Present govt. too has the same swing door policy of Mahinda Rajapaksa: Johnston

Chief Government Whip and Highways Minister Johnston Fernando said President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s government too has the same swing door’ policy of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa so that anyone could leave or join the

SLPI raises concerns over Personal Data Protection Bill

The Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI), its constituents and affiliated organizations raised concerns over the Personal Data Protection Bill that was presented in Parliament on January 20 this year, a statement from the institute said.

Power-cut hours to be trimmed: PUCSL Chairman

There is a move to reduce power shedding hours by at least two hours with the availability of sufficient diesel and furnace

Causing disturbance to public: Case against Wimal and others fixed for trial

A case filed against National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa and six other party activists for allegedly providing leadership to a protest which blocked the main roads at Bauddhaloka Mawatha, causing disturbance to the

US $ 500mn credit line from India yet to be fully realized

The US $ 500 million credit facility offered by India is yet to be fully realized since there are some more ministerial level formalities to be done, Daily Mirror learns. Earlier,

Cardinal requests UNHRC to support an impartial investigation

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith yesterday requested the UNHRC to support in ensuring an impartial investigation on th

Nedungamuwa Raja no more

Nedungamuwa Vijaya Raja, popularly known as Nedungamuwa Raja, who earned the reputation for carrying the casket of sacre

Public protests continue in SL against govt. failures

Public protests continued on Sunday evening as several people gathered with candles in Kohuwala and Rajagiriya to protest against the severe day to day hardships caused by the economic failure of the government.

Over 7-hour power cuts today despite assurance

During a meeting with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, officials of the Ministries of Power and Energy said that there would be no power cuts from March 5

Traffic fine tickets to offender’s door-step soon: Ministry

The Police will soon introduce a system to identify traffic offenders through traffic surveillance systems and to send fin

No fuel scarcity in future; more stocks coming in :CPC Chairman

CPC chairman requested the consumers not to panic and avoid standing in queues to get fuel

Govt. has to be changed through an election and not through deals: Sajith

Government has to be changed through a national election and not through changing heads in Parliament, Leader of the Op

UNP to hold a Satyagraha on the 25th at Hyde Park in Colombo

The United National Party (UNP) has decided to hold a Satyagraha on the 25th of this month, at Hyde Park in Colombo with the objective of reaching a common agreement to change the government.

SLPP edges closer to form new govt; MR urgently calls for political calm

In addition to the economic, fuel, power and food crisis which has severely hampered the daily lives of all citizens in the country, Sri Lanka has now been plunged into severe political turmoil after two cabinet ministers were sacked las

A severe gas shortage due to forex issue

The country is currently facing a severe gas shortage as three gas tankers are being anchored off the Sri Lankan waters due to the non-issuance of letters of credit by Sri Lankan commercial banks in the face of the dollar crisis.

Limited bus services today, no buses at night Private Bus Owners’ Association

The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ (LPBOA) yesterday decided to operate a limited bus service for today to ease the transport of

Loaf of bread will increase to Rs 100 soon: Bakery Owners’

The All Ceylon Bakery Owners’ Association yesterday predicted that the price of a loaf of bread will exceed Rs.100 soon due to the current crisis.

Schools to open today with divided student groups

It has been reported that the Education Ministry is planning to call the students to schools according to the number of students during the new school term which begins today (7).

Garbage collection and cleaning of drainage systems affected by fuel crisis

The garbage collection and cleaning of drainage systems in some areas within the Colombo City have come to a standstill

Protest held outside Hirunika’s house for protesting against GR

A group of people staged a protest outside the house of former parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra in Malabe on Saturday night.

Handunnetti’s FR petition against alleged sugar fraud Petition fixed for support on July 27

The Fundamental Rights petition filed by former JVP MP Sunil Handunnetti seeking an order to recover a sum of Rs.15.9 b

April festival season in N’Eliya Large numbers of local and foreign tourists expected

A larger crowd when compared to the previous years expected due to the long holiday of ten days

Second CB bond issuance Court releases Ravi, Mahendran and others from 13 charges

Colombo High Court Trial-at-Bar yesterday ordered to release ten accused including former Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake, Central Bank former Governor Arjuna Mahendran from 13 charges in connection with the Central Bank b

Yugadanavi power plant project SC dismisses FR petitions

The petitioners have filed FR petitions challenging the agreements entered between the GoSL and New Fortress Energy Inc

Vasu decides to refrain from ministerial duties

Asserting that removal of Wimal Weerawansa and Udaya Gammanpila was wrong, Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara said yesterday he would refrain from ministerial duties until justice was meted out to them. He said that

CBSL informs govt. to increase fuel prices, electricity tariffs urgently

CBSL governor said that urgent measures should be taken to compliment the efforts taken by the Central Bank to overcome the present economic challenges

COVID burials allowed at cemeteries, burial grounds

A new circular has been issued in respect of postmortem, diagnosis, disposal and reporting of COVID-19 related deaths

Met Dept. predicts unfavourable weather conditions

​The depression over South-West Bay of Bengal located East of Trincomalee coast, is very likely to intensify into a deep depressio

Proposal to pay at least Rs.240 per dollar Labour Minister to submit Cabinet proposal at next meeting

A request will be submitted at the next cabinet meeting, requesting to pay at least Rs.240 per dollar for remittances sent to Sr

UNP calls for effective steps to resolve SL’s financial crisis

United National Party (UNP) yesterday called for effective steps to resolve Sri Lanka’s financial crisis including the remova