Multiparty governments will not succeed : Fonseka

Multiparty governments will not succeed as seniors in political parties will become cabinet ministers in such an eventual

Prices of medicines astronomically high; hard to find in local market: GMOA

Certain importers have stopped importing medicines completely

Some private bus operators indulge in diesel pilferage

​Private bus operators who are allowed to tank up at the depots of the state –run bus service indulge in pilferage of diesel to be sold in the black market for undue profits without using their vehicles for passenger transportation during the c

LITRO Gas distribution to resume on July 11: Prime Minister

Arrangements have been made to distribute 140,000 gas cylinders of 12.5 kgs at 140 locations with 100 cylinders each on July 11 and 12 in Colombo

COPE orders probe on gas scam

Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has requested the Auditor General to conduct an investigation on the cancellation of a tender submitted by Siam Gas and the decision to purchase gas at a higher cost, it was revealed yesterda

FR challenging presidential pardon given to Sunil Ratnayake fixed for support

Several fundamental rights petitions challenging the Presidential pardon given to ex-soldier Sunil Ratnayake were yesterday fix

Form a proper all party govt: NMSJ

Requests the process be based on the proposals made by a number of professional organisations

Summon PUCSL Chairman before COPE

He should be summoned before the COPE tomorrow so that we can know the methodology

Donate surgical equipment to NBTS to save thousands of lives

NBTS is facing a severe shortage of consumables and reagents

Ranil has no powers to appoint me as PM even if he resigns: Anura

I never said economy could be revived within six months, basic needs of people should be provided within six months

First round of talks with IMF a success - PM

We are now participating in negotiations as a bankrupt country and have to face a more complicated situation than on previous negotiations

Cardinal calls for resignation of President and Govt.

The Cardinal requested to form a new multiparty interim administration and to bring in a total system change

Opp. parties, Govt factions make fresh bid for all party government

In a fresh bid for the formation of an all party government, the parties in the opposition, bar the JVP-led National Pe

Gas shipment delayed until July 9: LITRO

LITRO Gas Lanka Limited announced yesterday that the 3,724 MT shipment of gas scheduled to reach the country will be delayed due to inclement weather conditions. The

140 trains cancelled; No fuel for railway workers to report for duty

Nearly 140 trains, including office and intercity trains, scheduled for today have been cancelled due to a strike launc

Risk of new COVID variants emerging; advised to get 4th jab: Health experts

Emphasising that there is a risk of a new COVID-19 variant emerging among the people, Health Services Director General Dr. Asela Gunawardena said the best way to prevent infection from the virus is to get all four doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Add

Protest staged in Parliament by opposition groups

Protests staged by some opposition groups including Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and TNA compelled Speaker Mahi

Verbal battle between PM and Sajith

A verbal battle between Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa rocked Parliam

Husband arrested over murder of admin officer’s wife

The husband of the administrative officer of the Polonnaruwa, Lankapura Divisional Secretariat had been arrested on suspicio

Man dies, while waiting in fuel queue in Borella

A 60-year-old man waiting in a queue to buy fuel at Tickle Road in Borella had died, police said. They said the victim, a resident of Gothatuwa was found unconscious inside his car. It was reported that the victim had

Justice Minister proposes an all party committee

Minister of Justice Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe yesterday proposed the immediate setting up of a committee comprising of all parties to work with the government on economic and political reforms.

Turkish cargo aircraft suffers damage to engine at BIA

A Turkish Airlines cargo Airbus type aircraft suffered damages at the Katunayake International Airport last Sunday night (3) while taking off, airport sources said. This aircraft landed at the airport at around 9.00 pm on Sunday with a cargo of goods from Istanbul, Turkey.

Sinister move to disrupt House: Dinesh

There is a sinister move to disrupt activities of Parliament by interested parties, Leader of the House Dinesh Gunawa

Champika puts forward four-point proposal

Former Minister MP Patali Champika Ranawaka put forward a four-point proposal that should be implemented next week itself in order to rescue the country from what he called ‘the horrendous crisis’ .

President gone out of sight when country in serious crisis: Wimal

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa was not even to be seen when the country is facing the worst crisis in its history, Parlia

Need to determine if Russian crude oil in line with CPC specs: Susil

Premajayantha is also the President of the Sri Lanka - Russia Friendship Association

FR filed by three academics over current economic crisis fixed for support

Petitioners state that the reduction in taxes after President Rajapaksa took office as the main reason for the plight of the country’s economy today

D.A. Rajapaksa Museum case: Documents held under Court custody released to LRDC

Colombo Permanent Trial-at-Bar ordered to release these documents reserving LRDC’s rights to re-submit them if necessary

Black tea nexus between Fujian, China and Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka tea, the world renowned Ceylon Cha, probably originated in Fujian, China, which already boasted a tea culture exceeding 2500 years

Excise earns Rs.93Mn as revenue from fines in first five months

Over 13, 000 detections carried out countrywide from Jan 01st – May 31st, 2022