Activist Pathum Kerner arrested

The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has arrested social media activist Pathum Kerner in connection with the violent incidents during a protest at Polduwa Junction near Parliament on July 13

Five in Sri Lanka’s CWG contingent test positive for Covid-19

Five individuals in Sri Lanka’s Commonwealth Games 2022 contingent have tested positive for Covid-19 after arriving in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

Extension of state of emergency to hit tourism industry hard

The decision to extend the state of emergency for a month by Parliament yesterday will further hit the tourism industry that is expected to bring in the necessary foreign exchange to Sri Lanka, as more countries could slap travel bans on Sri Lanka.

COVID forces Ragama Railway station ticket counters shut

The ticket counters at the Ragama railway station were closed this morning after one of the station masters being infected with COVID after he was tested positive, the Sri Lanka Railways Station Masters’ Union (SLRSMU) said.

Man caught with foreign currency; ready to transact through Undiyal

A 27-year-old man was arrested by Special Task Force (STF) officials who were exchanging foreign currency under the proscribed ’Undiyal’ system in Weligama, police said.

SLPP heading for another split

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) is heading for another split with a group of members set to sit as independent MPs in Parliament, Daily Mirror learns.

Man shot dead in Ratmalana

A 30-year-old man died following a shooting incident in a house at Silva Mawatha, in Ratmalana last night, police said.

Foreign financial assistance sought to electrify Kelani Valley railway line

Amid the growing demand for public transport, Transport, Highways and Mass Media Minister Bandula Gunawardane is planning to seek foreign funds to electrify the Kelani Valley (KV) railway line.

Sri Lanka must reach deal with creditors - IMF resumes talks with Govt.

Sri Lanka must reach an agreement with its creditors before the International Monitoring Fund (IMF) can step in and provide financial assistance, the IMF said.

Two killed in shooting in Ambalangoda

Two persons had been killed and another injured when an unidentified gunman opened fire at them at Galagoda in Ambalangoda this evening.

Police arrest IUSF activist Veranga Pushpika

An activist of the Inter-University Students Union and the ’GotaGoGama’, Anthony Veranga Pushpika has been arrested by the Colombo South Divisional Crime Detective Bureau (DCDB) today in connection with causing damages to public property during a recent protest near the Police Headquarters.

Parliament approves emergency regulations

The emergency regulations declared by the then Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe were approved in Parliament today with 120 MPs voting for it and 63 against.

US Amb. meets President to discuss SL’s economic and political crisis

US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung said that she met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe to discuss how Sri Lanka arrived to this point of economic and political crisis, and how they can work together to navigate towards a brighter future for all.

Dinouk Colombage appointed Director, Int’l Affairs at President’s Office

Journalist Dinouk Colombage has been appointed as the Director, International Affairs at the President’s Office, the President’s Office said today.

Police release photographs of main suspects wanted over setting fire to Ranil’s private residence

The Police released a set of photographs of a group of suspects wanted over the incident of setting fire to President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s private residence in Colombo on July 9.

Four suspects further remanded till Aug. 10

Four suspects arrested over the incident of setting fire to President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s private residence in Colombo were ordered to be further remanded till August 10 by Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court.

Opposition should join all-party govt. : Kumara Welgama

Those in the opposition should join to form an all-party government and support the incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe, SJB MP Kumara Welgama told Parliament today.

Strugglers conspiring to destroy the State with vested interest: Wimal

Claiming that the protesters who are engaged in the struggle are attempting to destroy the State tactfully with the backing of external forces, Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa today said such moves should be defeated.

SJB will join final battle to remove corrupt rulers on August 9: SF

SJB MP Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka today said he and his party will join in the final battle to remove corrupt rulers from power on August 9, 2022.

President Wickremesinghe discharged from court proceedings

The Supreme Court today ordered to discharge President Ranil Wickremesinghe from the court proceedings pertaining to the Fundamental Rights petitions filed over economic crisis in the country.

Four including gangster ’Pas Podda’ injured in shooting near Gampaha court

Four persons including underworld figure Saman Rohitha Perera alias ‘Pas Podda’ have been injured in a shooting outside the Gampaha Magistrate’s Court this afternoon, police said.

SJB will force a general election soon: Kiriella

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will start up a program to force a general election shortly, Chief Opposition Whip Lakshman Kiriella told Parliament today.

B’desh reaches out to IMF for 4.5 bn bailout

Bangladesh became the latest South Asian nation to reach out to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for assistace as its foreign exchange reserves continue to fall.

Travel ban imposed on MR and Basil further extended till Aug. 2

The Supreme Court today further extended its interim order preventing former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa from leaving the country until August 2, without the prior approval of the Supreme Court.

Govt. ready to listen to democratic public protests: PM

The government is ready to listen to the democratic public protests, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said today.

More than 4 mn successfully registered for ’National Fuel Pass’

The number of people who have successfully registered themselves to obtain National Fuel Passes has exceeded four million (4,096,824) by last evening, the Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said.

Vajira Abeywardena sworn in as National List MP

Vajira Abeywardena was sworn in as a national list MP of the United National Party (UNP) a short while ago.

Singapore grants further 14-day stay for former Sri Lankan president

Singapore has granted another stay of 14 days to former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the city state’s Straits Times newspaper said on Wednesday.

Susil Premajayantha appointed Leader of the House

Education Minister Susil Premajayantha has been appointed as the Leader of the House in Parliament.

SriLankan says paid interest on US$ 175mn bond after sovereign debt default

National carrier SriLankan Airlines yesterday said it paid the interest in full on its US$ 175 million bond due in 2024 using company funds.