The reported remark made by Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa at Monday’s cabinet meeting, saying that the power crisis would be resolved after March 5 has raised serious questions within the government as to how he would do it when diesel and petro

Police and hotels have been told to monitor and stay on alert to avoid any possible incidents among Russian and Ukrainian tourists who are presently in Sri Lanka as most of them are staying in the same hotels or in the same areas after the Tourism Mi

With 51 per cent of recipients of the second dose receiving the booster shot, the Health officials are of the opinion that the restrictions can be lifted forever if people showed further interest in getting the booster dose.

There is a scam behind the fuel scarcity as interested parties are out to bring down refined oil and earn more, a Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP said yesterday.

Russian missiles and rockets have hit the cultural heart of Ukraine’s second largest city in what officials said was a deadly and ’’cruel’’ attack.

While highlighting that the whole globe is being pushed into a recession by the Russia-Ukraine war, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene today said Sri Lanka too should prepare itself to face such a situation.

Health professionals belong to 17 trade unions have decided to launch a Trade Union action starting from 8.00 am tomorrow (2).

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has given approval to impose a seven and a half hour countrywide power cut for tomorrow (02).

The United Kingdom and the international partners would stand united in condemning Russia’s assault on Ukraine, which is an unprovoked, premeditated, and needless attack against a sovereign democratic state,British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Sa

Sri Lanka , once again , rejected the evidence gathering mechanism established by the UNHRC calling it unhelpful and will polarize society with adverse impact on economic development, peace and harmony.

Power Minister Gamini Lokuge has once again assured of uninterrupted power supply after March 5, contradicting the CEB who say that providing an uninterrupted service this month is next to impossible.

Russia’s advance on Kyiv has made little progress in the past 24 hours due to logistical difficulties and the army has increased its use of artillery north of the capital, a British military intelligence update said.

In accordance with the recommendation of the cabinet appointed Standing Procurement Committee, the Cabinet has approved to import 1.8 million barrels of petrol for a period of eight months.

Naval and fishing communities have been advised not to venture into the southeast Bay of Bengal, until further notice due to an atmospheric disturbance centered in the area, the Meteorological Department said.

An extraordinary gazette notification has been issued, extending the term of the Presidential Task Force for ’’One Country - One Law’’ concept by three months.

Issuing a new set of health guidelines applicable for March, the Health Ministry has lifted restrictions where full capacities have been allowed for almost all events and functions except for weddings.

The government has given the greenlight to extend the visas of Russian and Ukrainian tourists who are currently held up in Sri Lanka without any charges.

Arrangements have been made for people to buy turmeric powder packets at a maximum price of Rs. 2,400 from any Lanka Sathosa outlet and Ceylon Spice Company (CSC) from today, Development of Minor Crops and Export Promotion State Minister Janaka Wakk

Despite the number of daily COVID-19 cases surpassing the 1,000 mark for 27 consecutive days since January 30 owing to the spread of the Omicron variant, health authorities said Sri Lanka had only faced a mild impact of the variant.

Women have begun to take up arms to defend Ukraine as Russian troops continued a military offensive despite ongoing peace talks in Belarus.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has faced with stiff battle as civilians answer the call to defend their nation. Women across the nation, from politicians to beauty queens, have taken up arms to defend Ukraine in the hour of need.

While identifying the priorities, the government should decide whether to stay in the dark after eating apples, grapes and oranges or make sacrifices to prioritise our limited foreign exchange spending on essential commodities such as medicine and fu

In the wake of escalation of Ukraine-Russia war, the Foreign Ministry in collaboration with embassies in Warsaw and Ankara, is currently engaged in the evacuation of about 40 Sri Lankan nationals, including two students in Ukraine via the Ukraine–P

Chief Government Whip and Highways Minister Johnston Fernando on Sunday vowed that the construction of the Central Expressway from Colombo to Kandy would be completed by 2024.

Following lengthy discussions with several private bus owners’ associations, the transport ministry is planning to supply diesel for private buses from depots owned by the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) in two or three days.

The main Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) today said it will hold its rally at Salgado Park, Anuradhapura on March 29 even if it is banned by the government.

Former Mrs. Sri Lanka for Mrs. World’ Pushpika de Silva reported to the Piliyandala Police this afternoon to record a statement regarding the investigations into the attack on journalist Chamuditha Samarawickrema’s residence in Piliyandala.

Three-hour power shedding will be in place tomorrow and no power shedding has been announced during the night, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said.

Children between 12 and 18 years of age and have taken at least a single dose of a recognized COVID-19 vaccine and completed 14 days after vaccination, will be considered fully vaccinated, the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) said.

Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga has requested the IGP to strictly enforce the law against those who harass and cause inconvenience to tourists visiting the country.