Five more die of COVID-19

Five more COVID-19 deaths were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services, the Government Information Department said.

UN and Sri Lanka sign deal focused on rapid recovery

The United Nations and Sri Lanka yesterday (Wednesday) signed the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2023-2027 agreement which will guide UN agencies operating in Sri La

SJB won’t support paying compensation to state workers

Questioning the sincerity of the government to form an all party government, Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa yesterday said Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) cannot support the proposal to pay compensation to state workers wh

Gotabaya set to return on August 24: Udayanga hints

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa was set to return to the country on August 24, Former Sri Lankan amb

South Africa keen to wreck England’s ‘Bazball’ party

South Africa captain Dean Elgar says he does not fear “Bazball” as the Proteas seek to inflict England’s first Test defeat

Government footed the bill: Bandula ?

​Cabinet spokesman Minister Bandula Gunawardana yesterday admitted that the Sri Lanka government footed the bill to provide former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to fly to Thailand from Singapore in a chartered flight last week.

Ranjan Ramanayake expected to be released this week

Former MP Ranjan Ramanayake is expected to be released from prison this week, one of the lawyers retained by him told Daily

Yuan Wang 5 visit-a normal activity in Sino-Lanka ties: Chinese envoy

The ship was allowed to be docked on condition that it won’t carry out any research activities in Sri Lankan waters

Kaduwela OIC averts planned attack by gang: Three arrested

Three suspects who arrived to carry out an attack on drug trafficker’s house were arrested last night by the Kaduwela Police follo

Govt. did not pay for former PreZ’s travel expenses ?

The government did not fund former President’s travel expenses to Thailand, a special statement from the Departme

State of emergency won’t be extended: President

Says both the economy and the political system will be restructured

Man granted bail after stealing Minister’s daughter’s diamond ring worth Rs. 2.2Mn

The ring is reported to have been stolen when the woman had left it on the wall of the open bathroom at the hotel while showering and had forgotten to take it

British instagrammer’s writ petition against deportation dismissed

The Department of Immigration and Emigration had informed her to leave the country by 15th August

Adani Green Energy issued provisional approvals for two wind projects

286MW in Mannar and 234MW in Pooneryn for an investment of over US$500

No change in fuel prices despite drop in global crude oil prices

Despite the fact that the price of a barrel of crude oil has dropped significantly in the global market, no fuel price revision w

Excise to kill supermarket monopoly in selling preferred liquor brands

The Department of Excise will take stern action to kill monopolies maintained by leading supermarket chains by se

Prez has not learned anything from the past: Ven.Sobitha Thera

Those who stole national wealth should be brought to justice and corrupt individuals should not be appointed as ministers

Lanka Confectionery Manufacturers say Certain elements spreading false propaganda to destroy confectionery industry

Claiming that they have never made unreasonable increases in confectionery items such as biscuits, Lanka Confectionery Manufacturers Association said certain elements were spreading false propaganda on social media w

TNA welcomes delisting diaspora organizations, individuals

The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) yesterday welcomed the delisting of the diaspora organizations and individuals. Issuing a statement, TNA spokesman MP M. A. Sumanthiran said, “We welcome the delisting of some diaspora organization

Jayanath Colombage appointed SL envoy to Indonesia

The Parliamentary Committee on High Posts has approved the appointments of five Secretaries to Ministries and one Ambassador recently (12), Secretary General of Parliament Mr. Dhammika Dasanayake said.

Prez has failed to reveal his political agenda: Maddumabandara

Says it’s imperative for him to be honest and transparent when he deals with the opposition

Motor Traffic Dept. to amend all charges including driving license

The Department of Motor Traffic has sought approval to amend all its charges including the driving license and vehicle transfers in the near future amidst a growing trend of people applying for their driver’s license for foreign employmen

Deployment of Dornier 228 Aircraft gifted by India to SLAF

India’s foreign policy of neighbours first and Sagar is also directed towards helping the region

Power outage will last three hours beginning today

The duration of the scheduled power cut has been extended for three hours until this Friday (19), the Public Utilities Com

3 three hour power cuts due to Breakdown of Unit One at Norochcholai power plant

It will take at least two weeks to repair and reinstate Unit One of Norochcholai power plant which has broken down, Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) Acting General Manager D. C. R Abeysekera said yesterday.

India celebrates 75 years of independence

The 75 years of India’s Independence was celebrated with great fervour in different parts of Sri Lanka yesterday, a sta

Protesters entering SLRC: Dhaniz Ali enlarged on bail

The Chief Magistrate observed that there are no sufficient materials before Court to remand the suspect under Public Property Act

Derailment at Boossa

The Colombo bound Ruhunu Kumari express from Beliatta derailed at Rillamba near Boossa railway station last morning

At handing over ceremony of Dornier Aircraft to SLAF by India India, SL enhance military cooperation

“India and Sri Lanka have many things in common while there are differences. These differences should not become disputes”

The Yuan Wang 5 cuts short port call in Hambantota

The Yuan Wang 5 research vessel of China has cut short its port call in Hambantota to August 19, an official said. Hab