Prices of fuel will have to be increased - PM

Prices of fuel will have to be increased because of soaring prices in the global market, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to

Investigations against Deshabandu Tennakoon CID acted in biased manner

The Colombo Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage yesterday observed that the CID has acted in a biased manner when

21A somewhat close to 19A - Justice Minister

The new 21st Amendment which received the cabinet nod on Monday is something which is close to the 19th Amendme

COPE to take oath from officials before making statements

Former CEB Chairman will be summoned before the Committee again

Exclusive Top level Indian delegation to visit SL tomorrow

A top level Indian government delegation led by Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran will arrive in Sri Lanka tomor

Sri Lanka seal Aussie series in cliff-hanger

Dhananjaya de Silva played catalyst-in-chief in Sri Lanka’s comeback four-run win over Australia yesterday, sealing their first

Life-saving drugs running out rapidly: GMOA

With the increasing number of patients in the country, the essential and life-saving drug categories in hospitals are running out rapid

SC approves Dhammika Perera’s appointment to Parliament

A majority of a divided three-judge-bench decided to dismiss the petitions

Dhammika to be Sworn in today

Business tycoon Dhammika Perera is to be sworn in today as an MP before Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana, Parliament sources said yesterday.

No serious drug shortage in the country: Keheliya

Although there are various opinions regarding the huge medicine shortage in the health sector, Health Minister Keheliy

August and December school holidays to be shortened: Education Minister

School holidays will be shortened in August and December and the number of school days would be increased to cover the sy

Some opposition political parties walk out of Parliament

Some opposition political parties including, SJB, Jathika Jana Balawegaya, independent MPs Patali Champika Ranawak

21A tabled by SJB SC determines approval required through referendum and two-thirds majority

​The Supreme Court has determined that the 21st Amendment to the Constitution tabled by Samagi Jana Balawegaya required approval t

Attack on protesters at Galle Face CA orders Magistrate to make fresh orders against Johnston

The CA is of the view that if it does not arrive at the above conclusion, the concept of Rule of Law will be adversely affected

SL Government making an effort to reclaim compensation

The Sri Lankan government would make every effort to reclaim the US$ 6.9 million paid to the Chinese fertiliser company, Quingdao Seawin Biotech group in 2021, Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said yesterday. He told the wee

Galle Face Protesters say unaware about IMF visit

They also categorically stated that the protesters’ opposition is to the failed President and not to international institutions

SL hopes to finalize a staff level programme with IMF soon-RW

Sri Lanka hopes to finalize a staff level programme with the International Monetary Fund ( IMF) soon, Prime Minister Ranil Wick

19th Aloka Pooja at Thanthirimale Raja Maha Vihare

The 19th Aloka Pooja at Thanthirimale Raja Maha Vihare was organized by Wijeya Newspapers Ltd on June 13 and 14 in view of Poson Poya. The annual

Sarpaya acquitted in double murder case

Hasitha Samantha was indicted under section 296 for committing murder against UNP provincial councillor Ranjith Nandasena and his private secretary Thushara Deepal

Enjoining Order in favour of Nimal Siripala de Silva further extended

The minister maintained that under the party constitution, the Central Working Committee had no power or authority to remove him from any of the posts

Australia to provide $50 million in Official Development Assistance

We will contribute an immediate $22 million to the WFP for emergency food assistance

Flights between China and Sri Lanka to increase

The frequency of flight commercial operations between China and Sri Lanka will increase, a statement from the Presiden

PM holds discussions with Australian Minister Clare O’Neil

Interested in promoting Australian investments in Sri Lanka, while also continuing to drive up Australian tourism

Medical faculty teachers up in arms against closure of universities, schools

We strongly believe that higher education and school education should continue uninterrupted

SJB asks Prez, PM to step down

​Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) yesterday urged President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesing

Australia assures help to overcome current crisis

Minister for Home Affairs of Australia Clare O’Neill has said that the Australian government will assist Sri Lanka in overcoming the present economic crisis in compliance with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) framework. Mrs. Clair

Finance Ministry Secy. late to attend IMF meeting due to protest

Police moved the protesters and the temporary tents at the entrance on the Lotus Road

President and PM must step down

The Gotabaya Rajapaksa – Ranil Wickremesinghe regime must stop forthwith further aggravating the misery of millio

Three including MP Sanath Nishantha’s brother arrested

The suspects were accused of assaulting a group of individuals near a filling station in Arachchikattuwa who were waiting for fuel on June 17

India assures continued assistance to Sri Lanka

Unanimous support on the need to stand with Sri Lanka has been expressed