Attack on Peaceful Protesters: Johnston named as a suspect

Former Minister Johnston Fernando had delivered a speech in a manner inciting people to attack the protesters at MynaGoGama

Money runs out to feed animals in zoos

The officials of the Department of Zoology have informed the Minister of Agriculture, Wildlife and Wildlife Conservation Mahinda Amaraweera that there is no money to provide daily food to the anim

To use tear gas and water cannons against SLPP attackers Deshabandu says received call from prez

Boralesgamuwa Municipal Council chairman Aruna Priyashantha and leader of Nawa Sinhale National Organisation Dan Priyasad were also ordered to be remanded

Sitting for O/L examination with umbrellas: Will take disciplinary action: Exam Com. Gen.

A full-scale investigation will be carried out into the incidents where photos were shared on social media showing some students sitting for the O/L examination with umbrellas to protect themselves from rain, Examination Commissioner General L.M.D. Dharmasena said.

More than 12,000 people affected by inclement weather

More than 70mm of rainfall is expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Western provinces, as well as Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle, and Matara districts

Duminda Silva under prison custody, still at J’pura hospital

He was arrested by the CID last evening while receiving treatment at the Sri Jayewardenepura Hospital

Sajith calls for lock stock and barrel approach on 21 A

Calling for a new set of constitutional reforms, the leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa yesterday stressed the need for a lock stock and barrel approach to approve such vast reforms in Parliament.

Private buses to stop from Monday: LPBOA

Although it was stated that fuel would be issued from (SLTB) depots, no formal programme was in place

‘Aragalaya’ youth present set of proposals to Prez

The Confederation of Professionals for a National Policy, a group of professionals and youth involved in the ‘Aragalaya’ (struggle), presented a concise set of proposals outlining actions that should be taken to resolve the current political and economic situation to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

Liquor prices over VAT Dept. of Excise has no say over liquor price increase

The escalation of VAT has an effect not only on the brands of liquor being manufactured but also on the ingredients and raw materials used for the purpose

India agrees to supply fertilizer to SL

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has agreed to provide the fertilizer required for the ‘Yala’ season under the Indian credit line. This fertilizer consignment, to be supplied under the Indian credit line, will be distributed soon after it arrives in the country.

Vikum Liyanage assumes office as Army Chief

A formal ceremony was held at the Army Headquarters yesterday morning as Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage assumed duties as the 24th Commander of the Sri Lanka Army. A Guard Turnout, presented

CEB summoned to COPE

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has been summoned before the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) on the 9th of June, Parliament sources said yesterday. The Auditor General’s report for the years 2018 and 2019 and the current performance of the Ceylon Electricity Board will be examined on that day. In addition, The Urb

US donor Consortium with Rotary Club of Colombo Regency donates medical supplies

Providing much-needed assistance, a US donor Consortium partners with the Rotary Club of Colombo Regency and EFL Sri Lanka donated USD 1.145 million worth of medical supplies to the Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka.

SC orders CID to place Duminda Silva under prison custody

The petition was filed by fmr. parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra, her mother Sumana Premachandra and fmr. Commissioner of HRCSL Ghazali Hussain

Army displayed professionalism during turbulent times : Gen. Shavendra

Have done everything possible to defend the country and her people during her career of 39 years

PM to bring in political reforms, secure foreign assistance: Ruwan

Says the objective of the 21st Amendment is to bring in much needed political reforms“Prime Minister Wickremesinghe actually accepted a ball of fire and his effort is to douse it”

COPA, Excise, SLS, ITI introduce new standards for local spirits ; Top ruling party politico’s liquor factories release harmful booze to market

A shocking revelation of releasing a massive stock of harmful and substandard alcoholic beverages to the market from two liquor factories belonging to a top ruling party politician without the Government Analyst report, justifies the recent introduction of new standards for local alcohol spirits.

Government to revise taxes

The Government yesterday decided to revise taxes given the current economic crisis and thereby decided to increase Value Added Tax from eight percent to 12 percent, Teleco

Basil’s loyalists in fresh move to scuttle 21A

Among the MPs who spoke against the 21st Amendment are Chintaka Mayadunna, Sarath Weerasekara and Nalaka Godahewa

Sri Lanka seeks fuel, fertilizer from China after initial rejection

Despite initial refusal, Sri Lanka has now sought a shipment of diesel and fertilizer from China under RMB 500 million (US $ 76 million) humanitarian assistance committed by it, a top source said yesterd

School girl’s body found in well in Vavuniya

The body of a 16-year-old girl who went missing on Monday was found in a well at Ganeshpuram, in Vavuniya yesterday. Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa said a complaint had been received by the Nellukulam Police in Vavuniya Monday night claiming that the girl who had gone to a tuition class had not returned.

CMC Commissioner says Council members have no authority to transfer her

The Commissioner Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Roshini Dissanayake yesterday said the Council members do not have the authority to transfer her. Ms. Dissanayak

Trinco Port to be developed as industrial harbour

Expressions of interest have been called from private investors to develop Trincomalee Port as an industrial port, Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) Chairman Prasantha Jayamanne said yesterday. “There

Deluge for the next few days

The prevailing showery and windy weather conditions over the island are expected to intensify during the next few days, the Meteorology Department said. Accordingly, there could be showers exceeding 100 mm in Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. The general public is advised

Kottu maker reveals shocking truth about nine-year-old girl’s murder

Bimal Shyaman Jayasinghe and Saman Kariyawasam A Kottu roti maker had revealed the truth in the murder of nine-year-old girl in Atulugama, Bandaragama. The

CB says open account suspension won’t cause huge shortages

Shrugging off concerns raised by various parties that the restrictions imposed on Open Account Payment Terms would lead to a large-scale shortage of essential food items, the Central Bank yesterday assured the public that it would ensure availability of foreign exchange through the banking system for the importation of essential goods, including food items.

Boris Johnson pledges support for SRI LANKA

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson who had spoken to Premier Ranil Wickremesinghe over the phone had pledged British supp

’Ratta’ arrested and bailed out

The suspect was produced before the Fort Magistrate Court and released on bail

Hearing of Sashi Weerawansa bail application postponed for today

Colombo Chief Magistrate Nandana Amarasinghe yesterday postponed for today to hear the bail application filed in the Colombo Chief Magistrates Court by the Counsel for Sashi Weerawansa, the wife of Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, Sashi Weerawansa had filed the bail application through her lawyers before Colombo Additional Magistrate Harshana Kekunawala on Friday (27) against her two-year jail term imposed on her by presiding Colombo Chief Magi