Heated arguments arose in Parliament yesterday between the government and the opposition regarding who should move the proposed debate on the Central Bank annual report 2020.

The Central Committee meeting of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) was held at the SLFP headquarters in Colombo under the chairmanship of former President Maithripala Sirisena. The meeting was convened after two months due to the COVID pandemic. The

While refusing claims that police were suppressing protests, Public Security Minister Sarath Weerasekara said today protesters were arrested following health guidelines issued by the Director General of Health Services and therefore, the blame should

A specialist batting coach of the Sri Lanka Cricket team who returned to the country after the England tour, has been diagnosed with COVID infection, a senior official of the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said.

A total of 40 more COVID-19 related deaths that occurred yesterday (07) were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services today.

A tense situation was reported outside the Colombo Magistrate’s Court when Joseph Stalin and 32 others who were released on bail refused to undergo quarantine.

Organisers are set to ban all spectators from the Tokyo 2020 Games, the Asahi newspaper said on Thursday, as Japan declared a coronavirus state of emergency for the capital that will run throughout the event.

PCR tests and Chinese Sinopharm vaccine rollout take place at the Waterfront project building in Colombo. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Two State Ministry Portfolios of Shasheendra Rajapaksa and Mohan de Silva were reshuffled and they were sworn in their new portfolios before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa this afternoon.

Though the Health Authorities repeatedly advise people the importance of wearing face masks to protect themselves from COVID virus spreading among others, some ignorant people still seem disobeying health guidelines. Hence, it is going to be a tough

The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has instructed Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation to summon Litro Gas Lanka Limited and Litro Gas Terminal Lanka (Pvt) Ltd before the COPE and to conduct a government audit.

Members of the ’Student Movement for Free Education’ today staged a protest opposite the parliament roundabout for attempting to pass the cc *?). Protestors claimed that the government is attempting to pass the university Act using the momentum c

A marketing officer of a leading mobile company in the country had been arrested in connection with the cyber sexual exploitation of several school girls.

In the wake of the decision to discontinue the use of Pfizer vaccination as the second dose for COVISHIELD first dose recipients, there are claims that the remaining Pfizer vaccines would be given to some elite groups in the society.

In an application filed to the Supreme Court, Parliamentarian Rishad Bathiudeen through his lawyer today sought an interim order to restrict him to his place of residence from CID custody, until the final determination of his Fundamental Rights petit

SLPP National Organizer Basil Rajapaksa, who was sworn in as the new Finance Minister before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa this morning, assumed duties at the Finance Ministry amidst religious observances. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

The family of a detained Sri Lankan woman who died at an immigration facility in Nagoya and their supporters called on the public to sign a petition demanding the release of the facility’s video footage of her.

The Permanent High Court trial-at-Bar today permitted Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage to travel overseas, until July 31.

The Government has planned to open up the country within two months after vaccinating its citizens at least with a single dose, Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunge said today.

Police spokesman Ajith Rohana today assumed duties as the Senior DIG in charge of Traffic and Crimes at the Battaramulla.

UNP MP Ranil Wickremesinghe held discussions with a number of opposition MPs on their future political journey, sources close to Mr. Wickremesinghe said.

The Fundamental Rights petition filed by environmental scientist Dr. Ajantha Perera and a social activist seeking an order directing the authorities to set up a Restoration and Conservation Fund for the environmental degradation due to the pollution

The MPs of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) staged a protest at the entrance road to Parliament claiming that the government was depriving of the people’s right to protest. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Thirty-one persons including IUSF Convener Ven. Rathkarawwa Jinarathana Thera and Ceylon Teachers’ Union General Secretary Joseph Stalin have been arrested for staging a protest at the Polduwa Round-about violating quarantine order this morning.

An extraordinary gazette notification has been issued detailing the duties and functions of the Ministry of Economic Policies and Plan Implementation.

An extraordinary gazette notification has been issued detailing the duties and functions of the Finance Ministry which comes under the preview of Minister basil Rajapaksa.

The Sri Lankan Government is to raise concerns with the United States over an updated travel advise which maintains that there is a threat of terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka.

A cabinet Memorandum was presented last week in view give priority to import electric vehicles to reduce air pollution in the country, Environment Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said.

Basil Rajapaksa was sworn in as the Finance Minister before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa this morning.

A 21-hour water cut will be in several areas of Colombo starting from 9.00 am on Saturday (10) due to essential improvement work at Ambatale water treatment plant, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said.