Several roads in Colombo closed from 3 pm today

Several Roads in Colombo will be closed in view of the cultural show at the Independence Square from 3 pm this afternoon until the show is concluded, Police said.

China responds to Nuland; says US side does not reflect the truth

Responding to the US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland’s claim that the support extended by China to Sri Lanka for getting IMF debt relief is not enough, China’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said that the US side does not reflect the truth.

Lankans unfavourable of all political party leaders

The latest Sri Lanka Opinion Tracker Survey (SLOTS) polling shows that the public continue to have deeply unfavourable views of all major political party leaders.

33 ASPs promoted as SPs

Thirty-three Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP)s have been promoted to the rank of Superintendent of Police (SP) by IGP C.D. Wickremeratne with immediate effect.

IP and two PCs interdicted for allowing ganja to be transported

An Inspector of Police and three constables of Lunugamvehera police have been interdicted with immediate effect on suspicion of releasing the wildlife conservators who were arrested for transporting Ganja recently.

Archbishop Emeritus Oswald Gomis passes away

Archbishop Emeritus Oswald Gomis passed away at the age of 90 during early hours today while being treated at a private hospital.

“Police planned to kill me” - Wasantha Mudalige

The Inter-University Students Federation (IUSF) Convener Wasantha Mudalige alleged that the police had a plan to kill him while he was in police custody.

Japan committed to support SL; Taki Shunsuke

While assuring that the Japanese government is committed to support Sri Lanka, Japanese State Minister of Foreign Affairs Taki Shunsuke said that the Japanese government will continue to extend its support to stabilize Sri Lanka’s economy.

Death of businessman in Thalangama: Vehicle found in Negombo

The vehicle belonging to the businessman whose body was found in the swimming pool of his three-storied building at Pelawatta yesterday was recovered from a house in Negombo, Police said.

Atmospheric depression over island moved away: Met Dept.

The atmospheric depression that prevailed over the island moved away yesterday, the Meteorology Department said.

RTI Commission orders to release probe report

The Right to Information Commission yesterday ordered the Ministry of Prisons to release the report of the probe on former State Prison Minister Lohan Ratwatte’s controversial visits to Anuradhapura and Welikada prisons in September 2021.

Maximize revenue generation from sunken and derelict vessels: Minister

The Ports, Shipping and Aviation Ministry has decided to maximize revenue generation from sunken and derelict vessels.

Paris Club of creditor nations to support Sri Lanka to get IMF deal- Ali Sabry

The United States assured that the Paris Club of creditor nations will assure support for Sri Lanka to secure the US 2.9 billion programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), a Minister said today.

Missing businessman found dead at his luxury building swimming pool

A 49-year-old businessman from Wellampitiya who had been missing since the past few days was found dead in a swimming pool of a building being constructed in Thalangama.

Sujeewa Senasinghe to head SJB election campaign for LG polls

Former MP Sujeewa Senasinghe has been given the task of heading the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) campaign for the local government election. L

Paris Club to give Sri Lanka financing assurances amid IMF debt talks

The Paris Club of creditor nations is ready to provide financing assurances to Sri Lanka, a key step needed to unlock a $2.9 billion bailout by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), two sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

All liquor outlets closed this weekend

The Excise Department said today that all the retail liquor shops in the island will be closed this weekend.

Man who attempts to sexually abuse a female has his finger bitten off

An individual who entered a house at Kandeketiya at the dead of night by force and attempted to sexually abuse a woman had one of his fingers bit off by her in the scuffle. The incident happened last night, police said.

SJB member elected Kurunegala mayor

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) member Sumedha Arunashantha was elected as the mayor of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) led Kurunegala Municipal Council with majority votes at a vote taken today.

Slave Island changed to ’Kompannavidiya’

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardana said today that he had informed the officials that the English name ’’Slave Island’’ should be changed to ’’Kompannavidiya’’ immediately.

108 acres of land in the North to be released tomorrow

Some 108 acres of land in the North, which was under the custody of security forces, will be released and distributed among 197 families tomorrow on the directions of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Police request AG to file appeal against court order to release Wasantha Mudalige

The Police Headquarters has requested the Attorney General to file an appeal over the release of Convener of Inter-University Students’ Federation Wasantha Mudalige who was detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA)by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.

Mahanayake Theras urge President not to implement 13A

The Mahanayake Theras of the three Chapters has urged President Ranil Wickremesinghe not to implement the 13th Amendment to the Constitution which would lead to issues of independence, territorial integrity and national security.

Public support to locate British national Kayleigh Fraser: Immigration Dept.

The Department of Immigration and Emigration requested the public’s help in locating British national Kayleigh Fraser, who posted about the protests at Galle Face.

CNH health asst. nabbed with heroin at BIA

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Katunayake International Airport today arrested a woman, working as a health assistant at the Colombo National Hospital with a contraband of heroin, the airport police said.

No scheduled power cuts until contempt matter is supported: CEB tells SC

The Ceylon Electricity Board today gave an undertaking before Supreme Court that no scheduled power-cut will take place until the contempt of court application against CEB and others is supported by Supreme Court.

Halt importing rubber as raw material, report to the President: Siyambalapitiya

The facts revealed by the committee appointed to investigate the excessive import of rubber as raw material will be submitted to President Ranil Wickremesinghe for appropriate action, State Minister for Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

No increase in tuk tuk fares; AITWDU urges govt. to raise fuel quota

Even though the price of a liter of Octane 92 petrol increased by Rs. 30, the All-Island Three-Wheeler Drivers’ Union (AITWDU) said today that they have taken a decision not to revise the three-wheeler fares, but urged the government to increase the fuel quota.

Depression over SW Bay of Bengal enters island: Met.Dept.

The depression centred over the southwest Bay of Bengal has entered through the east coast of the country and is moving across the country, the Meteorology Department said.

Two Ukrainian sailors die in SL waters

The Galle Police launched investigations after two Ukrainian sailors who were working on a cargo ship from Egypt to India had died in Sri Lankan waters.