The Sri Lanka Petroleum Private Tanker Owners’ Association has called off its strike action following the discussions held with the Energy Minister.

Private tanker owners withdrew from fuel transporting services with effect from midnight yesterday (March 16).

Following the recent fuel price hike, the association had sought the Ceylon Petroleum...

The next parliamentary sittings are scheduled to be held from 22nd to 25th of March, says the Communications Department of the Parliament.

Meanwhile the Second Reading Debate on the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) (Amendment) Bill will be held on the 22nd as decided at the Committee on Parliamentary Business, chaired by Speaker...

The Chairman of the Matara Pradeshiya Sabha, Wimal Priyajanaka, and two others have been arrested by police. 

The suspects, including two relatives of the PS chairman, have been arrested in connection with an alleged incident of arson at a residence in the Kekanadura area. 

They have subsequently been released on two personal bonds of Rs. 1,000,000...

Sri Lankan Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa, who is on an official visit to New Delhi, called on the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier today.

Finance Minister Rajapaksa briefed the Prime Minister on initiatives being taken by both countries to increase bilateral economic cooperation, and conveyed his thanks for the support extended by...