Area ASP responsible for corrupt Police officers – Minister of Public Security

Minister of Public Security Sarath Weerasekara says if intelligence units uncover that any Officer-in-Charge of Police stations or other lower-ranked officers are engaged in any illegal activities, action will be taken against the Assistant Superintendent of Police of the area.



Import of Nano Fertiliser: Herath claims payment made outside due process

Jathika Jana Balawegaya (JJB) MP Vijitha Herath on Friday (22) claimed in Parliament that Sri Lanka had deposited USD 1.275 million to an account of a private company, as payment for the recently imported Nano Liquid Nitrogen Fertiliser from India, violating the due process.



T20 Men’s World Cup: Sri Lanka hammer Netherlands to remain unbeaten in group stage

Sri Lanka stormed to the Super Stage with an unbeaten record in the group stages as they overcame Netherlands by an eight-wicket win in their third game at Sharjah.



Sri Lanka to obtain USD 3.6 Billion loan from Oman to buy fuel

Cabinet approval has been granted to obtain a loan of USD 3.6 billion from Oman to purchase fuel, said Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila.



Announcement on resumption of train services

Inter-Provincial train services are scheduled to resume from the 1st of November, said Transport Minister Pavitra Wanniarachchi.



Inter-provincial travel restrictions lifted on October 31

The existing Inter-Provincial travel restrictions will be lifted at 4:00 AM on Sunday, the 31st of October, said Army Commander General Shavendra Silva.



Introduction of Online Falsehood Bill soon

Online Falsehood and Manipulation Bill to control publishing of false information on social media will be introduced soon, Minister of Justice Ali Sabri told Parliament yesterday.



Expert Committee to formulate Ecotourism Strategic Plan

As Sri Lanka has failed to recognise ecotourism, the Ministries of Environment and Tourism have decided to form a joint expert committee to formulate an ecotourism strategic plan.



Mahela leaves Sri Lanka team with a heavy heart

Former skipper Mahela Jayawardene’s role with the Sri Lankan team as a consultant has worked wonders and everyone from captain, coach to players have praised him immensely.



“Doing what’s right is a challenge, Let’s face it together and move forward”

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa emphasises that doing what’s right is a grave challenge and added that despite the magnitude of a challenge, the desired goals can be achieved by moving forward together.



Lanka IOC increases fuel prices from midnight

Lanka Indian Oil Company (LIOC) has decided to increase fuel prices from midnight today.



Easter Sunday Attack: Those who used it to capture power won’t stay long – Cardinal

Those who used the Easter Sunday mayhem to come to power will not be able to stay in power for long if they are a part of it, Archbishop of Colombo His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said yesterday.



Thousands of students returned to schools today – Dinesh

Minister of Education Dinesh Gunawardena says thousands of children from all provinces attended schools today (21).



United States needs to build constructive relationships with Sri Lanka

The US needs to build constructive relationships with Sri Lanka, which is positioned in a strategic location at the heart of the Indian Ocean, a senior American diplomat nominated by President Joe Biden as his next envoy to the island nation has said.



SJB files FR petition challenging Yugadanavi Power Plant deal

Samagi Jana Balawegaya has filed a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition before the Supreme Court against the transfer of 40% shares of Yugadanavi LNG Power Plant in Kerawalapitiya to a US company.



Sextuplets born for first time in Sri Lanka

The birth of sextuplets has been reported for the first time in Sri Lanka.