Fr. Jeewantha Peiris surrenders to Court

Fr. Jeewantha Peiris who became an active participant in the “GotaGoGama” protest surrendered to Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court, a short while ago.

Kidnapped teenage girl found with her boyfriend, stranger

The Special Task Force (STF) personnel have arrested a man, believed to the boyfriend of the kidnapped 14-year old girl and another man.

Harak Kata arrested in Dubai

Drug trafficker Nadun Chinthaka Wickramaratne alias ‘Harak Kata’, who is operating from Dubai, was arrested yesterday by the Dubai police, police said.

Govt. directly handles matter with Chinese Embassy

The government has reportedly taken over the handling of the diplomatic issue regarding the Yuan Wang 5 ship directly through the Chinese Embassy in Colombo instead of going through the Sri Lankan mission in Beijing, Daily Mirror learns.

Italy’s Neos Air to resume weekly flights between Colombo and Italy

Italian airline Neos Air is planning to resume direct flights to Sri Lanka with three weekly scheduled flights between Colombo and Italy.

Colombo port’s June transshipment volumes drop amid social unrest

Transshipment container volumes at the Port of Colombo in June took a blow from the political crisis and social unrest that prevailed in the country, which raised law and order concerns among main shipping lines.

Fmr President Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrives in Thailand

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has arrived in Thailand on Thursday for a temporary stay, according to The Straits Times.

Sex maniac arrested for abusing several schoolchildren

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested a suspect for sexual abuse of several school children in the Galle area.

Gotabaya Rajapaksa leaves Singapore for Thailand after short-term visit pass expires

Former Sri Lanka president Gotabaya Rajapaksa has left Singapore, after his short-term visit pass expired on Thursday (Aug 11).

SL cannot afford the consequences of offending India or China: Sirisena

Sri Lanka faces the ignominy of losing the trust and friendly relationship of two powerful nations as a result of the idiotic, unprofessional and short sighted handling of the issue of the Chinese research ship Yuang Wang 5, former President and SLFP leader Maithripala Sirisena raised alarm yesterday.

Prez regrets NPP’s refusal for dialogue on forming all-party govt.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe in a letter addressed to National People’s Power (NPP) has expressed his regrets over the decision made by the latter to turn down a request for a dialogue for setting up an all- party government.

JVP writes to Prez; says not ready to join all-party govt.

Claiming that it was pointless being party to the government which was formed with Rajapaksas, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) said today they were ready to react positively if a program was presented with a certain time frame to resolve the burning issues faced by the people.

Children infected with Dengue, COVID-19 on the rise at LRH: Paediatrician

The number of children who are currently receiving treatment for dengue virus and also for COVID-19 at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) in Colombo is increasing, LRH Consultant Paediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera said.

Petrol shipment due tonight

A ship carrying 35,000 MT of petrol will berth in Colombo ports tonight and the discharging process scheduled to begin tomorrow, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said.

Vehicle registrations, issuing revenue licence on weekdays

The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has decided to provide their service during weekdays in the Western Province (WP) soon after restoring the fuel crisis to some extent.

SJB MP Wedaarachchi’s brother arrested

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dilip Wedaarachchi’s brother Nihal Wedaarachchi has been arrested by the Tangalle Police in connection with May 9 violence near Carlton House in Tangalle.

Ranjan to decide whether to apologize for contempt of court

Former MP Ranjan Ramanayake is currently discussing with his lawyers to decide whether to submit an apology for contempt of court, one of his legal consultants said today.

EU encourages SL to devote attention on GSP+, IMF, HR Council

Ambassadors of the European Union countries to Sri Lanka who met President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday encouraged the President to devote special attention to ongoing key processes of GSP+, IMF and Human Rights Council.

Aussie cricketers donate prizemoney to SL appeal

Australia’s men’s cricketers have donated their prizemoney from the recent tour of Sri Lanka to support children and families impacted by the nation’s worst economic crisis in decades.

Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith tests positive for COVID-19

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith has tested positive for COVID 19, a spokesman from the Archbishop’s house said yesterday.

British instagrammer in SL informed to leave SL

The British national, Kayleigh Fraser whose passport was taken in for examination by the Immigration and Emigration Department for posting content about protests on Social Media, has been informed to leave Sri Lanka before August 15.

Personal data provided by public is processed only for facilitating NFP System: ICTA

Any personal data provided by the public through online registration process located at fuelpass.gov.lk is processed only for the purpose of facilitating the use of the National Fuel Pass (NFP) System, the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) said.

Cabinet status for parliamentary committee chairpersons?

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has pledged to form a new administration and has also stressed the importance of giving powers to chairpersons of parliamentary committees similar to Cabinet Ministers.

GR to return to SL in 3 months as options run out

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will return back to Sri Lanka in November after his 90 day Thai visa runs out, and as he runs out of options to receive temporary shelter in another country, the Daily Mirror learns.

Hoteliers say electricity tariff hike unfair given their meagre revenue

Sri Lanka’s hospitality sector yesterday said the electricity tariff hike announced this week would further hurt the tourism industry, as it is not in a position to bear any further pain with the current meagre revenue.

Indian funded housing projects to be expedited

Housing schemes which are carried out using Indian assistance in the South and in the North is to be expedited following an order from Housing and Construction Minister Prasanna Ranatunga.

Overtime payment to refinery workers; Minister to present detailed report in Parliament

Admitting that Rs. 400 million has been paid as overtime to Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) workers, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said yesterday he would present a detailed report in Parliament on the payments.

All MPs must ensure 22A adopted unanimously: Karu Jayasuriya

While appreciating the submission of the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution in Parliament, the National Movement for Social Justice (NMSJ) said it is the responsibility of the people’s representatives to ensure it is adopted unanimously.

CAA, Trade minister must provide relief to people in rural, town areas: Canteen Owners Assn.

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) Chairman and Trade Minister should implement a plan to grant concessions to reduce prices of essential commodities for people in rural and town areas, at least through SATHOSA outlets, the All Island Canteen Owners’ Association (AICOA) said.

No power cut tomorrow and Sunday

There will be no scheduled power cuts tomorrow (11) and on Sunday (14), the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said