No power cut on May 1 and 3: PUCSL

No Power cut will be imposed on May 1 and 3 in view of the May Day and Ramadan festival, PUCSL Chairman Janaka Ratnayake said today.

TN Assembly seeks quick nod to allow humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka

The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Friday adopted a resolution urging the Centre to positively consider the state government’s request to immediately dispatch food and life-saving medicines to the economic-crisis hit Sri Lanka as Chief Minister M K Stalin stressed on the need for the state to extend humanitarian aid to the island republic on time, Indian Media reported.

INS ‘Gharial’ arrives in Colombo with medical aid

INS ‘Gharial’ – a Landing Ship Tank of the Indian Navy arrived at the port of Colombo today (29) carrying a consignment of medical aid dispatched from India, the Sri Lanka Navy said.

May 2 declared as special public holiday

The government has declared Monday, May 2 as a special public holiday, the Home Affairs Ministry said.

Did GR agree to form a new interim govt under new PM in SLFP meeting?

Former President Maithripala Sirisena today said President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had agreed to form an interim government under a new Prime Minister for a short period, but this was denied by senior officials in the President’s office who attended the meeting.

President agrees to form Interim-Govt. with new PM ,Cabinet: Maithri

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today agreed to form an interim government representing all parties in Parliament with a new Prime Minister and a new Cabinet, Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Chairman Maithripala Sirisena said today.

Airtel to shut down its 3G mobile network by June 24: TRCSL

The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) had granted its permission to the Bharti Airtel Lanka (Pvt) Ltd (Airtel) to shut down their 3G mobile network by June 24, 2022.

Siyambalapitiya to resign as Dy. Speaker tomorrow

Deputy Speaker Ranjith Siyambalapitiya today said he will resign from the post tomorrow.

Edu. Ministry to give nearest school for teachers, children

Steps will be taken to look into the request made to admit students and employ teachers in the nearest school to ease their transport issues, Education Ministry secretary Prof. Kapila Perera said.

Tense situ as protester outside Temple Trees allegedly assaulted by police

A tense situation was reported outside the Temple Trees in Colombo after a protester among a group of people who were engaged in a protest against the Prime Minister and the Government, was allegedly assaulted by a Police officer.

117 MPs pledge support to MR as of now, GR says MR will continue as PM

In a meeting held with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and the government parliamentarians last evening, 117 MPs said Mahinda Rajapaksa should continue as the Prime Minister and further informed the President and Prime Minister both should continue.

Tough time ahead with electricity and fuel price hikes: Ranil

Sri Lanka’s economy is heading for a tough time in the coming months with power tariff and fuel price hikes as a result of increasing losses of the Ceylon Electricity Board ( CEB) and Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday.

Tourist arrivals record significant dip in April

Tourist arrivals for the first three weeks of April have declined significantly when compared to previous months, indicating that greater challenges are ahead for the tourism and hospitality sector.

Britain concerned by recent reports of violence during protests in SL

Britain says it is concerned by recent reports of violence during protests in Sri Lanka and encourages all sides to find a peaceful, democratic and inclusive approach to resolve Sri Lanka’s political and economic challenges.

Trains back to normal today

Arrangements have been made to run trains as usual from today, the Railway Trade Union Alliance said.

Four police officers including former Kegalle SSP arrested over Rambukkana shooting

Former Kegalle SSP K.B. Keerthirathna and three Police Constables have been arrested by the CID in connection with the Rambukkana shooting  in which a protester was killed on April 19.

IGP orders CID to arrest the cops involved in Rambukkana shooting

The IGP has instructed the DIG in charge of the CID to take immediate action to arrest those who gave orders and responsible for the shooting at protesters in Rambukkana in which a person was killed.

Waste oil thrown at Wattala MC Secretary during council meeting

The Wattala Police have begun an investigation after secretary of the Wattala Municipal Council was attacked with waste oil during a meeting today.

Litro reduces daily gas supply to 30,000

Domestic gas will be supplied only to cities and essential services until the country recovers from the economic crisis, and it has been decided to supply only half of the gas demand in the future, a Litro Gas company official said.

MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam restrained from taking part in anti-govt demo: Sumanthiran

Tamil National Alliance (TNA) MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam has been restrained from demonstrating against the government by a court order obtained by the Kaluwanchikudy Police, TNA MP M.A. Sumanthiran said.

GCE O/L, A/L Grade 5 exams for 2022 scheduled: Comm. Gen

The Examination Department today announced the dates for the 2022 GCE Ordinary Level (O/L), Advanced Level (A/L) and Grade Five Scholarship examinations.

Money Laundering case against Namal and others fixed for September 14

The case against former Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa and five others under Money Laundering Act was today fixed for further trial by Colombo High Court.

Actress Anusha Sonali passes away

Actress Anusha Sonali has passed away while receiving treatment at the Kalubowila Hospital.

Five trains run during strike; evening trains doubtful: Railway Dept.

Five trains operated this morning during the ongoing 24-hour Railway Trade Union (TU) Action, Media Spokesman of Sri Lanka Railways A.D.G. Seneviratne said.

410 HIV positive cases reported in 2021

A total of 410 Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) positive cases were reported from the country in 2021, but there was a slight decline in the number of reported cases in 2020 and 2021 compared to 2019, the National STD/AIDS control programme said.

No-Confidence Motion against President ready

Tamil National Alliance Parliamentarian M. A. Sumanthiran has prepared a No-Confidence Motion against President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, which will be submitted to Parliament when the House convenes next.

Online reservation system for HIV testing

An online reservation system was introduced by the National STD/AIDS Control Programme that aims to provide the most convenient means for people to make reservations for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) testing.

More than thousand trade unions join for strike today

The United Trade Unions and Mass Organisations (UTUMO) yesterday said government, semi-government, and private sector workers will stage a token strike today (28) in protest of the government.

Main opposition, JVP not in agreement with Govt dissidents

The disagreement between the 40 dissident MPs of the government and the opposition parties on a common agenda to run the country stands in the way of unseating the current rule through the adoption of a no confidence motion, Daily Mirror learns.

SIS chief calls for impartial inquiry

Director-General of State Intelligence Service (SIS) Major General Suresh Sallay in a letter to the IGP has requested the police chief to conduct an impartial inquiry into the allegations made by SJB MP Manusha Nanayakkara in Parliament recently against him.