Formation of common political platform underway

The opposition steered by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is presently in talks with several political parties including those in the government to form a common political platform this year to contest the future polls, the Daily Mirror learns.

Yugadanavi power plant cases fixed for further hearing

The further hearing into several Fundamental Rights petitions filed challenging the agreements on Yugadanavi power plant was yesterday fixed for further hearing on January 12 by the Supreme Court.

Channa Jayasumana requests Ali Sabry to declare verdict as unlawful

State Minister Channa Jayasumana in a letter addressed to Minister of Justice Ali Sabry had requested him to take urgent measures to declare the verdict (Fatwa) given by All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama in 1979 is unlawful and secure the right to life and other fundamental human rights of Mawlavi Abdul Rauf Misbahee and Sufi Muslims of Sri Lanka.

Zimbabwe coach Covid-positive at start of Sri Lanka tour

Zimbabwe head coach Lalchand Rajput will miss the first two one-day internationals in Sri Lanka after testing positive for Covid-19 at the start of the tour, an official said yesterday.

Prez scraps state ministry held by Susil

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has brought about changes in ministerial subjects in an extraordinary gazette notification.

Four govt. aid agreements signed during Chinese FM’s visit

Four government aid agreements have been signed during Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to Sri Lanka, the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka said.

Postal trains service, previous reservations canceled without prior notice

Although the railway authorities had assured the Transport Minister they will run the trains according to the normal schedule, several trains, including long distance trains were cancelled with immediate effect, the Railways Station Masters’ Union (RSMU) said.

Gazette issued abolishing State Ministry of Prisons

An Extraordinary Gazette notification has been issued by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa abolishing the State Ministry of Prison Management and Prisoners’ Rehabilitation with effect from January 9.

Crash landing of private aircraft: MD, Chief Engineer of Sakurai Aviation arrested

The Managing Director of Sakurai Aviation Ltd and its Chief Engineer have been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) over the recent emergency landing of the light aircraft.

Maithri believes General Election will come first

Former President Maithripala Sirisena said it would be unrealistic for anyone to imagine the extension of the term of the present government by approval of people by referendum.

CEB announces possible power cut schedule

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has announced schedule for possible power cuts in the future

Low-level atmospheric disturbance still persists: Met. Dept

The low-level atmospheric disturbance still persists to the South-east of Sri Lanka, bringing showers and thundershowers in some parts of the country in the coming days.

Catholic Bishops call for a day of prayer on Jan 14

All Catholic Bishops in Sri Lanka, priests and the lay people will come together on January 14 for a prayer service to mark the 1000th day since the Easter Sunday attack, the Archdiocese of Colombo said in its latest Facebook message.

Another male body found floating in canal in Kolonnawa

Another male body was found floating in a canal near the Kolonnawa Petroleum Storage Terminals today.

LITRO gas releases excess cylinders than the daily consumption

Litro Gas Lanka today announced that they have released more domestic gas cylinders than the daily consumption while stabilising the gas requirement in the local market.

Find solutions to the power crisis without disrupting lives of people: Prez

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has stressed that steps should be taken to find a solution to the power crisis without disrupting the lives of the people.

Supermarket thief was a drug addict - Police

Investigations have revealed that a man who reportedly stole some goods from a supermarket in Ragama and later had slit his own throat, was a drug addict who had stolen the items to make quick cash to purchase drugs.

Rs.1.5 billion fuel loss due to congestion in Colombo and suburbs: Gemunu

Fuel amounting to Rs.1.5 billion has lost due to the traffic congestion in Colombo and suburbs after the country returned to normalcy today, the Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) Chairman Gemunu Wijerathne said.

Runaway foreigner arrested at BIA

An unidentified foreigner who attempted to travel illegally to France evading security at Bandaranaike International Airport has been arrested by Immigration officers.

Two male bodies found from Wellawatta and Bambalapitiya beaches

Two unidentified male bodies have been found from Wellawatta and Bambalapitiya beaches today.

Myanmar court sentences ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi to 4 more years in prison

A court in Myanmar sentenced ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi to four more years in prison on Monday after finding her guilty of illegally importing and possessing walkie-talkies and violating coronavirus restrictions, a legal official said.

Kithsiri Kahatapitiya passes away

Former Western Provincial Council (WPC) opposition leader Kithsiri Kahatapitiya passed away at the age of 60 while receiving treatment for Covid-19 at a private hospital in Colombo yesterday.

New York fire: At least 19 killed in apartment block blaze

At least 19 people, including nine children, have died after a fire in a New York apartment building.

Bus,tipper collision injures 26 people in Mutur

A total of 26 people were hospitalized following a bus and tipper collision in Mutur this morning, Police said.

SL secures first ever coco-peat deal to Kenya

Sri Lanka secured the first ever coco peat deal to Kenya where the first consignment of the natural fiber was shipped to the destination from the Colombo Port on 4 January 2022.

CNN Travel encourage tourists to visit misunderstood city of Colombo in 2022

Sri Lanka’s pristine beaches and lush green mountains were used to be the main attractions for international travellers, however, this time round it is the commercial capital of Colombo that is recommended by CNN Travel.

Man arrested for cheating people with Dubai jobs

A 37-year-old man was arrested for swindling more than Rs. 2.8 million from 18 people claiming that they would be secured jobs in Dubai, the Weligama police said.

Chinese Ambassador asks SL Govt why talks halted on FTA

As Sri Lanka is facing an economic crisis mainly due to the Covid-19 pandemic, China has expressed its desire to resume the stalled Free Trade Agreement with Sri Lanka in order to boost exports, China’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong said yesterday.

Namal says GR’S decision to ban chemical fertiliser was strong, but officials failed him

Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Namal Rajapaksa says that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s decision to ban the use of chemical fertiliser was a strong decision, but it was not successfully implemented by the officials in charge.

SJB will do its maximum for reconciliation

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will do its maximum to bring about national reconciliation in the nation, Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa said over the weekend.