UNP to cede Govt. to new President: Kiriella

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The United National Party (UNP) parliamentary group agreed yesterday to cede the government to newly-elected President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on condition that general election is...

Evening thundershowers expected in several provinces

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There is a high possibility for evening thundershowers in Sabaragamuwa, Western and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today (19th). Showers...

US Embassy commends Sri Lanka on holding peaceful election

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The Embassy of the United States of America in Colombo, adding well wishes for newly elected President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, commended the country on having...

Complaint lodged against Mangala

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Executive Director of Buddhist Information Center Ven. Athulugalle Sri Jinananda Thera has lodged a complaint with the Police Headquarters against MP Mangala Samaraweera over...

Car plunges into a precipice in Badulla: One dies

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A person died and three others were injured following an accident in Badulla. The accident had occurred as the car fell into a 300 f00t...

Rishad congratulates new President

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Minister Rishad Bathiudeen, as the leader of the All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC) and on behalf of its supporters, has congratulated President Gotabaya Rajapaksa...

We did not achieve results we hoped for – Anura

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Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who contested at the Presidential Election 2019 under National People’s Power, says that they did not achieve the result they hoped...

Best to go for a parliamentary election – Mahinda

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With the victory of the presidential election, it is best to hold a parliamentary election, according to the Leader of the Opposition Mahinda Rajapaksa. Rajapaksa...

Water cut for several parts in Colombo

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The National Water Supply and Drainage Board states that a breakdown in the main water pipeline between Ambathale and Maligakanda has interrupted the water...

State Minister Ashok Abeysinghe resigns

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Transport and Civil Aviation State Minister Ashok Abeysinghe has also tendered his resignation effect from today, the Transport Ministry said. It said the resignation letter...