Deadline for Grade 1 admissions for 2022 extended till August 1

The closing date of accepting applications from children for Grade One for the Year 2023, has been extended until August 1, Education Ministry said.

SJB to surround President’s House tomorrow

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) today said its entire party machinery will come to Colombo tomorrow and surround the President’s House and will remain there till President Gotabaya Rajapaksa leaves office.

Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe dies

Japan’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe has died in hospital after he was shot at a political campaign event, say local media.

Namal’s wife Limini leaves for France

Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa’s spouse Limini Rajapaksa and her child left for France via Singapore early this morning.

Revision to train fares from Tuesday

Sri Lanka Railway will revise its ticket fares from next Tuesday (12) morning, the Railway Department said.

Massive IUSF protest begins in Kelaniya

Thousands of students from the IUSF began a protest in Kelaniyaa short while ago, calling for the immediate resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.

100 flights from Sri Lanka refueled by Bharat Petroleum in Tamil Nadu

As Sri Lanka continues to reel under the effects of its worst economic crisis since independence and the subsequent fuel shortage, the Indian government-owned oil and gas explorer and producer, Bharat Petroleum has stepped up to refuel the country’s aircrafts.

Protest peacefully - US ambassador

Ahead of the planned series of protests in Colombo and other areas tomorrow (9), US ambassador Julie Chung has requested protesters to engage with protests peacefully.

Medical specialists to refrain from private medical practice tomorrow to support struggle

The Medical Specialists Association(AMS) has decided to refrain from private medical practice tomorrow (9) in support of the islandwide peaceful protest campaigns tomorrow.

22nd Amendment bill does not meet people’s aspirations -BASL

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) today announced that the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill in the present form does not meet the aspirations of the people who are agitating for a change in the system.

No buses after 12.30 pm: SLTB unions

The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) trade unions have decided to initiate their trade union action from 12:30 pm for not providing solutions to provide fuel for them to report to work.

Lawyer lodges complaint urging CA Sri Lanka to disenrol Cabraal 

A lawyer yesterday lodged a complaint with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) against former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal urging the accountancy body to disenrol Cabraal from its membership in terms of section 16 of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Act No 23 of 1959.

CB issues “broad guidance” to banks to grant concessions to crisis-hit borrowers

The Central Bank (CB) yesterday has provided the banking sector with a “broad guidance” to grant concessions for the next six months to borrowers hit by the on-going economic crisis while a similar guidance is expected to be issued to non-banking financial institutions (NBFIs) shortly.

Church of Ceylon calls on Prez, PM to resign immediately

The Church of Ceylon has called on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to immediately resign and form a truly representative interim administration which can regain the confidence of the Sri Lankan people and the international community.

SLTB TUs threaten to withdraw from service if authorities don’t respond

The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) trade unions have decided to withdraw from all their operations from 10:00 am today if the authorities do not provide adequate fuel for their employees to report to work.

Suppressing public protest will lead country and its people into greater abyss: Karu Jayasuriya

While calling on the security forces and government authorities to heed the true message of the country’s people National Movement for Social Justice Chairman Karu Jayasuriya said yesterday underestimating the increasing pressure among the populace and attempting to resolve it through suppression would only lead the country and its people into a far greater abyss.

Japan ex-PM Abe injured after reported gunshot attack

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot at an event in the city of Nara, according to local media reports.

Youth dead, three injured in clash at petrol shed in Galle

A 25-year old youth had died and three others injured during a clash at a petrol shed in Galle.

Court rejects AG’s request to prevent protesters entering close proximity to President’s House

A request made by Fort Police through the Attorney General to issue an order preventing the protesters from entering in close proximity to the President’s house premises on Friday (8) and Saturday (9) was yesterday rejected by Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.

I would have dragged President out of his residence: Hirunika

Former MP Hirunika yesterday said she would have dragged President Gotabaya Rajapaksa out of his official residence if she was able to run inside Janadipathi Mandiraya on Wednesday.

It is inaccurate that some countries await change of Govt to offer aid or assistance

U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung said yesterday it is inaccurate that some countries are waiting for the change of government to offer aid or assistance to Sri Lanka.

Rakna Arakshaka Lanka Limited now under Dhammika Perera

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has issued a Gazette Extraordinary bringing the Rakna Arakshaka Lanka Limited (RALL) and two other institutions under the purview of the Ministry of Investment Promotion.

Purchase fuel with dollars: CPC announces

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) announced the online registration facility for any company or industry that can pay in US dollars to open a consumer account at CPC to obtain a weekly guaranteed fuel quota.

Probe the huge profit margins CPC makes on imports, sales of fuel: PUCSL Head

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Chairman, Janaka Rathnayake, today urged the government to investigate the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) for making huge profit margins on fuel imports and sales.

Korea to issue E-7 visas to Lankan workers

Korean Ambassador to Sri Lanka Santhush Woonjin Jeong promised to draw attention of the Korean government over providing ’E7 visa facility’ for Sri Lankan workers have worked in Korea for more than ten years and returned.

No obstacles for peaceful protests: IGP

Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Wickramaratne said today that there will be no obstacle for peaceful protests.

Boris Johnson resigns as British PM

Boris Johnson said on Thursday he was resigning as Britain’s prime minister, bowing to calls from ministerial colleagues and lawmakers in his Conservative Party.

Fuel arrangement for Healthcare workers suspended for 48 hours

The Ministry of Health has suspended the exclusive fuel arrangements for Health Care workers for 48 hours.

US envoy, AKD bonhomie to alleviate concerns on American matters

In reference to her meeting with JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake, U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung said she asked him to contact her whenever he had any concern regarding American policy, investment projects, programmes or any other assistance. She said the two sides could get away with disinformation in that manner.

UK PM Johnson to resign today

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will resign on Thursday, several media outlets including the BBC reported.