Fuel prices lowered from tonight

Price of octane 92 Petrol will be reduced by Rs. 40 per liter and the Price of Auto Diesel by Rs. 15 from 9.00 pm today, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said.

Three die, two injured in car crash

At least three people were killed and two others injured when a car veered off the road and crashed into a tree at Ridibendiella on the Anuradhapura-Padeniya Road this morning, Police said.

SL will qualify; Mickey Arthur still stands by his prediction

Despite Sri Lanka’s shocking defeat against Namibia at the T20 World Cup, former Sri Lanka Coach and the current Derbyshire’s coach Mickey Arthur said he still stands by his prediction that Sri Lanka will qualify.

Paris Club assures fullest support for SL to find early resolution to debt crisis: Minister

The Paris Club assured its fullest support for Sri Lanka’s ongoing efforts to find an early resolution to its debt crisis, State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said.

EU focuses “green recovery” as way forward to exit ongoing crisis in SL

The European Union (EU) in Sri Lanka said the Team Europe focus on “green recovery”, as a way forward to exit the ongoing multi-faceted crisis in Sri Lanka and that the EU has stood shoulder to shoulder with Sri Lanka to help the country recover from its civil war, the 2004 Tsunami, the Covid-19 pandemic, and now the economic crisis.

Draft ‘rehabilitation’ law would spur abuse - HRW

The Sri Lankan government should withdraw a draft law that would give the authorities broad powers to detain people in military-run “rehabilitation” centers, placing them at great risk of abuse, Human Rights Watch said today.

SJB offers conditional support to 22nd amendment

SJB has decided to offer conditional support to the 22nd amendment to the constitution which is to be debated in Payment this week, MP Tissa Attanayake announced at a media briefing a short while ago.

Remove mandatory Covid test reports for tourists: Udayanga

Former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Russia Udayanga Weeratunga who coordinates Russian tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka said he requested the health authorities to do away with mandatory requirement of carrying Covid test report for tourists.

LG polls on time – chairman, election commission

The Election Commission (EC) is determined to hold Local Government (LG) polls a minimum of two weeks prior to March 20th, 2023, as all LG bodies have to be constituted by that day according to the law, Chairman of the EC, S.G.Punchihewa said yesterday.

40 Govt. MPs to form new political entity

Around 40 MPS of the government will form a new political entity independent of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna(SLPP), a top source said. These MPS include some Cabinet Ministers such as Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe.

Commando Staff Sergeant arrested for giving firearm to his brother

A Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) of the Second Commando Regiment of Kilinochchi army camp was arrested for removing a T-56 assault rifle from the camp and giving it to his brother to carry out the recent shooting in Ahungalla.

If wheat flour price lesser than Rs.270, price of bakery products can be reduced: Bakery Owners’

The recent reduction of wholesale price of wheat flour will not be helpful to reduce the prices of bakery products, including the price of a loaf of bread, the All Ceylon Bakery Owners’ Association (ACBOA) said.

IMF expresses “deep” concern over SL’s current situation 

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expressed “deep” concern about the current situation prevailing in Sri Lanka and said it hopes it will be able to work fast to end the suffering, specially of the country’s poor and vulnerable.

Sept. tourism earnings fall while SL prepares for upturn in seasonal arrivals   

Sri Lanka saw its earnings from the tourism trade falling in September for the second consecutive month due to weaker arrivals ahead of a more prospective season which has got underway from the start of October....

Poultry, bakery industries commend Litro for continuous support

Sri Lanka’s market leader in LPG, Litro Gas Lanka Limited, observed a revival in the food and beverage industry, which was suffering for months, due to the shortage of essential items as a consequence of....

MR says election not an issue, SLPP can win even today

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said that the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna can win an election, even if it is held today.

President optimistic debt restructuring discussion will be successful

President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that he had recently discussed Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring with the Chinese Finance Minister and he is optimistic that the discussions in this regard would be concluded successfully.

Happy to be called ’’Podi Mynah’’: Namal

Claiming that former President Mahinda Rajapaksa was being attacked using internet which was brought in by himself, Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa said he was happy to be called ’Podi Mynah’’.

Kottu price lowered by Rs.50 from today

With the reduction of the wholesale price of wheat flour, the All Island Canteen Owners’ Association (AICOA) has decided to reduce the price of kottu rotti by Rs. 50 from this morning.

Namibia stun Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup opener

Namibia stunned Asia Cup champions, Sri Lanka, by 55 runs in the opening match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 in Geelong on Sunday.

Sri Lanka call on Fernando as Madushanka ruled out of T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka’s left-arm quick Dilshan Madushanka was on Sunday ruled out of the T20 World Cup because of injury with Binura Fernando named as replacement, tournament organisers said.

Tense situ in Nawalapitiya: 16 including SJB organizer arrested

At least 16 persons including Nawalapitiya Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Organizer Sasanka Sampath have been arrested for protesting against a meeting held by the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) in Nawalapitiya today.

India considers Sri Lankan proposal for translocating ‘Indian bisons’

The Indian government is considering a proposal from Sri Lanka to export a number of gaurs, or Indian bisons, to Sri Lanka to revive the population of gavaras that have been extinct in the island since the end of the 17th century, India’s The Hindu newspaper reported.

Bangladesh hopeful SL will repay debt of $200mn by March

Bangladesh is hopeful that Sri Lanka will repay the debt of $200 million that it owes to the country by March 2023.

RW instructs immediate relief to those affected by rains

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has instructed all the District Secretaries to coordinate the relief work with the help of the Disaster Management Centre for those affected by the prevailing weather, the President’s Media Division said.

SL boat detained near Kanniyakumari

The Indian Coast Guard said it had detained a mechanised fishing boat with five Sri Lankans off the Kanniyakumari coast.

Cast aside party politics and commit to addressing food crisis - Prez

President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that all should join together to solve the people’s food issues, casting traditional party politics aside.

MP Sanath Nishantha’s vehicle crashes into cyclist

One man was hospitalized after a vehicle belonging to state minister Sanath Nishantha crashed into him while he was riding his bicycle in the Puttalam area today, police said.

US$100mn from India for roof top solars on govt. buildings

India had extended their Credit Line to another US$ 100 million for roof top solar on several government buildings, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said.

India beat Sri Lanka by 8 wickets to win Women’s T20 Asia Cup

India became the new Asian women champions as they thrashed Sri Lanka by 8 wickets in the final on Saturday in Sylhet.