Police provides security to journalist Chamuditha

Samarawickrama’s residence in Piliyandala came under attack by some unidentified elements

The Queen tests positive for Covid Buckingham Palace says

The monarch is experiencing “mild cold-like symptoms” but expects to continue “light duties” at Windsor over the coming week, the palace said

Fuel situation grim

The situation with the fuel stocks in the country is looking grim with the subject Minister warning that there is a lack of funds

LG polls possible once new reforms are done: Dinesh

Education Minister Dinesh Gunawardena who heads the parliamentary select committee on electoral reforms said the governme

Even National Flags for Independence Day were imported from China

Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila said Sri Lanka could come out of this crisis if everything possible is manufactured and everything cultivable is cultivated here. He said the national flags that flutt

80 CMC members travel to north to share experience - Spend Rs. 3.4 million

Some 80 members of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) had spent Rs 3.4 million ( Rs3,457,900.0

Power cuts announced for today

Three-hour power cut in the Southern Province between 8.30 am and 4.30 pm

Nobody will be allowed in public places without third dose,Fourth dose from April 30

Individuals who failed to obtain all doses of the vaccine are susceptible to complications and facing the danger of death

Environment Ministry to buy back empty water bottles

The project aims at preventing the release of empty plastic bottles to the environment

Vehicle park to be constructed under Slave Island flyover

Chief Government Whip and Highways Minister Johnston Fernando instructed ministry officials to construct a vehicle park under

Move to acquit all who are responsible for the Easter Sunday attacks Catholic Bishops Conference alleges

The Catholic Bishops Conference yesterday alleged that there is a move to acquit all who have been identified by the Presidential Commission of inquiry as responsible for the Easter Sunday attacks which will lead to a complete miscarriage

Investigate Paranagama Commission findings and act accordingly Nawaz Commission recommends

The Presidential Commission appointed last year to investigate and act upon the reports of previous commissions on alleged human rights

U.S. company to deliver Beechcraft King Air 360ER aircraft to Sri Lanka

US company Textron Aviation has been awarded an $11 million contract for its new Beechcraft King Air 360ER aircraft. Built in Wichita, Kansas, the plane will be delivered through a foreign military sales contract to Sri Lanka with production set to be c

Structural changes in Presidential Secretariat

New officers have been appointed to positions in units at the Presidential Secretariat that serve the people directly, including the President’s Fund and the Public Relations Division.

Failure to take correct decisions at the right time and weak management made the Govt. unpopular - SLFP

The failure of the SLPP government to take correct and pragmatic decisions at the right time, unwarranted influence on the decision making and weak management have contributed to make the Gotabaya Rajapaksa regime extre

UNP expels five more local government members

This included two members in the Imaduwa Pradeshiya Sabha, and one member each in Karandeniya, Baddegama, Yakkalamulla and Bentota Pradeshiya Sabhas

65th Anniversary of Russia-Sri Lanka ties Two countries look for ties covering entire spectrum

The Russian-Sri Lankan political dialogue invariably rests on equality, goodwill and respect for each other’s interests

President inspects Sustainable Energy Authority

The purpose of the visit was to meet the officials to inquire into the potential of utilising renewable sources such as water, solar and wind for power generation

70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Sri Lanka Japan hails introduction of Japanese language degree in J’Pura Uni

A ceremony was organised by the faculty on February 17, 2022 at Sri Sumangala Auditorium of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Main opposition decries recent killings

The acquittal of those who are charged with bribery and corruption will also damage the reputation of the country

Shani files FR to prevent being arrested again by CID

The Petitioner states that the respondents are disqualified to hold any inquiry against the petitioner on the anonymous petition

Chamuditha seeks Police protection

The Counsel had filed this application under the Assistance to and Protection of Victims and Witnesses of 2015

One killed and the other seriously injured by armed gang

The deceased was an officer of the Police Traffic unit in the Kasagala entrance of the Southern Express Way

Island-wide power cuts from yesterday

Despite assurances that there will be no scheduled power outages in the next three months, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka

Findings of Sri Lanka Barometer Eight people out of ten demand reconciliation of all communities

The survey was designed to represent important issues in the context of reconciliation

Three passengers seriously injured when van veers off the road in Ginigathena

The driver had lost control of the vehicle due to excessive speed

Ex Defense Secy. and former IGP acquitted from all charges

The three Judges observed that the Attorney General should have been more observant when bringing criminal proceedings against the accused

Top US official here next month

A top US official is to visit Sri Lanka next month for talks which will mainly focus on human rights and trade and investment. US Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu said that he will be visiting Sri Lanka in March. This is his first visit to Sri Lanka since being appointed to the post in Septe

Be cautious; Dengue and COVID-19 show similar symptoms

With the number of COVID-19 and Dengue cases soaring simultaneously, the Health authorities have urged people to be vigilant as both diseases show similar symptoms.

Remarks made on the Easter Sunday attacks Rev. Fr. Chrishantha provides three hour statement to CID

The Media Director, Archdiocese of Colombo Rev. Fr. Jude Chrishantha yesterday called for the arrest of former President Maithripala Sirisena if necessary after questioning him on the Easter Sunday att