State investigation unit takes 8 years to issue indictment

Former Mayor had allegedly demolished a bridge, which had been constructed using public funds

IMF says Sri Lanka has not sought assistance

Sri Lanka has not sought financial assistance from the International Monetary Fund, which stands ready to discuss options for the country to deal with its debt burden, IMF spokesman Gerry Rice said on Thursday. Rice told a regular news briefing that IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva is looking for progress at next week’s G20 finance leaders’ meeting in Indonesia for progress on IMF proposals to strengthen a G20 debt restructuring framewo

Finance Ministry admits scarcity of four essential items

While saying that there is a minor shortage in four essential commodities, the Finance Ministry said there is an urgent need of setting up

44th session of UNHRC A resolution in Geneva cannot be enforced on the rest of the world : Foreign Minister

Institutions such as OMP and NHRC should handle issues locally and without any international involvement

Ongoing trade union action by health workers An ill-timed, selfish move - Medical Specialists

While saying that the ongoing trade union move by health workers to declare a continuous strike is ill timed and somewhat selfish at this critical juncture, the Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) stressed the importance of working towards long lasting solutions in correcting salary anomalies.

Vavuniya campus upgraded as a fully fledged university

The Vavuniya campus of the Jaffna University was declared a fully-fledged university, making it the 17th university of Sri Lanka, a st

SJB MP advocates LGBTQ rights

Whilst stressing that former Foreign Minister the late Mangala Samaraweera is the first and only Sri Lankan MP who stood for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer(LGBTQ) rights, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Buddhika Pathiran

Tribute to late Minister Mangala Samaraweera Party leaders pay glowing tribute during condolence vote moved by PM

The party leaders paid a glowing tribute to late Minister Mangala Samaraweera during the condolence vote moved by Prime

Sumanthiran-led multi-party group ask Govt. for rescheduling debts

Chairmen of three Parliamentary Committees attend meetings

Teacher salary anomalies removed

Though school Principals, Pirivena teachers and teachers of government approved special private schools accept the government’s decision to pay the allowance of Rs. 5,000 to them with immediate effect, teachers’ and principals’ serv

No scheduled power cuts till Monday

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has decided not to have scheduled power cuts until Monday (February 14) due to sufficient fuel stocks for electricity in the country.

Non-appointment of Oversight Committees Opposition raises concerns

The opposition yesterday questioned the delay in appointing Sectoral Oversight Committees for two years and urged the Speake

US $ 1 billion credit line Indian Finance Minister assures early finalisation

High Commissioner Moragoda thanked the Indian Finance Minister for the personal interest that she has taken in supporting Sri Lanka at this critical time

Drunk driving Tuk-tuk driver gets license suspended for 10 years

A trishaw driver who pleaded guilty of driving under the influence of liquor without a driving license when his driving license had been suspended for six months for a similar offense was fined Rs.75,000 and his driving license suspended for t

Surcharge Tax on EPF and ETF SLFP not in agreement with Govt.

The Sri Lanka Freedom Party does not agree with the government to impose collection of a 25 percent surcharge on the EPF and ETF, since both funds have been built up with hard earned money of six million private and semi government sector

Organised criminal killed in shootout with STF

An individual of Egodauyana in Moratuwa died in a police shooting on Thursday night (10) during a raid carried out by the police Special Task Force (STF) on a house in the Egodauyana National Housing Scheme. Egodauyana Po

Tea production improves despite fertiliser shortage: Plantation Minister

The Ministry is ready to expedite the implementation of an integrated nutrient management programme for the development of the tea industry

Julie Chung appointed new U.S. ENVOY to SL

Chung’s distinguished State Department career and exceptional leadership make her the perfect choice to represent the American people

TikToker harassing wild elephant fined Rs. 200,000

Video had sparked outrage on social media and also on international media

10-year-old boy found dead; parents arrested

The parents and the grandmother of a 10-year-old boy have been arrested over an incident in which the boy was found dead on the bed in a room inside the house in Badalgama. Police spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa said the Police rushed to the scene after they were informed of a stench emanatin

Catholic Church rings alarm bells

The Catholic Church has raised concerns of the possibility of politicians putting the lives of the general public at risk to win an election.

Dr. Shafi Shihabdeen files writ petition claiming salary with back-wages

Dr. Shafi Shihabdeen, who was at the centre of the controversy surrounding the alleged sterilisation of female patients has filed a writ petition seeking an order directing authorities to pay the salary due and payable to him including back-wages.

Total power system collapse inevitable if crisis not addressed by end March: Champika

Says hydropower reserves had dropped to 50 per cent within 40 days

Prevention of Terrorism Temporary Provisions Amendment Bill PTA Amendment Bill tabled in Parliament

Govt. proposes to reduce period of detention to 12 months

Bring in laws against unreasonable strikes in essential service sectors: Minister

Health service of a country is an essential service. There should be laws regarding strikes in sectors related to essential services

Ranil says Govt. should reveal real situation on foreign reserves

Once the SWAP facilities and Credit Lines are removed, our current foreign reserves are below US $1Bn

Court issues order preventing Nursing Trade Union from carrying out strike

The Colombo District Court yesterday issued an enjoining order preventing Government Nursing Officers’ Association from carrying o

Hambantota MC Mayor Eraj Fernando resigns

Eraj Ravindra Fernando, who was involved in the “toy pistol’ case several years ago, has resigned from his post as the Mayor of Hambantota Municipal Council (MC) He was appointed as the Hambantota MC Mayor in 2018.

SL SWEEPING THROUGH OMICRON WAVE

Nearly 20,000 people infected within the past 10 days

Daughter of Lankan immigrants, Australia’s highest-paid CEO; earns $315k a week

Australia’s biggest investment bank Macquarie Group chief executive Shemara Wikramanayake, the daughter of Sri Lankan immigrants who arrived in Australia with just $200 in their pockets now makes $315,000 a week as the nation’s highest-paid CEO.