China gives go ahead for batch of Sri Lankan students to return

China on Thursday gave the go ahead to a batch of Sri Lankan students, studying in Chinese universities but currently stranded in their home country because of Covid-related restrictions imposed by Beijing, to return to their campuses to resume in-person learning.

Cardinal says recommendations made by PCoI delayed

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith today questioned as to whether the recommendations made by the Presidential Commission which probed Easter Sunday attacks is delayed because the secrets behind the attack will come up as a result of such an exercise.

Basil attends Parliament sittings

Former Minister of Finance Basil Rajapaksa who was tested COVID 19 attended Parliament today.

Vijitha Herath is the new head of LITRO Gas

Engineer Vijitha Herath, former chairman of Sri Lanka Insurance and Ceylon Electricity Board, today assumed duties as the chairman of LITRO Gas Lanka Limited.

Armed Force deployed in Rambukkana

Tri-forces had been deployed to the Rambukkana area until final rites of the victim, who was killed during the shooting by Police, were held.

Witness who said had seen Sarah Jasmine missing: Prasanna

Public Security Minister Prasanna Ranatunge said yesterday that investgation into the Easter Sunday attacks had confirmed that no one had seen Sarah Jasmine alias Pulasthini Rajendran, and the witness who claimed to have seen her was missing.

Rambukkana incident: Kegalle SSP, Rambukkana SP, OIC transferred

The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Kegalle, the Superintendent of Police of the Rambukkana Division and the Rambukkana OIC have been transferred with immediate effect, police said.

Army Chief urges public to assist unhindered passage of road transport

The Sri Lanka Army today urged the general public, engaged in protests, to assist unhindered passage of transport movements without blocking roads and causing inconvenience to the public.

Ship carrying another 40,000 MT diesel arrives

Sri Lanka had received another 40,000 MT of diesel from India yesterday under the Indian credit line, Indian High Commission said.

Police Sgt. joined Galle Face protest interdicted

The Police Sergeant who joined at the public protest at Galle Face Green, has been interdicted, Police said.

CSK rope in Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana as Adam Milne’s replacement

Chennai Super Kings on Thursday named young Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana as replacement for injured Adam Milne in the ongoing Indian Premier League.

Decision to unmask revoked

The Health Ministry has withdrawn its decision to relax wearing masks outdoor and reversed its earlier decision with immediate effect and announced that wearing masks outdoors has been made mandatory yet again.

Ready to face any probe on allegations of fraud, corruption against Rajapaksas: Namal

Claiming that the opposition MPs had once again started accusing Rajapaksas of being involved in fraud and corruption, Former Minister Namal Rajapaksa said today that they were ready to face any investigation and challenged them to file cases in any court even overseas.

Kananathan sends letter of demand to Hirunika

Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Kenya, Veluppillai Kananathan has sent a letter of demand (LoD) to Hirunika Premachandra contesting her recent statement against him in a press conference on April, 15, 2022.

SJB hands over motion to scrap executive presidency

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) today handed over a private members motion to scrap executive presidency and bring about checks and balance of power between the executive and the legislature

LITRO says no delivery until April 25

The Litro Gas Lanka Ltd stated that they would not be able to distribute domestic gas cylinders to the market until April 25 due to dearth of stocks in hand, a the company official said.

One minute silence observed in Parliament to mark third anniversary of Easter attacks

One minute silence was observed in Parliament to commemorate victims of the Easter Sunday attacks this morning.

GMOA vehemently condemns, calls govt. to conduct impartial inquiry

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) yesterday said that they vehemently condemn the brutal attack by police at Rambukkana and called the government to conduct an independent and impartial inquiry immediately.

Container freight rates up by 65%

The All Ceylon Container Carrier Owners’ Association (ACCCOA) has increased the import and export container shipping charge by 65%.

WB says deeply concerned about SL

The World Bank (WB) expressed its deep concerns on the ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka, especially its impact on the livelihoods of the people.

China providing emergency humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka

Xu Wei, spokesperson for the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), said yesterday that China has noted Sri Lanka’s economic difficulties and as a traditionally friendly and close neighbor, has decided to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to the country to help it cope with these difficulties.

Tug of war breaks out between GR and MR

A tug of war seems to have broken out between President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa with the latter now preparing to push for the 19th amendment which will take away the powers of the executive and empower more powers back to the Parliament.

Cabraal explains background to rupee float

Former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal in a statement yesterday said the decision to float the rupee taken by the Monetary Board chaired by him is being continued by the current Central Bank governor and Treasury secretary.

Lankan dairy industry hit by supply chain issues as forex crisis aggravates

As the prevailing foreign exchange crisis in Sri Lanka has severely impacted the country’s dairy industry, the All Island Dairy Association (AIDA) yesterday called for immediate action to prioritize the importation of raw materials to help sustain the industry’s future.

13 MPs to make political decision

Around 13 junior SLPP MPs in a letter addressed to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had informed him that they will have to make a decision according to their conscience if he fails to appoint a interim government comprising all political parties.

Rambukkana police curfew lifted

Police curfew which was imposed in the Rambukkana Police Division was lifted this morning at 5.00 am, the police said.

Catholic, Anglican churches condemn Rambukana killing

The Church of Ceylon (Anglican Church) and the Catholic Archdiocese of Colombo yesterday expressed its concerns on the death and injury during the incidents in Rambukana on Tuesday.

IMF says any loan to Sri Lanka requires debt sustainability

The International Monetary Fund said discussions with Sri Lanka on a potential IMF loan program are at an early stage and any deal would require ’’adequate assurances’’ that the island country’s debts can be put on a sustainable path.

Maha Sangha to issue Convention against government

While urging the President, Prime Minister, Leader of Opposition and all MPs to take effective steps to put the country in order, the Mahanayaka Theras of the four chapters today said they will be forced to issue a Sangha Convention if they fail to do so.

Human Rights Commission asked to conduct independent probe: Prasanna

Police have requested Sri Lanka The Human Rights Commission to conduct an independent investigation into the Rambukkana incident in addition to other investigations conducted by the police, Public Security Minister Prasanna Ranatunge said today.