SJB MPs to join Galle Face protest

Five Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MPs, Harin Fernando, Manusha Nanayakara, Mujibur Rahman, Kavinda Jayawardena and Hector Appuharmy would join the hundreds of protesters at Galle Face, if need arises.

Bandu Samarasinghe won’t be appointed Consular General in Milan: Foreign Ministry

The Ministry of External Affairs said today that Veteran actor and comedian Bandu Samarasinghe will not be appointed as the Consular General in Milan.

President holds several rounds of discussions on current issues

Several rounds of discussions on current issues were held under the patronage of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa this morning.

Flight that leaves Ratmalana belongs to UK millionaire

The flight that left Ratmalana today morning - N750GF - for Dubai, belongs to British national and UK millionaire George Davies, the Daily Mirror learns.

Dialog de-installs antenna structure at Galle Face

Dialog Axiata PLC said today that it has taken a decision to de-install the 20 feet pole antenna structure at Galle Face.

Bodies of executive, son found in water tank in Akmeemana

The bodies of a planning executive officer of a factory in Akmeemana and his 8-year old son were found in a water tank of the factory.

Basil still in Sri Lanka

Former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa who was rumored to have left Sri Lanka via the Ratmalana Airport today morning is still in the country and in hospital, after he was infected with the COVID-19 virus, airport sources have confirmed to Daily Mirror.

Russia warns U.S. against further arming Ukraine

Russia has sent a formal diplomatic note to the Biden administration warning the U.S. against further arming Ukraine, two officials tell CBS News.

CPC, LIOC bowsers will operate at 100% from Monday: Associations

The Bowser Tanker Owners Associations of Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and Lanka Indian Oil Corporation (LIOC) claimed today that fuel transportation in the country will come to normal from Monday (18).

Stock market to be closed for five days next week

The Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Sri Lanka has directed the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) to temporarily close the stock market due to the pesent situation in the country.

BASL urges Govt not to disrupt freedom of dissent

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) today requested the Government to desist from taking any steps whatsoever to disrupt what is a legitimate exercise of the freedom of dissent of the people.

Suspect arrested for stealing over Rs.27Mn cash from leading apperal store in Kadawatha

A suspect hiding on the roof of a leading apparel outlet in Kadawatha arrested by police with the Rs. 27 million of stolen cash in his possession, police said.

Dialog says it installed antenna structure at Galle Face

Dialog Axiata PLC said yesterday that it has installed a 20ft pole antenna structure at Galle Face Green as a solution to network congestion.

Special long distance buses from today: SLTB Chairman

The Sri Lanka Transport Board’s (SLTB) special long distance buses will be on the roads from today to facilitate the holiday makers to return to Colombo from the major cities after the Sinhala-Tamil New Year seasonal holidays.

Power cuts from tomorrow

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said that the power cuts will be imposed again from tomorrow.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s appeal to Centre on Sri Lanka humanitarian aid

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday urged the Centre to allow the State to ship essential commodities from the Thoothukudi port to Sri Lanka as humanitarian aid to the people, especially Tamils, severely affected by the food crisis.

Basil admitted in hospital with COVID-19

Former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa has been admitted to hospital after contracting the COVID-19 infection, sources said.

I hope youth struggle will be triumphant and revolutionary - Jackson Anthony

Veteran cinema artiste Jackson Anthony in his message extending support to the ‘non-partisan youth struggle’, expressed hope that it will not be another defeated insurrection but a triumphant revolution.

Police Seargent who joined Galle Face Green protest granted bail

The Police officer who got vocal yesterday at the public protest at Galle Face Green, over the ongoing crisis, has been granted bail by the Fort Magistrate’s Court today.

Litro Chairman tenders resignation

Chairman of Litro, Theshara Jayasinghe, has submitted his resignation letter to the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

Pumping fuel for light vehicles limited

Issuing of fuel for vehicles will be limited at filling stations from 1.00 pm today, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) said.

President Gotabaya should’ve been open about plans, says Namal

Sri Lankan politician Namal Rajapaksa, son of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and nephew of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, has said he understands why people are angry with the government. However, he has cautioned that now is not only the time for anger, but for solutions too.

Vessel carrying 37,500MT of petrol to arrive today

A vessel carrying 37,500 metric tons of petrol will arrive in the country today, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) said.

SriLankan clarifies on commercial cargo uplifted to Uganda in 2021

SriLankan airlines emphasized that the airlines uplifted 102 tons of printed material from Colombo to Entebbe International Airport in Uganda in February 2021 was undertaken for commercial reasons only.

Ex-cricketer Dhammika Prasad begins 24-hour hunger strike

Former Sri Lanka cricketer Dhammika Prasad began a 24-hour hunger strike this morning at the Galle Face Green in Colombo.

Uganda to be blacklisted over money laundering

Uganda’s financial industry risks being blacklisted by international systems for failure to put in place measures that can effectively prevent financial crimes like money laundering.

Comedian Bandu Samarasinghe appointed Consular General in Milan

Veteran actor and comedian Bandu Samarasinghe has been appointed as Sri Lanka’s Consular General in Milan, Italy, sources said.

Police Officer who joined protest at Galle Face taken in for questioning

The Police officer who got vocal today at the public protest at Galle Face Green, over the ongoing crisis, has been taken in for questioning by the Police Special Investigations Unit.

SriLankan Airlines to lease up to 21 aircraft by 2025

State-run SriLankan Airlines has issued requests for proposals to lease up to 21 aircraft to support its long-term business strategy.

Assaulting Kelaniya Students at Kiribathgoda: SLPP PS member remanded

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Pradeshiya Sabha member Duminda Perera was arrested for allegedly assaulting Kelaniya university students while attempting to demolish a stage set up by a group of students during a protest in Kiribathgoda was today ordered to be remanded till April 22 by Mahara Magistrate’s Court.