Protest erupts outside Dhammika Perera’s house

Protestors gathered outside the house of business tycoon Dhammika Perera today morning, who recently was sworn in as a national list MP from the SLPP, replacing former minister Basil Rajapaksa.

Nearly 32,000 passports issued within 10 days in June: Immigration Dept.

The Department of Immigration and Emigration has issued 31,725 passports in the first 10 days of this month, Deputy Controller of Immigration and Emigration Piumi Bandara said.

SL vs AUS test in Galle to be dedicated to legendary Shane Warne

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) together with the Tourism and Sport ministries have made arrangements to host the test match between Sri Lanka and Australia in Galle to be dedicated to the legendary Australian leg spinner Shane Warne.

Man arrested for sexual abuse on Russian woman in Kalutara

A 28-year-old man had been arrested for sexually abusing a Russian woman at Waskaduwa in Kalutara.

Minister says no choice left; motorists to register at filling stations

Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said that a system will be introduced, to register all motorists who call over at filling stations in view to manage supply fuel to them. The new system is to be introduced from the first week of July, 2022.

May 9 unrest: Over 1,000 suspects still in remand custody

Around 2,725 individuals have been arrested until this morning in connection with various charges following the violent incidents that have taken place across the country since May 9.

38 persons attempting to illegally migrate to Australia arrested

Sri Lanka Navy apprehended a local multi day fishing trawler with 38 individuals, suspected to be on an illegal migration attempt to a foreign country via sea, during a search operation carried out in southeastern seas of the island yesterday.

CEB Chairman withdraws comments he made on Indian PM

While apologizing over the comments made at the COPE committee hearing on Friday regarding the Mannar Wind and Solar Project involving Adhani Green Energy Ltd, Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) Chairman M.M.C. Ferdinando said he was compelled to mention the word Indian PM.

Shanaka blinder denies Australia a clean sweep

Sri Lanka pulled off one of the great T20I run chases, to beat Australia by 4 wickets today, at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy.

Prez denies undue authorisation for wind power project

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa categorically denied that he had given authorisation to award a wind power project in Mannar to any person or any institution.

Dhammika Perera apologizes to Sanath

Cricket legend Sanath Jayasuriya said that business tycoon Dhammika Perera had called him and apologize over the remarks he had made during a TV programme.

Power cut schedule for next week announced: One hour power cut on Poson Poya day

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) today announced power cuts schedule to be imposed island-wide from 13th June to 19th June.

Justin Bieber says he has facial paralysis due to Ramsay Hunt syndrome

Singer Justin Bieber announced Friday that he is taking a break from performing because he is suffering from paralysis on one side of his face.

Covid: US to drop test requirement for air travellers

The US will no longer require air travellers to have proof of a negative Covid-19 test before entering the country from abroad.

Investigations against Dilip Wedaarachchi’s son, daughter in law Weeraketiya OIC under death threat, Magistrate orders probe

The Walasmulla Magistrate on Thursday directed the Weeraketiya Police to launch an inquiry into the complaint that the Office

Get update on fuel availability

An online system has been introduced by the Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited (CPSTL) to get information on the type of fuel that is available at the nearest filling station.

Pavithra, Dhammika Perera to be Cabinet Ministers soon

Business tycoon Dhammika Perera who was appointed a National List MP of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) is tipped to be appointed Cabinet Minister soon, Daily Mirror learns.

LG Polls to be held after September 20

The Election Commission is getting ready for the conduct of the local authorities’ election within a period of six months starting from September 20, this year in keeping with the law, an official said.

TUI further extends cancellation of holidays and flights to SL

London-based leading tour operator TUI made a fresh announcement this week that it has decided to extend the cancellation of holidays to Sri Lanka until the end of the month.

IMF says can’t affirm magnitude of financing for Sri Lanka

While the government is looking to firm up the negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), so that it can reach out to the other potential sources of finances to pull the economy out of the current crisis,

Exim bank extends $55 mln credit line to Sri Lanka

Export-Import Bank of India has on behalf of the government of India, extended a $55 million short term line of credit to the government of Sri Lanka for financing procurement of urea fertiliser, the trade finance institution said in statement.

Gazette nominating Dhammika Perera as national list MP issued

The elections commission today issued an Extraordinary gazette notification announcing Dhammika Perera as a national list MP of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP).

“Aragalaya’’ is no longer peaceful: MR

The struggle that claimed the life of innocent parliamentarian Amarakeerthi Athukorala is no longer an innocent or peaceful struggle, former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said today.

Customs hand over 24,000 kg of apples to Dehiwala zoo

A consignment of apples that was not cleared by the owners was handed over to the Dehiwala Zoological Department today by Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva.

School holiday on Monday: Ministry

The Education Ministry today declared Monday (13) as a school holiday for all government and state-approved private schools

Litro Chairman resigns

The Litro Lanka Limited Chairman Vijitha Herath has resigned from the post with effect from today.

Monday declared a special government holiday

Monday, the13th June has been declared as a special government holiday, the Ministry of Public Administration said.

Find out new avenues to attract tourists: President tells officials

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa stated that new approaches should be found to attract tourists, President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Govt. fully responsible for collapse of rule of law: Ex-Minister

The government should take the full responsibility for the collapse of rule of law and failure to adhere to spiritual values, which led to recent incidents of murders and arson in the country, former Public Security Minister Sarath Weerasekara said today.

PM’s speech referring BASL inaccurate: BASL

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) today announced that a statement made by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe in Parliament on Wednesday (8) referring to the BASL regarding a meeting with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is inaccurate and not a true reflection of what took place.