The Yuang Wang 5 controversy Govt. was handling the issue cautiously -Cabinet Spokesman

Sri Lankan Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that it made a request to defer the visit of the Chinese vessel Yuang Wang 5

Damitha, Ratta, Stalin and five others released on bail

Eight protesters including popular actress Damitha Abeyratne, General Secretary of Ceylon Teachers Union Joseph Stalin and youth activists Rathindu Senaratne alias ‘Ratta’ were yesterday ordered to be released on bail after being appeared before Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court. On

Youth who sat on President’s Chair arrested No action against MPs who sat on Speaker’s Chair: Harsha

A committee was appointed by the then Speaker to look into the incident

Lunch packet, plain tea price to go down from last night: Canteen owners

All Island Canteen Owners’ Association (AICOA) has decided to reduce the price of a packet of lunch and a cup of plain tea from last night. AICOA

Court serves indictments on Johnston Fernando and two others

The Colombo High Court yesterday served indictments on former Minister Johnston Fernando and two others over a corruption case filed against them by the Bribery Commission.

Amended appropriation Bill presented to Parliament

The amended appropriation Bill under which government expenditure has been revised, was presented to Pa

SLPP PS member’s shooting Suspect dies after being taken to show hidden weapons

A suspect who is a close associate of the late underworld figure Angoda Lokka and underworld figure ‘Harak Kata’, has

SL confirms it has asked China to defer vessel’s visit to H’tota

Diplomatic clearance for the Chinese vessel to make a port call at the Hambantota port from 11-17 August, 2022 was conveyed on 12 July, 2022

Colombo allows Pakistani frigate Taimur to dock, Dhaka says no

The vessel was denied permission to make a port call at Chattogram port by the Sheikh Hasina government from August 7-10 after making a port call at Lumut port in Malaysia

12.5Kg LITRO gas cylinder price reduced by Rs.246

The price reduction is mainly due to the fluctuation in global gas prices

President’s meeting for all-party govt Making a U-turn JVP now decides not to attend today’s meeting

The President has formed a government and is now inviting other parties to join it. It is not an all-party government at all

China asks India to “stop disturbing’’ its exchange with SL

It is “senseless to pressure Sri Lanka” by citing the issue of security concerns,

AG gives undertaking not to construct new roads in Sinharaja Forest

The Attorney General yesterday gave an undertaking before Court of Appeal not to construct new roads and repair existing roads within the Sinharaja Forest Reserve. The Attorn

Police to seek public assistance

The police said they will seek public assistance to identify the persons who forcibly entered President’s House on 9th July.

Egyptian President congratulates Prez

Confident President will take Sri Lanka towards prosperity

House to debate President’s policy statement today

The 22nd Amendment is to be presented on Wednesday August 10, 2022

More than 1000 acres of big onion cultivation destroyed by pest

Farmers claim that pesticides were not available even in the black and that it resulted in the ruin of more than 1000 acres of big onion cultivation

To meet the urgent needs of women and girls affected by the crisis in SL UNFPA appeals for $9 million

Committed to meeting the critical health and protection needs of women and girls says Kunle Adeniyi, UNFPA representative in Sri Lanka

Two human rights activists go before SC against police-military action

Petitioners are seeking an interim order preventing the respondents from carrying out any arrest and detention, contrary to the Constitution and the Law

SJB for all party national programme,

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is only prepared for an all party national programme and not for an all party gove

WFP welcomes critical contribution from Norway

Approximately Rs 189 million, or US $500,000 from Norway to support Sri Lankans struggling to feed their families

Fire walking in Valliamma Devala

The ceremony was performed with the participation of more than 100 devotees

Joseph Stalin released on bail

Was ordered to be released on two sureties of Rs.500,000 by Colombo Fort Magistrate

QR code system to issue fuel for passenger buses

Will be issued to both state-run and private buses, at SLTB depots and at the filling station in Makumbura

SJB against privatization of state institutions: Attanayake

Says they welcome converting them into public private partnerships

JVP to take part at discussion with President

JVP would not join an all-party government

Four more GGG youth activists nabbed yesterday Another abduction style arrest made on aragalaya activist at Colombo Public Library

Charges against them were yet to be ascertained at the time this edition went to press

separate parliamentary committees to monitor banking sector, revenue collection institutions

Govt. is reportedly planning to complete work related to the establishment of parliamentary committees

Collaboration of clergy in silent protest

Interfaith Committee, a collaboration of clergy from different religions got together yesterday morning to attend a silent protest held in front of the Fort Railway Station, against the government repression on aragalaya activists and demanding to w

Visit by Chinese Research Vessel : China raises concerns with SL formally

China raised its concerns both in Colombo and in Cambodia when Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry