Trade Minister predicts food shortage in the country

Minister of Trade Bandula Gunawardana says citizens should be prepared to face a food shortage in the future.



Clusters found in five districts; things could go from bad to worse, warns Health DG

COVID clusters have been identified in five districts in the country, Director General of Health Services Dr Asela Gunawardena said.



No shortage of fuel, no power cuts – Minister

Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila told the media yesterday (18) that Sri Lanka continues to supply fuel at a time when even the world’s most powerful countries are facing an energy crisis.



Sandahiru Seya in Anuradhapura unveiled for devotees

The Sandahiru Seya in Anuradhapura was ceremonially vested with the Venerable Maha Sanga today (November 18), officially opening the sacred site for devotees.



Sri Lanka President marks second anniversary in office today

Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa marks the second anniversary since ascension to the Presidency today (18).



Justice Minister appoints committee to explore payment of traffic fines online

Justice Minister Mohamed Ali Sabry, on Tuesday, appointed a committee to explore the possibility of paying traffic fines online. The appointment was made during a discussion held at the Ministry to discuss how to iron out issues in issuing traffic fines.



Sirisena slams Health Ministry for oversight

Former President Maithripala Sirisena expressed displeasure over the Health Ministry failing to operate the National Renal Treatment Hospital in Polonnaruwa at full capacity despite President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s instructions.



Maximum retail prices for essential drugs announced

Maximum retail prices (MRP) have been imposed on 131 types of 60 essential medicinal drugs by the State Ministry of Pharmaceutical Production, Supply and Regulation.



Two cops interdicted over death of man under police custody

Two officers attached to Panamure Police have been interdicted in connection with the death of a man who was in police custody.



Angoda Lokka’s identity confirmed in DNA test, two aides in CB-CID custody

DNA test has established the identity of Sri Lankan gangster  Maddumage Chandana Lasantha Perera alias Angoda Lokka (35) who died of cardiac arrest in Coimbatore on July 3, 2020.



Software engineer arrested over NMRA data loss granted bail

The software engineer of Epic Lanka Technologies, who was arrested in connection with the deletion of National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) data, was granted bail today (Nov. 17).



Cannabis a ‘God-given gift’ – MP Diana Gamage

Claiming that cannabis is a ‘God-given gift’ to Sri Lanka, MP Diana Gamage yesterday (16) proposed to make it a commercial crop in Sri Lanka and start exporting products made with cannabis to uplift the country’s hard-hit economy.



Central Bank denies attempt to convert worker remittances into Sri Lankan rupees

The Central Bank yesterday denied speculations that worker remittances will be forcibly converted into Sri Lankan rupees under the proposed Securitised Financing Arrangement (SFA) as being unfounded.



SJB rally goes ahead with crowds thronging the venue

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) held a rally under the slogan ‘People’s Power against the Cursed Government’, yesterday (16) at the Galle Face Green roundabout.



Cabinet approves Private Data Security Bill

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal submitted by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa as the Technology Minister of to publish the gazette notification pertaining to the Private Data Security Bill and subsequently submit it to Parliament.



Wijeyadasa call for a new program to unite all factions

Day three of the debate on the second reading of the 2022 Budget will commence this morning.