Buses burnt, like in middle of terrorism: Gemunu

The buses that were provided to support the struggle by our association on May 9 were burnt as if they were destroyed during the height terrorist activities

SJB, SLPP propose names for Dy. Speaker slot

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Leader Sajith Premadasa said the party would nominate the name of Parliamentarian Rohini Kaviratne to the post of Deputy Speaker of Parliament.

Andrew Symonds dies in car accident aged 46

Former Australia cricketer Andrew Symonds has died aged 46 after being involved in a car crash outside Townsville where he lived in retirement.

SL denies Indian intel claims of ‘LTTE regrouping to launch attacks’

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence on Saturday denied reports of ex-LTTE cadre “regrouping to launch attacks” in Sri Lanka, as reported by The Hindu, citing sources in Indian intelligence.

Committee led by Ruwan to look into facilities at ’’GotaGoGama’’

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed a committee led by former Minister Ruwan Wijewardene to look into the security, health and other needs of ’’GotaGoGama’’ at Galle Face.

Amarakeerthi Athukorala died due to beating; not suicide: postmortem inquiry reveals

The postmortem inquiry into the death of Parliamentarian Amarakeerthi Athukorala has revealed that the death was caused due to haemorrhage resulted from multiple fractures due to severe blows.

Indian Intelligence agencies alert on regrouping of ex-LTTE cadres - The Hindu

Indian Intelligence agencies have warned of erstwhile cadre of the banned Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) regrouping to launch attacks in Sri Lanka, as the country is embroiled in a deep economic and political crisis, India’s The Hindu news agency reported.

Sajith tells RW he only agrees to multi party govt

Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa in replying to Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has said he will only agree to a multi party government.

SLAF on standby to assist floods and landslides situation

Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) are on standby to deploy aircraft and related personnel to provide relief and rescue operations in the event of possible floods and landslides in several parts of the country due to the adverse weather conditions.

4 new Ministers sworn in, under GR/RW govt.

Four cabinet ministers were sworn in today by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in the new government-appointed under Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Leave aside party politics and lets join hands to resolve burning issues - RW writes to Sajith

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has invited the Samagi Jana Balawegaya(SJB) to join hands with the new government to resolve burning issues, leaving aside party politics.

Lets not fight over Deputy Speaker, elect a female MP - RW tells MPs

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has started discussions with political parties, requesting them not to fight over the Deputy Speaker position and to nominate a female MP whose selection will be unanimous to the post, the Prime Minister’s Office said.

Lakshman Hulugalle passes away in Sydney

The former Consul General in Sydney, Australia Lakshman Hulugalle passed away in Sydney this morning (14) at the age of 66, family sources said.

New PM will not form UNP Govt.

The new Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe will not form a UNP government but an interim government which comprises all parties in Parliament, to save the nation, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said yesterday.

Sri Lanka to receive 65,000MT of urea from India

The Indian Government is to immediately supply 65,000 metric tons of urea fertilizer to Sri Lanka, which is facing the biggest economic crisis in its post-independence history.

Bangladesh apparel shipments hit by Sri Lanka political crisis

The ongoing political crisis in Sri Lanka, which has over 2,000 trade unions on strike, is having spillover effects in the region, especially in Bangladesh.

Sri Lanka economy crisis to get worse before it gets better, PM says

Sri Lanka’s new prime minister has told BBC an economic crisis that has brought misery and unrest is “going to get worse before it gets better”.

A crude oil tanker without dollars at sea for a week

A crude oil tanker has been anchored at sea off the Colombo Port for more than a week due to the government’s failure to pay for a crude oil tanker imported by the Ministry of Energy, informed sources said.

CEB will incur Rs. 230 bn loss if electricity tariff not revised this year: PUCSL Chairman

If the electricity tariff is not raised this year, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) will lose nearly Rs. 230 billion, Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Chairman Janaka Ratnayake said.

Will take up PM post only on conditions laid by me - Sajith writes to GR

Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa in a letter addressed to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has said no one from SJB will be a part of the new government.

PM Ranil Wickremesinghe meets 4 diplomats to discuss economic assistance

The Ambassadors of USA, China, Japan and India held discussions with newly appointed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today as he assumed duties at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Curfew to be lifted and re-imposed again

The nationwide curfew will be lifted tomorrow at 6 am and re-imposed again at 6 pm the same day, the police said.

Complaint lodged seeking arrest of 7 including MR

A personal complaint has been lodged before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court by a lawyer requesting to direct the CID to immediately arrest seven persons, including former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, in connection with a case of conspiracy to commit criminal intimidation and aiding and abetting to attack a peaceful protest in front of the Temple Trees and Galle Face.

Ranil appoints committee to overcome shortage of essential goods

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed a committee to overcome the shortages of essential items.

Ranil pledges to withdraw shoot at sight order given to security forces

Newly appointed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe had pledged to repeal the shoot at sight order given to security forces after the recent violence.

No powercut on Vesak days: PUCSL

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) today said that they had decided not to have powercuts during the Vesak Poya days (Sunday and Monday).

Long-distance trains back on line from tomorrow: Railways Dept

Several long-distance trains have been scheduled to operate from tomorrow even within the curfew period, the Railways Department said.

Appointing Ranil as PM similar to Maithri’s 2018 political conspiracy: AKD

Appointment of Ranil Wickremesinghe as the Prime Minister by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is similar to the political conspiracy hatched by former President Maithripala Sirisena, who appointed Mahinda Rajapaksa as the Prime Minister through the backdoor in 2018, JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

SLFP too decides against accepting positions in new Govt.

The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) has arrived at a decision not to accept any positions or be party to the government formed under Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, former President and SLFP Chairman Maithripala Sirisena said today.

10 independent parties not to accept positions in new Govt.: Wimal

The ten independent parties have decided not to be party or accept any positions in the new government, National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa said.