Another power disruption any time: Sajith

Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa today questioned in Parliament as to what action the government had taken to prevent another power disruption.

No more daily power cuts as Norochcholai unit rejoins national grid

The Power Minister announced today that the daily power cuts will no longer be imposed from today (14 February) following the successful addition of a Norochcholai Power Plant unit to the national grid.

Local Authorities Special Provisions Bill inconsistent with Constitution

Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne today announced that two judges out of the bench of three have held that the Local Authorities Special Provisions Bill is inconsistent with the Constitution.

A group of Opposition MPs to visit CEB main control room today

A group of Opposition MPs are to visit Ceylon Electricity Board’s (CEB) main control room today, Member of Parliament Ajith P. Perera said.

NPP MP’s brother arrested over fatal road accident

Police arrested the brother of National People’s Power (NPP) Puttalam District MP, Muhammad Faizal, over a fatal road accident.

ADB reaffirms support for Sri Lanka with US$ 900mn planned for 2025 funding

Manila-based lender, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), has earmarked an indicative envelope of US$900 million for Sri Lanka’s development in 2025.

Horana perfume factory fire fully contained

The Kalutara Disaster Management Unit confirmed that the fire at the perfume manufacturing factory in Horana has been completely brought under control.

Sri Lankan among 250+ freed from Myanmar telecom fraud centers, taken to Thailand

More than 250 people from 20 nationalities, including a Sri Lankan, who had been working in telecom fraud centers in Myanmar’s Karen State, have been released by an ethnic armed group and brought to Thailand.

More customers to buy fresh red roses, a single red rose costs Rs.200

Florists on Ven Baddegama Wimalawansa Mawatha in Town Hall, Colombo, claimed more customers are purchasing roses for Valentine’s Day as compared to previous years.

Government, Adani likely to meet next week to re-discuss pulled out project in Sri Lanka

Hours after news broke out that Adani Green Energy, founded by Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, had decided to withdraw its wind energy project from Sri Lanka yesterday, the Daily Mirror learns that both the Indian side and Sri Lankan government had decided to go in for another set of discussions next week, signaling that the deal may not be entirely off.

SL faces potential US anti-dumping duties on paper file folders

Sri Lanka, along with Cambodia, face possible anti-dumping duties over alleged less than fair value (LTFV) imports of paper file folders into the United States.

Fire engulfs perfume factory at Boralugoda industrial zone

A perfume manufacturing factory located in the Boralugoda industrial zone in Horana caught fire last evening.

LGBTIQ rights groups urge new Govt. to decriminalize same-sex affairs between SL women

Social activist groups lobbying for LGBTIQ rights yesterday urged the new government to make necessary legal reforms to decriminalize same-sex relationships between consenting adult women in Sri Lanka, as stated by the NPP policies to improve welfare of the LGBTIQ community.

Ruwanpura expressway suspended

The new government has suspended the construction of the Ruwanpura expressway which is meant to link Kahathuduwa in the Western Province with Pelmadulla via Ratnapura in the Sabaragamuwa Province, due to financial constraints, an official said.

Don’t rush to fix date for LG polls; Opposition tells EC

Opposition parties who met the chairman of the Election Commission and other members have informed them not to rush to fix a date for the Local Government election thus indicating that they are looking for a postponement of the election.

Tragic accident claims life of student in Polonnaruwa

A sixth-grade student from Palugasdamana Maha Vidyalaya tragically died after an iron pipe from a soccer goal net fell on his head while watching a cricket tournament at Thopawewa Vidyalaya in Polonnaruwa, according to police.

Boyfriend takes his own life

A 29-year-old man from Puliyampokkanai in Kilinochchi, tragically ended his life after his girlfriend reportedly refused his Valentine’s Day proposal to visit Jaffna together.

Verité Research unveils Sri Lanka’s grant data worth USD 8.9 Bn

Since its independence, Sri Lanka has been a recipient of bilateral and multilateral grants, which have supported a range of initiatives such as knowledge transfers, health and education improvements, infrastructure development and vital humanitarian assistance.

President holds final phase of discussions on Budget draft

A preliminary discussion on the final phase of drafting the Budget 2025, which is scheduled to be presented to Parliament on February 17, was held this afternoon (13) at the Presidential Secretariat under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Another contingent departs for UN Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan

The 11th contingent of the Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps (SLAMC) has embarked on its mission to serve at the Level-2 SRIMED Hospital under the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) on Thursday (13).

Water supply suspended in security quarters of MR’s Wijerama residence

Water supply has been disconnected in a section of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s official Wijerama residence where security guards are stationed. The disconnection is reportedly due to unpaid water bills amounting to Rs. 429,000, officials confirmed.

Sajith has to be the leader of broader opposition alliance: Madduma Bandara

Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa has to lead the broader opposition alliance as he leads the largest opposition party at the moment, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara said today.

NR Consultation case against Namal: CID still awaiting AG’s advice

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today sent a reminder to the Attorney General to expedite his legal advice regarding a case filed against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa and four others for their alleged involvement in money laundering amounting to Rs.15 million in a company allegedly owned by Namal Rajapaksa.

Sri Lanka needs investments coming in, not going out: Chamith Wijesundera

While describing Adani Green Energy’s decision to withdraw from its wind energy project in Sri Lanka as not a good sign for the country, National Organizer of the SJB Youth, Chamith Wijesundera said that Sri Lanka needs investments coming in, not going out.

Several injured after vehicle drives into crowd in Munich

A car drove into a group of people leaving several injured in Munich, police have said.

Lasantha Wickrematunge murder case: AG suspends discharge of three suspects

The Attorney General has informed the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court that the decision to discharge three suspects related to the abduction of Sunday Leader Editor Lasantha Wickremetunge’s driver has been temporarily suspended.

Third anniversary of Russia-Ukraine conflict: Russia hails Sri Lanka’s neutral position

On the occasion of the third anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Russian Ambassador Levan S. Dzhagaryan commended Sri Lanka’s neutral, non-aligned policy in this regard and expressed hope that the new government will follow the same stand.

Adani Green Energy confirms its withdrawal from Sri Lanka

Adani Green Energy, part of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani’s Adani Group, has decided to withdraw from its wind energy project in Mannar, Sri Lanka.

Security officer threatens employees with knife at Printing Department

A tense situation was reported at the Government Printing Department after a confrontation between a security officer and several employees.

Moderate air quality levels across all cities

The Vehicular Emission Test Trust Fund of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) reported that air quality remains at a moderate level in all cities across the country.