Cop who joined Aragalaya arrested with a sharp weapon at President’s House

The Police Sergeant who extended his support to the people’s struggle at the Maharagama Town on Saturday has been arrested on charges of possessing a sharp weapon while entering the President’s House in Colombo, early this morning.

President’s messages will only be issued through the Speaker

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will only communicate through the speaker, the President’s Office said today.

Cabinet decides to resign only after agreement on All Party Govt.

The Cabinet of Ministers will resign only after an agreement is reached on an All-party Government, the Prime Minister’s media division said today.

SSP Romesh Liyanage interdicted over assault on journalists

SSP Romesh Liyanage of the STF, who was involved in assault on journalists during the unrest outside Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s private home on July 9, had been interdicted.

Litro to distribute 30,000 gas cylinders today, 120,000 tomorrow

30,000 cylinders of Litro gas will be distributed in Colombo today, and 120,000 gas cylinders (12.5kg) will be distributed around the country tomorrow, the Litro Gas Lanka Limited Chairman, Muditha Pieris said. He told the media that 80,000 cylinders weighing 12.5 kg, 20,000 cylinders of 5kg and another 20,000 of 2.3kg will be distribut

Man caught with Rs.30 mn worth of Ice in Wattala

The Special Task Force (STF) personnel have arrested a 35-year-old man with more than 4 kg of Ice drug (methamphetamine crystal) worth Rs. 30 million in Wattala yesterday.

LITRO gas distribution to resume today in Colombo, suburbs

LITRO Gas Lanka Ltd has annouced that the distribution of cooking gas will resume today in Colombo and suburbs while distribution in other areas will be from Wednesday (13).

Pathum Nissanka out of second test with Covid

Sri Lanka have been hit with another Covid-19 case after opener Pathum Nissanka tested positive, taking the number of players since the start of the Australia series to six.

Central Bank gives Rs.107bn in printed money to CPC to finance fuel imports

After the Central Bank last week disclosed that it had received a request from the General Treasury to provide liquidity to the value of Rs.217 billion to finance fuel imports by Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), the data showed that the Central Bank had issued Rs.107 billion to CPC, on Friday.

Beware of fake applications during fuel crisis: (CERT|CC)

The Computer Emergency Readiness Team Co-ordination Centre (CERT|CC) cautioned the public to be vigilant and beware of fake applications with the ongoing fuel crisis in the country these days.

GR confirms to resign on Wednesday; Presidential Polls before March

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will end his presidency on Wednesday after handing in his resignation to the Parliament Speaker after which a decision has been taken to hold a presidential and parliamentary election before March next year, senior political sources told Daily Mirror last evening.

SJB, ten-party alliance, SLFP, SLPP independents moot Dullas, Sajith as Prez, PM

In the aftermath of the struggle, the political parties - the ten-party alliance, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) and the independent group of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP)- met yesterday and decided to push for the nomination of MP Dullas Alahapperuma and Opposition Leader as the president and the prime minister of the proposed all-party government, Daily Mirror learns.

Slain Japanese PM’s funeral tomorrow; SL declares day of mourning

Tomorrow, the country will observe a state of mourning as a mark of respect to the longest served late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

No train fare revision to take effect from tomorrow

The revised train fares will not come to effect from tomorrow (12) morning as was said previously, the Railway Department said.

President informs PM he will resign as announced

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has officially informed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe that he will be resigning as previously announced.

More than 1.5mn litrs of fuel distributed so far: LIOC MD

More than 1.5 million litres of petrol and diesel have been released for distribution so far from the oil terminal at Trincomalee, Manoj Gupta, Managing Director, Lanka IOC PLC said.

Trains, SLTB buses run as usual, limited private buses

Even though trains are in operation as usual, buses only take a limited turn owing to unavailability of fuel.

India denies report of sending Indian troops to SL

The Indian High Commission in Colombo categorically denied speculative reports in sections of media and social media about India sending her troops to Sri Lanka.

Remours of troops heading to Galle Face are false- MoD

Ministry of Defence has categorically denied social media reports claiming that a large number of military personnel are heading towards Galle Face protest site.

Army responds to shooting at entrance of President’s House

The Sri Lanka Army said today that Army troops fired a few rounds to the air and the sidewalls of the main gate entrance to the President’s House on Saturday preventing the entry of the protesters into the compound, and did not intend on causing deliberate harm to the protesters.

India must give military help to Sri Lanka if requested - Swamy

Rajya Sabha MP and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stalwart Dr Subramanian Swamy said India must give military help to Sri Lanka.

Bring those responsible before law regardless of their status: Karu Jayasuriya

While condemning the attack on a group of journalists and the torching of the personal residence of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, National Movement for Social Justice Chairman Karu Jayasuriya called for those responsible to be brought before the law regardless of their status or standing.

Pope Francis appeals for peace for SL

Pope Francis has renewed his appeal for peace in Sri Lanka today.

BASL urges smooth transition of power

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) today urged the politicians to allow immediate transition of power after understanding the gravity of the country’s current situation.

Struggle should go ahead until new govt. formed with new mandate: JVP

Claiming that the struggle should not be given up even after the resignation of the President and the Prime Minister, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) said today it should continue until a new government is formed with a new mandate to reap the true benefit of the victory.

Ship carrying 3,700 metric tonnes of LP gas arrives

The first ship carrying 3,700 metric tonnes of LP gas has arrived in the island this afternoon.

India always stands with Sri Lanka, no refugee crisis at the moment: Jaishankar

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said that India has been providing assistance to Sri Lanka and is monitoring the developments in the island nation adding that there is no refugee crisis now.

EU calls on all parties to focus on a peaceful, democratic transition in SL

The European Union (EU) today called on all parties to cooperate and focus on a peaceful, democratic and orderly transition in Sri Lanka.

Probe into PM’s private residence fire taken over by CID

The investigation into the incident of setting fire to Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s private residence in Colombo last night has been handed over to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), police said.

Bread may disappear from bakery shelves soon: Assn.

With the current crisis and precarious economic situation, bakery production including bread will come to an end in the next two or three days, All Ceylon Bakery Owners’ Association (ACBOA) President N.K. Jayawardena said.