Meeting with UN High Commissioner on March 2 Top level Govt delegation in Geneva to present SL case

Foreign Minister Prof. G. L. Peiris and State Minister Prof. Channa Jayasumana took wing to Geneva yesterday

Easter Sunday attacks Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith holds prayer service in the Vatican

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith who is currently in the Vatican is to hold a prayer service at St Peter’s Square on Sunday February 27 2022, Convener of Global Forum of Easter Sunday Massacre Victims, Stephen Muller said yesterday.

No night time power cuts during weekend

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) said it will not shed power at night during the weekend as instructed by the Public Utilities Commission.

PUBLIC ANGER GROWS AS SL PLUNGES INTO SEVERE TURMOIL

Public anger has grown in Sri Lanka as the government is struggling to sort the foreign exchange crisis, thereby leading to the massive power and fuel crisis, a halt in imports as well as a soaring cost of living with some terming the daily strugg

dozens killed as Russia invades Ukraine

Moscow and Kyiv (CNN): Russian forces have begun an attack on Ukraine, with reports of troops crossing the border to the north and south, explosions in multiple cities including the capital Kyiv and warnings from Russian President Vladimir Putin of bloodshed unless Ukrainian forces lay down their arms.

CEB tells Keheliya to pay up his mega electricity bill

The Ceylon Electricity Board has urged Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella to pay up his overdue electricity bill for his residence which is amounting to a massive Rs. 12,056,803.38. The CEB sai

SJB MPs hold protest in Parliament against power cuts

Parliament sessions were suspended for about half an hour yesterday because of a protest held inside chambers by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) against the power cuts. The MPs were seen flashing torches and holding placards.

Water supply could be interrupted during power cuts: Trade Union

Water supply will be interrupted during power cuts due to fuel shortage and thereby the consumers will face numerous inconvenienc

Mob, attacks beach restaurant and chases away tourists in Hikkaduwa: 4 arrested

Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the attack on a beach restaurant at Narigama in Hikkaduwa where a mob

Over five-hour power cuts today

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

Sri Lankans living in Ukraine are safe: Envoy

The safety of Sri Lankans living in Ukraine has been ensured following the tensions that erupted after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine.

Foreign Ministry issues advisory to Lankans living in Ukraine

In view of a escalation of the situation in Ukraine, the Foreign Ministry has instructed the Sri Lanka Embassy in Ankara, to take appropriate measures to coordinate the safe passage of the remaining Sri Lankan nationals in Ukraine.

Govt. to release Rs.80Bn by Monday to settle CEB loan: Amaraweera

The government is to release Rs.80 billion to pay off the loan which the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) had obtained to procure fuel from the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) for power generation. Environment Minister Mahinda Amaraw

Do justice to Sri Lanka, don’t listen to one side - SF to UNHR Chief

Madam you have heard only one side of the story from those who are supporting the LTTE and representing them

SL to face massive drug shortage in three months

Most of the popular drugs, including paracetamol, Panadol, Panadeine, Frisium, normal saline and Zinnat are likely to go out of stock soon. The country is already facing a shortage of antibiotic syrups given to children

Court vacates Enjoining Order against siblings of Jaya Sri musical band

Jaya Sri’ was popular with their literal mixed reggae, hip hop style modern infusion of Western and Sinhala music

SL in Guinness Record books for world’s largest sapphire aggregate

The star sapphire cluster weighing 503.2 kg, which was found in the Ratnapura area last year, yesterday received the Guinnes

Power cuts re-scheduled to accommodate GCE A/L aspirants

Arrangements have been made to change the power cut schedule to minimize inconvenience caused to those who are sitting for the GCE Advanced Level exam , Leader of the House Dinesh Gunawardene informed Parliament yesterday.

If diesel prices soar, operating buses will come to a halt: Gemunu

If prices of diesel keep increasing again, the Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) yesterday hinted that they will b

Over 900,000 Sri Lankans refuse COVID-19 vaccines

Over 9 lakhs people in Sri Lanka have not got a single dose of the COVID-19 vaccine raising concerns among health authorities.

Constitutionality of Surcharge Tax Bill challenged in Supreme Court by SJB

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) yesterday filed a Special Determination petition in Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of

Pimp who made over Rs.45 million arrested by CID

It was also revealed the suspect was operating eight bank accounts which had transactions of over Rs. 45.6 million (Rs. 45,681,905)

SC concludes Yugadanavi power plant hearings: Order on leave to proceed reserved

The Supreme Court yesterday reserved its order, to decide whether its to proceed with the Fundamental Rights petitions filed challenging the legality of the agreements on Yugadanavi power plant. The Supreme Court would make an order on the matter in due course.

SJB debate ends abruptly

We have also heard that SJB MPs Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanaykkara have been sidelined

Attack on Chamuditha’s house Police summon Pushpika to record statement

Former Mrs. Sri Lanka for Mrs. World, Pushpika de Silva, has been summoned to the Piliyandala Police to record a statement regarding the investigations into the attack on journalist Chamuditha Samarawickrema’s residence in Piliyandala.

Secret deal between Ranil and Gota? UNP says no such thing

The United National Party has dismissed reports that its leader Ranil Wickremesinghe is in a secret deal with President Gota

George Clooney in Sri Lanka

Hollywood legend George Clooney was spotted at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) over the weekend when his private jet landed on transit, en-route to London from Australia.

COVID vaccine for children under 12 years Guidelines within this week

Comments are anticipated in this regard from the Paediatric Infectious Diseases Specialists’ Association

Special Cabinet meeting on energy crisis Modalities decided for uninterrupted fuel supply

While deciding not to revise the fuel prices, the government, at a special meeting of Cabinet Ministers and key officials, decided to work out modalities for the uninterrupted fuel supplies.

People careless about getting booster vaccines -Minister Jayasumana

People seem very careless about receiving their COVID-19 booster vaccines, and it was reported that the turnout for the COVID-19 booster vaccines was not sufficient, officials said. ​