Ukraine crisis: Biden threatens to punish Putin over invasion
US President Joe Biden has told Congress that Vladimir Putin badly misjudged how the West would hit back once he…
Author: Ceylon Independent
Gazette to be issued tonight suspending 600 non essential imports – Minister
Minister Udaya Gammanpila says that the government will be issuing a gazette tonight (Wednesday) suspending 600 non-essential imports.
Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith meets human rights Chief
The Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence, Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith met the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet…
Now you can check your vaccination status by sending an SMS
The Government Information Centre has introduced a new system through which the public can verify their COVID-19 vaccination status. The…
Long-term contract for petrol imports approved
Cabinet approval has been granted to award a long-term contract to a UAE-based company for the importation of 1.8 million…
Forty Sri Lankans evacuated from Ukraine – Ministry
The Foreign Ministry yesterday said it is currently engaged in the evacuation of forty Sri Lankans including two students in…
ExxonMobil and Boeing take action over Russia ties
Energy giant ExxonMobil and aviation group Boeing have joined the growing list of companies to take action over Russia’s invasion…
Ukraine President gets standing ovation after emotional speech at EU parliament (Video)
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who has become the heroic face of his country’s struggle against the Russian forces, received a…
Electricity crisis : President intervenes
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has assured that all necessary measures will be taken immediately to avert the electricity crisis prevailing in…
YORK STREET TIMES KERBSIDE CHAT
The market clawed back to gains a second day on Monday with the best daily performance with the ASPI beating…