Deliver justice to ETI and The Finance depositors – President

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has directed the officials of the Central Bank to deliver justice to the depositors of the ETI Finance and The Finance Company PLC after seeking legal advice regarding those insolvent companies immediately.



Economy is in shambles: Champika

Sri Lanka’s economy is slated to suffer a major breakdown soon as a result of wrong economic policies, former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka alleged yesterday.



No pact to give portfolios to SLFP candidates – Minister Ranatunga

Industrial Exports and Investment Promotion, Tourism and Aviation Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said yesterday that there is no agreement to give any ministerial portfolio to the SLFP candidates once the SLPP wins the forthcoming General election.



Sri Lanka probes allegations 2011 World Cup final was fixed

Sri Lanka has ordered a criminal probe into allegations the 2011 cricket World Cup final was “sold” to India, officials said Monday.



48% of the NPP candidates are graduates – Bimal

The National People’s Power says none of its candidates have any corruption charges or incidents of abuse of power against them.



President and Prime Minister attend the Special Screening of “The News Paper”

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa attended the special screening of the movie “The News  Paper”.



Chairman of the Kalutara Urban Council arrested for violating quarantine regulations

The Chairman of the Kalutara Urban Council (UNP) M. Ameer Nazeer arrested for forcibly entering a playground, unlawful assembly & for violating quarantine regulations on June 23.



Accomplice of ‘Gagana’ arrested with 12 T-56 firearms

An accomplice of underworld figure ‘Gagana’, who is currently in prison, has been arrested with twelve T56 assault rifles during a raid carried out by the STF Organized Crimes Unit.



Schools in Sri Lanka to reopen after three months

Schools in Sri Lanka that were closed for more than three months due to the COVID-19 crisis, will re-open today.



Ranil dismisses expert report on MCC as useless

UNP leader and former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday called on the government to make a clear statement on whether or not it would sign the Millennium Challenge Corporation agreement with the United States.



Murali crowned as the most valuable Test player of 21st century

World’s highest Test wicket-taker Muttiah Muralitharan has been named as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 21st Century by the Wisden Cricket Monthly.



Curfew in Sri Lanka completely lifted

The curfew that was in place in view of the COVID-19 pandemic has been completely lifted with effect from today (28), says the President’s Media Division.



Ballot Papers to be handed over to National Elections Commission

Government Printer says that printing of ballot papers for the general election will be completed today.



Police will arrest you, if you fail to wear a face mask

From the second week of July, people failing to wear face masks in public places will be arrested and produced in courts for violating the quarantine regulations, Police said yesterday.



Sajith to reduce fuel price when elected

Leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya Sajith Premadasa says fuel concessions will be provided under a government led by him.



Commission to probe irregularities in state banks during Good Governance Government – PM

A commission will be appointed to look into the financial misconducts and irregularities in the loans provided by state banks during the government of Good Governance, says Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.