‘#GoHomeGota2022’ FB admin’s travel ban revoked

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court has ordered to lift the travel ban imposed against Social media activist and the admin of ‘#GoHomeGota2022’ Facebook page Thisara Anuruddha Bandara.

MP Manusha’s recent statement SIS chief calls for impartial inquiry

Says MP fervently abusing his parliamentary privileges by personally targeting the head of the SIS

I hold the majority in Parliament, but if I lose it I will go - MR

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has said that he still holds the majority support in Parliament, but if he loses this, he will step down and not hang on to the premiership.

12.5 kg gas cylinder hiked to Rs. 4,860

Litro Gas Lanka Limited increased the price of a 12.5 kg domestic gas cylinder to Rs. 4,860 from Rs. 2,675 with immediate effect, senior official of the Litro Lanka said.

Dont be deceived by political dramas - Sajith

One should not get deceived by the political dramas which aims to change Presidents and Prime Ministers, but should join the Samagi Jana Balawegaya’s (SJB) struggle to push the prese

Medicines, antibiotics in hand not enough even for one month: Pharmacy Owners’ Assn.

The prevailing drug shortage in the country is getting worse by the day, and no action has been taken as yet to import urgent drugs and antibiotics

World Bank grants US$ 600 Mn to address economic crisis:PMD

US$ 400 million will be released shortly under the first phase

SL facing risk of becoming the country with highest inflation rate - Ruwan

Sri Lanka is facing the risk of becoming the country with the highest inflation rate, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said yesterday. Speaking during a meeting held at his office in Union place, Mr. Wijewardene said Sri Lanka is currently the nation with third highest inflation rate in the world as per the global inflation index. “Only Z

EC calls for Interim Govt. and amendment of electoral laws

Commission of Elections has called for the setting up of an interim government comprising all parties in Parliament or an alternative body which can govern the nation and solve the present crisis. Comm

21A is on the way

A cabinet sub-committee is to be appointed for guiding the Legal Draftsman as necessary for the preparation of a fundamental draft bill with immediate effect

Cabinet decides to issue fuel import permits to major fuel consumers

The cabinet has on Monday decided to issue fuel import permits to major fuel consumers of the country such as the CEB to directly import fuel as a solution to the current fuel and power crisis, Education and Plantation Industries Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana said. Minister

GR’s camp begins hunting for numbers against MR

Following weeks of political instability and rising public protests against the President, Prime Minister, and the government, fresh moves are now underway by the President’s loyalists to gather numbers for the opposition initiate

Italy to grant Rs.125 Mn for purchase of medicines and equipment

The Italian Republic is to grant an in-kind emergency contribution to Sri Lanka of around LKR 125 Mn (€ 341,115) to purchase medicine and medical equipment.

Pope Francis calls for the uncovering of truth behind the Easter Sunday attacks

Pope Francis yesterday called for the uncovering of truth behind the Easter Sunday attacks.

24-hour trade union action on Wednesday: RTUA

Trade union action will commence on April 27 midnight and end on April 28 midnight.

Police request to remove protesters outside Temple Trees rejected

A request made by the Colpetty Police to remove a group of protesters who rallied outside Temple Trees was yeste

SriLankan agrees to suspend entire process of hiring 21 aircraft: Harsha

SriLankan Airlines agreed to suspend the entire process of hiring 21 aircraft while admitting that the decision was mad

MR will not resign, Gammanpila’s claims are a lie - PM’s Office

Officials say the Prime Minister in his discussions with SLPP party members and independent and religious groups had not discussed his resignation

SJB MPs discuss NCM

40 independent MPs including MP Wimal Weerawansa participated in the meeting

Prez willing to form interim govt: Chief Registrar of Asgiri Chapter

The Mahanayaka theras call for the appointment of a multi party cabinet

PM informs certain groups that he is ready to resign : Gammanpila

Opposition has the support of 120 MPs on the no-confidence motion

Huge rush at post offices

A huge rush was experienced yesterday at post offices due to the sick-note campaign launched by school teachers.

Countrywide strike certain if PM doesn’t implement Mahanayakes’ proposals: Gemunu

A definite countrywide bus strike has been scheduled for next week if Premier Mahinda Rajapaksa does not implement the proposals put forward by the Mahanayaka theras, Head of Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) Gemunu Wijer

Court prevents Cabraal from leaving country

By Lakmal Sooriyagoda The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court yesterday issued an order preventing former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal from leaving the country over alleged financial irregularities that took place while he was serving as Central Bank Governor in 2014.

SJB to commence major protest march today to topple govt.

The biggest ever protest march which Sri Lanka has ever seen will begin today from Kandy Everyone will be able to see what we are going to do on May 1

Ceylon Workers’ Congress support No Confidence Motion

They defected in view of the hardships faced by people in the estate sector

Speaker calls for party leaders’ meeting

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena has called for a party leaders’ meeting on Thursday to discuss constitutional reforms.

Sri Lanka still owes US $ 390 million to Chinese company for fuel supplies: Chinese Ambassador

In a controversial disclosure, China’s Ambassador Qi Zhenhong said Sri Lanka still owes US $ 390 million to PetroChina Company Limited for the supply of 12 shipments of diesel and petrol from July, last year to January, this year.

Principal’s body found in jungle

The principal of Angunukolapelessa Mahanaga National School was found dead in the Ussangoda jungle in Kotiara yeste

Residents in Kataragama dash coconuts

The people in the Kataragama area yesterday dashed coconuts in front of the Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devala praying to the gods to remove the government in power and to provide relief from the prevailing crisis. More tha