Prices of imported samba rice and red lentils sold in Sathosa outlets have been reduced. The price of samba rice has been reduced by Rs 21 per kg and the price of red dal by Rs 25 per kg. Accordingly,...
Read moreSri Lanka ranked 5th among the 10 countries with the highest food price inflation in the latest World Bank assessment. According, Lebanon, Zimbabwe, Venezuela, and Turkey ranked the first four countries in the assessment while Iran, Argentina, Suriname, Ethiopia, and...
Read moreThe Colombo Magistrate's Court on Tuesday (23) issued a warrant for the arrest of Dr. Pathum Kerner, a member of the Aragalaya Protests, for failing to appear in Court. Colombo Additional Magistrate Harshana Kekunawela issued the Arrest Warrant when the...
Read moreSri Lanka’s new government came under international censure on Monday over the use of tough anti-terror laws to detain protesters who forced Gotabaya Rajapaksa to step down from the presidency last month. Three student activists arrested last week during the...
Read moreEx-President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is entitled to certain privileges and benefits as an Ex-President established under law, said the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka on Tuesday (23). It is recommended that the Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL) takes all necessary...
Read moreThe Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has stated that it is seeing an improvement in the country's inflation situation and that it may not be as severe as previously predicted. CBSL Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe stated yesterday (22) in...
Read moreThe Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) is investigating bank recapitalisation plans in the event of rising Non-Performing Loans (NPLs), with the economy expected to contract by 8% in 2022, according to CBSL Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe. The CBSL Governor...
Read moreThe National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has officially informed Speaker of the Parliament Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana about the water bill arrears of high-ranking officials (VIPs). NWSDB Assistant General Manager Piyal Pathmanatha told the media that a letter requesting a...
Read moreThe UK High Commission in Colombo says it is concerned about the reported use of the Prevention of Terrorism Act. It added that the PTA is seen as inconsistent with respect for human rights. UK urges authorities to stand by...
Read moreFollowing discussions between university vice-chancellors and the University Grant Commission (UGC), a decision has been taken to re-open all universities in September, UGC Chairman Prof. Sampath Amaratunga said. He said the decision was taken by the UGC. Accordingly, all academic...
Read morePresident's Counsel Saliya Peiris has issued a brief announcement about his...
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