Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Kenya, Veluppillai Kananathan has sent a letter of demand (LoD) to Hirunika Premachandra contesting her recent statement against him in a press conference on April, 15, 2022.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) today handed over a private members motion to scrap executive presidency and bring about checks and balance of power between the executive and the legislature

The Litro Gas Lanka Ltd stated that they would not be able to distribute domestic gas cylinders to the market until April 25 due to dearth of stocks in hand, a the company official said.

One minute silence was observed in Parliament to commemorate victims of the Easter Sunday attacks this morning.

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) yesterday said that they vehemently condemn the brutal attack by police at Rambukkana and called the government to conduct an independent and impartial inquiry immediately.

The All Ceylon Container Carrier Owners’ Association (ACCCOA) has increased the import and export container shipping charge by 65%.

The World Bank (WB) expressed its deep concerns on the ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka, especially its impact on the livelihoods of the people.

Xu Wei, spokesperson for the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA), said yesterday that China has noted Sri Lanka’s economic difficulties and as a traditionally friendly and close neighbor, has decided to provide emergency huma

A tug of war seems to have broken out between President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa with the latter now preparing to push for the 19th amendment which will take away the powers of the executive and empower more powers back

Former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal in a statement yesterday said the decision to float the rupee taken by the Monetary Board chaired by him is being continued by the current Central Bank governor and Treasury secretary.

As the prevailing foreign exchange crisis in Sri Lanka has severely impacted the country’s dairy industry, the All Island Dairy Association (AIDA) yesterday called for immediate action to prioritize the importation of raw materials to help sustain

Around 13 junior SLPP MPs in a letter addressed to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had informed him that they will have to make a decision according to their conscience if he fails to appoint a interim government comprising all political parties.

Police curfew which was imposed in the Rambukkana Police Division was lifted this morning at 5.00 am, the police said.

The Church of Ceylon (Anglican Church) and the Catholic Archdiocese of Colombo yesterday expressed its concerns on the death and injury during the incidents in Rambukana on Tuesday.

The International Monetary Fund said discussions with Sri Lanka on a potential IMF loan program are at an early stage and any deal would require ’’adequate assurances’’ that the island country’s debts can be put on a sustainable path.

While urging the President, Prime Minister, Leader of Opposition and all MPs to take effective steps to put the country in order, the Mahanayaka Theras of the four chapters today said they will be forced to issue a Sangha Convention if they fail to d

Police have requested Sri Lanka The Human Rights Commission to conduct an independent investigation into the Rambukkana incident in addition to other investigations conducted by the police, Public Security Minister Prasanna Ranatunge said today.

A group of people, who were protesting blocking the Galle Road from Panadura, were removed by residents with the support of the police who cleared the road.

Claiming that relaxing the mandatory face mask wearing was taken following a decision of the Expert Committee on Covid-19 control, Health Minister Prof. Channa Jayasumana said today he instructed Director General of Health Services to review the deci

The Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau (SLFEB) has asked people to file complaints with them immediately if their foreign employment is more than three months late, according to SLFEB Deputy General Manager Mangala Randeniya.

An Independent Board of Inquiry has been appointed to look into whether force was used by the police to disperse protesters blocking roads and railways in Rambukkana on Monday.

The postal department is to grant a grace period up to April 23 for the traffic penalty charge sheets issued by the police on April 11 and 12, Postmaster General Ranjith Ariyaratne said.

While expressing that there was a visible issue in fuel distribution over safety concerns, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera today requested Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeygunawardane to intervene to provide security to bowsers and tanker wagon

The fuel distribution in the country may grind to a halt as bowser owners didn’t turn up for duties at the Kolonnawa refinery yard following the widespread protests and unrest in the country, the Sri Lanka Petroleum Private Tanker Owners’ Associa

Four more MPs including Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias Pillaiyan have been sworn in as State Ministers before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today.

Former Minister Namal Rajapaksa today called on the government to release the CCTV footages and video clips circulated on social media and conduct an independent investigation into the Rambukkana incident.

Protests continued throughout the country today over the fuel price hike, shortage of fuel and demanding the resignation of the current government, including the President.

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene denied informing the party leaders that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is ready to resign if the leaders of political parties request him to do so.

Three MPs Faizal Cassim, M. S. Thowfeek and Ishak Rahuman have refrained from supporting the government, MP Faizal Cassim said today.

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene had informed party leaders that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is ready to resign if they make such a request, Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa told Parliament today.