Wasantha Mudalige released from case filed under PTA

Wasantha Mudalige who was in remand custody under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), has been released by Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.



President instructs public officers to refrain from using credit services

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has instructed all public officers to refrain from obtaining goods and services on credit basis.



Maithripala Sirisena says he will contest next Presidential Election

Former Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena said he would contest the next presidential election with the support of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).



Bangladesh secures $4.7 billion from IMF as other South Asian countries see delays

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved loans of $4.7 billion to Bangladesh for disbursal starting immediately, making it the first to secure such funds out of three South Asian countries that applied last year amid economic trouble.



Maithripala Sirisena apologises to Victims of Easter Sunday Attacks

Former Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena apologised to the victims of the 2019 Easter Sunday Attacks which happened during his administration, adding that he was unaware of the attacks.



Sri Lanka creditors seek clarity on local bonds for debt talks – report

Holders of Sri Lanka’s foreign bonds want more clarity on the nation’s local-currency debt before they sit down for formal restructuring talks, according to people familiar with the situation.



Two arrested for filming around Parliament remanded until February 07

Two persons who were arrested for filming around Parliament have been remanded until February 07 after being produced before the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court.



JVP: Where are President’s influential foreign friends?

President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who assumed duties, claiming that he had very influential friends overseas, now claims he can hardly afford to pay government servants, National People’s Power (NPP) MP Vijitha Herath says.



Sri Lanka’s Central Bank insists on staying on reform path regardless of election outcome

Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said regardless of the future elections, he wants to see a continuation of the economic reform path the country has embarked on, as it is the only way to come out of the current crisis.



Big drop in wholesale prices of Vegetables, Fruits at Dambulla Economic Centre

The wholesale prices of vegetables, fruits and many essential food items in the Dambulla Economic Centre (DEC) had gone down by big margins yesterday (30).



Sri Lanka’s Human Rights Commission files contempt case against CEB, Energy Secretary, CPC

The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has filed a Contempt of Court case with the Supreme Court against the Secretary to the Ministry of Power and Energy, Chairman of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), and the Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation.



Local Government Election: Election chief says all relevant documents sent to be gazetted

All relevant documents received from District Returning Officers to hold the Local Government Election on March 09, 2023 have been sent to the Government Printer to be gazetted, the Chairman of the Election Commission said.



Tamil National Alliance to boycott 75th Independence Day celebrations

Sri Lanka’s Tamil National Alliance (TNA) has decided to boycott the 75th Independence Day celebrations.



Sri Lanka seeks to boost ties with Saudi Arabia and Gulf nations

Sri Lankan Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry has held talks with ministers and senior officials in Saudi Arabia, as the crisis-hit island nation seeks to boost cooperation with the Kingdom and other Gulf countries.



Election Commission yet to send Gazette notification to Government Printer to commence Election process

The Department of Government Printing has not received a gazette notification that is required to commence the Local Government Election process, the Government Information Department said.



Charge sheet being prepared to remove PUCSL Chairman – Energy Minister

A charge sheet is being prepared to remove Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Janaka Ratnayake, Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera said.