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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

‘Decriminalize same sex conduct’ – Countries tell SL in Geneva

The United Kingdom, the United States, Canada and Norway have urged Sri Lanka to repeal the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and decriminalize same-sex relationships by repealing sections 365 and 365A of the Penal Code.

Wasantha Mudalige released over three more cases

Convener of Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) Wasantha Mudalige was today released on bail by Colombo Fort Magistrate Thilana Gamage in connection with three more cases.

46 die of cancer every day in Sri Lanka: NCCU Director

Some 46 people die of cancer every day in Sri Lanka out of the 105 cancer patients who are detected daily, the National Cancer Control Unit (NCCU) Director Dr. Ishani Fernando said today.

Catholic Church would have forgiven Maithri if he accepted faults

The Catholic Church would have forgiven former President Maithripala Sirisena if he had accepted his shortcoming and resigned the day after the Easter Sunday bomb attacks, a spokesman for the church said today.

Jaishankar discusses follow up actions on his visit to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India, Milinda Moragoda met with the External Affairs Minister of India Dr. S. Jaishankar today (31) at the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi to review the current status of the relations between Sri Lanka and India.

All creditors must agree to fair & equitable treatment - US

While reiterating its continuous support to Sri Lanka for the implementation of the IMF programme, the United States however said yesterday that all creditors must agree to fair and equitable treatment as then only the IMF can move forward.

Nuland assures US govt.’s support for SL’s recovery efforts

U.S. Under-Secretary for Political Affairs, Victoria Nuland, has pledged the US Government’s support for Sri Lanka’s ongoing recovery efforts, President’s Media Division(PMD) said.

Self-retirement for inefficient public sector employees: Bandula

Steps were being taken to reduce the number of public sector employees in all government institutions and a self-retirement mechanism would be introduced for that effect, Cabinet Spokesman Bandula Gunawradena said today.

UN Working Group to review Sri Lanka under 4th Cycle of UPR

Sri Lanka’s National Report under the 4th Cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) would come up for consideration by the UN Working Group on UPR on February 1, 2023, during its 42nd Session to be held in Geneva, Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

US-India military base in Sri Lanka? Vasu questions

MP Vasudeva Nanayakkara charged that the 13th Amendment to the Constitution is in spotlight once again due to the impending visit of the United States Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland to Sri Lanka.

Catholic Church rejects Maithripala’s apology

The Catholic Church in Sri Lanka will not accept the apology tendered by former President Maithripala Sirisena on the shortcomings in preventing the Easter Sunday bomb attacks, National Director Communications Archdiocese of Colombo Fr. Jude Chryshantha Fernando said today.