RW to participate in APC

UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe will participate in the All Party Conference (APC), the party’s Assistant Leader Akila Viraj Kariyawasam said yesterday.

SJB to boycott APC

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has decided to boycott the All Party Conference (APC) called by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, SJB

Another fuel queue related death

Another senior citizen aged 76, who was returning from a fuel queue in Mirigama while taking diesel, has fainted and died on admission to the hospital.

US $ 200 million out of Indian credit line for pharmaceutical imports

The government decided to use US $ 200 million out of the US $ 1 billion Indian credit line to import essential medicines fr

Top US official to visit Sri Lanka tomorrow

Under Secretary for Political Affairs of the US Department of State Victoria Nuland will pay an official visit to Sri Lanka tomorrow. She is the highest US official to visit Sri Lanka this year.

China considers US $ 2.5 billion financial support sought by SL : Ambassador

Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong said yesterday that the Sri Lankan government had sought US $ 1 billion loan and US $ 1.5 billion buyer’s credit facility from his country, and the request was under consideration.

Technical committee proposed to implement IMF proposals

The panel of experts appointed for advising the National Economic Council has recommended the appointment of a technical committee comprising the Central Bank and the Treasury to implement proposals by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a statement from the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Prices of face masks too go up

In the wake of the rupee depreciation, the prices of all types of face masks have been increased by 30%, local manufactu

Former LTTE cadre arrested over stolen motorcycles

A former LTTE cadre who had been attached to the LTTE police force was arrested yesterday by Vavuniya Division Crim

Russian tourist dies in accident

A Russian tourist had been knocked down to death on Sunday evening (20) in Ahangama town. Police said Kikteva Inna (38) on a visit to Sri Lanka was riding on a motorcycle from Matara to Galle when she met with the

Multi-Day Fishing Crafts Owners Association stage protest

The Multi-Day Fishing Crafts Owners Association yesterday staged a protest near the Fisheries Ministry in Colombo urging the governm

There will be an uprising as the Sinhalese New year draws near: Rajitha

People are expected to rise up on their own without the influence of any political party by Sinhalese New year, an SJB MP said

Two senior citizens die fainting in fuel queues

Two senior citizens who fainted while standing in fuel queues in Kandy and Kadawatha have died on admission to the hospital over the week

Laugfs increases gas prices

The price of a 12.5 kg cylinder had increased to Rs.4,199 while a 5kg cylinder increased to Rs 1,680. Also, the price of a 2kg cylinder increased to Rs. 672

Gamini Dissanayake’s 80th commemoration Gamini fulfilled his responsibilities as leader of opposition

The late Minister Gamini Dissanayake who fulfilled his responsibilities as leader of the opposition in Parliament had often argued with prominent leaders including Dr. N. M. Perera and Dr. Colvin R. De Silva on their foreign policy and hunger

Man nabbed with Rs.120Mn worth gold in Jaffna bound bus

A 38-year-old suspect was arrested while transporting over 6 kg of gold worth Rs. 120 million in a bus plying to Jaffna from Colombo, police said.

Govt. to pay Rs.100,000 reparation to next of kin of missing persons

By Sandun A. Jayasekera While the UNHRC is breathing down the neck of the government for its failure to address grievances of families of missing persons, the government has decided to pay Rs.100,000 to the next of kin of missing persons and also to issue a ‘death certificate’ or a ‘certificate of missing’.

A cup of tea will be Rs.100: Canteen Owners’ Association

From last night, the All Island Canteen Owners’ Association (AICOA) is to increase the price of a cup of tea by Rs.100.

Parents, teachers told Don’t give publicity to students who excel at exams: Dullas

Mass Media Minister Dullas Alahapperuma made a fervent appeal to parents, teachers and the media not to glorify students unnecessary who passed examinations with higher grades as it will discourage other students, giving them huge ment

Garbage collection halted again in Colombo City

Garbage collection in some parts of the Colombo City has been halted once again due to the shortage of fuel, a senior membe

Sapugaskanda refinery to stop operations from today: CPC Chairman

Fuel refinery operations at the Sapugaskanda oil refinery will be suspended from today, Ceylon Petroleum Corpo

Milk powder to be released to the market in April with no increase in prices: MILCO chairman

MILCO Private Limited said they have resumed the milk powder manufacturing process and stocks will be back on the m

Proposals to increase electricity tariff to be amended: PUCSL

An amended proposal prepared by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to increase electricity tariffs is due to be received next week, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri La

Ranjan admitted to CNH

Former Parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake, who was receiving treatment at the Welikada Prison Hospital was admitted to

JVP to boycott APC

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) would not participate at the All- Party Conference (APC) convened by the President,

Sajith visits fruit stalls

Leader of the Opposition and of the Samagi Janabala Wegaya visited the fruit stalls in Matara town to look into the issues affecting t

Tense situ after group of protesters forcibly enter Presidential Secretariat

A tense situation erupted outside the Presidential Secretariat yesterday after a group of protesters of the Socialist Youth U

Magisterial inquiry into questionable last will of late Miss Ceylon Police to seek AG’s advice

The Colombo Fraud Investigation Bureau conducting investigations into the questionable last will of late Miss Ceylon Jennifer Ingleton has informed court that they are expecting to seek the Attorney General’s advice regarding ongoing in

UNP welcomes Govt. decision seeking IMF assistance

The United National Party (UNP) yesterday welcomed the decision made by the government to seek the assistance of the Inte

Lahugala PS Chairman hammers his wife together with another woman

The wife of Lahugala Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman has been hospitalised after being beaten by the Chairman and another woman