CID launches probe into reports of Rs. 45mn being withdrawn by three leading Galle Face protestors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

New Prez must provide satisfactory, practical solution to economic, political crisis: Karu Jayasuriya

National Movement for Social Justice Chairman Karu Jayasuriya said the new President must provide a satisfactory and practical solution to the severe economic and political crisis that the country is facing today.

MPs receive threats ahead of Presidential vote

Many Parliamentarians, including those from the ruling parties, have complained they have received threats from individuals, saying they would face consequences if they vote for Ranil Wickremesinghe in Wednesday’s Presidential vote, the Daily Mirror learns.

Kurundi vihara reconstruction suspended

The Mullaithivu magistrate court has ordered the removal of new constructions at the historic Kurundi Vihara Cheithiya. Chief Incumbent of the temple Ven. Galgamuwe Santhabodhi Thera said Magistrate R.Sarwanarajah made this order on Thursday (14) when the case came up for hearing.

Speaker decries unverified statements on electing a new Prez

Making statements on electing a new President without checking the facts and the legal background undermines the constitutional process, sows doubt in the minds of the public, and risks stability Speaker’s office said yesterday.

State of Emergency declared from today

An Extraordinary Gazette has been issued declaring a State of Emergency across the island with effect from today.

India eclipses China to become top lender to debt-laden Sri Lanka 

India has surpassed China to become the top lender to Sri Lanka, as the former came to the rescue when Sri Lanka started experiencing some acute shortage of foreign currency from the beginning of the year which reached a breaking point in March causing a complete collapse of the country’s economy.

CB asks what more could incentivise remittances than current Fx and interest rates

Responding to the recent media query as to whether the Central Bank intends to upend its policy towards worker remittances, which haven’t budged much after all the efforts, Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe asked what more than the current exchange rate and the exponentially high interest rate could incentivise such inflows.

Suspect arrested with 50 tear gas cannisters stolen from police during protest

A 31-year-old man had been arrested with 50 tear gas cannisters which were stolen from police during protest at Polduwa Junction near Parliament on Wednesday (13).

CID launches probe on social media posts threatening MPs

The Police Headquarters instructed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to launch investigation on those publishing certain posts on social media threatening parliamentarians.

LPL postponed to December

The third edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) has been postponed to December.

Catholic Bishops Conference urges MPs to elect honest, able Prez, PM

The Catholic Bishops Conference today urged all MPs to set aside their political differences and agendas and come to a consensus to appoint an interim President and Prime Minister who are honest and able to muster everyone’s confidence.

Pregnant woman, husband die in accident in Buttala

A 32-year old pregnant mother and her husband had died after a speeding van knocked them at Burutha Junction in Buttala on the ​​Buttala-Wellawaya Road this evening.

Ready to withdraw nomination if two MPs without future political agendas appointed as Prez, PM: AKD

National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today he was ready to withdraw his nomination for presidency if two MPs, who had no future political agendas, would be appointed as the President and the Prime Minister.

CPC to low fuel prices from tonight

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has decided to reduce the retail price of their fuel from 10.00 pm today.

Mobile fuel dispensers to fulfil fuel requirements soon

Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said mobile fuel dispensers will be introduced initially as a pilot project to supply fuel for three wheelers and generators.

One million successfully registered for ’National Fuel Pass’

The number of people who have successfully registered themselves to obtain National Fuel Passes has exceeded 1,000,000 by this evening, the Power and Energy Ministry said.

Much needs to be done to prevent falling down; Ranil

Whilst revealing that the G7 alliance on the global food crisis has offered Sri Lanka US$ 14 million to spend on food, Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe said there is much to be done to avoid third-world countries such as Sri Lanka falling down on their knees in the face of the global situation.

3-hour power cut for next two days

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved 3-hour power cuts for July 18 and 19.

NFP to upgrade to register multiple vehicles: Minister

The National Fuel Pass will be upgraded in the next few days to give an option for businesses and organizations that operate multiple vehicles to register all their vehicles with the Business Registration Number, the Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said.

SL is warning sign for countries with high debt levels, limited policy: IMF Chief

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said yesterday that Sri Lanka is a warning sign to countries with high debt levels and limited policy space.

Sri Lankan flight makes emergency landing in Chennai airport

A Sri Lankan Airlines flight made an emergency landing at the Chennai airport on Friday morning after the pilot detected a snag in the aircraft’s hydraulic system. The aircraft landed safely at 9.10am.

US organization donates medical supplies worth USD 908,547 to SL

Heart to Heart International, a renowned global humanitarian organization in the United States made urgent medicinal supplies worth USD 908,547 (LKR 326,077,518.30) to the people of Sri Lanka following a request by Sri Lankan Ambassador for US Mahinda Samarasinghe.

Army denies reports on Brigadier on duty at PM’s office being suspended

Brigadier Anil Somaweera of Sri Lanka Light Infantry, 142 Brigade Commander who was on duty at the Prime Minister’s Office when it was taken over by protesterson July 13, has not been suspended over the incident, the Army said today.

BASL urges all parties to respect party leaders’ decision

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) yesterday requested all parties to respect the decisions taken at the Party Leaders meeting on 9th July 2022 and to act in an expeditious manner in order to restore public confidence in the legal and Constitutional mechanisms of Sri Lanka.

Vote for presidency; SLFP not to support any candidate: Maithri

Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) has decided not to vote for any candidate during the vote to be taken in Parliament to elect a new President, SLFP Chairman former president Maithripala Sirisena said today.

Guidelines to register with National Fuel Pass system

The National Fuel Pass portal was officially launched today by the Power and Energy Ministry for easy and efficient fuel distribution.

AKD to contest for presidency from NPP

National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake will contest for presidency as the candidate of the National People’s Power, NPP MP Vijitha Herath said today.

National Fuel Pass to be introduced today

The National Fuel Pass will be introduced today by the Power and Energy Ministry.

House officially informed vacancy of Presidency

The Secretary General of Parliament officially informed the House that the office of President of Sri Lanka has fallen vacant.