Pathum Kerner released on bail 

Social media activist Pathum Kerner held in remand custody in connection with the recent violent incidents during a protest at Polduwa Junction was ordered to be released on bail by Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.

Will give up politics if undue influence inflicted on SJB MPs to join all-party govt.: Sajith

Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa today said he would give up politics if undue influence is inflicted on Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MPs to join a multi-party government.

SLAF on standby for search and rescue operations

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) is on standby to deploy aircraft and rescue personnel (first responders) to engage in search and rescue operations in the event of disaster situation in the flood and landslide prone areas in the island which are highly likely with the onset of the Southwest Monsoon.

Shooting reported at Mt. Lavinia court premises

A shooting has been reported inside the Mount Lavinia Court premises this afternoon, police said.

Normal bus fare reduced by 11.14 %; minimum fare Rs. 34

The normal bus fare has been reduced by 11.14 per cent with effect from midnight today, National Transport Commission (NTC) Director General Nilan Miranda said today.

Countries must refrain from provocations - President

Countries must refrain from provocations which further escalate the current global tensions, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said.

Taiwan braces as China drills begin after Pelosi visit

China is kicking off its biggest-ever military exercises in the seas around Taiwan following US politician Nancy Pelosi’s visit.

BASL calls IGP to immediately probe recent shooting incidents and dead bodies found on Galle Face beach

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has requested Inspector General of Police C.D. Wickramaratne to immediately conduct a fully-fledged investigation into the spate of shooting incidents and the dead bodies found on the Galle Face beach, the sources said yesterday.

CEB uses hydropower mainly for power generation

After weeks of lesser than 40% of hydropower generation, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) yesterday marked the majority power generation with the help of hydro source, the Power and Energy Ministry said.

Private bus fare revision today

Private bus fare revision will be announced today by the National Transport Commission (NTC).

British instagrammer in SL for medical reasons: Immigration

The Department of Immigration and Emigration yesterday said the female British national whose passport was taken in for examination has been in Sri Lanka for medical reasons and that they are to inquire, whether she has violated her visa conditions, whilst staying in the country.

Gazette issued making public services essential

An extraordinary gazette notification was issued considering the necessity of the services provided by any Public Corporation or Government as essential public services.

Silver for Sri Lanka in Men’s Para Discus

Sri Lanka’s Palitha Bandara won Silver in the Men’s Discus Throw F42-44/61-64 Para Athletics event at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games on Thursday morning.

Yupun Abeykoon wins Commonwealth Games bronze

Sri Lankan sprinter Yupun Abeykoon won Bronze in the Men’s 100m at the Commonwealth Games on Wednesday, clocking a time of 10.14 secs.

Govt. told to use household electricity consumption to determine welfare eligibility

The leading economists of the Verite Research Sri Lanka Economic Policy Group (SLEPG) called on the relevant authorities to steer away from using Samurdhi as a determinant of eligibility for welfare benefits and instead, consider electricity consumption for targeting vulnerable groups, as it is a superior method.

Ex-IGP Wickramaratne appointed as Chairman of Sanasa Life Insurance

Retired Inspector General of Police Dr. Jayantha Wickramaratne has been appointed as the new Chairman of Sanasa Life Insurance Company PLC.

India expects US $ 8-9bn in trade with Russia and Sri Lanka in two months

India expects bilateral trade worth US $ 8-9 billion with Russia and Sri Lanka in the next two months after it allowed international trade in rupees, India’s trade secretary said.

Joseph Stalin arrested

The General Secretary of Ceylon Teachers’ Union Joseph Stalin had been arrested by the Police.

Protesters at Galle Face ordered to vacate the area before 5 pm on Friday

The Fort Police has informed the protestors illegally occupying the Galle Face Green and surrounding areas to vacate from their protest sites before 5 pm on Friday (5), the police media unit said.

SJB accepts President’s invitation for discussion on political reforms

Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa in a letter addressed to President Ranil Wickremesinghe had informed that his party the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has accepted the invitation extended by the latter for a discussion on political reforms.

Another athlete goes missing at Commonwealth Games

A third individual who was a part of Sri Lanka’s contingent at the 22nd Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England has gone missing, team management said today (3).

Heightened crackdown on dissent in SL - Human Rights Watch

The Sri Lankan government is using emergency regulations to harass and arbitrarily detain activists seeking political reform and accountability for the country’s economic crisis, Human Rights Watch said today.

NPP will not join all-party govt: AKD

The National People’s Power (NPP) was not ready to join any all-party government that was formed with President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the Rajapaksa camp, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

Travel ban on MR, Basil extended till August 11

The Supreme Court today extended the travel ban imposed on former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and Basil Rajapaksa until August 11.

British woman’s passport seized over posting over protest in Colombo

The passport of a British national who posted about the protests at Galle Face has been seized by the Immigration and Emigration officers yesterday.

President should walk the talk: Sajith

Saying though they could see more positive aspects in President’s policy statement, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said today they were ready to support the joint all-party action plan through Parliament committees without accepting ministry portfolios.

Law will be applied to people who attacked protesters on May 9, those engaging in violence, terrorism: Prez

The law will be applied equally to the people who attacked the peaceful protesters on May 9 and those who are engaging in violence and terrorism under the guise of the struggle, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said.

Discussions with IMF to continue this month: Prez

Discussions with International Monetary Fund (IMF) would continue this month and expected to conclude staff level negotiations expeditiously and successfully, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said.

Payments for Diesel Cargo settled, discharging today: Ministry

The Power and Energy Minister today said that payment for a diesel cargo has been made yesterday and the discharging process begins today.

2021 A/L exam results will be released this month: Com. Gen.

The examination department is to release the results of the 2021 A/L Examination before the end of this month, Examination Department Commissioner General L.M.D. Dharmasena said.