Consensus from both sides of aisle to end subsidies on electricity, other public services

As religious leaders, led by Buddhist monks, took to streets this week and intensified their agitation against the recent electricity tariff hike,

Reports on toxic Thriposha false: Keheliya

Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella today refuted reports that toxic Thriposha stock was being distributed.

PUCSL denies request for 2-hr 20-min power outage from tomorrow

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) today denied approval for the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) request for longer power cuts from tomorrow, PUCSL Chairman Janaka Ratnayake said.

President agrees to reduce tax on sanitary pads: Geetha

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has agreed to reduce tax on sanitary pads and the gazette notification in that regard would be published soon, State Minister of Women and Child Affairs Geetha Kumarasinghe said today.

Exam. Dept certificates not compulsory for university admission

The certificates issued by the Examinations Department under the one-day service programme are not compulsory for submitting applications to the University Grant Commission (UGC), Examinations Department Commissioner general L.M.D Dharmasena said.

92 out of 383 essential drugs in short supply: Keheliya

While admitting that there was a shortage in 92 out of 383 essential drugs, Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said today the 14 vital drugs were in stock. He told Parliament that however these 14 vital drugs were not in stocks at Medical Supply Division, but were available in the periphery.

SL receives USD15Mn worth consignment of rice from Australia

The first consignment from an Australian donation totaling AUD22 million (approximately USD15 million) has arrived in Sri Lanka and will soon be distributed to those most affected by the ongoing economic crisis.

MPs right to speak suppressed: GL

Not only in the country, but the government had also taken actions to suppress expressing opinions even in the parliament, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National List MP G. L. Peiris said.

High Court begins trial of corruption charges against former Chief Minister S.M. Ranjith

The Colombo High Court today commenced recording evidence from the prosecution witnesses in a corruption case filed against two accused including former North Central Province Chief Minister S.M. Ranjith Samarakoon.

Parliament heated up over IMF staff level agreement

Arguments flared up in Parliament over the request made by Chief Opposition Whip Lakshman Kiriella who wanted the details of the staff level agreement reached with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) tabled in the House.

Only three officials join President’s delegation to UK

Three officials, including the President’s doctor, joined the official delegation along with President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the funeral ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II held at Westminster Abbey in Britain, the President’s Media Division (PMD) clarified.

Education Ministry seeks support from Gates Foundation

While highlighting Sri Lanka enjoys a free education policy from grade one to university level, the Education Ministry sought the support of the representatives of the Gates Foundation to increase the technical capacity of selected public schools by replacing the traditional blackboards with smart boards.

Malaysia to hire 10,000 Sri Lankan workers

The Malaysian Cabinet has agreed to bring in 10,000 migrant workers from Sri Lanka, says Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M.Saravanan.

Teasing and attempted robbery cost four lives

Four persons including a 16-year-old boy had died in three separate homicides reported in Galgamuwa, Gampaha and Mutur last night.

Economy should be strengthened through industrial sector: Industry Minister

While bringing the country’s export economy to its maximum level, the government is paying more attention to the industrial sector by reducing imports and increasing import substitution production.

Woman injured in Pangiriwatta station accident: Police

A motor vehicle crashed with a train injuring a woman on board at Pangiriwatta railway station at Delkanda, Nugegoda this morning, police said.

Army Chief promotes cricketer Mahesh Theekshana

Sri Lankan cricketer Mahesh Theekshana of the Sri Lanka Army had been promoted to the rank of Sergeant by Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage yesterday.

President, delegation return from Britain

The delegation, including President Ranil Wickremesinghe flew to Britain to attend the funeral ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II returned to the island and touched down at the Katunayake International Airport this morning.

Customs on path to reach revenue target of Rs.715bn this year

Sri Lanka Customs (SLC) is on the path to reach the revenue target of Rs.715 billion set for the year in the budget 2022, which is in line.....

What is your role on World Zero Air Day on September 21?

September 21, today is observed as Zero Emissions Day, which has become a worldwide movement aimed at ending the burning of fossil fuels for 24 hours on that day.

SL’s fuel prices still lowest among non-oil producing countries

Even after the jumbo hikes in the fuel prices a couple of months ago to bring energy prices to cover full cost and to cut losses at the Ceylon.....

Harin requests Indians to promote Sri Lanka a safe country

Tourism and Lands Minister Harin Fernando yesterday requested the Indians living in Sri Lanka to spread the message across that Sri Lanka is a very safe country.

Invites them to invest in Sri Lanka

President Ranil Wickremesinghe who is currently in the United Kingdom invited the Sri Lankans living there to join the new investment opportunities created in Sri Lanka, President’s Media Division said.

People get their relief on essential goods after they die: Canteen owners Assn.

People will only be getting their relief for essential commodities promised by the government, after their death, All Island Canteen Owners’ Association (AICOA) Chief Asela Sampath said.

Ukraine crisis: Aeroflot to resume services to Sri Lanka

Following controversy over grounded aircraft by its government, Aeroflot has announced that it will resume services to Sri Lanka.

SLPP MP exerts undue influence on a key witness - Bribery Commission

The Bribery Commission today alleged that Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Gampaha district Parliamentarian Milan Jayatilleka has exerted undue influence on a key witness in the bribery case.

SLPP asks President to consider district leaders, former ministers

In the appointment of the next batch of Cabinet ministers, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) requested President Ranil Wickremesinghe to consider its district leaders and those who served in the previous Cabinet, a party official said.

First electric vehicle import permit handed over

The government has handed over today the first electric vehicle import permit to the recipient nominee under the newly-launched scheme for migrant workers.

National Council introduced not with genuine intentions: AKD

The national council was not brought in with genuine intention to find solution to the economic crisis but to convince international comunity that all factions were working in tandem, National People’s Power MP Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

Rail track deterioration, lack of routine maintenance contributed to recent derailments: RSMU

The cause of recent derailments was the deterioration of sleepers and the railway tracks which were not subject to proper and routine maintenance, the Railway Station Masters’ Union (RSMU) today said.