Power failure: Joint Oppn. says minister must resign

Criticising the Government for what the joint opposition described as the lack of managerial skills which had resulted in the second nationwide power outage within a month, it urged the subject minister to resign if he was incapable of performing his duties efficiently.

Online hearing begins on Reconciliation Mechanism

The Consultations Task Force on Reconciliation Mechanisms, appointed by the Prime Minister, has opened online submissions in order to seek the views of stakeholders, experts and the general public on the design of the reconciliation mechanisms.

Kelaniya Uni suspends lectures for senior students

Kelaniya University lecturers have decided to refrain from teaching second, third and fourth year students until further notice as a mark of protest against the students' alleged misconduct including the ragging of freshers, officials said today.

Mahinda Yapa reports to PRECIFAC

Former agriculture minister Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena today gave a statement to the Presidential Commission of Inquiry to Investigate and Inquire into Serious Acts of Fraud, Corruption and Abuse of Power, State Resources and Privileges (PRECIFAC) in connection with the alleged misuse of vehicles and funds belonging at the ministry.

More pictures of eagle killers recovered

Police yesterday questioned the individual who published photographs on social media showing some men attempting to kill an eagle in an inhumane manner in Galle.

Minister rejects CEB Chairman’s resignation

Minister of Power and Energy Ranjith Siyambalapitiya today rejected the resignation letter of Ceylon Electricity Board Chairman Anura Wijepala.

President orders to deploy Army to all CEB installations

President Maithripala Sirisena today directed army to be deployed to provide security for all Ceylon Electricity Board installations and substations in the country.

Yoshitha granted bail

The Colombo High Court today released Yoshitha Rajapaksa and three other directors of the Carlton Sports Network (CSN) on a bail of Rs.100,000 with two sureties of Rs.1 million.

Power disruption to continue

Less than one-hour power cuts would be inevitable until Wednesday, in several parts of the country due to the shutdown at the Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant (LCPP) at Noraichcholai, the Power and Energy Ministry said.

Suranimala Rajapaksha dies at aged 68

The Coordinating secretary to the Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe and Former Minister Suranimala Rajapaksha passed away this morning at the aged of 68.

CP Governor Ellawala no more

The Governor of the Central Province Surangani Ellawala passed away this morning at the Kandy Hospital at the aged of 76.

Islandwide blackout due to burst transformer at Biyagama

An unusual burst at the major electricity transformer yard in Biyagama caused a nationwide blackout plunging the country into darkness yesterday for eight hours in some areas --such as Colombo,and even longer in some other areas,a Deputy Minister said. This is the third blackout within six months and the second in two weeks.

Undue political influence inflicted on witness: ACF

In a bid to provide false evidence on the Rajagiriya accident where a man was knocked down by a vehicle allegedly belonging to the Ministry of Mr. Patali Champika Ranawaka, undue political influence have been inflicted on the witness of the accident, the Anti Corruption Front (ACF) charged today.

Last rites of Venerable Galagama Sri Attadassi Thera

Lankan couple killed by speedster in Johannesburg

A Sri Lankan couple was killed after they were hit by a speeding car in Johannesburg, South Africa, media reports said.

I will resign – CEB Chairman

Ceylon Electricity Board Chairman Anura Wijepala has decided to resign from his post, claiming that he will take responsibility for the three blackouts that occurred in the country during the last six months.

Power supply to be fully restored by 6 pm-Ministry

The power supply has now been restored to several areas in the country while it is expected to be fully restored by 6 pm today, Power and Renewable Energy Ministry Secretary Dr. Suren Batagoda said.

Ruwan pays last respect to Maha Nayaka Thera

Another island-wide power failure

An island-wide power failure was reported a short while ago, the Power and Renewable Energy Ministry said.

Kotadeniyawa school boy arrested with heroin

Police on Friday arrested the school boy acquitted of Seya Sadewmi’s murder and two others for the possession of heroin.

PM at 137th Battle of the Blues

Dankotuwa incident; five arrested

Five suspects were arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department in connection with the incident where five charred bodies were found inside a burnt van at Buthgampola, Dankotuwa on Friday morning.

23 Indian fishermen arrested in SL waters

The Sri Lanka Navy yesterday arrested 23 Indian fishermen along with three trawlers poaching in Sri Lankan waters in the seas off Mannar.

Fmr SL test cricketer not allowed to play

Former Sri Lankan test cricketer Malinga Bandara will not be able to play in a grand final with an outer-suburban Melbourne cricket club following a Supreme Court decision after a suspension.

Lotus Tower construction to be completed by Sep.: TRCSL

Despite disruptions, the construction work of the Lotus Tower is scheduled to be completed by September 2017, the Telecommunication Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) said yesterday.  

No clues of Dankotuwa incident yet: police

No clues have been received about the incident where five charred bodies were found inside a burnt van at Buthgampola, Dankotuwa yesterday morning, Police said.

2 kgs of heroin found in Valvettithurai

A parcel weighing 2 kgs of heroin was detected at Thondamanaru in Valvettithurai this morning while it was hidden in a forest area.

Flour price increased by Rs.7.20

The Price of prima wheat flour has been increased by Rs 7.20 per kg with effect from today, official said. The price has been increased with the increase of taxes on import wheat grain.

George Soros conducted Economic Forum- PM

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday told Parliament that it was American business magnate George Soros who had conducted the recently concluded economic forum in Colombo.

Govt seeks loans from China

The Government has sought new loans from China to carry out various projects and proposes to set up a joint venture with that country to develop the Mattala International Airport, a minister said yesterday.