UNP will always support the people’s struggle : Ruwan

The UNP will always support the people’ s struggle, it’s Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene yesterday said issuing a special message for May Day.

Private hospitals seek support from overseas donors for medicines, surgical equipment

All Sri Lankan private hospitals and nursing homes are seeking the assistance from overseas donors to secure the required medicines and medical equipment to save the lives of the patients hit by the acute shortages of such items, due to the ongoing foreign exchange crisis in the country.

IMF’s Georgieva tests positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has tested positive for COVID-19, the IMF said last week, following marathon meetings last week with global finance leaders in Washington.

Kishu Gomes calls for Kimarli’s resignation

Former Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) and Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) chief Kishu Gomes has called for the immediate resignation of Sri Lanka Tourism Chairperson Kimarli Fernando with the recovery of tourism sector coming to a standstill as a result of continuous isolation of tourism industry stakeholders in the decision making process.

Harin and Fonseka in verbal clash in SJB May Day Rally

SJB MPs Harin Fernando and Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka were seen engaged in a verbal clash at the SJB May Day Rally held in Colombo on Sunday.

15 year relationship with Rajapaksas ends today - Jeevan Thondaman

Today marks the end of a 15-year relationship with the Rajapaksas, Secretary General of Ceylon Workers’ Congress and MP Jeevan Thondaman said.

Interim or all party govt. won’t bring solution to political instability; go for general election: JVP

Articulating that interim government or all party government will not be the solution to the political instability in the country as the people are not ready to accept the President and the government, JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today that the only solution to this instability is to go for a general election to establish a new government.

LIOC fuel handling also halted from last night

Lanka Indian Oil Private Bowser Owners’ Association (LIOPBOA) has refrained from fuel transportation services from midnight yesterday.

Ministry issues new guidelines for fuel transportation

Power and Minister Kanchana Wijesekera today said that new guidelines for fuel transportation was issued to prevent fresh fuel scarcity.

Another fuel scarcity likely from tomorrow

The Ceylon Petroleum Private Bowser Owners Association (CPPBOA) today warned that there would be another fuel shortage in the country from tomorrow due to the strike which they had launched from Saturday (April 30).

Re-establish ties with China, India, US and other nations to seek assistance: Ranil

Warning that World Bank has cautioned of a global food crisis which will last till 2024 and will affect Sri Lanka as well, former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremeisnghe said today that the priority of the nation is to re-establish relationships with China, India, US and other nations to seek their assistance to overcome these issues.

MR tells GR he has authority to resolve political crisis

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa in a conversation with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today said the President, under the 20th amendment, has the authority to make decisions to resolve the ongoing political crisis and he would extend his fullest cooperation to any decisions made by the President.

Wine stores in the vicinity of May Day demo, rallies to be shut after 12.00 noon

The Commissioner General of Excise Department has ordered that all liquor outlets in the vicinity of the roads where the May Day demonstrations and rallies are taking place, should be closed from 12.00 noon today until the end of the day.

Head-on crash claims three lives in Manampitiya

Three people, including a couple were killed when a bus collided head on with a three-wheeler in Manampitiya on the Polonnaruwa-Batticaloa main road this morning, Police said.

President invites all political parties to come to consensus to overcome challenge

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has once again invited the leaders of all political parties to come to a consensus on behalf of the people to overcome the challenge the country was facing.

Indian fishermen offer to deliver goods to Sri Lanka

After Chief Minister M.K. Stalin proposed a resolution in Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Friday seeking permission from the Centre to allow the State government to send food and other essential items for the people of Sri Lanka, a Rameswaram fishermen leader, Jesu Raja, said they would be happy to move the commodities in their boats.

Energy Minister instructs CPSTL to immediately register new suppliers for fuel distribution

The Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited (CPSTL) had been instructed to immediately open up registration for new suppliers to transport fuel and to cancel the registration of suppliers who fail to report to duty, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said.

Jacqueline Fernandez’s assets worth INR 7 cr frozen in connection with Sukesh’s money-laundering case

A Rs 7-crore fixed deposit under actor Jacqueline Fernandez’s name has been attached as part of the investigation into the Rs 200-crore money laundering case against alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar, sources have said.

LITRO to buy LP gas from Thailand

LITRO gas company is contemplating to buy LP gas from Thailand, a senior official of the company said.

If private bowsers withdraw from fuel distribution, alternatives in place: Minister

Plans have been drawn to utilize alternative arrangements in the event the private sector bowsers withdraw from fuel distribution, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said.

40% price increase in 60 medicines

An extraordinary gazette notification was issued increasing the maximum retail prices of 60 medicines by 40% from the current prices with effect from yesterday

Will show the majority next week: Kiriella

SJB MP and Chief Opposition Whip Lakshman Kiriella told a press conference that his party will show a majority in Parliament next week.

Tax rates to be increased

Finance Minister Ali Sabry said yesterday his office had started initial consultations on the increase of fiscal revenue from the present 8.5 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to 13-14 percent.

CB to suspend forex payments outside banking system

The Central Bank yesterday announced a slew of measures in a bid to ride the current economic emergency, caused by the severe dearth in foreign currency in the domestic market, until any deal could be struck with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a rescue package.

CBSL assures domestic debt will remain untouched during restructuring process

As Sri Lanka is beginning to feel the heat of restructuring its debt, an effort it must take to gain the International Monetary Fund (IMF) support, the Central Bank affirmed that domestic debt would remain untouched.

I am getting threatening calls: Sajith

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Leader Sajith Premadasa today alleged that he had got threatening calls saying a plan is afoot to remove him from the Opposition Leader’s post if he fails to agree for an interim government.

Former State Minister Fowzie released from corruption case

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today ordered to release former State Minister A.H.M. Fowzie from a corruption case following the Bribery Commission’s decision to withdraw it.

’#GoHomeGota2022’ FB admin seeks Rs.100 mn compensation from police

Social media activist and the admin of ’#GoHomeGota2022’ Facebook page Thisara Anurudhdha Bandara today filed a Fundamental Rights petition in Supreme Court seeking a sum of Rs.100 million as compensation from police and state

Rambukkana shooting: SSP remanded

Former Kegalle SSP K. B. Keerthirathna, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with the Rambukkana shooting incident, was remanded till May 6 by Colombo Additional Magistrate Shalani Perera today.

Traffic congestion at Liberty Roundabout due to protest

A heavy traffic congestion is reported in and around Liberty Roundabout due to a protest march carried out by a group of Medical Faculty students.