Women taking up arms to defend Ukraine

Women have begun to take up arms to defend Ukraine as Russian troops continued a military offensive despite ongoing peace talks in Belarus.

From MPs to beauty queen, Ukrainian women take up arms against Russia

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has faced with stiff battle as civilians answer the call to defend their nation. Women across the nation, from politicians to beauty queens, have taken up arms to defend Ukraine in the hour of need.

Govt. should decide whether to stay in the dark after eating apples, grapes, oranges: Gammanpila

While identifying the priorities, the government should decide whether to stay in the dark after eating apples, grapes and oranges or make sacrifices to prioritise our limited foreign exchange spending on essential commodities such as medicine and fuel, Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila said.

Evacuation of 40 Sri Lankans in Ukraine underway, says Foreign Ministry

In the wake of escalation of Ukraine-Russia war, the Foreign Ministry in collaboration with embassies in Warsaw and Ankara, is currently engaged in the evacuation of about 40 Sri Lankan nationals, including two students in Ukraine via the Ukraine–Polish border.

Central Expressway would be completed by 2024: Johnston

Chief Government Whip and Highways Minister Johnston Fernando on Sunday vowed that the construction of the Central Expressway from Colombo to Kandy would be completed by 2024.

Diesel for private buses through SLTB depots in two-three days: Dilum

Following lengthy discussions with several private bus owners’ associations, the transport ministry is planning to supply diesel for private buses from depots owned by the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) in two or three days.

SJB to hold rally at Salgado Park, Anuradhapura on March 29

The main Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) today said it will hold its rally at Salgado Park, Anuradhapura on March 29 even if it is banned by the government.

Pushpika summoned to police over attack on Chamuditha’s house

Former Mrs. Sri Lanka for Mrs. World’ Pushpika de Silva reported to the Piliyandala Police this afternoon to record a statement regarding the investigations into the attack on journalist Chamuditha Samarawickrema’s residence in Piliyandala.

Three hour power cut tomorrow; no night power shedding

Three-hour power shedding will be in place tomorrow and no power shedding has been announced during the night, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said.

Children between 12-18 administered with at least one dose, considered fully vaccinated: CAASL

Children between 12 and 18 years of age and have taken at least a single dose of a recognized COVID-19 vaccine and completed 14 days after vaccination, will be considered fully vaccinated, the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) said.

IGP to get tough against harassing tourists in SL

Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga has requested the IGP to strictly enforce the law against those who harass and cause inconvenience to tourists visiting the country.

Putin puts nuclear forces on high alert

Vladimir Putin has ordered Russia’s military to put its deterrence forces, which include nuclear weapons, on ’’special alert’’.

Indian Naval craft berths in Trincomalee to conduct diver training for SLN

Indian Naval Ship ‘Nireekshak’, which is one of the highly advanced diving support ships of the Indian Navy, arrived at the Trincomalee Port today for facilitating Mixed Gas Diving training for the Sri Lanka Navy.

Two empty bullet shells found in bus ferrying Lankan team in India

The Chandigarh Police in India found two empty bullet shells from a private bus ferrying Sri Lankan cricket team players staying at a hotel near IT Park, Chandigarh.

Rouble skids to all-time low, dollar surges as West bolsters Russia sanctions

The rouble plunged to a record low on Monday and the dollar soared against most peers after Western nations announced fresh sanctions to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, and President Vladimir Putin put its nuclear forces on high alert.

World’s largest plane destroyed in Ukraine

The world’s largest aircraft, the Antonov AN-225, has been destroyed during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, according to Ukrainian officials, generating alarm and sadness among the aviation world in which it occupies almost cult status.

Inter-provincial buses likely to stop services tomorrow? - IPPBA

Inter-Provincial private bus service would stop its service by tomorrow due to unavailability of diesel, Inter-Provincial Private Bus Association (IPPBA) Secretary Anjana Priyanjith said.

No decision on the fourth dose yet: Dr. Sudarshini

The government has not taken a decision as yet to purchase or administer a fourth dose to Sri Lankans but to expedite the process to reinforce their immunity through a 3rd dose, Covid 19 Control, Primary Healthcare and Epidemic Control State Minister Dr. Sudarshini Fernandopulle said yesterday.

Cardinal meets Pope Francis

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith has met His Holiness Pope Francis at Vatican today (28), the Archdiocese of Colombo said

Government to collect information on the community through youth volunteers

The government is in a move to collect information on the community through youth volunteers to keep a tab on political, criminal, and social activities in the country, the Daily Mirror learns.

Outpouring of support for stranded Ukrainians

There is an outpouring of support for Ukrainians stranded in Sri Lanka, with free accommodation and food being offered by several Sri Lankans and others.

India beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets to win series 3-0

India beat Sri Lanka in the third and final T20I of the series to complete a whitewash over the visitors.

Over 5-hour power 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 five hours on Monday.

Accident on Southern Expressway causes traffic

A heavy traffic congestion was reported on the Southern Expressway towards Colombo due to an accident.

Russian troops enter Ukraine’s second city of Kharkiv after failing to seize Kyiv

Russian forces have entered Ukraine’s second largest city of Kharkiv after failing in their overnight efforts to seize control of the capital city of Kyiv - as Ukraine’s president today said his country were ready for peace talks.

Russian-Ukrainian conflict: SL to extend visas for Ukrainian tourists held up in SL

The government is considering to extend the visas of Ukrainian tourists who are unable to return their home country due to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said.

Fully vaccinated travellers exempted from pre-departure PCR tests

The fully vaccinated travellers will not be required to undergo a PCR or RAT test prior to arriving in Sri Lanka with effect from March 01, the Health Ministry said.

Sri Lankan footballer Duckson Puslas found dead in Maldives

Sri Lanka football national player Duckson Puslas who was playing for Dhivehi Premier League in Maldives was found dead, according to the Football Federation of Sri Lanka.

Over 1,000 suspects arrested in 8-hour special raid in WP

The police yesterday arrested 1,084 suspects during a special crimes prevention operation conducted in the Western Province.

More Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in SL waters

Sri Lanka Navy seized an Indian trawler with 08 Indian fishermen while poaching in Sri Lankan waters last night.