Sri Lanka’s import restrictions impact negative – European Union

The government’s current import restrictions in place are having a negative impact on Sri Lankan and European businesses, and on Foreign Direct Investment, the Delegation of the European Union (EU) said.



Lalith Weeratunga and Anusha Palpita acquitted from ‘Sil Redi’ case

The Court of Appeal today acquitted former presidential secretary Lalith Weeratunga and former director general of the Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (TRC), Anusha Palpita from the ‘Sil Redi’ distribution case.



Police urge public to bring and use own pen

Police have urged the general public to bring and use their own pen when entering any place of business, so they could safely record their details in the log book at the entrance.



Chris Gayle pulls out of Lanka Premier League (LPL), franchise confirms

West Indies swashbuckling batsman Chris Gayle has pulled out of the inaugural Lanka Premier League, Kandy Tuskers have confirmed on Wednesday.



My success or failure is best measured by public opinion – President

The best yardstick to measure whether I’ve failed or not depends on public opinion but not on organised and false propaganda published by political opponents on social media, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said addressing the Nation.



Report on COVID-19 outbreak in Sri Lanka – 18 November 2020

Latest statistics on the outbreak of Coronavirus / COVID-19 in Sri Lanka for the day 18 November 2020, according to the Health Promotion Bureau.



Sri Lanka confirms 3 more COVID-19 deaths

Three more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported in Sri Lanka, the Department of Government Information confirmed a short while ago.



Dr. Anil Jasinghe to return to COVID-19 committee meetings

Former Director General of Health Services Dr. Anil Jasinghe is scheduled to attend the forthcoming meetings on COVID-19 mitigation, Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi said.



One killed in Bogambara Prison break attempt

Five inmates who were under quarantine at the Old Bogambara Prison have made an attempt to escape, one inmate was shot and killed by security.



Sri Lanka President marks first anniversary in office today

Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, a proven veteran who weathered many a storm marks the first anniversary since ascension to the Presidency today.



Weak and uninspiring budget – Harsha De Silva

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harsha De Silva said the budget was weak and uninspiring with totally unrealistic revenue figures.



Samagi Jana Balawegaya cannot expel me – Diana

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Diana Gamage said she continues to function as an SJB Member and that the Party cannot expel her or stop her from being an MP.



Sri Lanka confirms 5 more COVID-19 deaths

Five more COVID-19 related deaths have been reported in Sri Lanka, the Department of Government Information confirmed a short while ago.



Most Venerable Napana Premasiri Thera passes away

The Mahanayake Thera of the Ramanna Nikaya, the most Venerable Napana Premasiri Thera has passed away at the age of 98.



2021 Budget Speech

Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Mahinda Rajapaksa commenced delivering the 2021 budget speech at the Parliament of Sri Lanka.



A special discussion tomorrow regarding the reopening of schools

The Ministry of Education says that a special discussion will be held tomorrow regarding the reopening of schools.