Minister clucks up: Says will crack down on chicken prices

In the next two to three days, measures will be implemented to provide a solution and alleviate the burden on consumers

SJB to call for a debate on President’s address

President Ranil Wickremesnghe addressed the nation on Thursday where he outlined a four point economic road map for the country

More institutions will come under President in the future - Vajira

More institutions will have to be moved out of government control in order to converted them into institutions which are more profitable

CPC, CPSTL instructed to continue fuel deliveries over the weekend: Minister

Fuel stations not placing their orders from last Saturday anticipating a price reduction, not maintaining minimum stocks, immediate increase in demand by consumers after the price revision and the quota increase has created shortages

LRT project: Japanese embassy says project loans depend on debt restructuring

The project was launched during the time of the previous Yahapalana government

X-Press Pearl ship tragedy No Case, No Money, No Compensation

Several environmental organizations backed by the Socialist Youth Union (SYU) staged a protest outside the Ministry of Justice in Colo

It was not Dinesh but Nimal who caused delay of Ajahn Brahm Thera

Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva had left the VIP lounge with the airport official.The official had then forgetten to assist the Thera

Tax files for all those above 18 years from Jan.1, 2024

A tax file will be opened by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for all those above the age of 18 from January 1, 2024, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said yesterday. However despite it being mandatory for all those above the age of 18 years to open a tax file, it is not required for all to pay their taxes, Minister Siyambalapitiya said with elaborating who could evade this next year.

Indian company ordered to recall contaminated eye drops after SL raises complaint

Company warned of suspension license

I like it when people take me for a joke: Diana

Religion should not be made fun of

Court No. 6 Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court closed

As staff had reportedly gone for a wedding ceremony

IMF pledges support to evolve stolen asset recovery law

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has pledged to provide technical assistance to Sri Lanka in developing a law for the recovery of stolen assets, a Minister said yesterday.

Heads will roll unless state institutions perform; President warns

President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his televised address to the nation, asserted that his government would not hesitate to replace the heads of the state institutions such as the Ceylon Electricity Board, the Ce

CID, Intelligence unit will pay close attention to fake social media posts on children being abducted

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and the Intelligence unit will be paying close attention to those who publish fake posts on social media platforms about children and school students being abducted.

For misleading Parliament under MP privileges LSSP to take action against Prof. Tissa Vitharana

Lanka Sama Samaja Party (LSSP) has decided to take action against Prof. Tissa Vitharana for misleading the public by making statements in the Parliament, thus creating disputes within the party.

Fuel Prices Revised

Citizens at war with failing health sector

The general public who come to seek medical treatment from Government hospitals is facing great inconvenience as they are being asked to purchase certain drugs and get certain tests done from pr

Catholic Church condemns defamatory statements made on the Buddha

Whilst condemning the recent defamatory statements made by persons such as Natasha Edirisooriya and others, the Catholic Church yesterday alleged that some politicians are making use of these statements for political mileage.

TV channel ratings biased, incorrect: Secretary

It was revealed at the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) that the rating system of television channels is not correct and is irregular and biased.

X-press Pearl haunts 2nd anniversary with new oil/chemical disaster?

Environmental scientists have warned not to consume fish from the area until a proper scientific examination on the spill is conducted

Navin’s Tweet on Standup comedy irks British comedian Ricky Gervais

Popular British comedian Ricky Gervais and Former Minister Navin Dissanayake had an interesting Twitter interaction over a tweet posted by the latter on standup comedy. On Monday, a series of tweets by Dissanayake on freedom of expression stating “Free speech doesn’t mean you can insult, damage the reputation and cause hurt to others through your actions and speech...” caug

Graffiti writers not welcome at Lotus Tower

The Colombo Lotus Tower has once again reiterated to its visitors to stop confessing their love on the Lotus Tower walls as couples continue to draw hearts and scribble their names to confess their commitment to one another.

Lack of funding for A’pura Poson programme: Govt. refutes allegations

One department has already granted Rs. 28.8 million

Human-elephant conflict spreads in Sri Lanka

Wildlife authorities opt for new adaptation measures

Sri Lanka, China conclude fourth round of diplomatic consultations

Sri Lanka and China successfully concluded the 12th round of diplomatic consultations between the two countries, a statement from the Foreign Ministry said.

Bureaucratic resistance stifles govt’s digitization efforts in railway: Minister

Transport, Highways, and Media Minister Bandula Gunawardane raised concerns on the resistance from bureaucrats towards the government’s digitization process, which serves as a crucial tool in combating corruption across all levels of the public service. Making his

Tiran orders to remove security for certain people and places

Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles has instructed IGP Chandana Wickramaratne to remove the police officers deployed for the protection of certain persons and places that do not require protection and immediately assign them to the police stations.

Consuming beef from LSD infected cattle will not harm humans

Consumption of beef from cattle suffering from the Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) will not spread the disease among humans, as the LSD only reduces milk production, Director General of the Hector Kobbekaduwa Agricultural Research and Training Institute (HARTI) Dr. Hemali Kothalawala said. Dr. Kothalawala stated that cattle do not die due to LSD, which is spreading in several parts of the North-Western Province these days. This wa

Sri Lanka seeks ‘Superstar’ Rajinikanth’s help to boost tourism

His presence will enhance cinema induced tourism as well as spiritual and wellness tourism

Special police unit to maintain religious harmony

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has instructed the Minister of Public Security, Tiran Alles to take immediate action to establish a special police unit to investigate into and act on persons or groups that disrupt religious harmony. The decision has been taken after in