Govt. to provide nutritious meal for 1,080,000 schoolchildren prior to schools re-open: President

Measures have been taken to provide a balanced meal at the expense of the government and as an initial step, a nutritious meal for 1,080,000 schoolchildren prior to the reopening of schools, is already in progress, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said.

CMC opposes Lotus Tower musical show named ‘Hellfire’

Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) allowed the Hellfire Music Festival to go ahead at Lotus Tower today with the new name “ Fire’ the Colombo Municipal council (CMC) said today.

Govt. to ease import restrictions

The government will ease the import ban on some goods that have been temporarily suspended due to the prevailing economic crisis, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

Police to quiz some politicos over secret plot to overthrow govt.

The police have launched extensive investigations over the involvement of some politicians who had encouraged some ‘protester’ groups to overthrow the government by forcefully occupying Parliament and preventing a vote to elect a new President following the resignation of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in July.

RW, Modi discuss Sri Lanka’s economic crisis in Tokyo

President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring when the two held informal discussions in Tokyo last evening, on the sidelines of the funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Colombo port set to lose out from new direct container shipping service between Chattogram and Dubai

A direct container shipping service is to be launched between Chattogram, Bangladesh and Dubai avoiding the Colombo Port...

HSZ to be removed?

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has advised the Attorney General to look into annulling the gazette notification which he had earlier issued declaring several areas as high security zones.

Further extension in power cuts inevitable: PUCSL

The third Coal power plant in Nuraichcholai has been shut down due to a technical fault and as a result, power cuts may have to be extended, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said.

Sri Lanka to purchase oil from Iran on government to government deal

Sri Lanka is to purchase crude oil from Iran on a government to government deal, a Minister said today.

Supreme Court discharges Ranil from Easter Sunday attacks petitions

The Supreme Court today decided not to proceed legal action against President Ranil Wickremesinghe in respect of several Fundamental Rights petitions filed over Easter Sunday attacks, owing to the presidential immunity.

India exceptional in helping neighbourhood including SL

While claiming that the international community must rise above narrow national agenda, India said that, for its part, is taking exceptional measures at exceptional times to help its neighbourhood including Sri Lanka.

BASL to take legal action against President’s Order declaring HSZ

Expressing its views regarding the order issued by President declaring High Security Zones in Colombo district, the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) announced that it would take appropriate legal action to safeguard the people’s Fundamental Rights.

High Security Zones declared in Colombo

An Extraordinary Gazette notification has been issued by President Ranil Wickremesinghe today declaring several areas in Colombo as high-security zones.

Govt. never promised to appoint opposition MPs as heads of COPE, COPA: Sagara Kariywasam

The government never promised to offer chairmanship of the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) and Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) to the Opposition, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary MP Sagara Kariywasam said today.

Cabinet not notified of IMF staff level agreement: Speaker confirms

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana today informed Parliament that the cabinet of ministers have not been briefed about the International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff level agreement and that he will brief the cabinet, the opposition and the House once the additions and amendments are added to it.

I did not refer to prostitution, night life goes beyond prostitution: Diana

Taking on critics on her recent remarks on introducing night life activities, State Minister Diana Gamage told Parliament yesterday that when she spoke about night life she was not referring to prostitution.

92 out of 383 essential drugs in short supply: Keheliya

While admitting that there was a shortage in 92 out of 383 essential drugs, Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said today the 14 vital drugs were in stock. He told Parliament that however these 14 vital drugs were not in stocks at Medical Supply Division, but were available in the periphery.

Invites them to invest in Sri Lanka

President Ranil Wickremesinghe who is currently in the United Kingdom invited the Sri Lankans living there to join the new investment opportunities created in Sri Lanka, President’s Media Division said.

First electric vehicle import permit handed over

The government has handed over today the first electric vehicle import permit to the recipient nominee under the newly-launched scheme for migrant workers.

Ex-CID officer arrested along with Shani Abeysekera: PSC fails to pay his salary as directed by SC

It was revealed that no steps have been taken by Public Service Commission (PSC) as directed by Supreme Court to pay the salary of former CID sub inspector Sugath Mendis who was arrested and interdicted along with former CID Director Shani Abeysekera.

Police launches probe as Peradeniya Uni student who goes missing

Peradeniya Police have initiated investigation into a complaint over the disappearance of a fourth year student of the University of Peradeniya.

Sri Lanka to brief creditors on IMF deal

The Sri Lankan government will virtually brief all its external creditors on September 23, 2022, on the deal agreed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the economic recovery and the next steps in the debt restructuring process.

Bandula Gunawardena apologizes to Russia

The arrest of the Russian Aeroflot plane in Sri Lanka was a terrible mistake, the authorities promise that this will not happen again, Minister of Transport and Highways and Minister of Mass Media Bandula Gunawardena said on Saturday in an interview with Sputnik.

Seven SL students held by invaders in Ukraine since March rescued in Kharkiv region – Zelenskyy

Seven Sri Lankan citizens, students of Kupyansk Medical College in Ukraine, who had been held by the Russian soldiers since March were rescued In the Kharkiv region, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

Easter Sunday attack: Court names Maithripala as a suspect

Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today issued notices directing former President Maithripala Sirisena to appear in court on October 14 over a private plaint relating to Easter Sunday attack.

India plans to stop financial aid to Sri Lanka after IMF bailout: Report

India does not plan to provide fresh financial support to Sri Lanka on top of the nearly $4 billion it has extended this year, two sources told Reuters, as the island’s battered economy starts to stabilise after a preliminary loan agreement with the IMF.

Leading US Senators unveil a resolution calling for int’l approach to address SL’s crisis

Leading US senators, including the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chair Bob Menendez have introduced a Senate resolution calling for a comprehensive international approach to address Sri Lanka’s current political and economic crisis, including challenges related to poor governance and economic policy under the Rajapaksa family’s rule.

Lotus Tower entry ticket fiasco: Chinese Embassy urges to buy a ticket to see with own eyes

The Chinese Embassy in Colombo today clarified reports related to the entry ticket of the Lotus Tower in Colombo which is being circulated on social media.

Colombo city dormant after 10.00 pm; Nothing to entertain people: Dayana Gamage

There is no entertainment activities in Colombo City after 10.00 pm and the city becomes dormant, Tourism State Minister Diana Gamage said.

Ranil’s exit will be more fearsome than Gota’s: Hirunika

President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s exit from office will be more fearsome than former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s, former MP and Samagi Wanitha Balawegaya Head Hirunika Premachnadra said today.