Prices of fuel will have to be increased: PM

Prices of fuel will have to be increased because of soaring prices in the global market, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe told Parliament yesterday.

40,000 MT petrol shipment arrives tomorrow

The Power and Energy Minister today confirmed that a tanker freighter carrying 40,000 MT of petrol will arrive at the port of Colombo tomorrow (24).

Sri Lanka loses Rs.94bn from concessionary vehicle permits per annum

Sri Lanka is losing around Rs.94 billion annually from the concessionary vehicle permits, which is nearly equivalent to the amount the government collects from taxing vehicle imports, making a mockery of the government’s vehicle taxation policy.

’Ratta’’ and seven others remanded till July 1

Seven men, including YouTuber Rathindu Senaratne alias ‘Ratta’ and National Organizer of ‘Youth for Change’ Lahiru Weerasekara, who were wanted for indulging in violent activities near the Education Ministry and police headquarters, were remanded till July 1.

More than 30 of Sri Lanka’s bondholders launch formal group for debt talks

More than 30 asset managers holding Sri Lanka’s international bonds announced on Tuesday the formal launch of a creditor group to start debt restructuring talks with the island nation, according to a statement from legal adviser White & Case LLC.

Cabinet proposal allowing to import electric vehicles for migrant workers who make legal remittances: Manusha

A cabinet proposal to be presented requesting permission to import electric vehicles for the migrant workers who send money to Sri Lanka through legal channels, Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara said.

’Ice’ worth Rs. 13.6 million seized at CME

A parcel containing crystal methamphetamine worth Rs.13.6 million, a stimulant drug popularly known as Ice, has been taken to the custody of customs officer at the Colombo Central Mail Exchange (CME) today, Customs Deputy Director (Legal) and media spokesman Sudatta Silva said.

Attack on protesters at Galle Face: Johnston released on bail

Making a fresh order regarding former Minister Johnston Fernando, the Colombo Fort Magistrate today ordered to release him on bail in connection with the attacks took place at Galle Face.

Verbal clash between rice mill owners; say rice mafia not created by Araliya

A verbal clash between the owners of the New Rathna Rice Mill and Araliya Rice Mill erupted during a media briefing that Rathna Rice mills not agreeing to release Nadu rice to the market under the government imposed controlled price.

Update: Afghan earthquake: At least 920 people killed and 600 wounded, officials say

A powerful earthquake has killed at least 920 people and left hundreds more injured in Afghanistan, Taliban officials say.

Dhammika says SL is a ship rocking rapidly

Newly sworn in SLPP Parliamentarian Dhammika Perera today said that he had submitted his asset declaration and tax clearance certificate prior to accepting the appointment.

Wimal says US Ambassador had intervened in Aragalaya

Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa today revealed that a move to remove Galle Face protesters by police trucks sometime ago had to be withdrawn due to the intervention of the US Ambassador.

Teams from US Treasury and India will arrive here: PM

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today said that officials from the US Department of Treasury and India will visit Sri Lanka to discuss the economic situation in the country.

US$ 34mn paid for furnace oil cargo: Minister

Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera today said that US$ 34 million was paid yesterday for a shipment of furnace fuel.

‘Ratta’, Lahiru surrender to police

Seven men, including YouTuber Rathindu Senaratne alias ‘Ratta’ and National Organizer of ‘Youth for Change’ Lahiru Weerasekara, who were wanted for violent activities near the Education Ministry and police headquarters, have surrendered to the Maradana police this morning, police said.

No pay leave for public service officers to take up overseas jobs

A circular has been issued today allowing no pay leave with proceed with securing jobs locally or overseas for public service officers without causing any prejudice to seniority and pension.

Dozens killed as 6.1 magnitude quake shakes Afghanistan, Pakistan

An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 has killed at least 130 people in Afghanistan, the country’s disaster management authority says.

Tense situation near PM's private residence

A tense situation prevails currently in front of the Prime Minister’s private residence on 5th Lane, Flower Road, Colombo.

Dhammika Perera sworn in as MP

Business tycoon Dhammika Perera was sworn as an MP before Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana a short while ago.

Minimum monthly wage for private sector employees, estate workers to go up: Manusha

The minimum monthly wage of the employees of the private sector and estate workers would be increased, Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara said.

Sri Lanka sued by bondholder in US following historic default

Sri Lanka was sued in the US by a bondholder after the South Asian nation defaulted on its debt for the first time in history while struggling to stop an economic meltdown.

Dollar crunch unravels SL’s decades-long transport crisis

Sri Lankans are in a catch-22 situation as they neither can use their private vehicles nor take public transport after decades of neglect and underinvestment in the latter, which was allowed to decay to its current dilapidated state, according to a transport sector expert.

Top level Indian delegation to visit SL tomorrow on special aircraft for 3 hours

A top level Indian government delegation led by Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran will arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow (June 23) on a special aircraft to assess the ground situation here in pursuit of further economic assistance, Daily Mirror learns.

Dhammika to be sworn in today

Business tycoon Dhammika Perera is to be sworn as an MP before Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana, Parliament sources said yesterday,

Sri Lanka wins first ODI series over Australia since 2010

Sri Lanka edged Australia by four runs in the fourth ODI to seal an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series in Colombo on Tuesday.

21A somewhat close to 19A: Justice Minister

The new 21st Amendment which received the cabinet nod on Monday is something which is close to the 19th Amendment, Minister of Justice Wijedasa Rajapaksa told Parliament today.

COPE to take oath from officials before making statements

The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) decided to take an oath at the commencement of the statements made by the officials when summoned before the Committee.

SL Govt. making an effort effort to reclaim compensation

The Sri Lankan government would make every effort to reclaim the US$ 6.9 million paid to the Chinese fertiliser company, Quingdao Seawin Biotech group in 2021, Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said today.

Man shot dead at Peliyagoda Manning Market

A 42-year-old man died following a shooting incident at the New Manning Market in Peliyagoda today, the police said.

No serious, uncontrollable drug shortage in the country: Keheliya

Although there are various opinions regarding the huge medicine shortage in the health sector, Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said that there is no uncontrollable shortage of essential drugs.