People urged to take to the streets again as extraordinary gazette is issued
Probe against individuals threatening MPs on social media
Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe has directed the security forces to investigate incidents where individuals are engaged in exerting undue pressure through social media, which would affect the election of the next President.
Sanctions on Russian oil imports won't affect Sri Lanka - U.S. Ambassador
The United States does not impose sanctions against countries in the global south on the import of Russian oil, U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung said.
Former Japanese PM Abe Shinzo showing no vital signs after apparently being shot
Former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo collapsed on the street in the western city of Nara while making a speech for an election campaign.
Record inflation leaves over 6 million Sri Lankans food insecure - WFP
A vendor waits for customers at a vegetable market place in Colombo, Sri Lanka. (Photo | AP)
Nalaka hits out at Dhammika
In what seemed to be a barb directed at Minister Dhammika Perera's recent remarks at a press briefing where he said Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe should step down from the finance portfolio, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Dr. Nalaka Godahewa said that one should focus on fulfilling his own commitments rather than trying to oust the Premier which should be left to politicians.
President calls Putin to seek credit line for fuel
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said Wednesday (06) he had spoken with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to seek credit help in order to import fuel.
PM aims to eliminate landlessness under 'Land for All' programme
Steps will be taken to legally grant land and house ownership to millions of people who do not have a deed to their own lands and homes, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said.
Sri Lanka added to human rights watch list
Image: Sri Lanka Govt deployed huge detachments of police as it start negotiations with IMF on 22 June 2022.
Sri Lanka has been added to a watchlist of countries that have seen a rapid decline in civic freedoms.
Australia provides $50 million in development assistance to SL
Australia will provide $50 million in Official Development Assistance to support Sri Lanka meet urgent food and healthcare needs, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) said.