CPC has sufficient diesel stocks: Chairman

Another diesel shipment due next Monday. Until then, we have sufficient diesel in hand for the smooth running of the country

Assaulting DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon: Three suspects remanded till May 19

Three suspects who were arrested for allegedly assaulting Western Province Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon were

Battle begins for PM post Ranil tipped to be next PM?

Two days after the resignation of Mahinda Rajapaksa as the Prime Minister following violent clashes which left 9 people dead, the battle for the new Prime Minister began with UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe likely to be the next ch

President’s special statement I will take steps to re-enact contents of 19A to empower Parliament: Prez

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa making a special address to the nation last night said that he will take steps to amend the Constitution to re-enact the contents of the 19th Amendment to empower that Parliament. He also sa

Harin to sit independent, signals split in SJB

SJB MP Harin Fernando has informed party leader Sajith Premadasa that he will sit independently in Parliament as Prema

Curfew to be lifted at 7.00am and re-imposed at 2.00pm

The police curfew, which is currently in force, will be lifted at 7 am today, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. They also said that the curfew will be re-imposed at 2 pm on the same day and will remain until 6 am on Friday (13).

Ex-PM MR moved to Trinco Naval Base: Def. Secy.

Defence Secretary Kamal Gunaratne said yesterday that former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa was evacuated to the Trincoma

CB Governor calls for political stability Or will quit

Central Bank Governor Dr.Nandalal Weerasinghe said yesterday that he has communicated to all political parties including the President, that if no political stability was achieved in the next couple of weeks, he would no longer hold the pos

If curfew lifted, 5 hour power-cut may be imposed: PUCSL

If the police curfew is lifted tomorrow, power cut hours will be increased to five hours due to unavailability of fuel and excess d

Fuel distribution resumes: CPSTL

Fuel distribution was completely suspended from Monday (May 9) due to the conflict situation engulfing the country Permission was granted for fuel distribution to the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), the Railways Department, Sri Lanka Ports Authority and to the armed forces

Attack on ‘MynaGogama’ and ‘GotaGoGama’ protesters CID quiz MR’s security head, Kollupitiya OIC

The CID yesterday recorded statements from Director in charge of former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa’s security Unit, the OIC of the Kollupitiya Police in connection with attacks on ‘MynaGoGama’ and ‘GotaGoGama’ protester

Police identify 59 social media groups who instigated the violent incidents

​Some 59 social media groups and their administrators, which gathered people for the violent incidents on Monday (May 9) have been identified, police said.

Stern action against those involved in violent acts: Defence Secy.

Stern action would be taken against all those involved in violent acts such as vandalism and arson after May 9 irrespec

Police inform ‘GotaGoGama’ protesters to evacuate the site

The protesters at the ‘GotaGogama’ protest site near Galle Face Green had been informed by the police yesterday to evacuate th

Ranil calls for the arrest of perpetrators who attacked ‘GotaGoGama’

The IGP had informed Mr. Wickremesinghe that he had requested the Bar Association of Sri Lanka to assist in overseeing the inquiries

SJB willing to take over govt. if its conditions are met

Most MPs in group proposed party should take over govt. only if President quits

Crisis won’t be resolved with PM’s resignation, Prez should also quit: JVP

Claiming that the present political crisis would not be resolved even after Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa’s resign

Defence Ministry gives shooting orders to tri-forces

The Ministry of Defence said yesterday that the tri-forces have been ordered to shoot all those who plunder public property or cause personal harm. Meanwhile, Police said violence throughout the island on Monday have resulted in a number

POLITICIANS ’ PROPERTY ATTACKED BY ANGRY MOB

PM resigns repeating history

Army Chief refutes Duminda Nagamuwa’s allegations

Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army General Shavendra Silva denied a statement made by Duminda Nagamuwa of the Frontline Socialist Party saying that the Armed Forces are poised to shoot at the public to provoke them. G

President initiates efforts for appointing new PM, Cabinet

Prez reported to have held talks with various representatives including members of Maha Sanga

No politicians or their families fled to India: Indian HC

The Indian High Commission in Colombo today denied several reports circulating on social media that certain political persons and

Four injured in Negombo clash

A group of thugs who had come from an outside area had attacked the residents of Mahahunupitiya in Negombo with sharp weapons and set fire to around fifteen vehicles yesterday. Four residents who had been injured in the incident have

Protest outside Trincomalee Naval Base as MR and family allegedly inside

A protest has broken out, outside the Trincomalee Naval Base as reports have said that former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and some of his family members have sought refuge there after the violent clashes which erupted Monday.

Security checks in Colombo

Security checks were a common sight in Colombo on May 10, 2022, as the nation was under curfew till Thursday as the coun

Police investigating an attack on vehicle

Police carry out investigations at a site where a vehicle was attacked during the anti-government and pro-government supporter

Don’t fall prey to provocations: Religious leaders

Two prominent religious leaders yesterday urged people not to fall into the trap of those who want to provoke them.

No countrywide blackout from CEB strike

The countrywide strike action launched by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) United Trade Union Alliance on Monday (9)

Bachelet urges restraint, and pathway to dialogue in SL

It is crucial to ensure that those found responsible, including those inciting or organising violence, are held to account