A fundamental rights (FR) petition has been filed with the Supreme Court, challenging the setting up of roadblocks by the police and cordoning off roads obstructing the people who are protesting within the legal framework.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says the no-confidence motion against the government will be moved in the parliament next week.

Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera has instructed The Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited (CPSTL) to immediately open up registration for new suppliers to transport Fuel and to... Click on the headline to read the full story

The Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited (CPSTL) has been instructed to open registration immediately for new suppliers to transport fuel and to cancel the registration of those who fail to report for duty, says Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara.

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka announced a 40 percent price hike for dozens of commonly used medicines on Saturday as the island nation labours through its worst economic crisis in decades. The post... Click on the headline to read the full story

Deputy Speaker of Parliament Ranjith Siyambalapitiya says he steps down from his position effective today (April 30).

The Ministry of Finance says international financial institutions (IFIs) have emphasized the importance of maintaining social stability and protecting democratic institutions in the country for them to assist Sri Lanka to effectively manage the economic issues confronted by the country and the people.

A Gazette Extraordinary has been issued, specifying the subjects, functions and special priorities of the recently-appointed ministers and state ministers.

The Sri Lanka Petroleum Private Tanker Owners Association has decided to withdraw from fuel transport services with effect from midnight today (April 30).

In an advisory issued today, the Department of Meteorology said the wind speed will be 40-50 kmph and can increase up to 60 kmph due to the prevailing wind convergence zone in sea areas between (Equator - 05 N) and between (70E – 90E).

The latest findings of the survey Confidence in Democratic Governance Index (Wave 2) have found that an overwhelming majority of Sri Lankans have been affected by the current crisis.

China’s zero covid policy has resulted in the oppression of the masses and hit their manufacturing sector hard, as lockdowns tighten. With some 15,000 new covid cases reported on a daily basis, the Chinese Government has imposed lockdowns on its two major cities of Shanghai and Beijing. Both Shanghai and Beijing are two major production […]

With the ousting of yet another corrupt head of state, Pakistan is on the verge of civil unrest as bipartisan politics spills over into the masses. Pakistan’s former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, was forcibly removed from his position through a No Confidence motion in the state legislature. Typically of Pakistani politics, the vote was successful […]

At a meeting with a group of ambassadors earlier this week, Minister of Foreign Affairs Prof. G.L. Peiris has outlined the progress made by the Sri Lankan government in addressing post-conflict reconciliation-related issues and further strengthening democracy and human rights.

A powerful explosion killed more than 50 worshippers after Friday prayers at a Kabul mosque, its leader said, the latest in a series of attacks on civilian targets in Afghanistan during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

All Sri Lanka's creditors will be treated equally in a planned restructuring of the country's debt, its central bank governor said on Friday, adding that he expected progress in talks with the... Click on the headline to read the full story