Gen Shavendra Silva’s father passes away

L. H Creasy Silva, former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) and father of Chief of Defence Staff and former Army Commander General Shavendra Silva, has passed away at the age of 93 this morning.

New location for Aragalaya: Presidential advisor

A new location which is in line with the developing world will be provided for the youth to get on with their protest activities, Presidential advisor Sagala Ratnayake said today.

Committee to make recommendations on essential recruitment to public service

Cabinet approval has been granted to appoint a committee headed by the Secretary to the Prime Minister to make recommendations on essential recruitment to public service and to resolve issues within.

Green light to appoint Cabinet sub-committee on economic revival and development

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal made by President Ranil Wickeremesinghe to appoint a Cabinet sub-committee on economic revival and development to take expeditious decisions.

Govt. declare next Monday holiday and mourning day

The government to declare a special public holiday for government institutions on September 19 on account of the royal funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

CB independence doesn’t mean lack of accountability: Harsha

As calls are growing for the independence of Sri Lanka’s Central Bank, which was also clearly laid out in the staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), there are growing concerns among certain sections whether total independence would mean lack of accountability for the actions the monetary authority takes to maintain price stability.

Tourist arrivals cross half a million mark

Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka for the first eleven days of September have crossed the 10,000 mark, indicating a slow but steady increase in the number of visitors entering the country.

SL ranks 73 out of 191 countries in latest Human Development Index

Sri Lanka scored 0.782 points in the latest Human Development Index (HDI), ra​n​king 73 out of 191 countries.

Second school term for year 2022 begins today

The second term of schools under the government and government-approved private schools for the year 2022 will begin today (13), the Education Ministry said.

Teenager who stole a bus to go to see his girlfriend arrested

A 15-year-old youth, who had stolen a bus parked from the Piliyandala bus stand and gone to visit his girlfriend, was arrested three hours later, the Piliyandala police said.

No plan to remove PM: Chief Govt Whip

Chief Government Whip Minister Prasanna Ranatunga ruled out any plan to change premiership.

US, UK and EU ask SL to reform PTA

The United States, the European Union and the United Kingdom called on the Sri Lanka government to reform the controversial Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) in order to align with international human rights obligations and commitments.

Mano asks Samantha Power to ensure moratorium on PTA

The party leaders were Sajith Premadasa, Mano Ganesan, Rauf Hakeem, M. A. Sumanthiran, Dayasiri Jayasekara, Rishad Bathiudeen, and Harini Amarasuriya.

Opposition Leader visits UK High Commission to condole over Queen’s passing

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa visited the UK High Commission in Colombo to express his condolences over the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

White van press conference case: Rajitha pleads not guilty

Former Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne and former State Pharmaceuticals Corporation (SPC) Chairman Rumi Mohammed today pleaded not guilty to the charges levelled against them in connection with the controversial White Van Press Conference Case.

Cricket and Netball Asian Champs to be paraded from BIA to Colombo

The national cricket and netball teams who emerged Asian champions will be welcomed in a rousing reception at the Bandaranaike International Airport tomorrow morning, the President’s Media Division said.

India expresses concern over Lanka’s lack of progress on solution to Tamil issue

India on Monday expressed its concern over of the lack of any measurable progress by the Sri Lankan government on its commitment towards reaching a political solution on the Tamil issue.

Sri Lanka rejects any follow-up action on UNHRC resolution: FM

Foreign Minister Ali Sabry, in his address to the UNHRC, said Sri Lanka would reject any follow up action to the resolution 46/1.

Food insecurity in SL likely to worsen, FAO and WFP warn

Food insecurity in Sri Lanka is likely to worsen amid poor agricultural production, price spikes and ongoing economic crisis, FAO and WFP warn

Economic stability has to be achieved while ensuring national security: State Defence Minister

Economic stability has to be achieved while ensuring national security, political stability and maintaining law and order, newly appointed State Minister of Defence Pramitha Bandara Tennakoon said.

Sri Lanka situation fragile, called for accountability- UNHRC

Presenting a report on SriLanka, acting High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Nashif told the Human Rights Council that the situation here was fragile and called for accountability .

No intolerable price hike on eggs, chicken at year-end: Poultry Assn.

While denouncing reports circulating in the country, the All Island Poultry Association of Sri Lanka (AIPASL) today assured that there will be no maximum price increase for eggs and chicken at Rs.100 and Rs.2,000 respectively.

One-hour power cut until Friday: PUCSL

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) today approved power cuts of 1 hour from tomorrow (13) until Friday (16).

Deployment of army personnel to disperse Galle Fort protest: Petitions filed by 11 lawyers fixed for support

Fundamental Rights petitions filed by eleven lawyers challenging the legality of the deployment of Army personnel to forcefully disperse a peaceful protest held at the ramparts of the Galle Fort on June 29 have been fixed for support by Supreme Court.

MR visits UK High Commission to condole over Queen’s passing

Former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa visited the UK High Commission in Colombo today to express his condolences over the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

Not only cricket, but other sports should also be on top: Dasun requests media

Sri Lanka’s captain Dasun Shanaka said that the media should analyze and pay attention to bringing other sports in Sri Lanka to the top level of the world without only giving prominence to cricket.

Premalal Jayasekara sworn in as State Minister of Ports and Aviation

Parliamentarian Premalal Jayasekara was sworn in as the State Minister of Ports and Aviation a short while ago, President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Damitha Abeyratne granted bail

Actress Damitha Abeyratne who became an active participant in the “GotaGoGama” protest was today ordered to be released on bail by Colombo Fort Magistrate.

SJB ready to face referendum: Tissa Attanayake

Responding to the remark made by President Ranil Wickremesinghe that he would go for a referendum if the parties fail to agree on electoral reforms, the main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) said they are ready for it.

Human traffickers arrested; probe finds Rs. 1.5Mn charged per person for marine voyage to Australia

The Special Task Force of Police (STF) has arrested five men, who allegedly smuggle people to Australia illegaly by boats, during raids in Mugaththuvaram beach in Kattankudi.