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By Shamindra Ferdinando SJB MP Dr. Harsha de Silva yesterday said that he was quite disappointed that his economic revival plan, or common minimum programme, presented in parliament on 12 August hadn’t received the anticipated response from political parties, represented in Parliament. The Colombo District lawmaker said so when The Island asked him whether political parties and President […...
By Nicola Perera In the national media of 21 August 2022, the UGC Chairman goes on record saying that, as university authorities deliberate the possibilities of bringing students back to campuses while the nation grapples with a devastating economic collapse and the pandemic, online education will continue to function as an interim measure. He said […]
By Jehan Perera The ruling party has requested President Ranil Wickremesinghe to facilitate the return of former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa to the country and his appointment as prime minister. The former president left the country when large numbers of protestors who had been actively protesting against the economic collapse and corruption in the country took over […]
By Shamindra Ferdinando Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday (29) lashed out at the government for failing to check rampant corruption. Premadasa, who is also the Leader of the Opposition, asked whether President Ranil Wickremesinghe, government wanted his party to accept ministerial portfolios to share the ill-gotten gains from the latest corrupt deal (USD […]
By Hiran H. Senewiratne The Sri Lankan economic crisis continues to rattle the country and it is the poorest, most vulnerable among its girls and boys who are paying the steepest price, UNICEF Regional Director for South Asia, George Laryea-Adjei said. “Sri Lanka, a country normally known for its rapid economic growth and booming tourism, […]
The Opposition yesterday called for a parliamentary debate on a recent UNICEF report on growing child malnourishment in the country. Samagi Jana Balavegaya and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday told Parliament that Sri Lanka was now ranked sixth in the world as regards child malnutrition and second in South Asia, as per a recent UNICEF […]
Tuesday 30th August, 2022 Winston Churchill derisively called the Soviet Union a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma. One may, with apologies to him, call the present-day Sri Lanka a paradox enveloped in an irony inside a muddle. What is happening in this country defies comprehension, and is even more puzzling than the […]
Colombo North emerged as the unbeaten champions of the Sri Lanka Cricket conducted Inter Provincial Under 17 tournament as they beat Kandy by 19 runs in the final of the tournament played at Dambulla on Monday. Chasing a target of 284 runs to win a top knock of 93 runs by Supun Waduge was in […]
Sri Lanka Air Force spikers Anusha Abeysinghe and Mahela Indeewara won the Most Outstanding player awards at the Super League Volleyball Championship which concluded on Sunday. The duo played outstandingly well for Sri Lanka Air Force women’s and men’s team to win the Munchee Super League titles. While the airmen beat Ceylon Electricity Board 3-0 […]
The first tranche of food assistance pledged by the Government of Japan earlier this year has been provided through the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to Sri Lanka, where more than 6 million people  nearly 30 percent of the population, are facing a worsening food crisis.
The Chinese research ship Yuan Wang 5 left Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port on August 22, sending diplomatic ripples across the Indian Ocean. The vessel left China on July 12 to carry out routine tracking missions to support the launch of Wentian, a core component of China’s space station, according to China’s state media Science and Technology Daily. After the successful […]
The Sri Lanka cricket board has denied claims made by former captain Arjuna Ranatunga that some of its officials are to go on a joy ride overseas. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said that it has sought permission from the Ministry of Sports to send 07 Executive Committee Members overseas to engage in “official matters” during […]
Foreign Minister Ali Sabry is to brief the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva on the developments in Sri Lanka, at the upcoming 51st Session. The 51st Session of the Human Rights Council is scheduled to be held from 12 September to 07 October 2022 in Geneva. Sabry will lead the Sri Lanka delegation […]
The United States will redouble efforts to support Sri Lanka through ongoing efforts like financing for SMEs, fertilizer and seeds for farmers, education exchange and training to strengthen public financial management, the US Ambassador in Colombo said.
Colombo [Sri Lanka], August 25 (ANI): The fertilizer deal between Sri Lanka and China has caused the island nation’s exchequer a loss of USD 6.9 million as the stock of fertilizer was rejected in December 2021 over reports that it contained harmful bacteria. Claiming that it is not possible to regain the amount of USD […]
The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, has warned of a fake Twitter account mimicking her account. She said that the face account is spreading fake tweets. “Fake tweets mimicking my account have been spreading on social media. If you ever have any doubts about my statements, please look directly at my verified account. […]
By Easwaran Rutnam A local court has issued a historic ruling ordering protection for a lesbian woman from her abusive parents. The Kaduwela Magistrate has granted an interim protection order to protect a lesbian woman from her abusive parents. This is the first time such an order has been granted for a matter of this […]
The daily power cuts have been reduced to 2 hours and 20 minutes for the next few days. Accordingly, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said that the power cuts will be limited to 02 hours and 20 minutes from 30th August to 02 September. The PUCSL has approved power cuts lasting 3 […]
The first tranche of food assistance pledged by the Government of Japan earlier this year has been provided through the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to Sri Lanka, where more than 6 million people – nearly 30 percent of the population, are facing a worsening food crisis. Mizukoshi Hideaki, Ambassador of Japan to Sri […]
A petition has been filed seeking contempt of court charges against parliamentarian Sanath Nishantha. The petition was filed before the Court of Appeal by Attorney-at-Law Priyalal Sirisena. The Attorney General, the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) and MP Sanath Nishantha have been named as respondents in the petition. The MP is accused of making […]
Sri Lanka stocks gained to four month high early this month on political stability hope
Coal plant repair has reduced power cuts
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved power cuts of 02 hours and 20 minutes from August 30 to September 02.
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