unrest: Champika Ranawaka

Says incumbent Minister of Finance and CB Governor are following a similar approach like their predecessors

29 houses damaged by gale force winds

Divisional Secretary said at least 100 people had been affected

Sirikotha to be relocated?

The present Sirikotha building was constructed during early 1980s when the party was headed by Late President J. R. Jayewardene

Court of Appeal severely warns Sanath Nishantha Warrant recalled as he secured attendance

The CA earlier issued summons directing the State Minister to appear in court personally on October 13

Rain will last till next Wednesday

The Meteorology Department said due to low-level atmospheric disturbances persisting in the vicinity of the country, there would be a possibility of minor flood situations occurring and the predo

Leopard cubs saved by Wildlife conservators

The mother of the cubs had arrived in about an hour, and taken away the cubs one by one

Govt. imposing tax on tax

Imposing various taxes had allowed tax fraudsters to evade paying taxes while the common man had been taxed unreasonably