AG gives undertaking not to construct new roads in Sinharaja forest

The Attorney General today gave an undertaking before Court of Appeal not to construct new roads and repair existing roads within the Sinharaja Forest Reserve.

12.5Kg LITRO gas cylinder lowered by Rs.246 from tonight

The prices of 12.5kg domestic LITRO gas cylinders will be reduced by Rs. 246 from midnight today, LITRO Lanka Chairman Muditha Peiris said.

Police seek public assistance to identify 32 suspects over forcibly entering President’s House

The Colombo Central Divisional Crime Detective Bureau (DCDB) released photographs of 32 persons seeking public assistance to identify them over forcibly entering the President’s Resident in Fort and causing damage to the property there on August 9.

Govt. permits to open 50 new LIOC filling stations

The government has permitted opening of 50 new Lanka IOC (LIOC) filling stations across the country, Lanka IOC Managing Director Manoj Gupta said.

Prabath Jayasuriya takes home 'Player of the Month' award

Sri Lankan spinner Prabath Jayasuriya’s sensational start to international cricket has been capped off by winning the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for July 2022. the ICC announced.

JVP to take part at discussion with President: Handunnetti

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) will participate at a discussion with President Ranil Wickremesinghe tomorrow to discuss forming an all-party government, JVP politburo member Sunil Handunnetti said today.

Joseph Stalin granted bail

General Secretary of Ceylon Teachers Union Joseph Stalin held in remand custody for allegedly violating a court order was yesterday ordered to be released on bail by Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court.

Plans afoot to provide fuel for public transport, taxis by next week

Plans have been drawn to dispense fuel for vehicles engaged in public transportation and taxi services as per QR code, Transport Ministry said.

SJB will only support all-party national programme

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) said today they are only prepared for an all-party national programme and not for an all-party government.

Two human rights activists go before SC against police-military arbitrary action

Former Commissioner of the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka Ambika Satkunanathan and former Commissioner of the Office on Missing Persons Mirak Raheem have filed a Fundamental Rights petition in the Supreme Court challenging the arbitrary and irrational action of the Police and the military.

5.5mn vehicle registrations, over 4.3 million transactions

The Power and Energy Ministry said over 5.5 million vehicles have been registered so far and over 4.3 million transactions were completed in the past seven days by refueling with the use of the QR code under the National Fuel Pass system, the Power and Energy Ministry said.

Legal action against wildlife officers if proven responsible for death

Legal action will be taken against the Nallathanniya wildlife officials responsible for the death of the mountain leopard, Wildlife Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said.

National Fuel Pass QR system open for new registrations again

Obtaining the QR code under the National Fuel Pass, new registrations are now open for new registrations again, the Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) said.

Nearly 7,000 buses added to transportation fleet today

The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) today said that nearly 7,000 buses have been augmented to operations today.

Leopard trapped in fork dies after being rescued

Wildlife conservators attempted to save a leopard that had been trapped in the fork of a tree at Wanaraja estate in Hatton but to no avail.

RW making an effort to resolve crisis- Maithripala

The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) will support anyone who is committed to resolve the crisis which Sri Lanka is facing today, its Chairman Former President Maithripala Sirisena said yesterday.

South Asia can have integration in dancing & cooking, but not trade, quips Prez RW

Strengthening trade relations with the world is essential for countries to fulfil their economic aspirations, however, efforts will have to be made by individual countries to strengthen ties as within the South Asian region and trade integration will not happen, said President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Government lifts import ban on glyphosate

The Finance Ministry has lifted the import ban on the popular weedicide glyphosate with effect from August 5 while allowing glyphosate imports into the country subject to import control license....

Poultry and dairy industries on the verge of collapse: SLVA

Sri Lanka’s self-developed poultry and dairy industries are on the verge of collapse amid rising input costs and shortages of animal and veterinary medicines along with the fuel shortage....

Sinopec likely to enter Lankan fuel market

Sinopec, the biggest petrochemical company in China, is likely to enter Sri Lankan market for fuel importing, distribution and selling petroleum products, informed sources said. Cabinet of Ministers....

Won’t allow Indian fisher folk to exploit fishing resources in lieu of India’s donation: Minister

Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananda said he would not allow the Indians to exploit fisheries resources in the Sri Lankan waters in lieu of India’s donation of food rations.

Commonwealth Games: 10 Sri Lankans vanish in Birmingham, official says

Ten members of Sri Lanka’s Commonwealth Games contingent in Birmingham have disappeared in a suspected attempt to remain in Britain, a top sports official from the island nation told AFP on Sunday.

Chinese embassy seeks urgent meeting with Sri Lankan authorities; Report

China’s embassy has sought an urgent meeting with senior Sri Lankan authorities after Colombo sought a deferment of the planned docking of a high-tech Chinese research vessel at the strategic Hambantota port over which India raised concerns, sources said.

Fuel quota to remain same next week too: Minister

The Fuel Quota will be automatically updated at midnight today and will remain the same for next week, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said today.

One-hour power cut for next three days

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved one hour power cut from August 8 to 11.

President spoke to Stalin

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has spoken to trade unionist Joseph Stalin, informed source said.

Man hacked to death inside Nawagamuwa Police station

A 52-year old man was hacked to death inside the Nawagamuwa Police station today.

Ravi K discloses outcome of his visit to North

Former Minister Ravi Karunanayake said today his recent trip to the North was to look into start an investment project which will bring much needed dollars to Sri Lanka.

President amends emergency regulations

Through an extraordinary gazette, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has amended several emergency regulations.

Two close accomplices of ’Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ arrested

The Special Task Force of Police (STF) has arrested two close accomplices of organized criminal ’Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ during a raid in Gampaha.