Large number of STF personnel transferred from Boossa Prison

At least 100 STF personnel attached to the security at the Boossa Prison have been transferred with immediate effect in connection with an attempt to smuggle two bottles of liquor into the prison premises.

Train fares to be increased soon also

The government has decided to increase train fares shortly to cover only the cost of fuel and not to earn a profit, Transport Minister Dilum Amunugama said yesterday. Addressi

Kelanitissa power plant premises Another 105 MW thermal power plant to be set up: Pavithra

Owing to the failure to establish power plants in recent times to add power to the national grid, immediate action needs to be taken to construct another 105 MW thermal power plant at the Kelanitissa power plant premises to overcome the present power crisis and we should take steps to add at least 1,000 MW to the national grid this year, Energy Minister Pavithra Wannia

No power cuts in trade zones coming under IPB: Minister

The power interruptions that are currently being implemented on a daily basis will no longer be applicable to factories functioning under the Investment Promotion Board (IPB), which play an important ro

Changing the Govt. is not the solution: RW

Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday rejected the idea of forming a national government and toppling the present government saying what is needed today is a common consensus on a national plan to avoid Sri Lanka

Gazette preventing unvaccinated people from entering public places issued Two petitions fixed for support

Two Fundamental Rights petitions filed seeking an order staying the coming into operation of the gazette notification preventing unvaccinated people from entering public places were yesterday fixed for support by the Supreme Court.

#GoHomeGota vs #WeAreWithGota

In response to the #GoHomeGota campaign on social media, a few politicians backing the govt have launched #WeAreWithGota social media campaign

Bus fare revision announced, Minimum bus fare is Rs.20: Minister

Cabinet approval was granted for the fare increase by 15 percent with effect from yesterday, Transport Minister Dilum Amunugama said.

Vasu hands over official residence, vehicles

Water Supply Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara handed over his official residence and vehicles to the Ministry Secretary today, sources said.

Gazette preventing unvaxxed people from entering public places issued

The petitioners stated that the respondents are attempting to make, indirectly, the vaccines mandatory

AG gives undertaking PCoI recommendations against RW and AKD will not be implemented

The Attorney General yesterday gave an undertaking before the Court of Appeal that the recommendations made by the Presidential Commission on Political Victimisation (PCoI) will not be implemented against former Prime Minister

Recovery of hand grenade at All Saints’ Church in Borella: Retired Doctor and two others further remanded

Retired medical practitioner Dr. Shirley Herath,75 and two others arrested over the hand grenade incident at All Saints’ Church in Borella were yesterday ordered to be further remanded till March 29 by Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.

Case against Caroline and Chula referred to Mediation Board

The magisterial inquiry regarding an incident where reigning Mrs. World and Mrs. Sri Lanka 2019 Caroline Jurie had allegedly snatc

SJB invites all parties to join its protest rally

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) yesterday said its protest rally in Colombo today will be a beginning of a common struggle to overt

Hit and run car crashes into tree

A car that sped away after knocking down a woman, and her two children riding on a motorcycle had veered off the road and crashed into a wayside tree at Angunuwila in Mundalama on Sunday evening (13).

NFF Parliamentarian Nimal Piyatissa quits

National Freedom Front Parliamentarian Nimal Piyatissa who functioned as Chairman of the Kotmale Divisional Coordi

MT New Diamond shipwreck COPE instructs MEPA to expedite compensation

Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE ) has instructed the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) to expedite th

SLFP not responsible for Govt.’s downfall

Shipments have arrived but the shortages prevail due to the delays caused by mismanagement

RW rejects setting up national government

Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday rejected the idea of forming a national government and toppling the present government saying what is needed today is a common consensus on a national plan to avoid Sri Lanka becoming another Greece.

Pfizer vaccine now available for all above 20

The Pfizer vaccine has now been made available for anyone above 20 years of age and it could be obtained from respective MOH offices,

Fuel price hike cannot be blamed solely on world market spikes

Absence of a mechanism in the country to absorb price shocks in the world market also led to the current crisis

Basil meets IMF official amidst economic crisis

In the midst of a mounting economic crisis, Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa, along with key officials of the Ministry, held talks with a key official of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) visiting Sri Lanka. IMF Asia and Pacific Department Director Changyong Rhee met with the Minister and Ministry Secretary S. R. Attygalle. The meeti

seven months to overcome queues cannot bring dollars by selling coconuts due to global situation

At least another seven months will be needed to overcome the current fuel and gas queues, Energy Minister Gamini Lokuge s

India and SL working towards addressing issues faced by fishing communities : Indian HC

Indian High Commissioner Gopal Baglay yesterday said that India and Sri Lanka are working together towards addressing the issues faced by fishing communities of both countries.

Cement prices up

The price of a 50 kg cement bag has been increased to Rs.1,850. The price increase was due to the current dollar crunch and fuel price increase, the dealers said. Before the price increase, a

People are preparing to revolt

With the sudden increase of oil prices, country is facing more and more tragedies

SJB to go for an “Arab Spring”:Harin

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) yesterday said it will go for an “Arab Spring” type protest after giving an ultimatum for the gov

UK warns its citizens on travel to SL over deteriorating economic situation

The United Kingdom, in its latest travel advisory on Sri Lanka, has warned its citizens saying the economic situation

Grade 5 exam results released

The results of the Grade Five Scholarship Examination were released last night, the examinations department Commissioner-General L.M.D. Dharmasena said. He said the

Discuss with parents before school van fare hike

The All Island School Van Operators Association (AISVOA) today requested their members to go for a school van fare hike af