Police says protesters removed from Presidential Secretariat: Nine arrested

At least nine persons had been arrested and several others were injured during a tense situation that prevailed early this morning at the Galle Face protest site when the security forces removed the protesters near Presidential Secretariat, police said.

National inflation flirts with 60% in June

Sri Lanka’s red-hot inflation firmed up in June as the country’s broader measure of consumer prices climbed 58.9 percent from a year ago, accelerating from 45.3 percent in May.

Dinesh to be sworn in today

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna Parliamentarian Dinesh Gunawardena will take oaths as the Prime Minister today morning along with the previous cabinet of ministers, a senior SLPP source told Daily Mirror last night.

BASL strongly condemns attack on Galle Face protesters

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has strongly condemned the use of force and violence last night by the armed forces in attacking protestors at Galle Face in the vicinity of the Presidential Secretariat.

US concerned about actions taken against protesters

US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung today said that they are deeply concerned about actions taken against protesters at Galle Face in the middle of the night.

Tense situation at Galle Face protest site as security forces move in

A tense situation was reported at Galle Face protest site near Presidential Secretariat as Police and troops moved in and remove protesters from the area.

Public urged to register through official website only

The Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) today urged the public to register only through http://fuelpass.gov.lk to obtain the QR code for the National Fuel Pass portal.

Spike in COVID cases; current Pfizer batch to expire soon

The number of COVID cases is on the rise these days, and the current batch of Pfizer vaccines will soon expire, the Colombo Regional Epidemiologist said.

US President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID

US President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing ’’very mild symptoms’’, the White House says.

National Fuel Pass QR code successfully experimented: Minister

Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijeskera today said that the QR code system under the National Fuel Pass portal was successfully experimented after the initial technical flaws.

Election of Ranil as Prez revives Rajapaksa camp: AKD

Stating that the election of Ranil Wickremesinghe was a revival of the Rajapaksa camp, National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today the corrupt Rajapaksa camp could completely be defeated only through an election.

Train fare increase, will transport people without issuing tickets: Station Masters’ Union

Despite the gazette notification issued by the government to increase train fares from midnight tomorrow, the Sri Lanka Railways Station Masters’ Union (SLRSMU) threatened the Railway’s Department that they will take action to transport people without issuing tickets if ticket prices increase.

Arrest warrant issued on IUSF Convener

Colombo Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage today issued warrants for the arrest of Convener of Inter University Students Federation (IUSF) Wasantha Mudalige and Ven. Rathkarawwe Jinarathana Thera in connection with a case filed against them in 2021.

Withdraw from services, if sufficient fuel supplies not given: Gemunu

The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) today said that they will withdraw from services in the next few days if they did not get sufficient fuel and if suitable arrangements were not made.

Previous cabinet to be sworn in tomorrow, Dinesh to be PM

The previous cabinet of ministers will be sworn in before President Ranil Wickremesinghe tomorrow morning and Dinesh Gunawardena will be sworn in as the new Prime Minister, the Daily Mirror learns.

UN acknowledges constitutional transfer of power in SL

The United Nations has acknowledged the constitutional transfer of power to a new President in Sri Lanka.

No Deal Gama no more

Protesters at the ’No-Deal-Gama’ which was set up opposite Temple Trees have decided to vacate their protest site.

Aragalaya only managed to send elected Prez home and bring in defeated Ranil as Prez: Wimal

What the Aragalaya (struggle) has finally done was to send home President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who was elected through an election, and elect Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was defeated in the election, as the President, National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa said today.

Parliament informs EC of vacant seat in UNP National List

Secretary General of Parliament Dhammika Dasanayake has informed the Chairman of the Election Commission in writing that a vacancy has risen due to the swearing in of the Member of Parliament Ranil Wickremesinghe as the President.

No fuel for people waiting unnecessarily in queues tomorrow: Fuel Distributors Assn.

The Fuel Distributors Association (FDA) today said that they will not provide fuel for those vehicles waiting in queues if they are not entitled to the process of refuelling as per the last digit of the vehicle’s registration number on the specific day.

No power breakdown during President’s swearing: Sergeant-at-arms

Sergeant-at-arms of Parliament Narendra Fernando today dismissed reports that there was a power breakdown during swearing in ceremony of incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Dhammika Perera resigns as MP

SLPP MP Dhammika Perera has resigned from his parliamentary seat, sources from the party confirmed to Daily Mirror.

Gas shortage to be resolved this month - Litro.

Litro Gas expects the gas shortage issue to be resolved by the end of this month.

Can supply fuel up to 350 filling stations: Bowser Owners’ Assn.

The Ceylon Petroleum Private Bowser Owners’ Association (CPPBOA) today said that fuel would be supplied to a maximum of 350 filling stations with the decision taken by the ministry.

We acknowledge Parliament decision to elect Ranil as Prez: Christian Council

The National Christian Council of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) said they acknowledged the decision of the Parliament to elect Ranil Wickremesinghe as the President to complete the presidential term.

Prez to prorogue Parliament for 24 hours

President Ranil Wickremesinghe informed party leaders that he intends to prorogue parliament for 24 hours for a ’’fresh ceremonial start’’, Parliamentarian Mano Ganesan said.

Saman Ekanayake appointed Secretary to the President

Saman Ekanayake has been appointed as the Secretary to the President by President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Train fares to increase from tomorrow night

The Sri Lanka Railway Department has increased its ticket fares from tomorrow night, Railways General Manager, Dhammika Jayasundara said.

Mayantha Dissanayake steps down as President of SJB youth wing

Samagi Jana Balawegaya ( SJB) MP Mayantha Dissanayake has resigned from his post as the President of his party’s youth wing Samagi Tharuna Balawegaya, his private secretary said.

Three million successfully registered for ’National Fuel Pass’

The number of people who have successfully registered themselves to obtain National Fuel Passes has exceeded 3,000,000 by last evening (in four days), the Power and Energy Ministry said.