The Foreign Ministry has instructed the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Ankara, Turkey which is concurrently accredited to Kyiv, to take appropriate measures to coordinate the safe passage of the remaining Sri Lankan nationals in Ukraine.

Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday questioned the Government if it had a plan to get the country out of the current economic crisis as well as deal with the implications of the war in Ukraine on Sri Lanka.

Veteran journalist Bandula Padmakumara has passed away at the age of 71.

The Parliamentary debate was adjourned for 10 minutes today (February 24) due to MP Harin Fernando’s attempt to convince the Parliament of the impact of power cuts on the public, by bringing a torch to the Parliament.

Ahead of a visit by Sri Lanka finance minister Basil Rajapaksa to India this week, the two countries are close to finalizing three defence-related agreements and arrangements that are expected to boost cooperation for maritime security.

Veteran journalist Sunil Madhawa Premathilaka passed away last night (February 23).

Minister of Finance Basil Rajapaksa says based on data available with the Sri Lanka Customs, essential goods that are required for three months have entered the country.

A special operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in coordination with the Police Special Task Force (STF) has led to the apprehension of a suspect with a stock of approximately 400kg of Kerala cannabis in the Kelani estuary area of Thotupalawatta, Hendala this evening (February 23).

Popular singer Umara Sinhawansa, who became a Sri Lankan music brand in the international music industry, who introduced new dimensions to the Sri Lankan music, turned a new chapter in her teaching career by commencing “One Mic – phase 2” concert at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo yesterday (February 22).

Sri Lanka is open to discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other multilateral lenders for assistance, a cabinet spokesman said on Tuesday, as it faces its worst economic crisis in years.

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday (February 22), directed Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa and Ministry officials to immediately release necessary funds to clear fuel shipments.

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved the request made by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to have rotational power shedding for tomorrow due to the shortage of fuel.

All the volumes, including the final report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) into the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks and related witness records, have been submitted to Parliament.