Increase train services with higher passenger demand: Station Masters’

With the current fuel price increase, people who used private transportation systems have a tendency to use train services as it was a low cost transport mode, the Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Union (SLRSMU) said.

7.3 magnitude quake hits north Japan, tsunami alert issued

A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Fukushima in northern Japan on Wednesday evening, triggering a tsunami advisory and plunging more than 2 million homes in the Tokyo area into darkness.

It’s absurd targeting one person without studying nation’s problems, says Ven. Gnanasara

There is no point in substituting and targeting an individual without properly understanding the problems that prevail in the country, head of Presidential Task-force for One Country-One Law and Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagodaththe Gnanasara Thera said.

Govt. to work with IMF: Prez

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said he has decided to work with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after examining the advantages and disadvantages.

I will not remain in govt. If IMF assistance sought: Vasu

Minister of Water Supply Vasudeva Nanayakkara said today he would not remain in the government, if it was seeking the assistance of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and abiding by its conditions.

Tomorrow’s power cut schedule announced

The power schedule which was imposed today will be carried out for tomorrow (17) as well, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said.

People languishing in queues due to Basil’s wrong actions: Gammanpila

Claiming that people have had to stay in gas, fuel and medicine queues because of the failure of Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa, Pivithuru Hela Urumaya Leader former Minister Udaya Gammanpila said today people would not have to languish in queues if the import of non essential goods was restricted.

Sri Lankan awarded in Singapore for stopping armed assailant

A Sri Lankan national, Amila Chinthana, has been presented with the Public Spiritedness Award by the Ang Mo Kio Police Division in Singapore, for restraining the armed assailant and stopping him from causing more harm to the public while waiting for the police to arrive, Singapore media reported.

Private Tanker Owners to resume fuel distribution

Following talks with the Minister, the Sri Lanka Petroleum Private Tanker Owners’ Association (SLPPTOA) has to called off its trade union action and resume fuel distribution from today.

Online portal for workers to lodge anonymous complaints: Labour Minister

The Labour Department has introduced an online portal that allows any employee to submit labour related complaints in anonymity.

PTA Bill to be taken up for debate in Parliament next week

The debate on the second reading of the Prevention of Terrorism (Amendment) Bill was scheduled for March 22, Communications Department of Parliament said.

KCCP power plant stopped due to dearth of fuel

Operations of the Kelanitissa Combined Cycle Power (KCCP) power plant has ground to a halt this morning (2.26 am) due to unavailability of fuel, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) said.

Basil meets Modi

Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Parliament House, Room No. 10 today.

Russia bars entry to Biden and Canada’s Trudeau

Russia said on Tuesday it had put U.S. President Joe Biden, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and a dozen top U.S. officials on a ’’stop list’’ that bars them from entering the country.

Maximum retail price of medicines up by 29%: Pharmacy Owners’ Assn.

The maximum retail prices of medicines have been increased by 29% and the mainline pharmaceutical companies and importers have decided to resume their medicine and equipment supplies from today, All-Island Private Pharmacy Owners’ Association (ACPPOA) President Chandika Gankanda said.

Dollar crunch curtails fuel, gas distribution: Gas companies

The gas distribution system in the country came to a standstill due to unavailability of fuel to handle transportation and dearth of dollars to procure gas, the main gas distribution companies said.

Govt. calls investor proposals for two 4-star airport hotels at Mattala airport

The government has decided to call investor proposals to build two four-star airport hotels adjoining Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA).

No power interruption during President’s address today

No power interruptions will be in place in any part of the country during the time when President Gotabaya Rajapaksa makes a special address.

Rupee depreciation sends commodity prices soar by 40%: ACSMEA

Owing to the present depreciation of the rupee against the US$, prices of goods and other essential commodities have gone up drastically between 35% and 40%, and thereby affecting the entire nation, All Ceylon Small and Medium Enterprises Association (ACSMEA) national organizer Niruksha Kumara said.

NGO accused of misusing funds, abandoning children in SL

Plan International, the global development and humanitarian organisation has been accused of misleading donors and abandoning some 20,000 children in Sri Lanka.

Tomorrow’s power cut schedule announced

The power schedule which was imposed today will be carried out for tomorrow (16) as well, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said.

4,000 hoarded gas cylinders found in Angunakolapelessa

Around 4,000 gas cylinders that were hoarded in Angunakolapelessa were taken into the custody by the police today.

SJB protest kicked off in Colombo today - VIDEO

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya protest was held in Colombo today with leader Sajith Premadasa calling on the government to resign.

No fuel distribution from tonight: SLPPTO

Attempts made by the Sri Lanka Petroleum Private Tanker Owners’ Association (SLPPTOA) to reach the fuel transport formula revision has failed to fetch fruitful results, the SLPPTOA has opted to refrain from distributing fuel from midnight today.

Prices of all liquor up from tonight: Excise Dept.

Increase in production costs resulted in all soft and hard liquor prices in Sri Lanka to go up from today midnight, with approximately Rs.100 per bottle of arrack and Rs.10 per a bottle of beer, the Department of Excise said.

Brent crude slips below $100 per barrel for first time since March 1

The price of Brent crude - the global benchmark for prices - has fallen below $100 a barrel for the first time since the start of March.

Gazette issued revising prices of medicines

An Extraordinary Gazette has been issued announcing the price revision of 60 varieties of medicines with effect from today (15).

Sri Lanka rejects latest UK travel Advisory on SL: Foreign Secretary

Sri Lanka has informed the British Government rejecting the latest travel advisory issued by the United Kingdom on Sri Lanka, Foreign Secretary Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage said today.

Sajith calls for snap Presidential Polls

Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa while pledging to convert the Samagi Jana Balawegaya ( SJB) has called for a snap presidential election, while addressing the crowds at the SJB protest.

Rajitha raises objections against white van press conference case

Former Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne through his lawyer today raised preliminary objections challenging the maintainability of the case filed against him in connection with the controversial White Van Press Conference during the 2019-Presidential Election.