PUCSL urges TRC, mobile operators to revoke social media ban

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) requested the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) and all mobile operators to activate or restore all social media platforms immediately.

Sri Lankans in NZ, Australia take to the street against govt.

Several protests are being held in Auckland in New Zealand and at Perth, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne in Australia against Sri Lankan government failure to address the public issues.

Sajith takes to the streets

A tense situation has been reported after a protest march led by the Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa was stopped by the police at Independence Square in Colombo this morning.

Prevailing crisis messed up and has turned into a political crisis: Ranil

The current economic crisis has been been messed up and has turned into a political crisis, Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has said.

Namal says social media ban is completely useless

Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa said that the availability of VPN makes social media ban completely useless and urged the authorities to reconsider the decision to block social media platforms.

Oshada Senanayake resigns as ICTA Chairman

Chairman of the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA), Oshada Senanayake has tendered his resignation from the post.

Go Home Gota’ FB admin and social media activist Anuruddha Bandara granted bail

Social media activist Anuruddha Bandara who was arrested for creating the social media page ’’Go Home Gota 2022’’, was released on bail after being produced in the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.

Over 600 arrested for violating curfew in WP

A total of 664 people have been arrested for violating the curfew in the Western Province.

Defence Ministry requests to block social media: TRC

Telecommunications Regulatiory Commission (TRC) said that service providers have been advised to temporarily restrict social media platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube etc following a request from the Ministry of Defence.

Twitter, FB and YouTube disrupted in Sri Lanka

Access to social media sites, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube have been disrupted in Sri Lanka, as users complained of difficulty downloading and using these apps.

People barred from staying at public places

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has issued an Extraordinary Gazette prohibiting anyone from being on any public road, railway, public park, public recreation ground or other public ground or seashore in such areas with effect from 6.00 pm on April 02 to 6.00 am of April 04.

Only one hour and 40 minutes power cut tomorrow: PUCSL

The scheduled power cut has been reduced from six hours to one hour and 40 minutes tomorrow (April 3), the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said.

A/L aesthetic practical exams postponed to Monday: Exams Dept

Practical examinations for music and dancing subjects of the 2021 (2022) GCE Advance Level (A/L) examination will not be held tomorrow (3) due to the imposition of curfew in the country, the Examinations Department said.

Church of Ceylon concerned over govt. allegations of ’Extremist Group’ behind protest

Expressing grave concern on the statement issued by the President’s office saying ’Extremist Group’ was responsible for the protests in Mirihana, the Church of Ceylon today questioned the motive in rushing to identify parties alleged to be responsible within such a short period of time without stating any credible basis for such conclusion.

No long, short-distance buses after 6.00 pm until Monday: SLTB

The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) will only operate long and short distance bus services until 6.00 pm today, the SLTB Chairman said.

Send children only for exams, essential activities: Edu. ministry

The Education Ministry has decided allow schoolchildren to their respective schools only for scheduled term tests, which are to be held from April 4 to 8 at government and government-approved private schools.

I am ready to sacrifice my portfolios if caretaker govt. formed - Namal

Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Namal Rajapaksa today said he is ready to sacrifice his portfolios for political unity if Parliament approves to appoint a caretaker government in the coming days.

No trains until Monday morning: Railways Dept.

The Sri Lanka Railway Department has announced that there will be no passenger trains until 4.00 am on Monday morning following the imposition of countrywide police curfew.

Basil to leave for Washington on April 8 for talks with IMF

Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa will leave for Washington next week for talks with the International Monetary Fund, a source close to him said .

Islandwide curfew from today 6 pm to Monday 6 am

An islandwide curfew has been declared from today evening 6 pm to Monday morning 6 am.

BASL calls President to revoke state of emergency

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) said they were gravely concerned by the declaration of a state of emergency claiming that it was not the answer to the present situation in the country, including the spate of public protests which have occurred.

’Go Home Gota’ FB admin and social media activist Anuruddha Bandara arrested by Mutuwal Police

Social media activist Anuruddha Bandara who was allegedly abducted by a group claiming to be from the police and who was later found at the Modara Police, has been arrested by the Mutuwal Police.

Roshan Ranasinghe to step down as State Minister

State Minister for Provincial Councils and Local Government, Roshan Ranasinghe has decided to resign from his Ministerial portfolio with effect from 01 May 2022.

PUCSL recommends early school closure due to lengthey power cuts

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) today recommended the Education Ministry to declare the school holiday from Monday (4) for schools.

SriLankan says flights to its online destinations will operate as usual

Denying reports SriLankan Airlines said it was only ceasing flights between Colombo and Bahrain operated under flight numbers UL 201 and UL 202 with effect from May 12, 2022 and its operations to other destinations within its online network will continue without any change.

Ex-Sri Lankan envoy to US pleads guilty to defrauding government

Former Sri Lankan ambassador to the United States Jaliya Chitran Wickramasuriya pleaded guilty on Friday to seeking to embezzle more than $330,000 during the purchase of a new embassy building in Washington.

Siddhalepa Chairman passed away

Entrepreneur and Chairman of the Hettigoda Group of Companies, Dr. Victor Hettigoda, passed away at the age of 84.

Sri Lankans have a right to protest: US Ambassador

Sri Lankans have a right to protest peacefully which was essential for democratic expression, US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung said.

SLFP threatens to quit if caretaker govt not formed

Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) has asked for a caretaker government to be formed to address the current issues, and said it would quit the ruling side otherwise .

Gazette issued declaring public emergency

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has issued the Extraordinary Gazette declaring a public emergency in Sri Lanka with effect from April 01, 2022.