Schoolboy dies in car accident

The car driven by the schoolboy crashed into a wayside tree at Puwakkele on the Bibila-Padiyatalawa road. A 17 year old schoolboy died and his father received serious injuries when the car driven by the former crashed into a wayside

Court orders arrest of bogus gold trader

The 1st suspect is habitually absent on days when the case is called, delaying the proceedings, said Counsel M. M. Zuhair

Adhishtana Poojawa and Sathyakriya, to protect the Unitary State and Motherland

Adhishtana Poojawa and Sathyakriya, to protect the Unitary State and the Motherland was held on Sunday, September 4 at Kirivehera in Kataragama, under Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, with the blessings of the Mahasangha and prominent national organizations, and, with the participation of the main public representatives of the Mahajana Eksath Peramuna (MEP).

SL looking for integration with India: Milinda Moragoda

Sri Lanka is looking for integration with India to develop itself into a energy, electricity and tourism hub, Sri Lankan High Commissioner in India Milinda Moragoda said at an interactive session in India, the Indian Express reported yesterday.

SJB seeks parliamentary committee to find those responsible for economic crisis

SJB MP S. M. Marikkar calls for the immediate dissolution of Parliament

Sea waves to rise as high as 3 metres

The Department of Meteorology yesterday warned of an increase swell of sea waves of about 2.5 – 3.0 m in the sea areas in the coming days due to active Southwest Monsoon conditions.

Flash floods in coming days, warns DMC

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) warned of flash floods in the coming days as Attanagalu Oya , Kalu, Kelani, Gin and Nilwala river basins are already saturated with water while water levels are still rising.

CBK backs new SLFP led by Kumara Welgama

I will support the NLNP in whatever way I can but I will not get on to the political platform again

RW govt. will not agree on external mechanism: Foreign Minister

States Constitution of Sri Lanka does not allow any external mechanism

Litro announces further reduction in prices

Litro Gas announced the latest downward revision prices of domestic gas cylinders with effect from last midnight. The price of a 12.5 kg domestic gas cylinder has been reduced by Rs. 113 .The new prices are as follows;12.5 kg - Rs. 4,551, 5 kg - Rs. 1,827.

German expertise to develop PPP models in energy sector

misconception and misinterpretation of PPP models need to be addressed

SLFP to take action against members who violate party Constitution

The SLFP’s position is that the government must first talk to the party seeking its consent to form an interim government for a limited period of time until a general election is held

Selfie claims a life of a youth at a waterfall

A young man had fallen into a waterfall at Udaveriya Estate in Haldummulla while taking a selfie yesterday. Police said two young men visited the waterfall and one of them slipped and fell into the waterfall while taking a selfie. The dead body o

Pharmaceutical shortage Committee recommends coordination among health institutions

Prez stresses need for urgent system to resolve difficulties faced by the people due to shortage of medicines and the rise in the price of medicines

It is not possible to safeguard rule of law in a nation without the police and judiciary: President

It is essential to safeguard the rule of law and democracy of a nation if that nation is to be economically developed

Retirement benefits for Gota legally ok, morally questionable: SJB

The government has an obligation to explain to the people and Parliament on what grounds these facilities and privileges are provided to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa

IMF Chief Happy over staff level agreement

Sri Lankan government officials have reached a staff-level agreement to support the country’s economic policies with a 48-month Extended Fund Facility of about US$2.9 billion

No discussion on appointing former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa as the Prime Minister or to any other position: Ruwan

There is no deal between the SLPP and President with regard to Mr. Rajapaksa. Besides he is yet to decide whether he is to remain in politics or not

Uttara Lanka Sabhagaya - newest political alliance

Diplomats from the missions of China, India, Cuba, Vietnam, Iran and Russia attended the event

Veteran movie and teledrama actor Anura Medagoda passed away at the age of 74

Medagoda played a leading role in Sri Lanka’s first teledrama Dimuthumuthu in 1983 and also acted in few other teledramas such as Kadulla and Nadi Geethaya. He acted in movies such as Karumakkarayo, Valampuri and Sathkulu Pauwwa. Medagoda was an old boy of St. Anthony’s College Kandy.

Heavy showers expected within next few days

Showers exceeding 75mm with strong winds are expected in some parts of the country within the next few days Showers are expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. Fairly heavy rainfalls above 75mm may occur at some places in Sabaragamuwa Province and i

Seetha Arambepola ready to resign for Gota to enter P’ment

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna National List MP Seetha Arambepola said if former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa wants to enter Parlia

SL to support flood hit Pakistan

The prime minister highlighted that the floods have caused extensive loss of human lives, livelihoods, livestock, crops, property, and critical infrastructure

Main framework of restructuring CEB to be presented to Cabinet

The main framework of restructuring the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) will be presented to the cabinet of ministers b

Telecommunication providers increase service charges, VAT

Telecommunication providers said that they will increase all mobile, fixed and broadband charges by 20% and pay TV by 25% with effect from today (September 5). It is reported that the tariff increased due to the depreciation of the rupee

UK PM pledges support to Sri Lanka

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson commended the efforts of President Ranil Wickremesinghe for establishing an inclusive government that will bring the stability needed to address issues for the Sri Lankan people.

President of Singapore congratulates President Wickremesinghe on his appointment to presidency

The President of Singapore congratulated President Wickremesinghe on his appointment to the presidency The President of the Republic of Singapore Halimah Yacob congratulated President Ranil Wickremesinghe on his assumption of duties as the 08th Executive President of Sri Lanka.

Man arrested for selling a 12 day old infant

The suspect was on bail for the rape of his wife’s daughter of her first marriage

Motor traffic law to be amended to register electric vehicles

The Cabinet has endorsed a proposal to amend the motor traffic law to provide for the registration of electric three wheelers , Transp

Haphazard tax policies the root cause of current economic crisis : COPE Chairman

One of the main contributory factors for the current economic mess in Sri Lanka was the wrong and backward tax policy of successive governments since the introduction of the open economy after 1977, former minister and C