Our responsibility is not to escape from crises or to blame those who caused: Pavithra

We should work together to add at least 100 megawatts of electricity to the national grid within this year

SJB invites Wimal, Udaya to join hands

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) yesterday invited former Ministers Wimal Weerawansa and Udaya Gammanpila who were

Wimal, Udaya hit out at Basil Call him an ‘Ugly American’

Sacked Ministers Udaya Gammanpila and Wimal Weerawansa yesterday strongly criticised Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa callin

Wimal, Udaya SACKED

In a move that was long expected, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday sacked Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila and Industries Minister Wimal Weerawansa from the Cabinet after the two had made critical remarks against Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa and had been critical of the government’s failures. The Da

Govt. invites UN High Commissioner to visit Sri Lanka

A Sri Lankan delegation led by Foreign Minister Prof. G. L. Peiris called on UN High Commissioner for Human Rights M

Dissident groups within Govt. Should prove their genuineness: SJB

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) yesterday slammed the 11 political parties which held a programme Mulu Ratama Hari

Udaya, Wimal to decide next move

Sacked Ministers Wimal Weerawansa and Udaya Gammanpila are to meet today to decide their next move. Gammanpila said last night that he was happy on being removed from his Ministerial post. Asked if he will join the opp

IPU team to visit SL to deal with Ranjan’s issue

A team from the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) is to visit Sri Lanka shortly to look into the matter with regard to former MP Ranjan Ramanayake, SJB MPs Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara said yesterday.

SL student jailed over sexual blackmail of young girls in Australia

A Sri Lankan international student who convinced young girls to send him lewd images and videos before sending the content to their families and friends has been sentenced to 13½ years behind bars by Victoria’s County Court.

UN General Assembly SL abstains from resolution on Russian actions in Ukraine

Sri Lanka along with India, Pakistan and Bangladesh abstained from voting on the resolution passed by the United Nations G

IOC to supply fuels to Sri Lanka in 4-5 month deal

Indian Oil Corp (IOC), the country’s top refiner and fuel retailer, will supply 12-13 fuel consignments to Sri Lanka to help the island nation which is facing an energy crisis, the Indian company said. IOC said it will sup

Massive gas shortage from today; banks deny opening LCs

The existing gas will finish mostly by today and it is going to be another huge issue on top of the present fuel shortage in the country

Health workers’ TU action suspended for 10 days

The trade union action launched by 17 trade unions attached to the health sector has been temporarily called off for 10 days

Today will also see a seven-hour power outage: CEB

The seven and-a-half an hour countrywide power cut that was imposed yesterday, will be repeated today as well, the Ceylon

Cardinal briefs Bachelet on Easter Sunday carnage

Archbishop of Colombo Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, met UNHRC High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet in Geneva yesterday.

Udaya Gammanpila and Viyathmaga have failed

While claiming that the main problem for the fuel shortage and prevailing crisis is the forex crisis, SLPP Parliamentarian Dilan Perera yesterday said that as a Minister Udaya Gammanpila had failed and Viyathmaga also has failed.

Govt. to ban import of over 600 non essential items

​The government will issue a gazette notification banning the import of over 600 non essential items , Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila said. The Minister said he learnt it from the Finance Ministry.

Over seven hour power cut today, diesel stock received

A seven and-a-half hour countrywide power cut will be imposed today (3) as scheduled by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL).

Party leaders to meet today

Leaders of political parties representing Parliament are to meet today where they are expected to discuss several issues including taking action against MPs Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara who hav

11 constituent parties put forward proposals for Govt Demand probe into sugar, coconut oil scams

​Eleven constituent parties of the government put forward a set of proposals under the title ‘Taking the Country on the Right Path’ to overcome the current economic crisis.

EPF, ETF and other funds exempted from Surcharge - AG

The Attorney General yesterday informed Supreme Court that the Ministry of Finance has decided to exclude 13 funds including Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF), Pension Fund, Pension Trust Fund, Gratuity or Termination Fund from the ambit of proposed Surcharge Tax Bill.

No more power cuts from March 5

Officials of the Ministries of Power and Energy yesterday assured President Gotabaya Rajapaksa that there would be no power cuts from March 5, President’s Media Division said.

Gazette preventing unvaccinated people from entering public places: Academic challenges legality

A university academic yesterday filed a Fundamental Rights petition in Supreme Court seeking an order staying the coming into operation of the gazette notification preventing unvaccinated people from entering public places.

IGP instructs cops to ensure security at fuel sheds

In the wake of a massive shortage of fuel which has resulted in lengthy queues at fuel stations, the IGP has issued directives to senior police officers to implement a special security plan around all fuel

Sri Lanka still welcoming Russian tourists - CAASL

Despite Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, there is no huge impact on the arrival of foreign tourists

Sri Lanka Humanity Party to be registered with EC

A new political party Sri Lanka Humanity Party (SLHP) is to be registered with the Election Commission soon and the intended symbol of the party is the pen, one of its founders Dr. Chandima

10-hour power cuts this month despite assurances from Basil

The reported remark made by Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa at Monday’s cabinet meeting, saying that the power crisis would be resolved after March 5 has raised serious questions within the

Hotels, Police on alert as Russian, Ukrainian tourists stay together

Police and hotels have been told to monitor and stay on alert to avoid any possible incidents among Russian and Ukrainian tourists who are presently in Sri Lanka as most of them are staying in t

Verité Research launches Gallup style “Mood of the Nation” poll in SL

The poll assesses approval, satisfaction and confidence in relation to the government, the country and the economy

UK stands by Ukraine: British HC

The UK and our international partners stand united in condemning Russia’s assault on Ukraine, which is an unprovoked, premeditated, and needless attack against a sovereign democratic state, British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Sarah Hulton said.