Sajith presents 20 point blue print to bail out Sri Lanka

The government must reveal the agreement, MOU or deal reached with the IMF at the conclusion of the staff level discussion

SLFP Erick Weerawardane joins JVP led JJB

Former Deputy Minister and one time SLFP Youth Wing Leader Erick Weerawardane joined the JVP led Jathika Jana Bala

Underaged couple arrested during the wedding

Investigations revealed that the bride was 15 years of age and the groom 19 years

55th Death anniversary of Ernesto Che Guevara commemorated

The 55th death anniversary of Ernesto Che Guevara who gave leadership to the Cuban revolution was commemorated yesterday in Yahalakele estate in Moragahahena in Horana with Cuban Ambassador in Sri Lanka Andres M

Special stamp released on ‘World Post Day’

The four-day ‘Colombo Stamp Show 2022’organised by the Philatelic Bureau of the Postal Department was held from October 6 to 9. A special stamp and a first day cover were released to commemorate ‘World Post Day’ yesterday which was the final day of the Show, under the auspices of Minister of Transport, Highways and Media Dr. Bandula Gunawardana.

Prevent waste at CEB instead of increasing tariffs - Malwatta prelate

Electricity charges for places of religious worship would be reduced and that he took this step in view of the requests of the Mahasangha and other religious dignitaries

Buwaneka Aluwihare takes oath as Acting Chief Justice

Supreme Court Justice Buwaneka Pandukabaya Aluwihare PC took oaths as the Acting Chief Justice before President Ranil Wickremesinghe. He took oaths at the Presidential Secretariat last morning. Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake also participated in the event.

Politicians never lose It is the people who fall prey to their cheating : Mihintale Chief Incumbent

Several politicians in the area are attempting to open liquor shops and slaughter houses in Mihintale town

Over 700,000 passports issued within first 9-month; Immigration Dept

The Department of Immigration and Emigration has issued 700,733 passports in the first 9 months of this year, Deputy Controll

Lotus Tower nets over Rs. 72.3Mn during past 20 days

​The Lotus Tower Management said that they have earned over Rs.72.3 million for the last twenty days since September 15, Lotus Tower Head of Management, Prasad Samarasinghe said. While add

Govt. won’t hesitate to bring new laws instead of declaring HSZs: Minister

The government would not hesitate to introduce additional laws and regulations if and when necessary despite the withdrawal of regulations issued to set up eight High-Security Zones (HSZ) in Colom

Indian CEOs to promote trade and investments through ‘Shine Sri Lanka’

The Prime Minister stressed the need for further growth in bilateral trade and increase Indian investments in new areas, where Indian techno know-how could be introduced. He thanked the

Petitions against main culprits responsible for economic crisis SC grants leave to proceed against Gota, MR, Basil and others

AG ordered to conduct audit relating to the settlement of International Sovereign Bonds

Privilege issue against Public Finance Committee Chairman causes uproar in Parliament

A privilege issue raised by MP Anupa Pasqual against Chairman of Public Finance Committee Harsha de Silva caused pandemonium in Parliament yesterday. MP Pasqual alleged that Dr. de Silva had acted beyond his mandate as the Chairman of the Public Finance Committee and had tried to penalize members of the cabinet procurement committee w

Inquire who forced SLTDA DG Dhammika Wijayasinghe to quit: Diana

State Minister of Tourism Diana Gamage yesterday called for an inquiry to ascertain who influenced Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Director General Dhammika Wijaya

Main suspect who abducted lorry driver, cleaner arrested

The main suspect wanted in connection with abducting the driver of a lorry, the cleaner and four officers transporting a stock of 16,00

Country has lost support of nearly half of UNHRC member states: Gammanpila

Sri Lanka has lost the support of nearly half of the UNHRC member states, MP Udaya Gammanpila said yesterday. “The resolution on Sri Lanka was adopted on Thursday by a majority of 13 votes.

Champika Ranawaka unanimously elected Chairman of Committee on Economic Stabilisation

Opposition MP Champika Ranawaka was yesterday unanimously elected Chairman of the Committee on Economic Stabilisation yesterday.

Debate on 22a on Oct 20, 21 but enactment uncertain

The Business Committee of Parliament has decided to debate the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution on October 20 and 21, but its enactment into law remains uncertain since the Sri L

SL working towards fulfilling pledges made to UNHRC: Pm

Sri Lanka was working towards fulfilling the pledges made to the UNHRC where steps were being taken to release the remaining LTTE detainees and scrapping of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) was in

Lotus tower to offer world’s highest Bungee jump

The jump will be available for those above the age of 15 years who fulfil all the health requirements. However, those between 15 and 18 years will have to provide written permission from their parents or guardians

Sri Lanka among the 10 countries with highest climate risk: Ruwan

Whilst stating that Sri Lanka is among the 10 countries with highest climate risk, Presidential Advisor on Climate Change Ruwan Wijewardene yesterday said the country will come up with long-term plans to minimise risks of climate change, President’s media unit said.

Sri Lanka participates in UN International Charity Luncheon

Sri Lanka together with several other countries participated in the United Nations International Charity Luncheon organized by the United Nations Women’s Guild Vienna (UNWG) on Septe

Sapugaskanda refinery to shut down again

The Sapugaskanda refinery is to be closed as a shipment of crude oil had to be delayed because there was no way of making a payment for it, Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wije

New UNHRC resolution on Sri Lanka adopted

The latest UNHRC resolution 51/1 on Sri Lanka was adopted yesterday with 20 countries voting for it, seven countries voting against and 20 countries abstaining.

Concessional financing SL seeks Int’l Development Association support

“Sri Lanka’s economy will recover by end 2023 while the rupee will also stabilize by that time”

Alleged massive financial fraud Thico Group owner Thilini Priyamali remanded

The owner of Thico Group Private Ltd Thilini Priyamali was yesterday ordered to be remanded till October 19 after being produced before Colombo Fort Magistrate’s court over allegedly misap

Shooting in Minuwangoda Three arrested over triple murder

Three persons were arrested over the shooting in Minuwangoda in which three persons in a family were shot dead last morning.

Pay your half a million electricity dues - CEB warns Dayasiri

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has sent a notice to parliamentarian Dayasiri Jayasekera informing him to settle his electricity bill dues amounting to Rs. 637,448.38.

Brigadier Ravi Herath appointed as Director of Army media

He is the 19th Director Media at the Army Headquarters and succeeded Brigadier Nilantha Premaratne