Health workers call off TU action for 10 days

The trade union action launched by 17 trade unions attached to the health sector has been temporarily called off for 10 ten days.

Wimal disappointed at Basil’s ’’stupidity’’

Claiming that Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa was maintaining stoic silence in the face of the unfolding crisis,National Freedom Front (NFF) Leader and Industries Minister Weerwansa yesterday charged that the ignorance of the Finance Minister could either be attributed to his stupidity or he deliberately wanted the crisis to be advanced to a disaster.

Russian athletes out of Paralympics in stunning about-face

In a stunning reversal, Russian and Belarusian athletes have been banned from the Winter Paralympic Games for their countries’ roles in the war in Ukraine, the International Paralympic Committee said Thursday in Beijing.

More than a million species of flora and fauna threatened with extinction globally

Based on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Endangered Species, more than a million species of flora and fauna are said to be endangered in the world today, the Centre for Environmental Justice (CEJ) said.

Man dies in police shooting during raid in Naula

A man in his thirties died when police opened fire during a raid in Naula area this morning.

Petitions against pardoning Duminda Silva fixed for May 31

Three Fundamental Rights petitions filed challenging the legality of the Presidential Pardon granted by President to former Parliamentarian Duminda Silva were today fixed for support by the Supreme Court.

Massive gas shortage from today; banks deny opening LCs

The two main gas importing companies, ’’LAUGFS’’ and ’’LITRO’’ today said they would not be able to import gas, as the local banks do not permit them to open Letters of Credit (LCs), which could eventually lead to a massive gas scarcity in the country.

SL abstains from resolution on Russian actions in Ukraine at UN General Assembly

Sri Lanka along with India, Pakistan and Bangladesh abstained from voting on the resolution passed by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that strongly criticized Russia’s action for invading Ukraine

14-hour water cut in many areas of Colombo

A 14-hour water cut will be in place in several areas in Colombo on Saturday (5) from 8.00 pm to 10.00 am on Sunday (6) due to essential distribution network improvement work, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said.

Max. retail price for 500mg Paracetamol tablets announced

An extra ordinary gazette notification was issued announcing the maximum retail price for 500mg paracetamol tablets to Rs. 2.30.

Party leaders to meet today

Leaders of political parties representing Parliament are to meet today where they are expected to discuss several issues including taking action against MPs Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara who have been accused of carrying a parcel inside the House illegally during the last sessions.

SL risks running out of life-saving medicines, warn pharma importers

With the pharmaceutical stocks rapidly diminishing, the Sri Lanka Chamber of Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI) yesterday warned of a looming shortage of critical life-saving medicines in the market within the next two to six weeks, due to the worsening foreign exchange crisis and in the absence of a fair pricing formula for pharmaceutical products.

Russian tourist’s stolen laptop recovered in Sea Street

A laptop belonging to a Russian tourist, which was stolen at the Fort Railway Station was recovered and handed back to her by the officers of the Fort Railway Station recently.

Govt. to issue gazette notification banning import of over 600 non essential items

The government will issue a gazette notification banning the import of over 600 non essential items, Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila said .

Govt. should seek expert's help to resolve current economic crisis: Wimal

The government should seek consultations from experts to find solutions to the current economic crisis, Minister of Industries Wimal Weerawansa said today.

Udaya Gammanpila and Viyathmaga have failed - Dilan

While claiming that the main problem for the fuel shortage and prevailing crisis is the forex crisis, SLPP Parliamentarian Dilan Perera today said that as a Minister Udaya Gammanpila had failed and Viyathmaga also has failed.

Sri Lanka still welcoming Russian tourists

Despite the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Sri Lanka is still welcoming tourists from Russia as Russia continues to be the leading market for Sri Lanka Tourism.

EPF, ETF and other pension funds to be exempted from Surcharge Tax Bill - AG

The Attorney General today informed Supreme Court that the Ministry of Finance has decided to exclude 13 funds including Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF), Pension Fund, Pension Trust Fund, Gratuity or Termination Fund from the ambit of proposed Surcharge Tax Bill.

A shipment of 37,300 MT diesel received

A shipment of 37,300 MT of diesel has arrived in the country and will be unloaded today, Energy Ministry Secretary K.D.R. Olga said.

Cardinal briefs UNHRC High Commissioner over Easter Sunday Attacks

Archbishop of Colombo His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith met UNHRC High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet in Geneva today.

Ranil’s writ petition against PCoI recommendations fixed for support

A writ petition filed by former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe was today fixed for support on March 8 by Court of Appeal.

Gazette preventing unvaccinated people from entering public places: An academic challenges the legality

A university academic today filed a Fundamental Rights petition in Supreme Court seeking an order staying the coming into operation of the gazette notification preventing unvaccinated people from entering public places.

President directs officials to ensure uninterrupted power supply; No power cuts from March 05

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa instructed all responsible parties to take steps to ensure uninterrupted power supply from March 5,President’s Media Division said.

32 Lankans evacuated from Ukraine

A total of 32 Sri Lankans have been evacuated from Ukraine through four border countries,the Ambassador of Sri Lanka in Turkey, Mohamed Rizvi Hassen said.

Trains to run despite fuel scarcity: Railways Dept.

Refuting media reports, the Railways Department today said that trains will continue to run without being cancelled or limited due to the prevailing fuel crisis.

Conflict between Russia and Ukraine directly affecting our aircraft serviceability- SL Air Force

The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has a significant impact on the serviceability of aircraft, Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana said.

Over seven hour power cut tomorrow as well

A seven and-a-half an hour countrywide power cut will be imposed tomorrow as well, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said.

Grade 5 exam results to be out in next few days; A/L results soon: Minister

The results of the Grade Five Scholarship Examination will be released in the next few days, Education Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said.

SL pays high prices for rice imports than other countries, says Myanmar

Myanmar’s rice export to Sri Lanka is fetching high prices than other countries and the shipment of the rice export is also convenient, Myanmar Newspaper, Global New Light of Mynmar reported.

IGP instructs cops to ensure security at fuel sheds to prevent clashes

In the wake of a massive shortage of fuel which has resulted in lengthy queues at fuel stations, the IGP has issued directives to senior police officers to implement a special security plan around all fuel stations throughout the country to prevent any possible tense situations.