CEB TUs to launch massive TU action on Monday

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) Trade Union Unity (CEBTUU) today said that they had taken a collective decision to launch a massive trade union action on Monday (27), over several demands, including providing electricity at a concessionary rate.

Damitha Abeyratne joins hands with Sajith

Social activist and cinema artiste Damitha Abeyratne yesterday said she had joined hands with opposition leader, Sajith Premadasa on behalf of the country.

Sri Lanka again abstains from UN vote on Russian invasion

Sri Lanka has once again on Thursday abstained from voting on a resolution against Russia at the UN General Assembly, where the General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to call for a cessation of hostilities in Ukraine and for Russia to withdraw its forces immediately.

Suspect shot dead during hidden weapon recovery in Katunayake

A 30-year suspect who was arrested by the Katunayake Police over organized crimes was shot dead when he attempted to hurl a hand grenade at the policemen while he was being taken to recover weapons at Maduwa in Ellopitiya yesterday.

LG polls not my first priority, but children’s education: Susil

’’Holding the local government (LG) election is not my first priority; I have given my first priority to children’s education,’’ Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

No issue in resigning from the post: Mayantha

Uncertainty looms on the appointment of MP Mayantha Dissanayake as the new Chairman of the Public Finance Committee as the MP saying he has no issue in resigning from the post in the midst of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) insisting on appointing MP Harsha de Silva to the post.

No legal barrier to hold polls: PAFFREL

Despite statements made by the government, there is no legal barrier to holding elections, Executive Director of People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) Rohana Hettiarachchi said.

10-member committee to draft new constitution for SLC

Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe has appointed a 10-member committee to submit a draft of the proposed new constitution for Sri Lanka Cricket chaired by former Supreme Court Judge Justice KT Chitrasiri.

Student monks, IUSF convener entered Ministry without notice : Edu. Ministry

The Education Ministry claimed today that the Buddhist and Pali University monks and several members of the Inter-University Students Federation (IUSF) had forcibly entered the ministry’s premises without any prior notice.

57 including Pali University student monks, Mudalige arrested.

Some 57 individuals, including student Buddhist monks (48) of the Buddhist and Pali University and nine Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) convener Wasantha Mudalige, were arrested for breaking into the Education Ministry premises this evening, police said.

District Court issues enjoining order against Maithri and Dayasiri

The Colombo District Court today issued an enjoining order against Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) former President Maithripala Sirisena and its General Secretary Dayasiri Jayasekara, preventing anyone else being appointed as the SLFP representatives to the Ja-Ela Pradeshiya, replacing the three plaintiffs.

Man arrested for pelting train traveller tourist with slipper

A young man who was alleged to have pelted a female foreign tourist with his slipper, where the latter was traveling by Udarata Menika express train on Wednesday evening (21), was taken into custody by Bandarawela police.

School uniform fabric distributed among Provincial, Zonal schools

The distribution of school uniform fabric for Provincial and Zonal schools was launched by the Education Ministry today.

Colonel’s writ petition against holding LG Election fixed for May 11

A writ petition filed by retired Army Colonel seeking an order quashing the decision of the Election Commission to hold the Local Government elections was today re-fixed for support on May 11 by Supreme Court.

Heated arguments in Parliament after Mayantha appointed COPF chairman

Heated arguments flared up in Parliament after the committee of selections appointed SJB MP Mayantha Dissanayake as Public Finance Committee Chairman today.

Ranjith Bandara new COPE Chairman

SLPP MP Ranjith Bandara has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE).

Declaring Police Curfew on 9th July 2022: SC grants leave to proceed against IGP

The Supreme Court today granted leave to proceed with two Fundamental Rights petitions filed challenging the imposition of Police Curfew on 9th July, 2022 in the western province preventing protestors from arriving in Colombo.

Mayantha Dissanayake replaces Harsha as COPF Chairman

SJB MP Mayantha Dissanayake has been appointed as the Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance by the Committee of Selections.

President will not sign death warrants, AG tells SC

The Attorney General today informed Supreme Court that President Ranil Wickremesinghe has decided not to sign any warrant for execution and thereby he will act according to the procedure adopted by his predecessors.

The body of LG polls now at Wickremesinghe funeral parlour: Dullas

Parliamentarian Dullas Alahapperuma today questioned as to why United National Party (UNP) handed over nominations to the Local Government elections if the election was not legally declared as claimed by President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Fly economy class for official travels: President directs

A new circular has been issued by the Secretary to the President making it compulsory for officials obtaining airline tickets for official overseas travel to purchase Economy Class tickets only from March 1, 2023, except for two categories of officials.

LG polls not legally declared: President

Local government election has not been declared legally and therefore, there is no question of a postponement, President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated today.

Ministers, MPs have made huge dedication by paying PAYE tax: Susil

Ministers and MPs have made a huge dedication by paying PAYE tax at this critical juncture where Rs. 241,000 has been deducted from the salary and fuel allowances of a Minister and Rs. 90,000 from an MP, Minister and leader of the House Susil Premajayantha said today.

Sancharaka Udawa to return this May after three-year hiatus

Sancharaka Udawa, Sri Lanka’s premier travel and tourism fair, is scheduled to be held on May 19 and 20, this year, in Colombo, ending a three-year hiatus.

If I was there I would know how to bat: Deshapriya

’’The election has been postponed. Now all that is left for the commission is to issue the gazette postponing the election similar to issuing a death certificate.’’ Former Election Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya said yesterday (22) in Galle.

Karu urges all parties to stop activities that hinder the well-being of the country

Chairman of the National Movement for Social Justice (NMSJ) and former Speaker of Parliament Karu Jayasuriya yesterday appealed to all parties at this moment to stop all activities that may hinder the well-being of the country, at least for a certain period of time.

‘So Sri Lanka’ tourism tagline to go

As Sri Lanka is looking to bring about a renewed brand identity that will help it capture a bigger share of the global tourism market, plans are afoot to do away with the ‘So Sri Lanka’ tagline.

Stop using progesterone to sterilize dogs: Veterinarians

Veterinary officials claimed that there is a serious threat to the lives of female dogs due to the use of the progesterone vaccine by certain Veterinarians for dog sterilization operations, Dr.Chamith Nanayakkara, advisor to the board of the Association of Veterinarians for Humane Management of Animal Population said.

Adani Group gets BOI nod to install two wind power plants in Mannar, Pooneryn

The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has issued a letter of approval to India’s Adani Green Energy Limited, for the two wind power plants to be set up in Mannar and Pooneryn at an investment of US$ 442 million.

Police fire tear gas, use water cannons to disperse IUBF protest in Homagama

The police fired tear gas and used water cannons to disperse protesters during a protest organized by the Inter-University Buddhist Federation of the Homagama Buddhist and Pali University at Pitipana Junction in Homagama.