Granting presidential pardon to Royal Park murder convict: SC imposes travel ban on the convict

The Supreme Court today issued an interim order directing the Controller General of Immigration and Emigration to prevent Royal Park murder convict Don Shamantha Jude Anthony Jayamaha from leaving the country, without court permission.

Thread of sackcloth found in sprat curry served in press canteen in Parliament

A fairly long piece of thread used for sackcloth was found in sprat curry served at press canteen in Parliament today.

Queen looked exhausted after meeting Boris Johnson and Liz Truss two days before her passing away: Prez

President Ranil Wickremesinghe said the late Queen Elizabeth looked exhausted after meeting outgoing UK PM Boris Johnson and newly elected PM Liz Truss two days before she passed away, ’’Anyone who spends half-a-day with outgoing PM Boris Johnson and new PM Liz Russ would have been exhausted,’’ he said.

US Ambassador to UN Food & agriculture agencies in Rome to visit SL

United States Permanent Representative to the UN Food and Agriculture Agencies in Rome Ambassador Cindy McCain will visit Sri Lanka from September 25-28 to highlight U.S. food assistance programs in Sri Lanka

Speaker announces name of members appointed to National Council

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana today announced the appointment of members to the proposed National Council.

Husband arrested for wrestler-style slamming of his wife

A 34-year-old man was arrested yesterday for beating his wife (22) like a wrestler slams his opponent on the ring, the Moratuwa Police said.

Petitions against Presidential Pardon granted to Duminda Silva fixed for argument

Three Fundamental Rights petitions filed challenging the legality of the Presidential Pardon granted to former Parliamentarian Duminda Silva were today fixed for argument by Supreme Court.

Petitions challenging the detention of Wasantha Mudalige and two others fixed for Oct. 18

The Fundamental Rights petitions filed challenging the legality of the detention order issued against Convener of Inter University Students’ Federation (IUSF) Wasantha Mudalige two others under Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) were today fixed for support by Supreme Court.

Ministers’ & State Ministers’ foreign travels restricted

The Cabinet has approved a proposal by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to limit overseas travel of Ministers & State Ministers, in order to minimise the State expenditure, the Government Information Department said.

Permission granted to import Glyphosate

The Cabinet has given approval to import Glyphosate for a period of 6 months to facilitate the 2022/2023 Maha season cultivation.

New resolution on Sri Lanka tabled in Geneva

Sri Lanka has been given some breathing space in a new resolution tabled at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Sri Lanka Tourism focuses on positive image building at upcoming roadshow in India

Sri Lanka Tourism is gearing up to create a positive profile of the island nation at the upcoming ‘Three Cities Road Show’ in India so that travellers from that country will be confident in adding the destination to their travel list going forward.

Don’t doubt the quality of Triposha; they are safe: Thriposha Ltd

While ensuring that there is no Aflatoxin chemical is present in excess of the prescribed amount in Triposha products distributed in the country, Sri Lanka Thriposha Ltd emphasised that there should be no doubt over the quality of Triposha and claimed that Triposha is safe to consume.

IRD blames former FinMin officials for turning blind eye to tax evasion

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) officials yesterday blamed top Finance Ministry officials under the former regime for turning a blind eye to tax evasions by preventing them from performing their duties under the law.

Lanka IOC donates Rs.200mn to the President’s Fund

With continued focus on giving back to the society, Lanka IOC Chairman Ranjan Kumar Mohapatra donated a cheque of Rs.200 million to President Ranil Wickremesinghe as a contribution to the President’s Fund meant for advancement of education, upliftment of the society or any other purpose in the interest of the public.

Multiple crises have worsened long-standing worrisome features in SL’s labour market: ILO

The multiple crises in Sri Lanka have intensified long-standing worrisome features of the country’s labour market, a report by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) revealed.

Govt. should find an immediate solution to the high cost of living: SF

Government should come up with immediate solutions to the high cost of living and the closure of small and medium industries without depending on the International Monetary Fund (IMF), SJB MP Sarath Fonseka told Parliament yesterday.

PHI EXCO approves statement made regarding toxic Thriposha

The executive committee of the Public Health Inspectors (PHI) Union yesterday assured that the statement made by the union’s head, Upul Rohana regarding the toxic Thriposha stocks was correct.

People in North, South unite against PTA is a major victory: Sumanthiran

President Ranil Wickremesinghe is failing in all his attempts to retain power with the backing of the Rajapaksas as finally the people in the north have united with their brethren in the south in the campaign for repealing the draconian law PTA, Parliamentarian M. A. Sumanthiran said.

Govt. never promised to appoint opposition MPs as heads of COPE, COPA: Sagara Kariywasam

The government never promised to offer chairmanship of the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) and Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) to the Opposition, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary MP Sagara Kariywasam said today.

Power cut lengthened; 2 hour 20 min until Sunday: PUCSL

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) today approved request of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to impose 2 hours and 20 minutes until Sunday (25).

Damitha Abeyratne to enter politics?

Actress turned activist Damitha Abeyratne today said that now is the time to have an election to provide an opportunity for those who want to work for this country.

President visits Book Fair, says will hold a special book exhibition

President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that a special book exhibition including books and documents of rare and historical value that have been taken from Sri Lanka to foreign countries, is expected to be organized in conjunction with the 75th Independence Commemoration.

Report on student consuming coconut kernel for lunch unfounded-PMD

The reported incident of a student consuming coconut kernel for lunch due to poverty, was found to be unfounded, the President’s Media Division said.

Parliament heated up over food scarcity among school children

Heated argument erupted in Parliament today when opposition MPs charged that schoolchildren are facing serious issues without being able to get proper meal and that the government has been unable to provide them meals with nutritious value.

MRIA incurring Rs. 100 Mn loss every month: Nimal Siripala

The Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) was incurring a monthly loss of Rs.100 million, Civil Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said today.

Education Minister meets UNESCO Director General

Education Minister Susil Premajayantha who is in New York to attend Transforming Education Summit, met the Director General of UNESCO Audrey Azoulay.

President to attend Shinzo Abe’s funeral in Japan

President Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to leave for Japan on September 26 to attend the funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

US will continue to support Sri Lanka - Under Secretary Nuland

The United States will continue to support Sri Lanka through its economic crisis, US Under Secretary Victoria Nuland has assured.

Seven including gangster ’Parippuwa’s’’ sibling arrested in Dematagoda

Seven suspects including the brother of organized criminal Kolonnawa Lakmal alias ’ Parippuwa’ have been arrested by the STF over assault on individual and several other crimes during a raid in Dematagoda.