Update: Kottu maker revealed truth in nine-year-old girl's murder

A Kottu roti maker revealed the truth in the murder of nine-year-old girl in Atulugama, Bandaragama.

SJB says will support 21A only if shortcomings rectified

The Samagi Jana Balawegauaya (SJB) will support the 21st Amendment only if its shortcomings are rectified, SJB CEO Ajith P. Perera said.

World Bank denies Foreign Ministry’s claim of $700 million financing

The World Bank today refuted the Foreign Ministry’s claim that it has promised to disburse approximately USD 700 Million to Sri Lanka within the next few months.

Minor technical fault reported at Sapugaskanda refinery

A minor technical fault has been reported today at the Sapugaskanda oil refinery, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said.

If President resigns, Basil could become President: Wijeyadasa

Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe said if President Gotabaya Rajapaksa steps down as the Presidet, Basil Rajapaksa could become the President as he commands the majority support in Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP).

10 including JVP former PS member arrested over May 9 violence

Ten persons including JVP former PS member Lakshman Palliyaguru have been arrested in connection with the violence on May 9.

Railway dept. to revise seat reservation charges

The Railway Department is contemplating to increase the seat reservation charges from 30% to 60% from June 1, Railway Department Deputy General Manager (Commercial) V.S. Polwattage said.

Deshabandu Thennakoon takes leave: Acting SDIG appointed for WP

Western Province Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon has gone on a 14-day leave, police said.

Bribery Commission files fresh indictment against Johnston Fernando

The Bribery Commission today filed a fresh indictment against three accused including former Minister Johnston Fernando instead of the indictment withdrawn previously.

Causing disturbance to public: Case against Wimal and others fixed for trial

A case filed against National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa and six other party activists for allegedly providing leadership to a protest which blocks the main roads at Bauddhaloka Mawatha, causing disturbance to the people and the normal flow of traffic was yesterday fixed for trial by Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.

SPC, Medical Supplies Division summoned before COPE tomorrow

The State Pharmaceutical Corporation (SPC) and the Medical Supplies Division of Ministry of Health have been summoned before the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) tomorrow (31) at 10.00 am, Communications Department of Parliament said.

One killed, another injured in shooting in Pettah;CCTV footage released

A 30-year -old youth was killed and another was injured when unidentified men arrived in a motorcycle and opened fire on them at Bastian Mawatha in Pettah this morning.

Shipment of 3,500 MT of LP gas arrives in SL

A shipment of 3,500 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum (LP) gas has arrived in the country today, LITRO Gas Lanka said.

Political crisis hits again as camps split on 21A

A new political tussle has erupted in the political camps once again as the ruling SLPP has questioned Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe as to why he is hurrying with the 21st amendment amid the severe economic crisis while the Prime Minister has said if the new amendment is not passed, he may even consider stepping down.

Shashi Weerawansa’s bail application to be considered tomorrow

The bail application filed on behalf of Shashi Weerawansa, the wife of National Freedom Front (NFF) Leader Wimal Weerawansa was fixed for tomorrow (31) by Colombo Chief Magistrate.

SL born French citizen laments her lifetime efforts ruined in moments

Sri Lankan born French citizen Lalani Ruberoe claimed that her lifetime efforts of hard work and savings to build her dream home was ruined in moments and the remains were then looted for three days in the May 09th fiasco, when she hardly had any say in SL politics.

DFA approves repatriation of Pinoys in Sri Lanka

Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Sunday ordered the repatriation of Filipinos in Sri Lanka who want to return home amid the ongoing economic crisis that hit the country.

Gujarat Titans Beat Rajasthan Royals By 7 Wickets To Win IPL Title In Debut Season

Nobody gave them a chance but Gujarat Titans, bucking all pre-tournament predictions, surprised everyone by lifting the Indian Premier League title in a dream maiden season after a seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in the final here on Sunday. Gujarat’s highly-rated bowling attack, led by skipper Hardik Pandya (3/17) himself, limited a formidable Rajasthan Royals batting unit to 130 for nine after losing the toss. Shubman Gill and David

Hydropower reservoirs filling up

Water levels in the Castlereagh and Maussakelle reservoirs have been rising following heavy rainfall experienced on the western slopes and the central hills.

Cultivate every home garden to avoid starvation: Amaraweera

It is essential to grow food crops on all available land in order to face the famine which is to hit the nation in the future, Minister of Agriculture Mahinda Amaraweera said yesterday.

British HC reviews the impact of UK support to SL police

The British High Commission in Colombo recently commissioned a review to look at the impact of UK support to the Sri Lankan police to date, identify lessons learned and make recommendations with regards to future programmes, the British government said last Friday.

Prasanna Ranaweera’s residence to be rebuilt by Gampaha residents

Former Minister Prasanna Ranaweera’s residence in Hunupitiya, which came under arson attack by rioters, was rebuilt by the people and residents of Gampaha District last morning.

CEB’s massive losses make case for sharp tariff hike

The interim results filed by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) for the March quarter showed the dire straits the country’s power monopoly is in and the imminent need to raise tariffs for it to stay afloat at the minimum.

Japanese investors optimistic about investment opportunities in Sri Lanka

The Grandbell Hotel Colombo, a Board of Investment (BOI)-approved US $ 60 million worth Japanese investment visible in the heart of Colombo, recently opened its doors welcoming all to experience a fusion of Japanese and Sri Lankan hospitality.

Lankan flights refuel at Kerala T’puram airport to trim fuel expenses

Long-haul flights from Sri Lanka, which is grappling with fuel shortage, have been making a pitstop at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala for refuelling.

Bicycles hit the roads again...

With the increase in the prices of fuel and wasting days and nights in queues for fuel, people have switched back to the most affordable, economical and healthy mode of transportation; riding their push bicycles for their transportation needs.

President’s Secretary Sugishwara Bandara accused with phone theft and harassment

Whilst alleging that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s Personal Secretary Sugishwara Bandara was behind grabbing the mobile phone of the Media Spokesman of the Galle Face Protesters on Saturday, the protesters ( Sarwa Pakshika Aragala Karuwo) yesterday called for an immediate halt to such harassment.

PM to strengthen youth in new political system, calls for youth representatives in finance committees

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today said that while there were three finance committees, he proposed to appoint two more and 10 new supervisory committees and in each of these 15 committees, he proposed to appoint four youth representatives.

Japanese government to fight damages suit filed by kin of dead Sri Lankan woman

The Japanese government will fight a ¥156 million ($1.23 million) damages lawsuit filed by relatives of a Sri Lankan woman who died last year while in custody at an immigration center in Nagoya, sources said Sunday.

Atulugama murder: CPA urges NCPA to act immediately

With the devastating news of the 14th child murdered within 20 months in Sri Lanka, the Child Protection Alliance (CPA) said they were shocked at the total paralysis of State Authorities and urge National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) to act immediately.