Litro Gas summoned before COPE

The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has instructed Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation to summon Litro Gas Lanka Limited and Litro Gas Terminal Lanka (Pvt) Ltd before the COPE and to conduct a government audit.

Mobile company marketing officer arrested for cyber sexual exploitation of schoolgirls

A marketing officer of a leading mobile company in the country had been arrested in connection with the cyber sexual exploitation of several school girls.

Who will get the remaining Pfizer vaccines?

In the wake of the decision to discontinue the use of Pfizer vaccination as the second dose for COVISHIELD first dose recipients, there are claims that the remaining Pfizer vaccines would be given to some elite groups in the society.

Bathiudeen seeks an order to restrict him to his residence

In an application filed to the Supreme Court, Parliamentarian Rishad Bathiudeen through his lawyer today sought an interim order to restrict him to his place of residence from CID custody, until the final determination of his Fundamental Rights petition.

Petition starts to seek release of video of Sri Lankan detainee died in Nagoya

The family of a detained Sri Lankan woman who died at an immigration facility in Nagoya and their supporters called on the public to sign a petition demanding the release of the facility’s video footage of her.

Court allows Minister Mahindananda to travel overseas

The Permanent High Court trial-at-Bar today permitted Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage to travel overseas, until July 31.

Govt. plans to open country within two months: Tourism Minister

The Government has planned to open up the country within two months after vaccinating its citizens at least with a single dose, Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunge said today.

Ajith Rohana assumes duties SDIG Traffic and Crimes

Police spokesman Ajith Rohana today assumed duties as the Senior DIG in charge of Traffic and Crimes at the Battaramulla.

Ranil meets opposition MPs to discuss future political journey

UNP MP Ranil Wickremesinghe held discussions with a number of opposition MPs on their future political journey, sources close to Mr. Wickremesinghe said.

FR filed seeking an order to set up a marine environment conservation fund fixed for support

The Fundamental Rights petition filed by environmental scientist Dr. Ajantha Perera and a social activist seeking an order directing the authorities to set up a Restoration and Conservation Fund for the environmental degradation due to the pollution caused by the X-Press Pearl vessel was today fixed for support by Supreme Court.

IUSF Convener, Joseph Stalin & 29 others arrested for staging protest

Thirty-one persons including IUSF Convener Ven. Rathkarawwa Jinarathana Thera and Ceylon Teachers’ Union General Secretary Joseph Stalin have been arrested for staging a protest at the Polduwa Round-about violating quarantine order this morning.

Functions of Economic Policies and Plan Implementation Ministry gazetted

An extraordinary gazette notification has been issued detailing the duties and functions of the Ministry of Economic Policies and Plan Implementation.

Gazette issued detailing functions under Basil

An extraordinary gazette notification has been issued detailing the duties and functions of the Finance Ministry which comes under the preview of Minister basil Rajapaksa.

Sri Lanka to raise concerns with US on travel advise

The Sri Lankan Government is to raise concerns with the United States over an updated travel advise which maintains that there is a threat of terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka.

Priority given to import electric vehicles to reduce air pollution

A cabinet Memorandum was presented last week in view give priority to import electric vehicles to reduce air pollution in the country, Environment Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said.

21-hour water cut in Colombo Saturday: NWSDB

A 21-hour water cut will be in several areas of Colombo starting from 9.00 am on Saturday (10) due to essential improvement work at Ambatale water treatment plant, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said.

Basil sworn in as MP

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser Basil Rajapaksa was sworn in as a national list MP a short ago.

Update: Basil finally gets Finance

Basil Rajapaksa was sworn in as the Finance Minister before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa a short while ago.

Update: New Ministry ‘Economic Policies and Plan Implementation’ gazetted

A new Ministry has been gazetted naming ’Economic Policies and Plan Implementation’ by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa under powers vested on him in the Consititution.

Chief Incumbent arrested for murder attempt on his deputy

The chief Buddhist Incumbent of the Deepaloka Viharaya in Ingiriya has been arrested on charges of conspiring to kill a fellow monk, Police Spokesman SDIG Ajith Rohana said.

SL to receive 1.4 Mn doses of AstraZeneca by 3rd week of July: Army Chief

Army Commander Shavendra Silva said that the administering Pfizer vaccines by the Army as second dose to those who had been vaccinated with AstraZeneca will be stopped from today as Sri Lanka will receive 1.4 million doses of AstraZeneca by the 3rd week of July.

Pfizer vaccination in Colombo postponed

The Pfizer vaccination in Colombo which was under way as the second dose for the AstraZeneca vaccine, has been postponed as the AstraZeneca vaccine will be available from the third week of July, Colombo Mayor Rosy Senanayake said yesterday.

Fully vaccinated travellers exempted from 14-day quarantine

The Health Ministry has issued a new set of quarantine measures applicable for the travellers arriving in Sri Lanka during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Basil to be appointed Cabinet Minister tomorrow

SLPP MP Basil Rajapaksa is tipped to be appointed a Cabinet Minister tomorrow morning (8) , the Daily Mirror learns.

2.6 tonne of turmeric meant to be smuggled to Sri Lanka seized in Tamil Nadu

More than 2.6 tonne of turmeric meant to be smuggled to Sri Lanka was seized from  Chippikulam sea shore in Tuticorin district of Tamil Nadu in the early hours of Wednesday, foreign media reported.

38 more die of COVID-19

A total of 38 more COVID-19 related deaths that occurred yesterday (06) were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services today pushing the death toll to 3,351.

Five member panel to probe on suspended cricketers

A five member panel has been appointed by Sri Lanka Cricket to inquire into the alleged misconduct of cricketers Kusal Mendis, Dhanushka Gunathilake, and Niroshan Dickwella who were suspended for breaching the teams bio-bubble while touring in England.

Current decline in COVID cases not actual, stresses Health Ministry

Despite Health officials saying the country is experiencing a downward trend in COVID-19 infections, the Health authorities today stressed that the decline in COVID cases at present is not a result of that downward trend but due to some other factors.

Vaccine for all teachers from Monday: Minister

The programme to administer vaccines to shield against COVID-19 for all teachers in the country will commence from Monday (12), Education Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris said.

Haitian president killed in attack at home

Haiti’s President Jovenel Moïse has been killed in an attack on his private residence, according to a statement by interim Prime Minister Claude Joseph.