Railway dept. faces difficulties in issuing tickets

Station masters and visiting station masters are facing difficulties when issuing train tickets as the stock of printed train ticket at the main and sub railway stations are fast running out.

Wimal, Gammanpila led group to vote for Dullas

MPs Wimal Weerawansa, Udaya Gammanpila and the independent group from the ruling party have decided to vote for MP Dullas Alahapperuma in the vote to elect the President.

Who will the Speaker ban for 7 years from parliamentary sittings?

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena today informed the Parliamentary Business Council that MPs should not click pictures of their ballot papers and they should not be forced or influenced to vote for any particular candidate in tomorrow’s Presidential election as this was against parliamentary rules.

Professionals, new comers in Parliament agree to support Dullas: Jayasumana

Professionals and new comers in Parliament have come to an agreement that Dullas Alahapperuma should be made President, former minister Channa Jayasumana said.

Bus fare reduced by 2.23% from tonight, Minimum fare is Rs.38

The National Transport Commission (NTC) has decided to reduce the bus fares by 2.23% with effect from midnight today (19) in line with the recent fuel price reduction.

SLPP ready to accept Sajith as PM: GL

SLPP Chairman G.L. Peiris said they were ready to appoint SJB leader Sajith Premadasa as the Prime Minister.

Sajith to be made PM if Dullas elected Prez: SJB

Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa will be appointed as the Prime Minister in the event MP Dullas Allahaperuma is elected as President, SJB General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara said today.

Petition challenging appointment of Ranil as MP dismissed

A Fundamental Rights petition filed challenging the legality of the appointment of UNP leader Ranil Wickremasinghe as a Member of Parliament was Today dismissed by Supreme Court.

RW, AKD, Dullas to contest for presidency tomorrow

Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Anura Kumara Dissanayaka and Dullas Allahapperuma will contest for the presidency tomorrow in Parliament.

Parliament adjourned till 10:0 am tomorrow

The parliamentary referendum to elect the President will be held tomorrow, July 20 (Wednesday), thus the Parliament is adjourned till 10.00 am tomorrow.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa withdraws from Presidential nomination

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has decided to withdraw his presidential nomination and the SJB will support SLPP MP Dullas Allahapperuma in the Presidential election in Parliament tomorrow.

Security beefed up around parliament

A safety fence has been erected around the parliament complex with the support of armed forces with a view to protect Parliamentarians who call over to file nominations today.

Elect a President acceptable to all: NFS

A newly formed organization calling itself as the ‘New Freedom Struggle’ (NFS) yesterday urged parliamentarians of the opposition and government to prevent a major catastrophe by electing a President acceptable to all Sri Lankans living in and out of the country.

Israel’s Arkia considering to operate flights to Sri Lanka

Israel’s second largest airline, Arkia is looking at expanding its operations to Sri Lanka and Thailand, following Saudi Arabia’s plan to allow unfettered access to its airspace to Israeli airlines.

70% of Sri Lankans believe that the Executive Presidency should be abolished

The June 2022 syndicated survey conducted by Verité Research, revealed that 70% (± 2%) of the country’s population is of the opinion that the executive presidency should be abolished.

CPC filling stations to dispense fuel from July 21 under QR Code, vehicle’s last number: Fuel Station Owners

Dispensing fuel through the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) filling stations will commence on July 21 and it will take place according to the QR code and the last number on the vehicles’ number plates, Fuel Station Owners’ Association (FSOA) Chairman Kumara Rajapaksa today said.

Speaker submits written complaint against threats on MPs

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena has submitted a written complaint to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) requesting an investigation into the posts published on social media threatening Members of Parliament, police said.

Inviting proposals for electricity tariff revision ends tonight: PUCSL chairman

The deadline for the general public to submit proposals for the process of finalizing the electricity tariff revision ends today at midnight, according to Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Chairman Janaka Ratnayake.

If daily fuel supply regularised, benefit of lowered fuel prices given to people: Gemunu

The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) chairman Gemunu Wijerathne today said that they are ready to give the benefit of the recent fuel price reduction to the people, only if the fuel supply is regularised to operate at least 50% of the buses from their total fleet.

Freighted petrol undergoes quality sampling, unloading tomorrow: Minister

One shipment of Petrol reached the country is presently undergoing quality sampling and unloading will begin tomorrow, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said.

BASL urges Acting President to revoke Emergency Regulation

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) today requested the Acting President to forthwith revoke the proclamation declaring a State of Emergency. The BASL maintained that the State of Emergency must not be used to stifle peaceful protests and dissent or to make arbitrary arrests and detentions.

Negotiations with IMF nearing conclusion: Act. Prez

While highlighting the steps taken so far, the Acting President further explained that negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) were nearing conclusion, and discussions for assistance with foreign countries is also progressing.

Have Sajith and Dullas struck a deal?

Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa has managed to strike an agreement with MP Dullas Allahaperuma who has also announced his candidacy for the July 20 election which will elect a new President, a senior Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP said today.

Corruption case against Wimal fixed for September 13

A corruption case filed against Minister Wimal Weerawansa was today fixed for September 13 by Colombo High Court Judge Nawaratne Marasinghe.

Hirunika says Ranjan’s release to attract certain political groups

The objective behind the expected release of former actor-turned parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake may be to attract certain political groups, former Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP (SJB) Hirunika Premachnadra said today.

RW to seek assistance of UK govt. & intelligence over Easter Sunday attacks

Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe today stated that the absence of a proper Easter Sunday investigation has meant that this issue has still not been fully resolved and he is requesting the assistance of the UK Government and their intelligence services.

Petition challenging appointment of Ranil as MP: SC to deliver order tomorrow

The Supreme Court has fixed for tomorrow to announce whether it grants leave to proceed with a Fundamental Rights petition filed challenging the legality of the appointment of UNP leader Ranil Wickremasinghe as a Member of Parliament.

Pregnant mother, daughter die and 4 injured in train accident

An expectant mother and her 10-year old daughter had died and four others were seriously injured when a motorcar hit a moving train at Magalla Gangarama road railway level crossing in Galle in the the Southern coastal line this morning.

Parliament has constitutional obligation to elect Prez, capable of repairing collapsed economy: Church of Ceylon

Parliament has the constitutional obligation to elect a President who will commence the challenging task of restoring constitutionalism and accountability, repairing the collapsed economy and restoring a semblance of normalcy in the lives of the citizens of the country, the Church of Ceylon said.

CID launches probe into reports of Rs. 45mn being withdrawn by three leading Galle Face protestors

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigations into reports that three leading activists of the Galle Face protest site ’GotaGoHome’, allegedly received large amounts of funds to three local bank accounts from overseas, Police said.