President to open state-of-the-art Lanwa Sanstha Cement factory in H’tota today

State-of-the-art cement manufacturing facility of Lanwa Sanstha Cement Corporation (Pvt) Ltd is slated to be declared open today by the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

Despite assurance of no power cuts, over 7-hour cuts on Monday

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved the request made by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to have rotational power shedding for over seven hours on Monday (07) despite an earlier statement saying there would be no power cuts from March 05.

Public protests continue in SL against govt. failures

Public protests continued on Sunday evening as several people gathered with candles in Kohuwala and Rajagiriya to protest against the severe day to day hardships caused by the economic failure of the government.

Police seize Rs.780mn illegal assets, properties

The Police Illegal Assets and Property Division has siezed Rs. 780 million worth illegal assets and properties, Senior Police Spokesman Ajith Rohana said.

O/L on May 23; A/L results within three months, grade 5 exam results soon: Exam Com. Gen.

The Examinations department has taken the necessary steps to conduct the 2021 GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) examination on May 23.

Limited buses tomorrow; no night services: Private Bus Owners Assn.

The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ (LPBOA) today announced that they will operate a limited number buses tomorrow only to facilitate school children and office staff in the morning and evening.

Man arrested with 1kg of crystal meth in Mannar

A 36-year old man had been arrested for possessing one of the world’s most powerful narcotics, crystal meth, in Mannar today.

Traffic fine tickets to offender’s door-step soon: Ministry

The Police will soon introduce a system to identify traffic offenders through traffic surveillance system and to send fine papers to the offenders’ home, the Public Security Ministry said.

Protest held in Rajairiya over govt. failure to address public issues

A group of people gathered on the streets of Rajagiriya last evening and held a protest against the government’s failures to address the public issues which had severely affected daily lives.

Renowned artiste and comedian Berti Gunathilaka bids adieu

Veteran silver screen artiste and well known comedian Berti Gunathilaka has passed away at the age of 98 this morning.

Protest held outside Hirunika’s house for protesting against GR

A group of people staged a protest outside the house of former parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra in Malabe last night.

’’Rulers are playing with people’s lives’’; people take to the streets

Nearly 100 people gathered on the streets of Kohuwala today to mark a silent protest against the economic failure caused by the government and the struggles which had severely affected daily lives.

Private buses allowed to get diesel from SLTB depots from today: Minister

Private buses are allowed to get the required diesel from the depots owned by the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), Transport Minister Dilum Amunugama said.

Russia declares partial ceasefire to allow humanitarian corridors in Ukraine

Russia declared a partial ceasefire on Saturday to allow humanitarian corridors out of the Ukrainian cities of Mariupol and Volnovakha, Russia’s defence ministry said.

No fuel scarcity in future; more stocks coming in: CPC Chairman

There will be no fuel scarcity in the country as adequate fuel was received and countrywide distribution has already begun, Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Chairman W.W.D. Sumith Wijesinghe said.

SJB you said it, don’t eat your words!

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya has come out against an article published in the Daily Mirror today under the headline ’SJB invites Wimal, Udaya to join hands’ written by Yohan Perera, stating that the party has never made such an invitation.

Two suspects arrested over Panadura shooting

Two more suspects have been arrested over the shooting incident opposite the Kethumathi Hospital in Panadura, in which an ambulance driver came under gunshot attack.

Motorcycle with human remains found under culvert in Bingiriya

The Bingiriya Police initiated an investigation after having recovered a motorcycle along with a human scull and skeletal remains under a culvert at Bowatta in Bingiriya yesterday.

Schools to open on Monday with divided student groups

It has been reported that the Education Ministry is planning to call the students to schools according to the number of students during the new school term begins on Monday (7).

Scheduled power cuts could differ; based on fuel dependency: PUCSL

As the government assured to minimize power cuts from today, the scheduled power cuts may not take place or reduced depending on the availability of fuel, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Chairman Janaka Ratnaka Rathnayaka said.

Large numbers of local and foreign tourists expected

Nuwara Eliya April festival is to be held this year on a grand scale with the participation of tens of thousands of local and foreign tourists.

Bachelet wants alternate strategies to advance accountability at the int’l level on SL

While claiming that the current Sri Lankan government has not demonstrated its unwillingness to pursue accountability UN Human Rights Commissioner Michelle Bachelet at the Human Right Council today called on the Council to pursue alternate strategies to advance accountability at the international level.

Special train between Kandy and Ella from today

A special tourist train from Kandy to Ella will be operational from today, the Railways Department said.

UNP calls for effective steps to resolve SL’s financial crisis

United National Party (UNP) today called for effective steps to resolve Sri Lanka’s financial crisis including the removal of Ajith Nivard Cabral from the post of Central Bank Governor.

Transit visa to be issued to students in Belarus to return to SL

Sri Lanka Embassy in Moscow has made arrangements, in liaison with the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Belarus, to issue transit visa on an urgent basis for those students wishing to temporarily return to Sri Lanka via Moscow.

Australia cricket legend Shane Warne dies of suspected heart attack

Australia cricket legend and the greatest leg-spinner of all-time, Shane Warne, has died, aged 52.

Labour Minister proposes to cabinet to pay at least Rs. 240 per dollar

A request will be submitted to the next cabinet meeting requesting to pay at least Rs.240 per dollar for remittances sent to Sri Lanka by foreign workers, Labour Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said

56 killed in suicide attack at mosque in Peshawar, Pakistan

A bomb blast during Friday prayers in a mosque in northern Pakistan has killed at least 56 people according to hospital officials and injured about 65 others.

Matara Pigeon Island crossing bridge collapses

The bridge linking the Pigeon Island and Matara, which is one of the most famous bridges in Sri Lanka, has collapsed this evening.

Our aim not to escape from crises nor to blame those who caused: Pavithra

There is no use in blaming the government while hiding one’s inabilities. As public servants, our responsibility is not to escape from crises or blame those who caused them, Pavithra Wanniarachchi said today while assuming duties as the new Power Minister today.