Government accused of inciting anti-Tamil hatred to ward of unrest among Sinhalese
A True Patriot's 3 Month Remembrance
In keeping with the traditional practice in Sri Lanka of holding religious ceremonies to mark the passage of three months of a person’s passing, the "Samaraweera Foundation" has made the following arrangements to honour and remember former minister Mangala Samaraweera.
Cardinal moves Supreme Court challenging Muthurajawela gazette
Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith filed a petition with the Sri Lankan Supreme Court against the government's appropriation of the Muthurajawela wetlands.
Foreign supplier refutes Litro Chairman’s claims on mafia behind gas shortage
The foreign gas supplier for Litro Gas has written to Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa, refuting recent claims made by the Chairman of Litro blaming the supplier for the current gas shortage in the country.
Death toll from adverse weather rises to 20 : Landslide warning issued for several districts
The death toll from the adverse weather conditions has increased to 20, and another five people are missing, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said in its latest report.
UNP calls for road map for COP26 summit outcome
Acknowledging that climate change is a global issue and one which threatens the progress and development of Sri Lanka, The United National Party (UNP) has welcomed the pledges taken by the world leaders at the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as 'COP26' held in Glasgow, Scotland.
Protesting farmers drive tractors into Batticaloa
With the paddy cultivation in the Maha season already underway and the government struggling to address the severe shortage in fertilisers and agrochemicals under President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's organic farming only policy, farmers across the island are now releasing their frustrations through protest campaigns.
AG nod to bar unvaccinated persons from public places
Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella says legal action will be taken against unvaccinated persons who visit public places.
Loss of Rs. 125m by giving PCR contract to a particular company
Disregarding average market prices, PCR testing kits had been bought from a bidder who quoted a higher price at the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, thus causing a financial loss of more than Rs. 125 million, the Auditor General’s 2020 Report has revealed.
'One Country, One Law' Task Force is unconstitutional : A 'ridiculous move' by the President - UNP
The United National Party (UNP) has denounced the formation of the Presidential Task Force appointed to study the implementation of the “One Country, One Law” concept, calling it a 'ridiculous move' by the President to remove this topic from the purview of the Minister of Justice and the Attorney General without discussing it in the Cabinet first.