High-level Authorised Officers from the Government of India are scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow on a special flight to monitor the situation in Sri Lanka before further financial assistance is provided to Sri Lanka. The delegation will stay… Read More
Five protest leaders including Ratta arrested
Seven of the nine suspects who were ordered to be arrested in connection with the June 9 and 10 violence in the Fort and Thalangama areas have surrendered to the Maradana Police today. They first went to the Fort police… Read More
6.1 magnitude earthquake shakes Afghanistan – More than 250 killed
An earthquake in Afghanistan this morning (22) has caused great loss of life and property, according to foreign reports. The quake, which measured 6.1 on the Richter scale, killed at least 250 people and injured more than 150, according to… Read More
Special permission for public servants to go abroad for employment in this country without any problem
The Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government has issued a special circular regarding the departure of public servants of 05 years. Such departure will not result in pay on time but will not harm seniority… Read More
The Rice mill owners’ press conference on the issue of rice prices turned into a conflict today.
The mill owners’ press conference on the issue of rice prices turned into a conflict today. During a media briefing held at the Jaic Hilton Hall in Colombo, a heated situation arose between Mithrapala Lankeshwara, the owner of New Ratna… Read More
US files lawsuit against Sri Lanka over $ 1 billion debt – Bloomberg
The bondholder has filed a lawsuit in the United States alleging that Sri Lanka failed to pay $ 1 billion in sovereign bonds. According to the Bloomberg website, the lawsuit was filed in Manhattan District Court by Hamilton Reserve Bank… Read More
The Fuel crisis in Sri Lanka – Fuel price will be increased again -Prime Minister
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe says that there is a risk of fuel prices rising again in the world market. the Due to that, the foreign currency should be allocated to purchase fuel at such a high price, he said. He… Read More
Dhammika Perera has been sworn in as a Member of Parliament
Dhammika Perera has been sworn in as a Member of Parliament for the National List of the Sri Lanka People’s Front. The swearing-in took place before the Speaker a short while ago. He is also scheduled to be sworn in… Read More
A protesters raid around the Sri Lanka’s Prime Ministers’ house
The house of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in Colombo 7 has been surrounded by a group of protesters. The raid was carried out by former MP Hirunika Premachandra along with a group of Samagi Vanitha Balawegaya. They are protesting, demanding… Read More
Islamic fundamentalists attack Yoga Day in the Maldives, calling yoga is a sin
The eighth International Yoga Day is celebrated around the world yesterday. The Maldives’ Mal Galolu National Football Stadium has reported a disturbance during a yoga program. A group of Islamic fundamentalists stormed the stadium and sabotaged the event. During the… Read More