SJB MP warns of probable fishermen’s protest soon

It will be very difficult to stop the fishermen if they take to the streets”

Increase in salaries of public servants No final decision has been made

Allocations to all Ministries will be reduced, except for Health and Education

SL could claim successful control of Covid 19 - Director Epidemiology Unit

The number of deaths and infections related to the pandemic had been brought down to a minimum

PM to provide relief while slashing development funds

The roots of the current crisis also lie in the COVID-19 pandemic, which devastated the country’s lucrative tourism industry and sapped foreign workers’ remittances

21A: barring dual citizens from holding office is sought

The barring of dual citizens from holding key posts is key among proposals made to be incorporated into the 21st Amend

US $600m required to ensure adequate supply of fertiliser - PM

Fertiliser companies would be able to supply required fertiliser quantities if banks released dollars

First SL International Liaison Officer appointed to New Delhi based IFC-IOR High Commissioner attends Induction Ceremony

The High Commissioner highlighted the importance of regional and global partners coming together in finding lasting solutions to issues in our maritime domain

Increase in HIV positive cases reported from A’pura District

Health authorities in the Anuradhapura District expressed concern about the increasing rate of HIV positive cases reported

Shashi Weerawansa files appeal challenging conviction

Shashi Weerawansa, the wife of National Freedom Front (NFF) Leader Wimal Weerawansa yesterday filed an appeal in the Colombo High Court through the Magistrate’s Court registrar office, challenging the judgment of Magistr

Shashi Weerawansa sentenced to two years RI

Mrs. Weerawansa had fraudulently obtained two passports including a diplomatic passport by submitting forged documents

Poson Festival Committee declares Poson week from June11 to 17

The Poson Festival Committee has declared the Poson week this year from June11 to 17. The Committee met at the Anuradhapura District Secretariat on Wednesday (25) under the chairmanship of Chief Incumb

JVP wants several Amendments included in 21A: Anura

While making several proposals to be included in the 21st Amendment to the Constitution, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (

Chinese envoy visits East

After his earlier tour of the north, Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong visited the Eastern University in Batticaloa and opened

SL tells India: bridge financing needed till IMF programme worked out

The possibility of increasing and restructuring the India’s assistance in the form of credits for essential commodities and fuel, and balance of payment support was explored

Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery to resume production shortly

The Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery would resume production shortly as a crude oil tanker has arrived at the Port of Colombo and

BASIL FIGHTS BACK TO SAVE HIS POLITICAL FUTURE AS RW PUSHES FOR 21A TODAY

In a move to push for the 21st amendment to be accepted by the party leaders today, Prime Minister Ranil Wi

President seeks international assistance to overcome economic crisis

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday sought assistance from the international community to ensure that Sri Lanka’s immedia

Gen. Shavendra Silva to step down as Army Chief; remains as CDS

​General Shavendra Silva will assume office on June 1, 2022 as the new Chief of Defence Staff after relinquishing the office of the Commander of the Army on May 31.

Board appointed to probe recent violence in the country

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed a Board of Inquiry to ascertain lapses, if any, by the armed forces and State Intelligence Services during the recent incidents of violence in Mirihana on March 31 and island-wide violence

Mobile App to monitor refuelling vehicles: Minister

A mobile application that is capable of monitoring vehicles arriving at filling stations for refuelling and exchanging data inst

Granting presidential pardon on Royal Park murder convict: FR petition fixed for September 23

A Fundamental Rights petition filed challenging former President Maithripala Sirisena’s decision to grant Presidential Pardon to Royal Park murder convict Don Shamantha Jude Anthony Jayamaha was fixed for September 23 by the Supreme Cour

IMF assures strong support for debt restructuring

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief yesterday assured strong support to Sri Lanka on debt restructuring. IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva said this speaking to NDTV during the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davo

Salary hike for public servants

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has decided to bring in a salary hike for public servants through the interim budget, which is to be presented in the future.

Sri Lanka negotiates extended credit from India

Sri Lanka is in negotiation with India seeking further extension of credit facilities for essential imports, an official said.

PM to make special statement on Economic situation in P’ment next week

Sri Lanka will have to devise its revival plan TO get whatever assistance

Several petitions filed against 21A

Several Special Determination petitions have been filed before Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the propo

Edu. Ministry to provide meals for schoolchildren

The attention was drawn by the Education Ministry to provide lunch for the schoolchildren, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said. Addressin

Peoples Bank Nonperforming loans Rs 54 billion in 2021

COPE chairman Prof. Charitha Herath making a recommendation to the Chairman of People’s Bank Sujeewa Rajapakse, calle

Sri Lanka’s crisis is a result of mismanagement – IMF Chief

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has said that Sri Lanka’s crisis is due to mismanagement, and therefore the most important thing to be done is to put the country back on a sound microec

LAUGFS gas to return to market after six days

Domestic LAUGFS Gas cylinders will be distributed to the market within the next six days, LAUGFS Chairman W.K.H. Wegapitiya said.