Daily Mirror Poll reveals 96% want Prez, PM and Govt. to resign

Daily Mirror online public poll conducted over the week has revealed that 96% of the people wanted President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, PM Mahinda Rajapaksa, and the entire government to resign to have an all-party interim government comprising a limited expert Cabinet.

SL’s foreign reserves drop below US$50Mn

Sri Lanka has spent $ 400 million out of the $ 500 million credit line received from India

Those engaged in lawful protests cannot be arrested- BASL

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) issuing a statement regarding the escalation of the situation in the vicinity of Parliament stated that those engaged in lawful exercise of their right to protest cannot be arrested.

Over 2,000 TU’s, civil society organizations to join hartal tomorrow

Several trade unions, including health, transportation, railways, electricity, and education sectors, have decided to join with the trade union action in solidarity with the nationwide hartal on Friday

Private sector which demanded a tax cut from the govt : Ranil

It was the private sector which demanded a tax cut as soon as the present government came into power, Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe told Parliament yesterday. “ No politicia

India asked me first if they should help Sri Lanka: Sajith

Indian government made an inquiry from me before deciding to assist Sri Lanka, Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa told Parliament yesterday. “ I have even requested the European Union not to cancel GSP plus’s facility to Sri Lanka. We have acted as a responsible party,” Premadasa said. “ We support any transparent and genuine effort made by the government to put the natio

DM Poll

JVP reveals alleged frauds of Rajapaksas, Sajith and others

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) yesterday released documents accusing corruption involving Namal Rajapaksa, Yoshitha Rajapaksa, Basil Rajapaksa, Opposition Leader Sajith Prem

Mahinda Rajapaksa says I am confident of winning the NCM against me

Hours after the main opposition SJB handed over a No-Confidence Motion (NCM) against the President and another against the Prime Minister to Parliament Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena la

IUBF demo in front of President’s House

The members of the Inter University Bhikku Federation (IUBF) yesterday marched towards the President’s House in Colombo Fort breaking the police barricades and demonstrated in front of it demanding the resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Here they are attempting to break in to the President’s House.

TV programmes SLBG not to invite any politicians if failed to find solution to economic crisis

Sri Lanka Broadcasters’ Guild (SLBG) yesterday said that in order to solve the current economic crisis, a solution must be found through the Parliament system as soon as possible and if those politicians fail to find a solution, the Guild is to take a collective decision not to invite any politicians to their media channels for programmes as a protest.

All party govt. becomes unrealistic over differences on executive presidency

An all party government inclusive of all the parties with parliamentary representation turned out to be unrealistic yesterday since the main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) insisted during talks wi

Cabinet decision to provide relief package to low income families

It is to be funded by a World Bank financial assistance programme of Rs. 13,364 million for three months

JVP says Namal Rajapaksa and Nimal Perera mint millions through fraudulent deals

Namal Rajapaksa had admitted that he had received Rs. 60 million and that he had donated it to a Rugby tournament

SJB hands over two no confidence motions to Speaker

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) handed over two no confidence motions to Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena yesterday. SJB General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara said his party has decided to bring in two no confidence motions. One will be against the Government and the other against the President. “We made these decisions at the parliamentary group meeting yesterday,” he said prior to attending a meeting with the Speaker.

Lawyers should prevent suppression of protesters: Ruwan

Lawyers should prevent the interested parties who try to suppress the rights of the youth who have taken to the streets against the government, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said yesterday.

Appointing of new Deputy Speaker not likely to take place today

Choosing a new Deputy Speaker is not likely to take place in Parliament today as the Speaker is yet to receive information from President Gotabaya Rajapaksa as to whether he has accepte

Private bowser strike called off Maximum of 3 days to restore fuel supply

The trade union action, taken by the Ceylon Petroleum Private Bowser Owners Association (CPPBOA) was called off yesterday e

Mini Gota Go Gama opens in Westminster

Gota Go Gama at Parliament Square will be in operation till 13th of May as a show of solidarity to the protesters in Sri Lanka

Electricity tariff hike on the cards

Final decision will be taken by the power regulator (PUCSL)

China says ready to play an active role in encouraging IMF to help SL

As a major shareholder of the IMF, China is willing to play an active role in encouraging the IMF to positively consider Sri Lanka’s difficulties and properly reach an agreement as soon as possible, Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong told Finance Minister Ali Sabry yesterday.

Basil Rajapaksa calling the shots in SLPP regarding interim Govt

Former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa appears to be calling the shots in making decisions on behalf of his Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) regarding the formation of an interim government since he participated in talks wit

Gazette issued declaring maximum price for local rice varieties

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has issued a gazette notification declaring maximum price for local varities of rice with effect from today.Accordingly, a kilo of white or red Nadu (steamed or boiled) should be sold at Rs. 220.

Deputy Speaker’s post SJB falls short of nominating a member

We want to nominate an MP for the Deputy Speaker’s post so that it will be possible to get an idea on the numbers in Parliament

Mahanayake of Malwatta Chapter refuses to meet with politicians

Politicians have failed to resolve the burning issues affecting the people and would not welcome visitors

What next after NCM: RW

It is important to decide as to what to do once the no confidence motion against the government is passed in Parliament, fo

One dead, several affected due to floods in Galle District

Heavy showers exceeding 100 mm expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces during the coming days, warns Met Dept.

Colonization officer taken into custody

The official was arrested when he accepted a gratification of Rs.200,000 from an individual from Kirinda in the Divisional Secretariat premises

Defender set on fire

The motorcyclist Sudarshana Banneheka (39) who died in the incident was a resident of the area

Stock of imported rice to be released to supermarkets

Steps would be taken to release a stock of imported rice which is sold only at Lanka Sathosa to all supermarket chains by next week, Trade Minister Shehan Semasinghe said. He tweeted that the maximum retail price of 1 Kg of Nadu rice is Rs 145.00 and 1 Kg of Samba rice is Rs 175.00. He also said a customer can purchase a maximum of 5 kg at a time.