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.

CIA chief says SL made ’dumb bets’ on China, and all the latest news

China’s debt trap diplomacy is believed to have become a major cause of Sri Lanka’s unprecedented economic crisis as it failed to take better steps to restructure its debts in dialogue with the IMF.

Legal action against occupants loitering within a 50-meter radius of SWRD statue

The Fort Police said they would take legal action against those who are still occupying the area that comes within 50-meter radius of the statue of SWRD Bandaranaike is situated at the Galle Face in Colombo.

Ranil sworn in as 8th Executive President

Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as the 8th Executive President of Sri Lanka at the Parliament premises a short while ago.

CBSL requests licensed banks to provide appropriate concessions, for six months

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has requested the licensed banks to provide appropriate concessions, for a period of six months, to borrowers whose income or businesses have been adversely affected due to the current macro-economic situation and/or due to COVID-19 pandemic while preventing any undue stress on the banking sector stability.

20-25 member Cabinet to be appointed

A Cabinet of 20-25 members will be appointed within the next few days to serve under President Ranil Wickremesinghe who will be sworn in tomorrow, Daily Mirror learns.

Refuelling dates as per last digit of number plates commence today

The process of refuelling for vehicles according to the last digit of the vehicle’s registration number will commence today, the Power and Energy Ministry said.

Economic hardships could persist as bridge financing remains a long shot

The current economic conditions could grind on till Sri Lanka strikes an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which will unlock other sources of funding, as bridge financing, which the authorities were hoping for in the interim, remains hard to come by, according to Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe.

New President pledges a system change

Newly elected eighth President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday pledged to address the needs of those who are staging protests calling for a system change and to deal with those lawbreakers who cause destruction.

Ranil Wickremesinghe is to be sworn in as the eighth Executive President

President elect Ranil Wickremesinghe is to be sworn in at the parliament premises today, Parliament source said. He will be sworn in before Chief justice as the eight Executive President of this country. Wickremesinghe is the first to be elected by Parliament as per the the constitution.

Treasury bill yields ease as Parliament elects new President

The Treasury bill yields edged lower yesterday after three weeks of climbing but ended way above when the current ascent in the short-term bills began on June 29, in response to the rising funding needs of the government amid the tightening liquidity conditions in the rupee markets.

Our candidate couldn't win: MR

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said that his party’s candidate was unable to win the Presidential election in Parliament today.

Composition in Parliament don't represent true desires of people: AKD

Claiming that the composition of Parliament did not represent the true desire of the people, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake reiterated that an opportunity should be given for a new mandate as there was no genuineness for any form of government established in the current Parliament.

Three-hour power cut approved for tomorrow

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) today approved a power cut of three hours for tomorrow (21).

Not a defeat but an encouraging guidance: Dullas

While stating that they wanted to form a consensus government first time in the history of Sri Lanka, Dullas Alahapperuma said even though their motive was defeated, he did not believe that the wish of the majority of the people who valued consensus was not shattered.

Gazette announcing election of eighth Executive President published

A gazette notification has been issued today (20) announcing Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe as the Eighth Executive President of the country.