Japan donates fleet of vehicles to SL police

The Japanese Government has donated 150 motorcycles, 74 vans and minibuses and 115 pieces of surveillance equipment for the use of the Sri Lanka Police Department.

Will continue new reforms despite obstacles created by anarchist political forces: Prez

President Ranil Wickremesinghe said regardless of the obstacles the anarchist political forces seek to create, he will continue the new reform program with the majority of people who love this country.

’’You are not alone’’ says Commonwealth Sec. Gen.

Claiming that Sri Lanka continues to feel the weight of political and economic pressure, the Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland said ’’I am here because I want every Sri Lankan to know that you are not alone”

Red alert on 10 districts for severe lightning today: Met Dept.

A Red alert on thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning has been issued for 10 districts today, the Department of Meteorology said.

Update: Scientist killed in road accident in Horana

A scientist of the Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (SLINTEC) was killed in a road accident at Kumbuka in Gonapola, Horana last night.

208 officers, 7,790 other ranks from Army promoted

A total of 208 Officers of the Sri Lanka Army (Regular and Volunteer Force) and a record 7,790 Other Ranks of the Army (Regular Force and Volunteer Force and Extra Regimental Employment Basis) have been promoted to their respective next rank in view of the 75th National Independence Day.

President’s Office says reports about diplomatic event in Kandy false

The President’s office has refuted social media posts regarding the diplomatic event that was held at the President’s House in Kandy on February 2, where 11 newly appointed Ambassadors and 6 High Commissioners presented their credentials to the President.

Gangarama Navam Perahera begins tomorrow

The 45th Navam Maha Perahera of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya will parade the streets of Colombo tomorrow and on Monday (February 5 and 6).

President to address the nation today

President Ranil Wickremesinghe will address the nation on the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of Independence at 6.45 pm today.

75th Independence day parade concludes

The 75th Independence day parade concluded a short while ago at the Galle Face Green by reciting the national anthem in Tamil.

President received at the Independence Day celebration

The 75th Independence Day celebration has begun at the Galle Face Green this morning, and President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived at the scene at 8.25 am.

Google Doodle with Independence Day

Google celebrated Sri Lanka’s 75th Independence Day today with a Google Doodle featuring the lion and three colours of the national flag.

North and South unity is essential for a revolutionary change: Ruwan

The ideas of youths in the North and in the South should be reconciled in order to bring in a revolutionary transformation in the nation, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said yesterday.

Prez. confident in SL rising up and building back a stronger economy

As Sri Lanka celebrates its 75th year of independence from British rule today, while grappling with the worst economic crisis faced in history, President Ranil Wickremesinghe expresses confidence in the country rising up from the current turmoil and coming back stronger.

Fulfill responsibility of working together: PM

It is the responsibility of all citizens to perform their duty of working together for the growth and development of the nation, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said yesterday.

Independence Day, an opportunity to rectify errors and failures: President

Independence Day when Sri Lanka celebrates the 75th anniversary of its independence is an opportunity to rectify errors and failures, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said in his Independence Day message.

New Zealand updates travel advisory against visiting SL

New Zealand updated this week its travel advisory for its citizens who are looking to visit Sri Lanka, directing them to exercise increased caution.

Pledge on 13A is a ploy to hoodwink people: Tilvin

The pledge given by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to fully implement the 13th Amendment to the Constitution was a ploy to hoodwink the people, JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva said today.

China says SL won’t have to repay principal and interest due in 2021, 2022 to EXIM Bank

China’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said today that the Export-Import Bank of China will provide an extension on the debt service to Sri Lanka due in 2022 and 2023, which means Sri Lanka will not have to repay the principal and interest due on the Bank’s loans during the above-mentioned period, so as to help relieve Sri Lanka’s short-term debt repayment pressure.

Sri Lanka rejects billionaire Tim Draper’s Bitcoin pitch to tackle corruption

Tim Draper, a prominent cryptocurrency advocate, and billionaire investor faced unexpected resistance during his recent visit to Sri Lanka. The Silicon Valley entrepreneur was in the country to film an episode of his TV show “Meet the Drapers” and to promote the widespread adoption of Bitcoin.

Another Army contingent off to South Sudan

The 9th contingent of the Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps (SLAMC) left the country to take over duties in the United Nations Peace-Keeping Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to serve in the Level-2 SRIMED Hospital.

PUCSL informs CEB in writing not to impose any power cuts until Feb.16

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has informed in writing to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) today, not to impose any power cuts until February 16, PUCSL Chairman Janaka Rathnayake said.

Failure to disclose ingredients of imported milk powder: RTI Commission files action against Health Officials

The Right to Information Commission has filed a case before Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court against two Information Officers attached to the Health Ministry for their failure to disclose the ingredients of imported milk powder.

Two PUCSL members resign

Two members of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka have handed over their letters of resignation to the Finance Ministry Secretary.

Two-day adjournment debate on Govt. policy statement

Party Leaders have decided to hold a two-day adjournment debate on the Government Policy Statement to be made by President Ranil Wickremesinghe in Parliament on February 8.

588 prisoners to be freed on Independence day: Prison spokesman

A total of 588 prisoners are to be released from prisons island-wide tomorrow on presidential amnesty to mark the 75th Independence Day, Additional Prison Commissioner General and Prisons Spokesman Chandana Ekanayake today said.

Court order issued on TU leaders against road obstructions

Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage today issued an order preventing 27 individuals including General Secretary of Ceylon Teachers Union Joseph Stalin and Frontline Socialist Party activist Duminda Nawagamuwa from obstructing roads towards Galle Face while the country celebrates its 75th Independence Day.

Ashu Marasinghe reappointed as President’s advisor

Former Presidential advisor Ashu Marasinghe who resigned from his post recently has been re-appointed to the position by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, the Daily Mirror learns.

SJB to boycott Independence Day celebration

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa have decided to boycott 75th Independence Day celebrations to be held at Galle Face tomorrow.

Biden wishes Sri Lanka for Independence

US President Joe Biden has conveyed his best wishes to President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the people of Sri Lanka for the 75th Anniversary of Independence, President’s Media Division (PMD) said.