Mahanayake of the Asgiriya Chapter says Whole country facing a disastrous situation due to ignoring advise of Mahasangha

As the Mahasangha we fulfilled our duty by providing guidance to avert it. However, it is sad to find that our advice has been ignored

Consular Services for public only on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

The Consular Affairs Division of the Foreign Affairs Ministry will provide services to the public only on Mondays, Wednesdays, an

26 train services cancelled yesterday as train controllers unable to report to work due to lack of fuel

The majority of the railway staff do not have official quarters. The lack of fuel can lead to problems in them reporting to work in the future

One Country - One Law report to President

The report was signed by the Task Force Head, Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero

Two killed in shooting

Two individuals had been shot dead by an unidentified gunmen at Bandaranayakapura in Katubedda last morning.

President to visit UAE to procure fuel: Mahindananda

The government had formulated a comprehensive mechanism to ensure continuous fuel supply after July 10

UK Parliament discusses Sri Lanka’s Samurdhi programme

Britain on Tuesday said that the existing social protection systems, including the Samurdhi programme, provide essential s

President writes to Putin

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is reported to have written to Russian President Vladimir Putin asking for cooperation in oil purchases, a source close to the President’s Office said. The two

BOI, Port City and five institutions under Dhammika

Seven Departments, Statutory Institutions and Public Corporations including the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka, Colombo Port City Economic Commission were gazetted under Dhammika Perera who was sworn in as the Invest

Sri Lanka to purchase four fuel shipments from India on cash payment terms

In a step close to integration with India in energy security, Sri Lanka has sought to purchase four shipments of fuel – 40,000 tonnes each- from India on cash payment terms, Daily Mirror learns. India is a bulk purchaser of fuel from the

LIOC curtails pumping fuel for light vehicles

The Lanka Indian Oil Corporation (LIOC) had decided to restrict their fuel sales for vehicles at filling stations from today.

Govt. permits companies to import fuel

Companies will be selected upon their ability to import fuel and operate without Forex requirements from the CBSL and banks for the first few months of operations

Govt. approves train fare increase

Due to the recent fuel price hike, the government has granted approval to increase train fares and other related charges.

Apply for visa soon; UK tells students

The British High Commission in Sri Lanka has called on students to apply for their visa to the United Kingdom as early as possi

30% increase in bus fares Minimum fare to be Rs.40 from July 1

Following a meeting at the Transport Ministry, it has been decided to increase the bus fares by 30% while raising the minimum fare to Rs.40

Journalist Tharindu files FR to prevent arrest

​Sri Lanka Young Journalists’ Association former President Tharindu Uduwaragedara has filed a Fundamental Rights petition in Suprem

Referral to ICC on alleged HR violation in SL Would not get support from Security council -UK

It would not advance the cause of accountability for an ICC referral to fail to win Security Council support or to be vetoed”

Case against Russian Aeroflot flight AG requests to dismiss the case

The Airport and Aviation Services Ltd through the Attorney General’s Department yesterday filed a motion before the Colo

FAMILY OF LAWYERS IN KANDY

The son of the Chief Opposition Whip and the Kandy District SJB Parliamentarian, Lakshman Kiriella, Dinouk took oaths as an Attorney at Law at the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka recently. Dinouk is a barrister at Lincoln’s Inn like his sister Chamindranee Kiriella. Both Mr. Kiriella and his wife Mrs. Chamaine are also Attorneys at Law.

No fuel for private vehicles, only essential services until July 10

All schools in the Colombo Zone & suburbs of the Western Province & schools in main cities of other provinces will remain closed until 10 July

Alleged rape of underage girl: Bail refused for former Akuressa PS chairman

The main victim of the case has categorically denied that he committed rape on her and thereby he urged this fact be considered as an exceptional circumstance

Wanted Nigerian national fleeing with forged passport nabbed at BIA

The passenger was stopped at the Immigration counters as his passport looked dodgy

Cabinet nod for freight service between KKS and Tamil Nadu soon: Devananda

The Cabinet has given the nod to begin a freight transportation service between Kankesanthurai and Tamil Nadu, Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananda said yesterday.

SJB instigates street protests to topple Govt.

Days of the Rajapaksa - Wickremesinghe administration are numbered claims Attanayake

For purpose of obtaining gas and crude oil Road map should be prepared for excavations as soon as possible: COPA

COPA instructed the officials to complete the excavations as soon as possible as it is in the interest of the country

SLFP urge Govt. to conduct LG Polls

The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) yesterday urged the Election Commission (EC) to conduct local government polls s

Rambukkana shooting incident: SSP Keerthiratne’s writ petition to be heard on June 29

The Magistrate has misdirected herself when making an order directing the IGP to arrest the persons who are responsible for the shooting

Expert warns of transmissible Omicron variant BA.5

The latest COVID-19 Omicron variant BA.5 is the most transmissible and immune-evasive lineage detected since the pandemic began

Unless SL’s tarnished image is restored Not possible to purchase fuel from any nation

It is not possible to purchase fuel from any nation without restoring Sri Lanka’s image in the world which is tarnished badly, an opposition MP said yesterday.

Horse carriages in Jaffna

The people in Jaffna have reverted to the use of traditional horse carriages and buggy carts in place of motor vehicles for w