Sajin Vaas Gunawardena discharged from corruption charges

Colombo High Court today discharged former Parliamentarian and Minister Sajin Vass Gunawardena from a lawsuit filed against him by the Commission to Investigate into Allegations of Bribery or Corruption for committing corrupting to the tune of Rs 883 million by Gunawardena during his tenure as CEO of Mihin Lanka.

’Nearly four years in custody without trial under PTA’ - Suspect appeals

An Associate Engineer, the 25th suspect in the Colombo High Court Trial at Bar case had moved for bail in the Court of Appeal claiming that he has been in custody for 3 years and 11 months, without any indication of trial.

Bus fares will be reduced by 12.9% from tomorrow night

In line with the fuel price reduction today, the transport ministry has taken steps to reduce bus fares by 12.9% from tomorrow night, Transport and Highways (Transport) State Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna said.

New anti-corruption law on those making false corruption allegations on politicians: SLPP

The new anti-corruption law would incorporate provisions to deal with people who make false accusations on politicians of being involved in fraud and corruption, SLPP General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam said today.

Imported eggs cleared of bird flu, Newcastle disease

The Department of Animal Production and Health cleared the stock of imported eggs since the tests conducted for bird flu and Newcastle flu proved negative, an official said.

Fuel price formula was re-introduced with the help of IMF: Kanchana

Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera claimed today that the fuel price formula was re-introduced by the ministry with the advise of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following the instructions of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Tuk Tuk fares reduced; Rs.100 per km, Rs. 80 from 2nd km: Union

Following a fuel price revision, the All-Island Three-Wheeler Drivers’ Union (AITWDU) has decided to reduce the three-wheeler fares from today.

Bus fares to reduce; minimum fare Rs.30

The Transport Ministry and the National Transport Commission (NTC) will reduce the minimum bus fare to Rs. 30 with effect from March 31.

Sri Lanka docked one Super League point for slow over rate

Sri Lanka were docked one ICC World Cup Super League point for maintaining a slow over rate in the first ODI against New Zealand last week, another blow to their chances of securing an automatic qualification spot for the Cricket World Cup.

Five Senior Police Officers in NW including SDIG Pathinayake transferred

Five senior Police Officers, including the Senior DIG in Charge of North Western Province Lalith Pathinayake, have been transferred to the Police Field Force Headquarters with immediate effect, Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa said.

Harak Kata seeks Supreme Court’s intervention to safeguard his personal safety

Nadun Chinthaka Wickramaratne alias Harak Kata today filed a Fundamental Rights petition in Supreme Court seeking an order directing the police to take all necessary measures to safeguard his safety whilst in detention.

Fuel prices slashed

A litre of petrol (92) would be reduced by Rs. 60 and petrol (95) by Rs. 135 from midnight today, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said today.

Five STF men arrested for beating Cop in Puttalam

Five including two Police Inspectors, a police sergeant and two policemen serving in the Police Special Task Force (STF) attached to the Puttalam camp were arrested for beating a policeman of the Nawagathetgama police.

Fuel distribution resumes at Kolonnawa, Muthurajawela terminals

The fuel distribution has recommenced at Kolonnawa and Muthurajawela terminals at 6 a.m. this morning, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said.

CEB and India’s NTPC to jointly build 135MW solar power plant in Sampur

The Cabinet has cleared path for Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to develop a 135 MW solar power project in Sampur, Trincomalee jointly with India’s National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) at an estimated investment of US$ 180.1 million.

Increased electricity bills forced consumers to minimise usage by 20%: PUCSL Chairman

Two months after increasing the electricity tariff, the electricity demand had decreased by about 20%, Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Chairman Janaka Ratnayake said.

Compulsory leave for those disrupted fuel distribution: CPC Chairman

The trade union leaders who obstructed the duties of other workers and those who supported them will be sent on compulsory leave.

President to deliver keynote address at CA Sri Lanka’s economic forum

CA Sri Lanka is organising a CEO discussion forum called “Economic Dialogue - IMF and Beyond” to facilitate a productive conversation among key stakeholders, including business

GM, employee arrested for sexual abuse on three insurance company women

A general manager and an employee of an insurance company in the Puttalam area have been arrested in connection with sexual abuse of three female employees of an insurance company.

Fresh tender to be called to procure coal for Norochcholai

The Cabinet nod has been granted to call for fresh tender to procure an estimated 2.25 million MT of coal required for Lakvijaya coal power plant in Norochcholai for the term 2023/2024 under the government procurement process.

Proposed new oil refinery in Hambantota receives seven EOIs

The proposed new refinery in Hambantota has received Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from seven companies, the Power and Energy Ministry shared yesterday.

FitsAir increases flights between Colombo and Dubai

FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s first privately-owned international airline has increased the frequency of its flights to and from Colombo to Dubai to daily. The daily services between the two destinations began...

RTI Commission reserves judgment on info about LTTE members surrendered to army

The Right to Information Commission (RTI) today concluding a hearing of an appeal made by a ‘Tamil Mirror’ journalist requesting information about the LTTE members surrendered to the army reserved the judgment pending written submission by both parties.

CPC employees to continue refraining from refilling, distribution of fuel at Kolonnawa

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) employees have decided to continue to halt the refilling and distribution of fuel from the oil refinery installation at Kolonnawa.

Pyramid scheme defrauding USD 100 million

Colombo Chief Magistrate Prasanna Alwis today ordered the overseas travel ban for six directors of a company named Onmax DT (Pvt) Ltd due to the illegal trading of more than USD 100 million in a pyramid scheme by using a private company registered in Sri Lanka.

Kanchana threatens legal action against employees

Legal action would be taken against the CPC trade union activist or employees who were disrupting the distribution of fuel, disrupting the work of other employees or were acting in violation of the essential services orders, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said.

Anti-Terrorism-Bill brought in to suppress TUs, peoples’ protest against IMF proposals: NPP

The government was plotting to introduce a new Anti-Terrorism-Bill to suppress people and trade unions who were set to rise against the burden of the people through the implementation of IMF conditions, National People’s Power (NPP) MP Vijitha Herath said today.

Opening of local fuel market is welcomed –SJB MP

Opening up of the local fuel sales market is a welcome move, a Samagi Jana Balwegaya (SJB) MP said today.

SLC explains Mahela’s role in the national team

Mahela Jayawardena, who is working for Sri Lanka Cricket as the ‘Consultant Coach,’ has not been tasked with the job of touring with the National Team, the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said.

Joseph Michael Perera passes away

Joseph Michael Perera the 17th Speaker of Sri Lankan Parliament passed away at the age of 81.