SL should be prepared to face a likely global recession - UNP Deputy Leader

While highlighting that the whole globe is being pushed into a recession by the Russia-Ukraine war, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene yesterday said Sri Lanka too should prepare itself to face such a situation.

Why does the Power Minister contradict the CEB?

Power Minister Gamini Lokuge has once again assured of uninterrupted power supply after March 5, contradicting the CEB who say that providing an uninterrupted service this month is next to impossi

Strike at this juncture could provoke people: Health Ministry

In such a situation where people are crushed with a plethora of problems including the fuel issue, the Health Ministry said a trade union action will definitely annoy and provoke the general public.

There is a scam behind the fuel scarcity - SJB MP Gayantha Karunatilaka

There is a scam behind the fuel scarcity as interested parties are out to bring down refined oil and earn more, a Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP said yesterday. SJB MP Gayantha K

Health professionals to strike again

Health professionals attached to 17 unions have decided to launch a Trade Union action starting from 8.00 am today (2).

SL once again rejects UNHRC evidence gathering mechanism

Sri Lanka , once again , rejected the evidence gathering mechanism established by the UNHRC calling it unhelpful and that it will polarise society with adverse impact on economic develop

Over 7-hour power cut today: PUCSL Chairman

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has given approval to impose a seven and a half hour countrywide power cut for today (02).

Govt. approves to import 1.8 mn barrels of petrol

In accordance with the recommendation of the cabinet-appointed Standing Procurement Committee, the Cabinet has approved to import 1.8 million barrels of petrol for a period of eight months.

Term of “One Country- One Law’’ task force extended by three months

An extraordinary gazette notification has been issued, extending the term of the Presidential Task Force for “One Country - One Law” concept by three months. The Task Force’s acti

COVID-19 rules dropped as Omicron ebbs

Issuing a new set of health guidelines applicable for March, the Health Ministry has lifted restrictions where full capacity has been allowed for almost all events and functions except for weddings.

Over 50 % people boosted in Sri Lanka; authorities optimistic of future

The number of daily cases which was over 1,000 for 27 consecutive days, has now fallen below 900 while the number of deaths range from 20 to 30

Govt. should decide whether to stay in the dark after eating apples, grapes and oranges: Gammanpila

We have the ability to ensure an uninterrupted supply of fuel if we manage it sparingly and cut down on unnecessary expenses

Women taking up arms to defend Ukraine

Women have begun to take up arms to defend Ukraine as Russian troops continued a military offensive despite ongoing p

Diesel for private buses through SLTB depots in two-three days: Dilum

Following lengthy discussions with several private bus owners’ associations, the transport ministry is planning to supply

Children between 12-18 administered with at least one dose, considered fully vaccinated: CAASL

Children between 12 and 18 years of age who have taken at least a single dose of a recognized COVID-19 vaccine and completed 14 days after vaccination, will be considered fully vaccinated, the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) s

Evacuation of 40 Sri Lankans in Ukraine underway, says Foreign Ministry

In the wake of the escalation of the Ukraine-Russia war, the Foreign Ministry in collaboration with embassies in Warsa

450 Inter-provincial buses stopped due to unavailability of diesel: IPPBA

Buses have to wait at the filling stations in queues with passengers onboard

IGP to get tough against harassing tourists in SL

Such incidents could hamper the tourism industry at a time when the industry is gradually recovering after the COVID-19 pandemic

SJB to hold rally at Salgado Park, Anuradhapura on March 29

We will hold this rally even by force as it will be the first step towards mobilizing the people to topple the present government”

Central Expressway would be completed by 2024: Johnston

Chief Government Whip and Highways Minister Johnston Fernando on Sunday vowed that the construction of the Central Expressway from Colombo to Kandy would be completed by 2024. The Minister gave this pledge in response to a request made by Anunayake of the Malwatte Chapter Ven Dimbulkumbure

Greenstat Hydrogen India to pilot a green hydrogen generating project in Sri Lanka

Greenstat Hydrogen India signed an agreement with the Petroleum Development Authority of Sri Lanka (PDASL) yesterday to collaborate on a pilot project for generating green hydrogen in Sri Lanka. The Cabinet of Ministers of Sri Lanka decided to take its first steps towards bringing hydrogen into the value chain of renewable energy at a meeting held on January 31.

Case against former Chief Minister S.M. Ranjith: Defence Preliminary objections rejected

The Colombo High Court yesterday ordered to reject the preliminary objections raised by two accused including former North Cent

Cardinal Ranjith briefs Pope on Easter Sunday attacks

It is the Sri Lanka government who should bear the responsibility for such an eventuality

Three hour power cut today; no night power shedding

A three-hour power shedding will be in place today and no power shedding has been announced during the night, the Public Utilities

Sri Lanka only had mild impact of Omicron: Epidemiology Chief

“The Western countries are the highest to be battered by Omicron where over 100,000 cases were reported daily. However, Sri Lanka had a minimum effect of Omicron”

Indian Naval craft berths in Trincomalee to conduct diver training for SLN

The Indian Naval Ship ‘Nireekshak’, which is one of the highly advanced diving support ships of the Indian Navy, arrived at the Trincomalee Port yesterday for facilitating Mixed Gas Diving training for the Sri Lanka Navy. ‘Nireeksha

Attack on Chamuditha’s residence Police quiz Pushpika

Former Mrs. Sri Lanka for Mrs. World’ Pushpika de Silva reported to the Piliyandala Police yesterday to record a statement regard

Mr. Anil Tittawella pc

Outpouring of support for stranded Ukrainians

There is an outpouring of support for Ukrainians stranded in Sri Lanka, with free accommodation and food being offered by several Sri Lankans and others. Tourism M

Five hour power cut from today

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved the request made by the Ceylon Electricity Board (C