Year: 2025
AG withdraws previous recommendation on Lasantha murder suspects
The Attorney General has informed the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court in writing today (13) that the recent recommendation made by him regarding the...
Adani withdraws from $442 million Sri Lanka wind power project
Adani Green Energy has withdrawn from two proposed wind power projects in Sri Lanka, following the new government’s decision to renegotiate tariffs. The...
Fifty countries affected by USAID freeze, says WHO
Programmes to tackle HIV, polio, mpox and bird flu have been affected by the freeze on tens of billions of dollars of overseas...
Govt trying to reduce solar unit payment – Marikkar
Opposition lawmaker S.M. Marikkar says that the government is trying to reduce the payment given for solar units. He said that the Electricity...
An island found to release monkeys – Minister
The government has commenced a program to catch monkeys and an island has been identified to release the captured animals, says Agriculture, Livestock,...
Power cuts to continue today
The Ministry of Energy states that they have decided to impose a one-hour power cut today (13). Accordingly, the Ceylon Electricity Board said...
Legal Officers’ Association defends AG
The Legal Officers’ Association of the Attorney General’s Department has raised concerns about what it describes as factually incorrect and misleading media reports...
No specific date to end power cuts, says cabinet spokesperson
Cabinet Spokesperson Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa says that it is not possible to provide a specific date to end power cuts. He said that...
Deputy Minister alleges police officer transferred on false charges after drug bust
Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala has raised concerns over the recent transfer of a police officer involved in a major drug...
Govt scrambles to find suppliers for 40 essential medicines
It was revealed at a cabinet media briefing held at the Government Information Department yesterday (11) that suppliers have not come forward to...
