Doctors’ Protest blocks Town Hall

A protest was held by doctors in Colombo today, demanding the supply of continuous medicines and surgical equipment supplies and against action by law enforcement authorities to control their unions.

Bandula’s name proposed for Finance

Bandula Gunawardena’s name has been proposed as the new Finance Minister and discussions are underway to finalize this, sources told Daily Mirror a short while ago.

Govt. failed to uphold all fundamental rights of all: GMOA

The present government has failed to uphold the fundamental rights of the people, including the right to live, the right to health, and the right to freedom of expression, the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) said.

IGP expresses regret

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D Wickramaratna has expressed regret over the incident in which a verbal clash had taken place between police officers and several army personnel attached to Army motorcycle squad at the roadblock near the Parliament complex during a public protest yesterday, police said.

Senadipathi’s son says the way people continue to harass him online is disgusting

Senura Yapa Senadipathi, the son of Avant-Garde Company Chairman Nissanka Senadhipathi, said yesterday that the way people continue to harass him online is disgusting.

President will not resign under any circumstances - Johnston

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will not resign under any circumstances and the government will face the present national crisis, Chief Government Whip Johnston Fernando informed Parliament a short while ago.

Korea to open more job opportunities: Korean Minister

Considering the prevailing economic situation in Sri Lanka, the Republic of Korea’s Coordination Minister Koo Yun cheol informed President Gotabaya that the Korean government is focused on providing more employment opportunities to Sri Lankans in Korea.

School hours extended by one hour from April 18

During the first school term of 2022, which begins on April 18, the school term in all government schools will be extended by one hour, Education Ministry Secretary Prof. Kapila Perera said.

Speaker says Parliament can’t ask Prez to step down

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardane is reported to have ruled out the possibility of Parliament to ask President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to step down .

Nirupama Rajapaksa left for Dubai

The former deputy minister, Nirupama Rajapaksa left for Dubai from the Katunayake international airport last night, the Immigration and Emigration Department said.

Beware when using railway crossings during power cuts: Railways Dept.

The Railway Department cautioned motorists and pedestrians to be watchful when using the railway crossings during the power cuts where the railway gates do not function, Railways Superintendent (Transportation) A. D. G. Seneviratne said.

Gazette issued revoking State of Emergency

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has issued a Gazette notification revoking the proclamation issued declaring State of Emergency.

Protest outside Wimal’s house

A group of protestors had gathered outside the house of former minister Wimal Weerawansa in the outskirts of Colombo this evening.

Probe underway over verbal clash between police and army personnel near Parliament

A probe has been initiated over the incident where a verbal clash has taken place between two police officers and several army personnel attached to Army motorcycle squad at the roadblock near the Parliament complex during a public protest today.

Misconception over STF protection given to container: SLPA clarifies

Regarding the video footage circulating on social media in which a container was seen transporting under the STF security personnel, the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) clarified that it was routine practice to provide security to such containers as they contain atomic substances.

Appoint suitable cabinet minister to Power and Energy Ministry: PUCSL

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) today requested President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to appoint a suitable Cabinet Minister to handle the subject of Power and Energy with immediate effect.

Sun is directly over Sri Lanka for ten days

The sun is expected to be directly over Sri Lanka up to April 15 from today (5) due to the apparent northward relative motion of the sun, the Department of Meteorology said today.

People protest outside PM’s residence in Wijerama

A large number of protesters have flocked in front of the residence of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Wijerama Mawatha.

Several Sri Lankan embassies temporarily closed

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has decided to temporarily close down the Sri Lanka Embassy in Oslo, the Kingdom of Norway; the Sri Lanka Embassy in Baghdad, the Republic of Iraq; and the Sri Lanka Consulate General in Sydney, the Commonwealth of Australia with effect from April 30, 2022.

BASL condemns harm caused to private property during recent protests

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has unequivocally condemned recent violence by protestors who had targeted private property of certain individuals and caused destruction to property including their homes.

Sajith calls for urgent constitutional reforms

Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa today called for urgent constitutional reforms under which he proposed the reduction of powers of the Executive Presidency and bringing about checks and balances between the main pillars of the governance.

Ranil says multilateral agencies , friendly countries ready to help SL

Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said today that Parliament should evolve a mechanism to get out of the current crisis and financial assistance from multilateral agencies and friendly countries was feasible to address economic woes.

Treasury Secretary sends resignation to President

Treasury Secretary S.R. Atygalle has sent in his resignation letter to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa a short while ago.

Parliament adjourned till tomorrow

Parliament was adjourned by Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena till 10 a.m tomorrow.

Wannila Aththo’s writ petition fixed for argument

The writ petition filed by Uruwarige Wannila Aththo, the leader of the indigenous population known as ’Veddas’, challenging the clearing of the lands at Pollebedda-Rambakenoya was today fixed for argument by the Court of Appeal.

Security forces won’t hesitate to enforce law against those involving in violence: Def. Secy

Defence Secretary Kamal Gunaratna said that the security forces will act to maintain peace and also will not hesitate to enforce law against those involving in violence.

Lawyers protest against AG for withdrawing cases against politicians

A group of lawyers entered the Attorney General’s Department premises criticising Attorney General’s decision to withdraw several cases filed against politicians.

JJB, FLSP, SLFP members involved in recent attack on ministers’ houses

Several people in the Jathika Jana Balawegaya (JJB), Front Line Socialist Party (FLSP) and Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) were involved in the recent attacks on ministers’ residences, former state Minister Roshan Ranasinghe said in parliament today.

Ali Sabry resigns as Finance Minister in less than 24 hours

Finance Minister Ali Sabry who was appointed to the portfolio yesterday has resigned from his position in less than 24 hours.

Inform Interpol to arrest Avant Garde Chairman immediately: Vijitha Herath

Parliamentarian Vijitha Herath today requested the government to take immediate action by informing the Interpol to arrest the Avant Garde Chairman, Nissanka Senadhipathi, who left the country for Dubai this morning.