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40% price increase in 60 medicines

An extraordinary gazette notification was issued increasing the maximum retail prices of 60 medicines by 40% from the current prices with effect from yesterday

40% price increase in 60 medicines

An extraordinary gazette notification was issued increasing the maximum retail prices of 60 medicines by 40% from the current prices with effect from yesterday

Did GR agree to form a new interim govt under new PM in SLFP meeting?

Former President Maithripala Sirisena today said President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had agreed to form an interim government under a new Prime Minister for a short period, but this was denied by senior officials in the President’s office who attended the meeting.

Did GR agree to form a new interim govt under new PM in SLFP meeting?

Former President Maithripala Sirisena today said President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had agreed to form an interim government under a new Prime Minister for a short period, but this was denied by senior officials in the President’s office who attended the meeting.

117 MPs pledge support to MR as of now, GR says MR will continue as PM

In a meeting held with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and the government parliamentarians last evening, 117 MPs pledged support to Mahinda Rajapaksa and informed the President and Prime Minister that both should continue.

Four police officers including former Kegalle SSP arrested over Rambukkana shooting

Former Kegalle SSP K.B. Keerthirathna and three Police Constables have been arrested by the CID in connection with the Rambukkana shooting  in which a protester was killed on April 19.

No-Confidence Motion against President ready

Tamil National Alliance Parliamentarian M. A. Sumanthiran has prepared a No-Confidence Motion against President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, which will be submitted to Parliament when the House convenes next.

No-Confidence Motion against President ready

Tamil National Alliance Parliamentarian M. A. Sumanthiran has prepared a No-Confidence Motion against President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, which will be submitted to Parliament when the House convenes next.

Cardinal says recommendations made by PCoI delayed

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith today questioned as to whether the recommendations made by the Presidential Commission which probed Easter Sunday attacks is delayed because the secrets behind the attack will come up as a result of such an exercise.

President never asked me to quit: PM

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said today that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had never asked him to step down and he was sure he would never do so.

Cardinal says recommendations made by PCoI delayed

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith today questioned as to whether the recommendations made by the Presidential Commission which probed Easter Sunday attacks is delayed because the secrets behind the attack will come up as a result of such an exercise.

President never asked me to quit: PM

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said today that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had never asked him to step down and he was sure he would never do so.

President never asked me to quit: PM

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said today that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had never asked him to step down and he was sure he would never do so.

’’The masses and my voters are with me. They will vote for me again at the next elections. I am confident of winning. These protestors were always against me’’ - MR

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa is presently facing one of his toughest challenges in his political career with certain sections of the population calling on him to step down with the present crises.

’’The masses and my voters are with me. They will vote for me again at the next elections. I am confident of winning. These protestors were always against me’’ - MR

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa is presently facing one of his toughest challenges in his political career with certain sections of the population calling on him to step down with the present crises.

’’The masses and my voters are still with me. These same voters will vote for me again at the next elections. These protestors were always against me’’ - MR

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa is presently facing one of his toughest challenges in his political career with certain sections of the population calling on him to step down with the present crises.

World Bank grants US$ 600 Mn to address economic crisis: PMD

The World Bank has agreed to provide US$ 600 million in financial assistance to address the current economic crisis, President’s Media Division said.

Cardinal says recommendations made by PCoI delayed

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith today questioned as to whether the recommendations made by the Presidential Commission which probed Easter Sunday attacks is delayed because the secrets behind the attack will come up as a result of such an exercise.

Govt. to issue long-term residence VISA for foreign investors

The government granted approval for the new methodology to issue resident visas for foreign investors on a long-term basis.

Govt. to issue long-term residence VISA for foreign investors

The government granted approval for the new methodology to issue resident visas for foreign investors on a long-term basis.

GR’s camp begins hunting for numbers against MR

Following weeks of political instability and rising public protests against the President, Prime Minister, and the government, fresh moves are now underway by the President’s loyalists to gather numbers for the opposition initiated No Confidence Motion to save the President and oust the Prime Minister.

Cardinal says recommendations made by PCoI delayed

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith today questioned as to whether the recommendations made by the Presidential Commission which probed Easter Sunday attacks is delayed because the secrets behind the attack will come up as a result of such an exercise.

MR will not resign, Gammanpila’s claims are a lie - PM’s Office

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has not informed any groups that he will resign from the premiership as he still holds the majority seats in Parliament, senior officials from the Prime Minister’s Office told Daily Mirror a short while ago.

Cardinal says recommendations made by PCoI delayed

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith today questioned as to whether the recommendations made by the Presidential Commission which probed Easter Sunday attacks is delayed because the secrets behind the attack will come up as a result of such an exercise.

MR will not resign, Gammanpila’s claims are a lie - PM’s Office

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has not informed any groups that he will resign from the premiership as he still holds the majority seats in Parliament, senior officials from the Prime Minister’s Office told Daily Mirror a short while ago.

MR will not resign, Gammanpila’s claims are a lie - PM’s Office

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has not informed any groups that he will resign from the premiership as he still holds the majority seats in Parliament, senior officials from the Prime Minister’s Office told Daily Mirror a short while ago.

SL’s negotiations with IMF will unavoidably impact securing USD 2.5 bn from China

Sri Lanka’s ongoing negotiations with the IMF will unavoidably impact its discussions with China for securing US $ 2.5 billion, China’s Ambassador Qi Zhenhong​ said.

President agrees to form interim government:Chief Registrar of Asgiri Chapter

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has informed Mahanayake of the three Chapters that he was agreeable to take immidiate steps to form an interim government and resolve the economic crisis, Chief Registrar of the Asgiri Chapter Ven. Medagama Dhammananda Thera said.

Cardinal says recommendations made by PCoI delayed

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith today questioned as to whether the recommendations made by the Presidential Commission which probed Easter Sunday attacks is delayed because the secrets behind the attack will come up as a result of such an exercise.

Rethink strategies to revive the economy: Ranil urges Govt.

Governornmet will have to rethink its strategies to revive the economy in the wake of Sri Lanka not qualifying for the International Monetary Fund ( IMF) Rapid Financial Initiative and with the Indian credit line coming to an end next month, Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said today.

Cardinal says recommendations made by PCoI delayed

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith today questioned as to whether the recommendations made by the Presidential Commission which probed Easter Sunday attacks is delayed because the secrets behind the attack will come up as a result of such an exercise.

Rethink strategies to revive the economy: Ranil urges Govt.

Governornmet will have to rethink its strategies to revive the economy in the wake of Sri Lanka not qualifying for the International Monetary Fund ( IMF) Rapid Financial Initiative and with the Indian credit line coming to an end next month, Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said today.

Cardinal says recommendations made by PCoI delayed

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith today questioned as to whether the recommendations made by the Presidential Commission which probed Easter Sunday attacks is delayed because the secrets behind the attack will come up as a result of such an exercise.

Cardinal says recommendations made by PCoI delayed

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith today questioned as to whether the recommendations made by the Presidential Commission which probed Easter Sunday attacks is delayed because the secrets behind the attack will come up as a result of such an exercise.

It is improper to ask me to step down , I am ready to head interim govt - MR

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said it was improper for anyone to ask him to step down for the formation of an interim government.

Cardinal says recommendations made by PCoI delayed

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith today questioned as to whether the recommendations made by the Presidential Commission which probed Easter Sunday attacks is delayed because the secrets behind the attack will come up as a result of such an exercise.

PM and Cabinet should resign and form an all party govt- Dullas writes to Prez

Former Minister Dullas Alahapperuma in a letter to the President says the Prime Minister and cabinet should resign immediately and form a new All Party government soon.

Cardinal says recommendations made by PCoI delayed

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith today questioned as to whether the recommendations made by the Presidential Commission which probed Easter Sunday attacks is delayed because the secrets behind the attack will come up as a result of such an exercise.

Cardinal says recommendations made by PCoI delayed

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith today questioned as to whether the recommendations made by the Presidential Commission which probed Easter Sunday attacks is delayed because the secrets behind the attack will come up as a result of such an exercise.

Cardinal says recommendations made by PCoI delayed

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith today questioned as to whether the recommendations made by the Presidential Commission which probed Easter Sunday attacks is delayed because the secrets behind the attack will come up as a result of such an exercise.

Tug of war breaks out between GR and MR

A tug of war seems to have broken out between President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa with the latter now preparing to push for the 19th amendment which will take away the powers of the executive and empower more powers back to the Parliament.

Tug of war breaks out between GR and MR

A tug of war seems to have broken out between President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa with the latter now preparing to push for the 19th amendment which will take away the powers of the executive and empower more powers back to the Parliament.

Tug of war breaks out between GR and MR

A tug of war seems to have broken out between President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa with the latter now preparing to push for the 19th amendment which will take away the powers of the executive and empower more powers back to the Parliament.

IMF says any loan to Sri Lanka requires debt sustainability

The International Monetary Fund said discussions with Sri Lanka on a potential IMF loan program are at an early stage and any deal would require ’’adequate assurances’’ that the island country’s debts can be put on a sustainable path.

IMF says any loan to Sri Lanka requires debt sustainability

The International Monetary Fund said discussions with Sri Lanka on a potential IMF loan program are at an early stage and any deal would require ’’adequate assurances’’ that the island country’s debts can be put on a sustainable path.

Maha Sangha to issue Convention against government

While urging the President, Prime Minister, Leader of Opposition and all MPs to take effective steps to put the country in order, the Mahanayaka Theras of the four chapters today said they will be forced to issue a Sangha Convention if they fail to do so.

Speaker denies saying President’s willingness to resign, Sajith holds his ground

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene denied informing the party leaders that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is ready to resign if the leaders of political parties request him to do so.

Speaker denies saying President’s willingness to resign, Sajith holds his ground

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene denied informing the party leaders that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is ready to resign if the leaders of political parties request him to do so.

Payment settled for two coal shipments; unloading process begins: CEBEU

The Energy and Power Ministry had managed to settle the payments for the two ships that had freighted coal and anchored off the coast of Norochcholai, the Ceylon Electricity Board Engineers Union (CEBEU) today said.

Payment settled for two coal shipments; unloading process begins: CEBEU

The Energy and Power Ministry had managed to settle the payments for the two ships that had freighted coal and anchored off the coast of Norochcholai, the Ceylon Electricity Board Engineers Union (CEBEU) today said.