Don’t remove forces from Buddhist religious places: Prelates tell Prez

The Mahanayake Theras of all three Chapters said they had requested President Ranil Wickremesinghe not to remove security personnel assigned for the development and security of Buddhist religious places with historical importance in the north, east and other areas in the country.

Maithri arrives at Colombo Fort Magistrate

Former President Maithripala Sirisena arrived at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s office this morning.

Former top FBI official arrested in US while returning from Sri Lanka

A former top FBI official in New York has been arrested over his ties to a Russian oligarch, law enforcement sources told ABC News Monday.

Uzbekistan Airways to start operations from Mattala today

Uzbekistan Airways today initiated its first flight service at the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA), MRIA duty manager said.

No change in power cuts, says CEB Chairman

No decision has been taken not to have scheduled power cuts or not to have power cuts in view of the ongoing Advanced Level (A/L) examination, the CEB Chairman Nalinda Illangakoon said.

2022 Yala yields 3,207kg paddy per hectare: Report

A total of 3,207kg of paddy per hectare has been recorded in the 2022 Yala season, the Agriculture Department said citing a report presented at a progress review meeting recently.

Mother, two children burn to death in A’pura fire

A mother and her two children were burnt to death in a fire that broke out in a house at Mahamankadawala in Anuradhapura last night, the Police said.

Firearm accidentally discharged in road accident killing farmer

A 38-year-old farmer was killed when his firearm accidentally discharged at Mirusuvil in Kodikamam following a motorcycle accident.

Pedestrian dies of water pipeline burst in Mawanella

A pedestrian was killed when a water pipeline burst at Hemmathagama in Mawanella yesterday.

CID arrests man for sharing threatening post on FB over Independence Day Celebrations

A 40-year-old man who shared a post on FB which is likely to pose threat to the 75th Independence Day Celebrations, has been arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID).

Six arrested for sexual exploitation of 13-year-old girl

Panadura North Police have arrested four men and two women in connection with sexually exploiting a 13-year old girl from Panadura.

SL Army raked in over Rs. 1.5 b for nation-building tasks in 2021

The Government allocated over Rs. 1.5 billion for the Army in the year 2021 for nation-building tasks which included the construction of buildings for State institutions, flyovers for schools, and ‘Sangawasa’ for temples, documents tabled in Parliament revealed.

CEB failed to settle renewable energy industry bill for 13 months: Solar Industries Assn.

The Solar Industries Association (SIA) said today that the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has not settled their bills for the renewable energy procurements amounting to Rs. 40 billion for the past 13 months.

We must show world Sri Lanka is capable of celebrating Independence anniversary: RW

President Ranil Wickremesinghe said today that Sri Lanka must celebrate the 75th Independence Anniversary, if not, the world would say that Sri Lanka is not capable of celebrating even its independence.

PUCSL warns CEB of any power outages until February 17

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said today that legal action will be taken against the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) if they fail to provide continuous power supply as promised.

Election Commission responds to reports on resignation of its members

The Election Commission said that it has not yet received a written resignation of a member of the Election Commission.

Hard to restore country until current generation ends: Ranjan

Former Minister Ranjan Ramanayake stated that it would be difficult to restore the country until the end of the present generation due to the country’s debt of nearly Rs. 14 trillion.

Teenage couple who could not marry over birth certificate issue, committs suicide

A CCTV footage of a teenage couple committing suicide at a hotel in Tangalle which had gone viral on social media, has revealed that the couple had committed suicide as they did not get a chance to marry over a birth certificate issue.

Deshbandu Tennakoon noticed to appear in court as an accused

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today issued summons on Western Province Senior DIG Deshbandu Tennakoon to appear before Court on February 16 over a criminal accusation that he had allegedly aided and abetted to commit criminal breach of trust with regard to Rs. 17.8 million recovered by protesters inside the President’s House on 9th July.

US$2,500mn saved so far through restriction on imports: Minister

From the day where the imports of certain goods into the country were restricted, we have been able to save US$ 2,500 million, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siambalapitiya said.

Bride turns into Mike Tyson and bites off husband’s ear for having beer with friend

The home coming of a couple in Galatha in Gampola ended up in a dispute yesterday when the bride assaulted the groom for enjoying a beer with one of his friends.

’Kotiya’ arrested after four years over Ranjan de Silva’s murder

A suspect wanted in connection with the murder of Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia Municipal Councillor Ranjan de Silva, the father of cricketer Dhananjaya de Silva, has been arrested by the Mt. Lavinia Police Division’s Crimes Investigation Unit.

Lankan fruits to attract Chinese market

The Chinese government today said they are ready to start a task plan to export Sri Lankan fruits including varieties of banana to the Chinese market.

India’s Gautam Adani accused of pulling the ‘largest con in corporate history’

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani who has his businesses in several countries including investments in Sri Lanka’s wind and renewable energy sector, has been accused of pulling off the ’largest con in corporate history’ through the Indian-based Adani Group Corporation.

38 Sri Lankans who attempted to illegally enter Réunion Island of France repatriated

Thirty-eight illegal Sri Lankan migrants who were arrested in Réunion Island of France have been repatriated to Sri Lanka last night.

CA quashes Health Minister’s decision to remove Prof. Harendra and others from SLMC

The Court of Appeal today issued a writs of Certiorari quashing former Health Minister Pavithra Wanniaarachi’s decision.

Helping Sri Lanka address its debt issue a priority for Japan - top financial diplomat

Japan says it is treating Sri Lanka as one of its priorities when it comes to helping countries in debt but Japan was not sure when creditors aiming to extend its loans would meet.

China’s EXIM bank gives Sri Lanka debt extension

China’s Export-Import Bank of China (EXIM) has provided Sri Lanka with a debt extension, China’s foreign ministry said on Thursday, confirming a Reuters report earlier this week.

Resignation of EC member will not postpone LG Polls

The resignation of a member of the Elections Commission (EC) would not disrupt the activities of the Commission, former Elections Commission Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya said.

Godahewa acquitted and released from SEC case

Former State Minister Nalaka Godahewa and two others were today acquitted and released from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) case by the Colombo High Court.