Norochcholai offline for days after blackout; Ranawaka demands independent probe
The 810 MW Norochcholai coal plant will stay off the grid for several days after Saturday's islandwide outage, the National System Operator…
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Teachers’ union: 23,000 posts of 36,000 vacancies to be filled
The CTU says gazette flaws have left thousands of teacher posts unfilled, as the Prime Minister promises 30,000 new teachers by March.
Suspect held with two firearms over Kavantissa tusker shooting
Police arrested a suspect in Galgamuwa and recovered two firearms after the death of the iconic wild tusker Kavantissa, as the Environment…
Apeksha Hospital 17-year-old cancer machine: probe sought
Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa has asked President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to investigate an alleged plan to buy a 17-year-old linear accelerator for Apeksha…
Influenza cases rising across Sri Lanka, chief epidemiologist says
Sri Lanka's chief epidemiologist says influenza cases have risen over three to four weeks and urged people to take precautions, especially the…
Speaker no-confidence debate put off until Attorney General advises
Parliament will not debate the Samagi Jana Balawegaya's no-confidence motion against Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne until the Attorney General gives an opinion.
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara blocks Facebook comments after backlash
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara has restricted comments on his Facebook account after criticism of posts defending Environment Minister Dhammika Patabendi.
Police deny assaulting monks at Viharamahadevi Park protest
Police say no complaint has been received over claims that monks were assaulted at a Colombo protest seeking Gnanasara Thero's release.
Eknaligoda says attack should be made on aircraft
Eknaligoda said an attack should be carried out on the aircraft used for travel during the Mahinda presidency, according to a Sinhala-language…
Rosamund Pike urges full landmine clearance in Sri Lanka
British actress and Mines Advisory Group ambassador Rosamund Pike called for total landmine clearance after meeting a survivor during a visit to…