91 essential medicines dwindled to zero stock level: GMOA

According to the details revealed from the reports of the three-member committee appointed by the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA), the stocks of 91 essential medicines had come to a zero stock level at the Central Medical Store (CMS) by the end of last week.

Chinese Company refuses to refund or substitute chemical fertilizer: Amaraweera

The Chinese fertilizer Company Seawin Biotech refused to refund the money paid for the controversial organic fertilizer shipment or provide chemical fertilizer in place of the ordered organic fertilizer, Agricultural Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said today.

CID ordered to probe Sanath Nishantha’s alleged contemptuous statement

The Colombo Fort Magistrate today issued an order directing the CID to conduct an investigation into a contemptuous statement alleged to have been made by Puttalam District Parliamentarian Sanath Nishantha.

Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and two others indicted in High Court

The Bribery Commission has filed indictments in Colombo High Court against Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and two others for allegedly causing an unlawful lose to the government after purchasing GI pipes using Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation’s (SLRC) funds during the 2015-Presidential Election.

No more queues for EPF from Sept.1: Minister

There will be no more queues to get the Employee Provident Fund (EPF) from next month, Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara said.

Postal services to Russia resumes tomorrow

The Postal Department has decided to resume accepting postal shipments to Russian countries from tomorrow, Postmaster General Ranjith Ariyaratne said.

LPBOA urges UNHRC to take action against damages, arson attack on buses on May 9

The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) today handed over a missive to the United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC) in Colombo to take action against burning and damaging buses on May 9, 2022.

IMF representatives meet President

A preliminary round of discussions with the International Monetary Fund, with the aim of finding solutions to the financial crisis facing Sri Lanka, held this afternoon (24) at the President’s Office under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, President’s Media Division said.

Progress on second booster dose rollout not satisfactory: Dr. Ginige

Claiming that Sri Lanka is yet to be out of the woods with the looming Covid-19 threat, Epidemiology Unit Director Dr. Samitha Ginige said today the progress of obtaining the fourth dose or the second booster dose of the Covid vaccine was not at all satisfactory.

Private member bill to recognise LGBTQ+ rights in SL

MP Premnath Dolawattee who is to present a private member’s Bill to Parliament to amend the penal code to recognize LGBTQ+ rights in Sri Lanka was handed over to President Ranil Wickremesinghe by the MP today.

Suspect insulted police, army outfits arrested

A 35-year-old activist was arrested by the Salve Island police for wearing a costume aiming at insulting the uniforms of the Sri Lanka Army and the Police during demonstrations at the GotaGoGama at the Galle Face Green, the Police said.

No need to import ’jumbo peanuts’, we have ’Ceylon Jumbo’: Amaraweera

Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said that there is no need to import jumbo peanuts as we are self-sufficient in peanut harvest.

Two shootings in Gampaha and Ahungalla kills one, injured another

A businessman was killed and another person was injured in two separate shootings which took place in Gampaha and Ahungalla today.

Probe reveals ‘Green Eco Lodge’ owned by MR’s son

Four suspects have been arrested by the Kolonna police over setting ablaze a luxury hotel owned by former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s youngest son Rohitha Rajapaksa on May 10.

Court recalls arrest warrant against Pathum Kerner

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today recalled the arrest warrant issued against Social media activist Dr. Pathum Kerner, after he surrendered to court.

Prez to make interim-budget speech on August 30

President Ranil Wickremesinghe as the Minister of Finance will present the Appropriation (Amendment) Bill on August 30, Communications Department of Parliament said.

Fr. Jeewantha Peiris surrenders to Court over another case

Rev. Fr. Jeewantha Peiris who became an active participant in the “GotaGoGama” protest was today released on bail after being surrendered before Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court in connection with the third case filed against him.

Ape Jana Bala Party Chairman arrested

Chairman of the Ape Jana Bala Party Saman Perera was arrested by the Tangalle Police for harbouring a murder suspect.

US Embassy won’t offer NIV passback services until Monday

The Consular Section of the United States Embassy in Sri Lanka today announced that they will not offer NIV passback services on Friday (26).

Govt. slaps import ban on wide range of goods

The Govt. yesterday issued new regulations via an extraordinary gazette suspending the import of a plethora of items, with effect from August 23, 2022, until further notice.

PTA, a must to tackle terrorism: Cabinet Spokesman

The government today said that the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) sleuths are questioning several suspects including the convener of the IUSF Wasantha Mudalige detained under the provisions of Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) to determine whether there was a conspiracy to topple the government.

Super Diesel cargo to be unloaded tomorrow, more fuel expected: Minister

The Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera today said that 30,000MT of Super Diesel cargo is to be unloaded tomorrow.

QR code leaves Bowser, filling station owners in dire straits

According to the Ceylon Petroleum Private Bowser Owners’ Association (CPPBOA), following the introduction of the QR code system under the National Fuel Pass (NFP) portal as a result of the fuel crisis, fuel sales have dropped by 60%, leaving tanker operators and filling station owners in dire straits.

BASL urges President to refrain from using PTA against protesters

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has urged the President and the law enforcement authorities to refrain from using the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) against the persons who have been involved in protests against the Government.

Harsha appointed Chairman of Public Finance Committee

The Public Finance Committee which met today, unanimously appointed SJB MP Harsha de Silva as its new Chairman.

Repeal PTA and release arrested Uni. students: NPP

While urging the government to repeal the Prevention of Terrorrism Act (PTA), the National People’s Power today called on the government to release the three student activists who were detained under the PTA.

SL ignores COVID; people warned against uncontrollable spreading: PHI head

As the current COVID situation in the country has been ignored, the dreaded virus is now spreading uncontrollably from the grassroots level, Public Health Inspectors (PHI) Union Head Upul Rohana said.

After introducing QR, fuel consumption falls closer to 3mn liters: Minister

The Power and Energy Ministry said the fuel consumption has fallen by 2,816,056 liters after the successful introduction of QR code system under the National Fuel Pass (NFP) portal.

Four cops arrested for robbing youth

Four policemen attached to Malabe police post were arrested today by the Kottawa police on suspicion of their involvement in a robbery at Vidyala junction in Kottawa.

SATHOSA lowers prices of 5 essential goods

The Lanka SATHOSA has announced the price reduction of five essential foodstuff, including sugar and rice from today at all its outlets.