May 9 unrest: Over 1,000 suspects still in remand custody

Around 2,725 individuals have been arrested until this morning in connection with various charges following the violent incidents that have taken place across the country since May 9.

38 persons attempting to illegally migrate to Australia arrested

Sri Lanka Navy apprehended a local multi day fishing trawler with 38 individuals, suspected to be on an illegal migration attempt to a foreign country via sea, during a search operation carried out in southeastern seas of the island yesterday.

CEB Chairman withdraws comments he made on Indian PM

While apologizing over the comments made at the COPE committee hearing on Friday regarding the Mannar Wind and Solar Project involving Adhani Green Energy Ltd, Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) Chairman M.M.C. Ferdinando said he was compelled to mention the word Indian PM.

Shanaka blinder denies Australia a clean sweep

Sri Lanka pulled off one of the great T20I run chases, to beat Australia by 4 wickets today, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy.

Prez denies undue authorisation for wind power project

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa categorically denied that he had given authorisation to award a wind power project in Mannar to any person or any institution.

Dhammika Perera apologizes to Sanath

Cricket legend Sanath Jayasuriya said that business tycoon Dhammika Perera had called him and apologize over the remarks he had made during a TV programme.

Power cut schedule for next week announced: One hour power cut on Poson Poya day

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) today announced power cuts schedule to be imposed island-wide from 13th June to 19th June.

Justin Bieber says he has facial paralysis due to Ramsay Hunt syndrome

Singer Justin Bieber announced Friday that he is taking a break from performing because he is suffering from paralysis on one side of his face.

Covid: US to drop test requirement for air travellers

The US will no longer require air travellers to have proof of a negative Covid-19 test before entering the country from abroad.

Investigations against Dilip Wedaarachchi’s son, daughter in law Weeraketiya OIC under death threat, Magistrate orders probe

The Walasmulla Magistrate on Thursday directed the Weeraketiya Police to launch an inquiry into the complaint that the Office

Get update on fuel availability

An online system has been introduced by the Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited (CPSTL) to get information on the type of fuel that is available at the nearest filling station.

Pavithra, Dhammika Perera to be Cabinet Ministers soon

Business tycoon Dhammika Perera who was appointed a National List MP of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) is tipped to be appointed Cabinet Minister soon, Daily Mirror learns.

LG Polls to be held after September 20

The Election Commission is getting ready for the conduct of the local authorities’ election within a period of six months starting from September 20, this year in keeping with the law, an official said.

TUI further extends cancellation of holidays and flights to SL

London-based leading tour operator TUI made a fresh announcement this week that it has decided to extend the cancellation of holidays to Sri Lanka until the end of the month.

IMF says can’t affirm magnitude of financing for Sri Lanka

While the government is looking to firm up the negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), so that it can reach out to the other potential sources of finances to pull the economy out of the current crisis,

Exim bank extends $55 mln credit line to Sri Lanka

Export-Import Bank of India has on behalf of the government of India, extended a $55 million short term line of credit to the government of Sri Lanka for financing procurement of urea fertiliser, the trade finance institution said in statement.

Gazette nominating Dhammika Perera as national list MP issued

The elections commission today issued an Extraordinary gazette notification announcing Dhammika Perera as a national list MP of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP).

“Aragalaya’’ is no longer peaceful: MR

The struggle that claimed the life of innocent parliamentarian Amarakeerthi Athukorala is no longer an innocent or peaceful struggle, former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said today.

Customs hand over 24,000 kg of apples to Dehiwala zoo

A consignment of apples that was not cleared by the owners was handed over to the Dehiwala Zoological Department today by Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva.

School holiday on Monday: Ministry

The Education Ministry today declared Monday (13) as a school holiday for all government and state-approved private schools

Litro Chairman resigns

The Litro Lanka Limited Chairman Vijitha Herath has resigned from the post with effect from today.

Monday declared a special government holiday

Monday, the13th June has been declared as a special government holiday, the Ministry of Public Administration said.

Find out new avenues to attract tourists: President tells officials

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa stated that new approaches should be found to attract tourists, President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Govt. fully responsible for collapse of rule of law: Ex-Minister

The government should take the full responsibility for the collapse of rule of law and failure to adhere to spiritual values, which led to recent incidents of murders and arson in the country, former Public Security Minister Sarath Weerasekara said today.

PM’s speech referring BASL inaccurate: BASL

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) today announced that a statement made by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe in Parliament on Wednesday (8) referring to the BASL regarding a meeting with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is inaccurate and not a true reflection of what took place.

Dhammika to replace Basil

The name of Sri Lanka business tycoon Dhammika Perera was submitted to the Elections Commission (EC) for the National List Membership of Parliament by the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) today.

Utilize prevailing Acts to compensate for lost lives, property during recent commotions: Dinesh

The prevailing Acts in Parliament should be utilised to compensate Parliamentarian Amarakeerthi Athukorala and others who were murdered during the violent incidents reported in the country on May 9 and afterwards in addition to the commission appointed in that regard, Leader of the House Dinesh Gunawardena said today.

CPU assistance sought to conduct impartial probe: PM

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today told Parliament that he had sought the assistance of Commonwealth Parliamentary Union (CPU) to conduct an impartial investigation on the incidents of May 9, 2022.

Risk of dengue spreading again, cases in WP rise: Dr. Samaraweera

There is a risk of dengue fever spreading again in the country and the number of patients reported from the Western Province (WP) is increasing, National Dengue Control Unit Director Dr. Sudath Samaraweera said.

Maintain more efficient, quality public transport services to attract passengers: Prez

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has emphasized the need to maintain more efficient and quality public transport services to attract passengers, President’s Media Division (PMD) said.