Court prevents SJB from carrying out disciplinary proceedings against Manusha, Harin

The district court of Nugegoda issued an enjoying order preventing Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa, General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara from carrying out any disciplinary proceedings against MPs Manusha Nanayakkara and Harin Fernando.

SL Rupee appreciates against USD

The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) has appreciated against the US Dollar (USD) today, according to the Central Bank.

Law College Principal defying Parliament decision –MPs

Action should be taken against the Principal of the Law College as he has defied the decision made by Parliament with regard to allowing students to sit for the exams in their respective mother tongues, several MPs alleged today.

Hollywood star Christian Bale aboard SriLankan flight

Hollywood star Christian Bale who portrayed Bruce Wayne / Batman in ’The Dark Knight’ film trilogy was given a memorable Sri Lankan experience during a flight from Colombo to Male yesterday.

Prof. Sunil Ariyaratne appointed as Chancellor of University of VAPA

Professor Sunil Ariyaratne has been appointed as the Chancellor of the University of Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) by President Ranil Wickremesinghe today (04).

LITRO gas price to slash from tonight

The prices of 12.5kg domestic LITRO gas cylinders will be reduced by Rs. 1,005 from midnight today, LITRO Lanka Chairman Muditha Peiris said.

Govt. employees contesting LG polls to get basic salary before April 10: Minister

The Cabinet has granted approval to pay the basic salary for state employees who are contesting the Local Government elections, State Minister Janaka Wakkumbura said.

Central Bank Amendment Bill consistent with Constitution: Speaker

The Supreme Court has informed that none of the clauses of the Central Bank Amendment Bill is inconsistant with the constitution, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena announced today.

Toddy tapper found dead on tree

A toddy tapper who climbed a Kithul tree had been found dead and his body was lowered by the police with the help of area people.

LAUGFS Gas also to slash prices from tonight

With the recent decision by LITRO Lanka to reduce the price of a 12.5 kg gas cylinder from tonight, the LAUGFS Gas Company has said today that they are working to lower their prices too.

Sajith loses grip on a dying SJB?

In a desperate attempt to keep the main opposition - the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) alive, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa invited all SJB Parliamentarians to dinner at the Monarch Imperial in Battaramulla last evening in order to coax them into remaining in the party which is now on the verge of collapse.

PHU offers conditional support for privatization programme

Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) Leader Udaya Gammanpila said they have decided to offer conditional support for the privatization programme based on the reality that state-run organizations have become a burden as a result of politicization and corruption during the last seven years. “State run organizations becoming a burden is a reality and we offer conditional support for privatization based on this,” he said.

NASA names astronauts to next moon mission, first crew under Artemis

NASA and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) announced the four astronauts who will venture around the Moon on Artemis II, the first crewed mission on NASA’s path to establishing a long-term presence at the Moon for science and exploration through Artemis. The agencies revealed the crew members Monday during an event at Ellington Field near NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.

UNP will not depend on SLPP: Navin

The United National Party (UNP) is to be reorganized as it does not want to depend solely on the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) when it comes to future elections, party senior Navin Dissanayake said yesterday.

Power Minister Kanchana Wijesekera hailed for bold and effective decision-making

The Executive Council of the Ceylon National Chamber of Industries (CNCI) yesterday hailed Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera....

SL records highest monthly tourist arrivals since pandemic

The tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka crossed the 125,000 mark in March, recording the highest influx of international visitors since the Covid-19....

Cabinet approves proposal to draft law

In another step for the implementation of matters envisaged in the UNHRC resolution, the Cabinet today endorsed a joint memorandum submitted by Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe and Foreign Minister Ali Sabry seeking approval to draft the piece of legislation that provides for the establishment of Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Daily Mirror learns.

Water supply employees to launch trade union action tomorrow

The Water Supply Trade Union Alliance (WSTUA) has decided to launch a trade union action tomorrow (April 04) as they have not received solutions to their demands.

Police show no mercy as repeated water cannon attacks affect even bystanders

The police seemed to have ‘no mercy’ when they repeatedly fired water cannons at a group of Inter University Students Federation (IUSF) members seeking a meeting with the University Grants Commission (UGC) this afternoon at the Lipton Circus, affecting even bystanders.

Tourist arrivals cross 125,000 mark in March, highest since Feb 2020

Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka crossed the 125,000 mark in March for the first time since February 2020, Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said.

Death of suspects in police custody: IGP appears before Supreme Court

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chandana Wickremaratne today appeared before the Supreme Court to explain as to why he failed to comply with an order made by the Supreme Court to formulate guidelines to police officers to prevent encounter deaths while suspects are in police custody.

Diana Gamage’s citizenship case reserved for judgment

A writ petition filed seeking an order declaring State Minister of Tourism Diana Gamage is disqualified to be a Member of Parliament since she is a British citizen was today reserved for judgment by the Court of Appeal.

Indian ships in Colombo to take part in SLINEX -23

Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kiltan and INS Savitri arrived at the Colombo port today to take part in Sri Lanka–India Naval Exercise (SLINEX) -23.

Duty-free allowances for migrant workers to increase from May 1: Manusha

The Labour and Foreign Employment Ministry announced today that the ministry had decided to increase the duty-free allowances for goods purchased at the airport duty-free complex by migrant workers depending on the amount of money they had remitted, Minister Manusha Nanayakkara said.

Person nabbed with ivory ornaments, tiger oil vial: Wild Life Dept.

A team of officers attached to the Western Wildlife Zone arrested a suspect in possession of several ornaments made of ivory and a vial of tiger oil.

‘Nekath Seettuwa’, the auspicious times for New Year presented to President

Following customs and traditions, the ‘Nekath Seettuwa’, the table of auspicious times for this year’s Sinhala and Tamil New Year, was presented to President Ranil Wickremesinghe by Minister of Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Vidura Wickremanayaka and the Department of Cultural Affairs at the Presidential Secretariat, a statement from the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

LITRO gas price to reduce from tomorrow

The prices of 12.5kg domestic LITRO gas cylinders will be reduced by at least Rs. 1,000 from midnight tomorrow, LITRO Lanka Chairman Muditha Peiris said

Price of fresh chicken may go up: Poultry farmers

The All-Island Poultry Farmers’ Association (AIPFA) said today that the price of fresh chicken would increase during the upcoming holiday season.

Police use water cannons on IUSF protesters in Colombo

The Police used water cannons to disperse a group of students from the Inter University Student’s Federations (IUSF) who were marching towards the University Grants Commission (UGC) a short while ago.

Agriculture Minister is lying, 40% reduction in paddy harvest this season, charge Trade Unions

Anuradha Tennakoon, chairman of the National Agricultural Union charged that the Agriculture Minister is lying about this season’s paddy harvest and alleged that the President is being misled with false reports.