The US-based oil company RM Parks Inc. and the British multinational oil and gas company Shell PLC have held a discussion with Minister of Power Energy Kanchana Wijesekera on commencing retail fuel sales in Sri Lanka in the first week of June this year.

Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) of the Southern Province Ajith Rohana has stated that he would not abide by the recent transfer order made by the Ministry of Public Security, as he is not bound to do so.

A team of officials from Sinopec visited Sri Lanka in order to finalise the agreements and commencement of operations for retail fuel sales, Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera said.

Sri Lanka has tested 04 more individuals positive for Covid-19 yesterday (April 25).

Sri Lanka is scheduled to hold debt restructuring talks with the Paris Club, India and China before the discussion with private creditors, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said.

The first group of Sri Lankans living in Sudan, where violence erupted earlier this month, has been successfully evacuated, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry says.

The State Trading Corporation (STC) says that a number of issues have emerged without the required certificates to clear the recently imported consignment of eggs from the port.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe stressed that the 73rd Upasampada Vinaya Karma festival of the Sri Lanka Rāmañña Maha Nikāya will be fully sponsored by the state. He also stated that the government is obligated to safeguard Buddhism, and that the government is aiming to strengthen all sects led by the Bhikkhu community.

Attending the centenary celebrations of Rahula College Matara, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that any attempt to disrupt the education system of the country, whether directly or indirectly will not be permitted, and new legislation will be introduced to address such conduct if required. He said that he planned  to establish a modern education system that […]

By Hiran H. Senewiratne Sri Lanka’s one- time costliest hotel “Elephant Corridor ”, Sigiriya, will become Browns Hotels and Resort’s latest addition to their chain of hotels and resorts. The latter will be investing over Rs 1 billion for the purchase and refurbishment of the property, Browns Hotels and Resorts’ Group General Manager Eksath Wijeratne […]

Wednesday 26th April, 2023 Former Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Prof. G. L. Peiris, MP, has faulted the IMF for paying scant attention to the high incidence of corruption in Sri Lanka. He has struck a responsive chord with the public. When the current dispensation stopped dilly-dallying and asked for IMF assistance, many Sri […]

by Saman Indrajith The SJB yesterday demanded to know in Parliament why the government had decided to file legal action in Singapore over the environmental damage caused by the X-Press Pearl disaster. Chief Opposition Whip and Kandy District SJB MP Lakshman Kiriella asked whether the government had no faith in the Sri Lankan judiciary. “This disaster took place in […]

Sri Lanka is caught up in the China-Quad battle. The Indian participation in the ‘Quad’ project has further complicated matters for Sri Lanka. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s ouster, last July, following a US-backed protest campaign that overwhelmed the seemingly invincible administration, underlines the urgent need for a thorough examination of external interventions. By Shamindra Ferdinando The [...

By Shamindra Ferdinando Senior Attorney-at-Law Manoli Jinadasa Monday (24) said that illegal acts, such as arson and trespass, couldn’t be vindicated on the basis of ‘trade union’ action, under any circumstances. Thus, the normal law should operate against the perpetrators of such violations, Jinadasa said, adding that they could be dealt with under the criminal […]

The Ministry of Agriculture in Sri Lanka is considering a request to send 100,000 Toque Macaque monkeys to zoological gardens in China. The proposal to export 100,000 torque monkeys to China has generated considerable debate and discussion. It is estimated that there are over 3 million torque monkeys in Sri Lanka. Although government has stated […]

by Dr D.Chandraratna We often have heard that democracy is the truest form of politics. It is also the form of government superior to any other political rule. Conversely it is also argued that democracy as a social movement can deteriorate to tyranny and destruction if it is not guarded from those pretending to be […]

Seven Senior Deputy Inspector Generals of Police (SDIGs) have been transferred due to service requirements, Sri Lanka Police announced today (25 April).

The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has stated that Indian tourists visiting Sri Lanka can now use the Indian Rupee (INR) for local transactions.

The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka today urged the Federation of University Teachers Association (FUTA) to postpone their trade union action until the paper-markings of the 2022 G.C.E. Advanced Level examination is completed.