Anu Dissanayaka

Deputy Speaker of Parliament Ranjith Siyambalapitiya says he steps down from his position effective today (April 30). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/voVbUuZ https://ift.tt/rO9FaY3

The latest findings of the survey Confidence in Democratic Governance Index (Wave 2) have found that an overwhelming majority of Sri Lankans have been affected by the current crisis. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/JuNt8MY https://ift.tt/apSFqB5

At a meeting with a group of ambassadors earlier this week, Minister of Foreign Affairs Prof. G.L. Peiris has outlined the progress made by the Sri Lankan government in addressing post-conflict reconciliation-related issues and further strengthening democracy and human rights. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/StOKAVu https://ift.tt/v0NXcaL

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has agreed to form an interim government representing all political parties in the parliament, says former President Maithripala Sirisena. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/5iChP2O https://ift.tt/cnZA0wI

A tense situation is reported near amidst the protest staged in front of the Temple Trees today (April 29). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/qTRXaGE https://ift.tt/OYEMr56

The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has granted its permission to Bharati Airtel Lanka (Pvt) Ltd (Airtel) to shut down their 3G mobile network effective from June 26, 2022. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/Oe3f4rw https://ift.tt/j3AsbLc

The road in front of the Ministry of Health in Maradana has been blocked by protesters, says the Ada Derana correspondent. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/6TlqKV7 https://ift.tt/sBAYay5

Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) is yet to confirm its participation in the meeting called by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa tomorrow (April 29). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/I56FrlJ https://ift.tt/sBAYay5

The case filed against former Minister Namal Rajapaksa and five others, for allegedly purchasing stocks using ill-gotten funds amounting to Rs 30 million has been fixed for further hearing. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/z8VXSFw https://ift.tt/Y26BNkt

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recovered today (April 27) with the All Share Price Index moving up by 5.43% and the S P SL20 Index moving up by 13.52% at the market closure. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/fbLU61X https://ift.tt/2UK1mGh

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa says he is, on principle, willing to form an all-party government with the political parties representing the parliament. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/SjBpFHJ https://ift.tt/Xz57Rrq

The Kalmunai Magistrate s Court has granted permission to exhume the remains of the victims of 2019 bomb explosion in Sainthamaruthu for re-examination of DNA. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/C8BQxKL https://ift.tt/oAF5uNq

The government has decided to implement a new methodology to issue long-term residence visa for foreigners in Sri Lanka. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/BLu3miI https://ift.tt/NMOyq6G

Pope Francis on Monday expressed his closeness with the families of the victims of Sri Lanka s Easter Sunday bombings 3 years ago, and urged the country s authorities to unveil the truth behind the attacks, saying it will usher in peace. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/h4W5Pdj https://ift.tt/Vmdgl3k

The Colombo Magistrate s Court has issued another foreign travel ban on former Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Ajith Nivard Cabraal. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/xDL6SIK https://ift.tt/8HnpoYU

Severe traffic congestion has been reported around the Technical College Junction area in Maradana due to a protest march by university students. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/r6NYkVw https://ift.tt/PILvxhH

Eighteen Sri Lankans fled the economic crisis in their country, reached the Indian shores in the early hours of Friday on three fibre boats and sought asylum, the Hindu reported. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/fF1CSyE https://ift.tt/jIQUYP5

Lotus Road in Colombo has been completely barricaded by the police to prevent any protest marches, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/qGsuceZ https://ift.tt/e2bF8Va

A teenage boy has fallen to his death at the Meeyan Ella Waterfall in the Mawanella area. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/hFEbfND https://ift.tt/X13Qc4U

China must be treated just like any other creditor once talks begin to restructure Sri Lanka s debt, India s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said she told the International Monetary Fund and World Bank. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/r0NPQtz https://ift.tt/Lki58GF

The Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) has stripped Minister of Environment Naseer Ahamed of his party membership. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/kqRDGMW https://ift.tt/mut9Jek

Three members of the same family who were travelling in a vehicle have been hit by a train in the area of Kodikamam in Jaffna. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/UxFEeI9 https://ift.tt/ojCS7kQ

An individual was gunned down and killed in a shooting incident that took place in the Aranya area of Kosgoda today (April 22), Ada Derana correspondent said. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/7v3KyH9 https://ift.tt/ackPb7D

Inspector-General of Police C.D. Wickramaratne arrived at the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) this morning, over the police shooting during a protest in Rambukkana area that led to the death of one individual. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/NAPUHw3 https://ift.tt/ywsCLYv

Monaragala District MP Vijitha Berugoda has been appointed as the State Minister of Highways. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/iUoWpwZ https://ift.tt/ADrpB06

The parliament has observed a minute of silence today (April 21) in remembrance of the victims of the brutal carnage on 2019 Easter Sunday. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/S13tJYo https://ift.tt/Mj2z64B

The main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has put forward a set of proposals for the new amendment to the Constitution including the abolishment of the executive presidency and the repealing of the 20th Amendment. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/tzIVQCv https://ift.tt/Jy4KIRc

The All Island United Container Transport Owners Association says that freight container transportation charges will be increased by 65 percent. MORE. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/TuZMC5R https://ift.tt/hPRQUpb

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. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/9fX87gI https://ift.tt/T2qXPYK

Over 300 workers from a apparel factory in Koggala have been admitted to hospital with suspected food poisoning. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/AoEfC0Q https://ift.tt/s8XFyLc

The bus fares will have to be increased in the coming day, says Transport Minister Dilum Amunugama. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/GK9zsPX https://ift.tt/F9mUXNa

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena has temporarily adjourned the parliamentary session for a period of 10 minutes. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/Ba7TxGt https://ift.tt/2V49pkq

Vehicular movement on the Galle Road is completely blocked in Panadura area, says Ada Derana correspondent. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/A0R9Vep https://ift.tt/m5Nw3LF

The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) today called on the government to immediately implement the recommendation of the Auditor General s report pertaining to the loss of revenue from the revision of sugar taxes. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/kPTr4yb https://ift.tt/3OwjSBJ

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has urged the newly-appointed Cabinet Ministers not to use any additional privileges as ministers. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/rB6jgDA https://ift.tt/5hyScid

Former Governor of the Central Bank Ajith Nivard Cabraal has been summoned by to appear before court on May 02. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/9ol8jW6 https://ift.tt/u6cxlWj

The parliamentary group of Sri Lanka s main opposition, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is scheduled to meet later today (18). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/ns7icJy https://ift.tt/X5cpjNd

Two school children have been reported dead while another two are in critical condition the motorcycle they were riding on which fell down a precipice and into the sluice canal of the Wemedilla Reservoir in Dambulla. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/4fpBRQW https://ift.tt/PqK4S5F

Sri Lanka Navy personnel have seized a stock of Kerala cannabis weighing about 197kg and 60g (wet weight) during a patrol conducted in seas south of Mannar. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/yqhgULn https://ift.tt/DufoIkZ

The Education Ministry says the admission of students to Grade One classes for the year 2022 in government schools will be held on April 19, 2022. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/3wSL9pT https://ift.tt/Sazu8lX

The police have arrested a burglar hiding on the roof of a popular clothing store in Kadawatha along with stolen cash to the tune of Rs. 27 million. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/o3ctCIw https://ift.tt/xTMp15P

The Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Sri Lanka has directed the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) to temporarily close the stock market for a period of five business days commencing from the 18th of April. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/fGcjrXP https://ift.tt/H7zxgnA

Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are expected in parts of Northern, North-central, Eastern, Central and Uva provinces, the Department of Meteorology says. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/hKFkcqU https://ift.tt/V1Pol2Y

The uniformed police officer who had participated in the public protest in progress at the Galle Face Green has been granted bail after being produced before the court. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/Xbg12Ya https://ift.tt/6lXM09U

SriLankan Airlines has clarified the speculations circulated on social media regarding SriLankan aircraft uplifting printed material to Entebbe International Airport in Uganda last year. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/VhDPSr6 https://ift.tt/n8mDFBh

The chairman of Litro Gas Lanka Limited, Mr. Theshara Jayasinghe has stepped down from his position. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/xi1welF https://ift.tt/yu7ghGV

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation says dispensing fuel for vehicles at filling stations is limited with effect from 1.00 p.m. today (April 15). MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/LfNVTh6 https://ift.tt/E7q4Wty

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation says fuel will not be dispensed to barrels and cans without a valid permission. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/9Zk02UV https://ift.tt/yu7ghGV

Special bus service is in operation today (April 15) for people to return to Colombo after Sinhala and Tamil New Year holidays, the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) says. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/JWFlXfn https://ift.tt/yu7ghGV

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka s loss-making national carrier announced plans on Thursday (April 14) to lease up to 21 aircraft, just two days after the government announced a default on its US$51 billion foreign debt. MORE.. from AdaDerana RSS https://ift.tt/7VKycZN https://ift.tt/yu7ghGV