Prevailing power crisis is orchestrated; To sell CPC in future: TU

Four-hour power cuts from Monday inevitable

All schools will be closed from Feb. 7

All government and semi-government schools will be closed from February 7, on account of the commencement of the GCE Advanced Level (A/L) examination. They said schools would be reopened on March 7. The A/L exa

Accident at Wellaboda railway crossing in Boossa Four members of same family dead

The trishaw driven by the son had entered the level crossing regardless of the alarm signals and bumped against the Anuradhapura bound Rajarata Regina Express

Power outage in several areas despite PUCSL assurance of continuous power supply

Despite the assurance given by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) that there would be no power cuts unti

UNP calls for a simple Independence Day celebration

The United National Party (UNP) yesterday urged the government to make the 2022 Independence Day celebration a simple one without a military parade.

Parliament cluster growing

Whilst Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana has recovered from COVID-19, the number of staff members in Parliament who have contacted COVID-19 has risen to 27, a spokesman from the House media unit said yesterday.

Schoolgirl aged 12 dies of COVID-19 Health Ministry expresses concern

In the wake of the death of a grade six student from Marawila due to COVID-19, Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH), Director G. Wij

Those who speak ill of SJb do so out of jealousy - sajith

Pledges to create a Silicon Valley revolution in Sri Lanka

SL mission in Beijing hamstrung in discharging duties

The embassy is handicapped in initiating negotiations

Petition against Personal Data Protection Bill SC determines it has no jurisdiction to hear

The Supreme Court’s determination is to be communicated to the Speaker of Parliament

Long-term power generation There must be a contingency plan - Dr. Ramesh Pathirana

The various renewable power generation plans have been in the drawing board for several decades using solar, wind and tidal surge power

Egg attack on Anura NPP accuse police of not conducting proper investigations

There was a person or a group of persons who aided and abetted the attack

Health Ministry makes no changes to existing guidelines despite Omicron spread

Prior approval needs to be taken from the Director General of Health Services before organising public gatherings

16 trains cancelled due to COVID spread and lack of railway guards

Several locomotive operators tested positive for COVID-19

Central Bank, once again, rules out programme with IMF

Progress in exports proceeds repatriation

SJB MPs Gayantha, Niroshan endorses remarks made by Patali

Two Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MPs- Gayantha Karunatileka and Niroshan Perera- endorsed remarks by their colleague Patali C

JR’s grandson says he was attacked with chillie powder mixed water

Mayoress Rosy Senanayake was also informed of the incident

Karannagoda’s writ petition fixed for inquiry

Petitioner maintains that he is being victimised for political reasons

SJB hopeful that Ranjan will be released on Independence Day

Former MP is serving a prison sentence for contempt of Court

Young Journalist Association goes to SC against Personal Data Protection Bill

Says bill is contrary to the fundamental rights protected by the constitution

Independence Day celebrations will commemorate all Sri Lankan leaders

Who struggled against the British Empire to gain independence

Man killed in Qatar shooting not a Sri Lankan: SLBFE

The Doha News reported last week that a Sri Lankan security guard was fatally shot

No lockdown, but discussion to see if some curbs needed- State Minister

The importance of getting boosted against COVID-19 emphasised

Private firm behind egging: JVP

Says a similar incident occurred at a recent protest in Colombo Fort

SL awaiting a sample of organic fertiliser to replace the rejected cargo

Quality assurance required prior to dispatch of new consignment

Minister Prasanna wants impartial inquiry, denies involvement

Says he would not approve such low-level activities

Public urged to take the booster dose To keep the viral infection at bay

Government spokesman, Mass Media Minister Dulles Alahapperuma made a fervent appeal to the public to ensure that they get the first and second jabs and finally the booster to keep the viral infection at bay and added there was no first class or s

Marching towards Independence

A 10-year-old boy is marching to the tune of the military bands played during the rehearsal of the Independence Day celebrations th

Sri Lankan media should reveal the truth to the people

It is sad to notice some media institution covering up the truth

Chairman of Maharagama UC complains to police

Several ruling party politicians lead by chairman of the Maharagama Urban Council Tiraj Lakruwan lodged a complaint in the p