Politics

“We revealed the expressway fraud with evidence, more in hand” The Convenor of the Voice Against Corruption Organization Wasantha Samarasinghe said that he had revealed information regarding the Rs. 164,400 million financial irregularity during the construction of the 20 km…

“We don’t want to penalize anyone for not taking the vaccine” Co-cabinet spokesman – Dr. Ramesh Pathirana says that the government does not wish to penalize anyone for not taking the vaccine. He was responding to a question raised during…

Jeewan resigns from SLFP Former minister – Jeewan Kumaratunga says he is resigning from the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) and the positions he held in the party. He had made the announcement at a media conference held today (22).…

Hemasiri, Pujith acquitted over Easter bombings Former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando (right) with former IGP Pujith Jayasundara after being acquitted over allegations against the Easter bombings – P : Sri Lanka’s High Court on Friday acquitted two top officials accused…

Ranjan banned from talking! Former parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake, who is in jail, appeared before the Presidential Commission to Investigate Political Revenge for the second day yesterday (18). Ramanayake, who came out after the testimony, only said a few words, “I…

Health unions prepare for another Islandwide strike It is reported that the health sector unions have decided to go on a continuous island wide strike if no proposal is made regarding the method of increasing the salaries of the health…

No scheduled power cuts today There will be no scheduled powercuts today, Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Chairman Janaka Ratnayake said. However, he said intermittent interruptions between 2 pm and 6 pm may be experienced to stabilize the…

PUCSL gives green light for power cuts today  The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka has granted permission to impose power cuts today (18). According to the PUCSL Chairman – Janaka Rathnayake a one hour power cut will be imposed…

Removal of ministers, state ministers from Madiwela stalled!  It is reported that the eviction of ten ministers and state ministers from the official quarters at Madiwela has stopped halfway. The removal of those ministers has been halted due to the…

Sri Lanka is facing a fuel crisis at present Trade unions say the country is facing a fuel crisis at present.Speaking to NewsRadio, trade unionist Ananda Palitha said the country does not possess adequate stocks of fuel to meet the…