IUSF hands over petition to National Human Rights Commission

Inter University Students Federation handed over a petition to National Human Rights Commission against the suppression of right of the protesters against the government during the past few days by the police.

Huge protest near PM’s residence

A tense situation erupted yesterday when thousands of students from the Inter University Students Federation who marched into Colombo calling on the government to resign had surrounded the Prime Minister’s residence at Wijerama Road. T

Fears over crisis mount as GR, MR stay put

Fears are mounting that the crisis in Sri Lanka will get worse over the coming days after President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa decided not to step down despite the mass protests. Daily Mirror lea

SRILANKA EXTERNAL DEBT

Ranil warns of further deterioration of economy

The IMF had stated that Sri Lanka is not qualified for such a package

In memory of Easter Sunday attack victims Pope to hold a special prayer service in Vatican today

Pope Francis is to hold a special prayer service in the Vatican today ( Monday April 25) on behalf of the victims of the Easter Sunday bomb attacks in Sri Lanka in 2019 together with Sri Lankan bishops and a group of persons who were wounded in

NCM against the government has been able to unite the Opposition- Kiriella

The No Confidence Motion (NCM) prepared by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has been able to unite the entire opposition and the 11 party independent alliance against the much hated Rajapaksa regime and the collection of signatures for the NCM was gathering momentum, chief opposition whip and senior vice president of the SJB, Lakshm

Rajitha claims NCM has more than 113 signatures

The SJB have the necessary numbers for the motion as those who have left the government have pledged their support

Health crisis looms; Sri Lanka in a rush to secure medical supplies

WHO pledges to supply medical assistance worth US $ 1.37Mn

Teachers to fall sick today to express solidarity with Galle Face protesters

Teachers and Principals are to go on leave today to show their dissent to the government. The Teac

Milk powder Price to go up again

Importers confirmed that they would calculate the cost and increase the price considering the value of the dollar

Suspect arrested over alleged attempt to set fire to fuel bowser Released on bail

The suspect who was arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) over an alleged attempt to set fire to a fuel bowser during the protest in Rambukkana on April 19, was released on bail.

More fuel due next Week : Ministry

Since more ships carrying fuel are to sail in the next three days, the long queues at filling stations will gradually come to an en

Govt. trying to privatize health care in the guise of reviving economy: GMOA

The government was trying to privatize the whole health sector, the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has charged.

Lodging facilities for parents of child cancer patients

The Lions Club in Sri Lanka with the help of the International Lions Club has constructed a four storied building to provide lodging facilities for parents looking after the children under treatment at Maharagama Apeksha Hospital for cance

A bag of cement is to cost Rs. 3000: Construction Association

The construction industry is bound to collapse if the cement price is increased by about Rs.450 a bag, The president of the National Construction Association Susantha Liyanarachchi said. He said the decision to increase the price of a bag of cement would come into effect this week, and after the price increase, a

Banquet, wedding hall, catering charges up by 40%: ACBHCA

The All Ceylon Banquet Hall and Catering Association (ACBHCA) is to raise banquets, wedding halls, and catering charges by 40%. The associ

Next gas shipment sufficient only for three days: Litro

If the required dollars were provided by the government, there is a possibility of receiving a gas shipment once in every three days

Merit list ignored in Colombo Uni VC appointment

The academic community of Sri Lanka has been highly disturbed and distressed over the recent appointment of the Vice Ch

Easter Sunday attacks Video clip revealed it was in retaliation for the attack on mosque in NZ : Fmr. Minister Sarath Weerasekera

In this clip Zahran says he had planned to attack Catholic churches on behalf of Allah This video clip confirms that there is no political conspiracy behind these attacks

22nd amendment to the Constitution Forty independent MPs in Parliament hand over a Draft to the Speaker

Forty MPs who remain independent in Parliament had handed over to the Speaker a draft of the 22nd amendment to the Constitution under which they have proposed the reduction of powers enjoyed by the Executive President, change in

20 Lankans released in Qatar on account of Ramazan: SLBFE

The Qatari government has decided to pardon and release 20 Sri Lankans who have been imprisoned for various offences while working in Doha, in view of the holy month of Ramazan.

Cardinal leaves for Vatican with Easter Sunday bomb victims

A sixty member delegation led by the Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith left for Vatican yesterday.

Colombo-Badulla main road blocked at Pussella in Haldummulla

By Saman Palitha Nanayakkara The Colombo-Badulla main road was blocked at Pussella area in Haldummulla yesterday evening due to an earth slide as a result of the prevailing heavy rains, Haldummulla Police said.

Fuel distribution resumes after three days

Nearly 600 bowsers and 5 trains with fuel transporting wagons will be engaged in transporting fuel across the country Ministry to provide security to fuel transporting bowsers

Finance Minister to present Road Map to recover from present crisis

Finance Minister Ali Sabry would make a statement in Parliament explaining the Road Map to recover from the present crisis, once he returns from Washington after concluding discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Lead

Commuters can complain about malpractices in buses: NTC

The passengers are advised to raise complaints to the National Transport Commission (NTC) about the issues they face in priv

Rambukkana incident I was invited to NSC meeting, I didn’t attend it: PM

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said yesterday that he was invited to the National Security Council meeting to discuss the R

Call with MR Chinese PM assures support to Sri Lanka

During a phone conversation with Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, China’s Premier Li Keqiang assured China’s support to Sri Lanka to facilitate greater stability in economic and social development, a statement from the Prime Minister’s office said.

I delayed No-confidence motion against Govt.

Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday the no-confidence motion (NCM) against the government was delayed following a request made by him.