Liz Truss resigns as UK PM after Tory revolt

Liz Truss has dramatically resigned as UK prime minister after just 45 days in the job, BBC reported.

Edu. minister instructs NWSDB not to suspend water supply to schools

It has been decided not to disconnect the water supply connections of the schools that have not paid their water bills, education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

Sports Authorities give undertaking to hold football federation elections within 69 days

The Director General of Sports today gave an undertaking to the Court of Appeal that the elections for the Sri Lanka Football Federation will be held within 69 days commencing from today.

183 Lankan nationals sent back from Australia

A total of 183 Sri Lankan nationals who had been seeking asylum in Australia were sent back, said Commander Maritime Border Command and Commander of Joint Task agency Task Force, Operation Sovereign Borders Rear Admiral Justin Jones.

SLFP will vote for 22A: Maithri

Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) would support the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution as it was a progressive Amendment on the part of the people, former President Parliamentarian Maithripala Sirisena said today.

SL among the safest countries to travel

Sri Lanka has been among the top 13 destinations and safest countries in the world to travel to, the Tourism Ministry said.

Rs. 6,900 mn loss from urea tender: Gulf Trade and Investment Board Head

The government has incurred a loss of Rs. 6,900 million by awarding the tender to a company that submitted the highest bid during the tender process for the import of urea under World Bank assistance, Sri Lanka Gulf Trade and Investment Board (SLGTIB) Chairman Mohan Perera said.

Sri Lanka beat Netherlands, qualify for Super 12

Sri Lanka beat the Netherlands by 16 runs to qualify for the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup 2022, a short while ago.

14-hour water cut in Colombo - Water Board

Water supply will be interrupted from Saturday (22) at 10.00 pm until 12.00p.m on Sunday (23) in Colombo due to an essential renovation project of the Greater Colombo Water and Wastewater Management Improvement Investment Program, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said.

Private bus bodies to launch countrywide strike from next Tuesday

All private bus associations have decided to launch a countrywide bus strike from next Tuesday (25) night as they are unable to pay the leasing installments during this economic crisis and against seizing their buses from owners who have leasing instalment arrears.

Debate on 22A gets underway in Parliament

The debate on the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution commenced in Parliament a short while ago.

SC determines Bureau of Rehabilitation Bill inconsistent with Constitution: Speaker

The Supreme Court has determined that the Bureau of Rehabilitation Bill is inconsistent as a whole with the Article 12(1) of the Constitution and as such may be enacted only by the special majority required by Article 84(2) of the Constitution, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene announced today.

Economy collapse due to wrong policies: Minister Ramesh Pathirana

The country’s economy started to collapse with wrong policy decisions, Industries Minister Ramesh Pathirana said addressing the panel discussion of the Sri Lanka Ceramics and Glass Council yesterday.

Millions of Britons skipping meals in cost of living crisis

International media reported that one in seven people in the UK are skipping meals or going without food, according to new polling data released by the Trades Union Congress (TUC).

Price of imported wheat flour reduce by Rs.25: Assn.

The price of one kilogram of imported wheat flour has been reduced by another Rs. 25, the Essential Food Commodities Importers and Traders Association (EFCITA) said.

A majority of politicians are corrupt: Mahanayaka of Asgiri Chapter

Mahanayaka of Asgiriya Chapter Ven Warakagoda Gnanarathana Thera expressed concern about politicians and senior government officials neglecting their duty towards the country.

Severe blow to Lankan biz if crisis deepens: Fitch

The prevailing economic crisis, if deepens or sustained for a prolonged period, could deal a severe blow to many Sri Lankan business sectors, as runaway inflation, elevated interest rates and import restrictions have already pressured their revenues, margins, profits and cash flows, Fitch Ratings said.

Police now even attack peaceful commemorations – Lawyer testifies

Sri Lanka Police,which used to attack the advancing protest marches earlier, has now even started assaulting those who participate in peaceful commemorations of the aragalaya, an attorney testifying at an inquiry conducted by the HRCSL said.

Killing of Blue Whales in Puttalam DM report prompts probe

The report published in the Daily Mirror on the killing of Blue whales in Puttalam had prompted the Ministry of Environment to initiate a probe on the matter.

US continues to assist SL for debt restructuring talks- US official

The United States government would continue to assist Sri Lanka with their negotiations with the IMF and the debt restructuring talks, a top visiting US envoy said.

BOI launches yet another one-stop shop to speed up investment approval process

Sri Lanka’s state-run investment promotion agency, the Board of Investment (BOI), yesterday renewed its attempt to streamline the approval process with the launch of a new one-stop shop.

Dhammika Perera’s daughter joins his biz as director

Business tycoon Dhammika Perera’s eldest daughter Donna Brindhini Perera has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director of several companies of her father’s business empire.

Govt. ready for prudent economic management following successful debt restructuring: Prez

The Government is ready to implement prudent economic management after successful debt restructuring, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said today.

SL secures a long-term Credit Line from Russia to procure fuel

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Moscow has secured a long-term Credit Line from the Government of the Russian Federation in order to procure fuel to Sri Lanka, the embassy said.

Govt. to reopen Paranthan chemical factory soon

The government is to commence operations at the chemical factory in Paranthan immediately, Plantation Industries and Industries Minister Ramesh Pathirana said.

Several politicians and popular personalities reluctant to make complaints against Thilini Priyamali-CID

The CID today informed Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court that several politicians and popular personalities who invested their money at Thilini Priyamali’s Company are reluctant to make complaints with police for various reasons.

Chameera likely to be out for up to three months, to undergo pre-planned surgery

Fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera will likely miss up to three months of cricket, with the player expected to now undergo a pre-planned ankle surgery, after being ruled out of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 today.

Council of Legal Education stands by decision to conduct law college examinations only in English: Minister

The Council of Legal Education headed by the Chief Justice had recommended that the decision to conduct law college examinations only in English should be implemented without any change, Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe informed Parliament today.

One killed, two including 4-year old child injured in shooting in Galle

One person as killed and two persons including a 4-year-old boy were injured following a shooting at Karuwalagedara in Yakkalamulla, Galle this morning.

Multi-party effort needed to set up domestic truth seeking mechanism: Minister

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry today called for a multi-party effort to set up a domestic truth seeking mechanism that would prevent an external mechanism that has been proposed by the recent UNHRC resolution.