Litro Gas Lanka Chairman likely to be axed

Chairman of Litro Gas Lanka Theshara Jayasinghe is reportedly to be fired from his post soon, informed sources said.

SLC announces Sri Lanka team for Zimbabwe ODIs

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the Sri Lanka squad for the upcoming ODI series against Zimbabwe which will commence on January 16, 2022 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

’Meenagaya’ intercity express train attacked at Kekirawa station

The Meenagaya Intercity Express Train (6079) was pelted with stones at the Kekirawa Railway Station this morning, a railway senior official said.

China confident SL will surely overcome temporary difficulties soon

China said that Sri Lanka will surely overcome the temporary difficulties as soon as possible and usher in renewed and greater development.

Bhanuka Rajapaksa withdraws his letter of retirement

Sri Lanka Cricket Secretary Mohan De Silva has confirmed that Bhanuka Rajapaksa has withdrawn his letter of retirement.

Kamil Mishara tests positive ahead of the Zimbabwe ODI series

Uncapped Kamil Mishara was the latest Sri Lanka cricketer to test positive for Covid-19, while a support staff member of the Zimbabwe camp was also confirmed to be infected.

Non adherence to expert committee advice caused current situation: Ministry

Due to not regulating domestic gas and appliances following the recommendations of the expert committee in the past, has contributed to the current situation, the Co-operative Services, Marketing Development and Consumer Protection State Ministry said.

Government likely to lose two thirds majority

The government is likely to lose its two-third majority in Parliament if the Sri Lankan Freedom Party (SLFP) exits the government as it has already signaled it intends to form a common alliance to contest future polls.

Health authorities distressed as booster hesitancy grows

With Sri Lanka on the verge of an Omicron-fueled wave, Health authorities are extremely concerned over hesitancy shown by the general public in receiving the booster dose despite constant reminders that Omicron can be contained with the booster shot.

Russian injured in parachute crash in Galaha

A 35-year old Russian who was in a parachute from Lulkadura in Galaha was injured when he hit the ground in Ralimangoda.

No new aircraft for Airforce due to Forex crisis

The Sri Lanka Air Force will not purchase any new aircraft for the SLAF fleet this year due to the current economic and forex crisis in the country.

Former Jamaat-e-Islami chief released on bail in Sri Lanka

The former chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sri Lanka was released on bail by a Colombo court on Wednesday, sources said.

Station Masters’ Union on 24-hour token strike

The Railway Station Masters’ Union (RSMU) launched a 24-hour token strike last night based on several demands, including the arbitrary cancellation of long distance train services without prior notice, RSMU President Sumedha Somaratne said.

Employee at church used boy to place grenade

Investigations into the recovery of a hand grenade at the Borella All Saints’ Church premises revealed that a man who was employed at the church had got a 13-year-old boy to keep the grenade there.

Missing teenage girl returns - Police

The 15-year-old girl who went missing from Maharagama on January 7 this year, has returned home, the girl’s mother informed the police today.

India eyeing to construct shortest route to Trincomalee from Dhanushkodi: Hadunnetti

India has planned to construct a shortest route to Trincomalee from Dhanushkodi after they take over the Trincomalee Oil Tank Farm, putting the sovereignty and safety of the country at stake, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) said today.

Bhanuka Rajapaksa promises to ’’reconsider’’ his retirement

Sri Lanka’s top order batsman Bhanuka Rajapaksha has promised ’’to reconsider’’ his international cricket retirement.

Emil Ranjan sentenced to death; Rangajeewa acquitted

Former Superintendent of Magazine Prison Lamahewage Emil Ranjan was sentenced to death today by Colombo High Court Trial-at-Bar over the killing of eight inmates on November 09, 2012.

Elle Gunawansa Thera, Bengamuwe Nalaka Thera go before SC against Trinco Oil Tank farm agreement

Ven. Elle Gunawansa Thera and Ven. Bengamuwe Nalaka Thera today filed a Fundamental Rights petition in Supreme Court challenging the legality of the cabinet memorandum that authorised to enter into an Agreement with the Lanka IOC PLC to jointly develop China Bay Oil Tank farm.

Don’t ponder on previous two years; Keep hopes for next three years: PM

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa invited the people not to ponder on the previous two years which were lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic and keep hopes for the next three years instead.

Arrested for sharing opinion regarding possible cyber attack: Youth files FR

Chairman of Information Technology Society of Sri Lanka (ITSSL) Yasiru Kuruwitage has filed a Fundamental Rights petition in Supreme Court challenging his arrest and detention for allegedly sharing an opinion regarding a Cyber Attack on the Presidential Secretariat website last year.

Police continues hunt for missing teenage girl

The Maharagama Police are still continuing its search operations to find the 15-year-old girl who went missing from Maharagama onJanuary 7 this year.

Yugadanavi power plant cases postponed since SC bench not properly constituted

The Fundamental Rights petitions filed challenging the legality of the agreements on Yugadanavi power plant were today fixed for January 19 by Supreme Court.

Sajith takes a blow at GR, says SL needs an able leader

Sri Lanka urgently needs change of government, Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa said today.

Sri Lanka is on the road to recovery: Cabraal

Sri Lanka’s economy is gradually but surely on the road to recovery and the country will record a GDP growth of over 5% in 2022, Governor of the Central Bank, Ajith Nivard Cabraal said today.

H.D. Karunaratne appointed VC of Colombo Uni.

Prof. H.D. Karunaratne has been appointed as the Vice Chancellor of the Colombo University with affect from today.

CEB reverts announcement, now says no power cuts

The CEB which today morning announced one hour power cuts from today evening has now reverted its decision and says there will be no more power cuts as the privately-owned 172 Mega Watt Sojitz Kelanitissa Power Station, which broke down last evening, has been repaired.

Fishing cat found dead in Talawakelle

A carcass of a fishing cat was found at the entrance to a tea estate in Bogahawatta, Talawakelle yesterday.

Hungarian Foreign Minister arrives in Sri Lanka

Hungarian Foreign Minister, Péter Szijjártó arrived in Sri Lanka this morning (12) on an official visit.

President to inaugurate construction of East Container Terminal today

Marking a milestone in Sri Lanka’s shipping industry, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is scheduled to inaugurate the construction of East Container Terminal (ECT) of the Port of Colombo today.