Rise in flies poses risk of diarrhoea and contagious viral fever

As floodwaters recede, the proliferation of flies has raised alarms among health authorities due to the increased risk of diarrhoea outbreaks and the spread of contagious viral fevers.

Non-communicable diseases cause nearly 90% of deaths in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is facing a health crisis of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) which account for 89% of deaths, according to Health Secretary Dr. Palitha Mahipala.

Biting the hands that feed you

A family that sought refuge at the residence of a leading gem businessman in Ratnapura after being affected by the floods have allegedly stolen gemstones valued Rs.25 million, according to the police.

Indian PM Modi likely to visit Sri Lanka in August

President Ranil Wickremesinghe who attended the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Modi had invited the latter to visit Sri Lanka when the duo met on Sunday. Both leaders met on Sunday at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Exercise caution in chicken purchases due to flood contamination: CAA association

The Consumer Affairs Authority’s (CAA) General Workers’ Association urged the public to exercise caution when purchasing chicken from the market due to the increased risk of contamination caused by recent floods. Association General Secretary Ajith Jayasundara informed the Daily Mirror that numerous poultry farms had been submerged, resulting in the deaths of many birds.

Dallas, Dayasiri, Roshan in talks with SJB for alliance

The political groups led by MPs Dallas Alahapperuma, Dayasiri Jayasekara and Roshan Ranasinghe are in negotiations with the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) to work out an electoral alliance, an informed source said.

Police hunt for fraudster who defrauded Rs. 17.5 million in job scam

Police are seeking public assistance in apprehending a suspect wanted for defrauding individuals of Rs. 17.5 million with promises of employment abroad, particularly in countries like England and Poland.

Colombo District Court recognizes Sri Lankan marriage divorced in USA

In a landmark judgement, the Colombo District Court has held that a foreign decree of a marriage contracted in Sri Lanka can be recognized and enforced in Sri Lanka. Accordingly, the Colombo District Court issued a decree of dissolution of marriage in favour of a plaintiff living in California by upholding international legal standards relating to marriage laws.

Retired soldiers left for Russia to make ends meet: Defence Secy.

The retired soldiers of Sri Lanka who dedicated their lives to the war left for Russia not to abandon the motherland but to make ends meet, who have been deceived by the scammers promising them a lucrative opportunity, opined Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne.

Wanted underworld gangster arrested at BIA

An underworld gangster who had fled to the United Arab Emirates after killing a leader of a rival group popularly known as “Gampaha Pas Podda” was arrested last morning at the Bandaranaike International Airport when he returned to the country.

Selfie with Minister

The programme of appreciation for the students who obtained excellent results in the 2023 GCE Advanced Level Examination was held yesterday at the Education Ministry under the chairmanship of Minister Susil Premajayantha. The students appeared for a group photo and a selfie photo with the Minister.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe meets S. Jaishankar

President Ranil Wickremesinghe met with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi yesterday (10), where they discussed a potential visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Sri Lanka in August.

Online Safety Act: Amendments still pending with AG

Despite the lapse of nearly five months, the proposed amendments to the Online Safety Act still remain pending with the Attorney General for approval, prompting the Public Security Ministry to seek expedition of the process, an official said.

Bangladesh assures support for Sri Lanka’s agriculture modernization programme

Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina had assured the Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe of her country’s support for Sri Lanka’s agriculture modernization programme.

Railways Department yet to calculate losses from strike

The Railways Department has said that the losses incurred as a result of the non-operation of trains during the trade union strike initiated by the Sri Lanka Railways Locomotive Operating Engineers’ Union have not yet been calculated.

Narendra Modi sworn in as Indian PM for third time, RW holds talks with him

President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and personally expressed well wishes for the latter’s recent electoral success. Mr. Wickremesinghe met Mr. Modi at Rashtrapati Bhavan as soon as the latter was sworn in for his third consecutive term last evening.

Bribery Commission takes over six luxury vehicles smuggled and fraudulently registered

The Bribery Commission has taken charge of six luxury vehicles fraudulently registered with the Department of Motor Traffic after being brought into the country without clearance by Sri Lanka Customs, a source said.

Chief Inspector arrested for allegedly digging for gold in Kilinochchi

Five individuals, including a Chief Inspector of Police, suspected of illegally digging for gold believed to have been buried by the LTTE in Kilinochchi, were arrested in Ramanathapuram.

‘No threat to my life’: MP Harsha de Silva informs CID

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has informed the Speaker of Parliament that SJB MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has informed them that there are no threats to his life, negating the need for an investigation.

Govt.Printing Dept.overspends overtime allowance in millions

The Department of Government Printing has violated circulars on overtime allowances by overspending 60.39 percent of approved allowances last year, according to an audit report issued by the National Audit Office.

Reservoirs reaching spill level, power generation in full swing

Castlereagh and Maussakele reservoirs were fast reaching spill over level by last morning due to the heavy rain experienced in the central hills.

Matron engages girl in detention centre as sexual worker

The matron in charge of a detention centre of the Department of Probation and Childcare at Welammaduwa in Gampola is alleged to have hired a 17 year old girl, an inmate of the detention center to a group of young men for sexual relations.

Narcotic smuggler from Uganda arrested at BIA

An Ugandan passenger who had attempted to smuggle a consignment of Cocaine by swallowing it in capsules was arrested by the Police Anti Narcotic Unit in Katunayake International Airport.

British Envoy meets SLMC leader

A discussion was held between British High Commissioner Andrew Patrick and SLMC leader and parliamentarian Rauff Hakeem, on Friday (7) at the envoy’s official residence in Colombo-7.

Astrologer awarded at Miracle Asia Awards ceremony

Astrologer Dr. Miyuru Sampath Liyanage received the award for the best astrology service provider at the Miracle Asia Award held recently. The veteran artiste Sudath Rohana gave away the award. The ceremony was held at the Water’s Edge Hotel in Battaramulla.

Saudi Govt. offers Hajj and Umrah opportunities for Muslim Tri-forces members

This comes after a request made by the State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon from the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Khalid Hamoud Alkahtani.

Anuradhapura HC restrains Provincial PSC decision to dismiss a teacher

The order of dismissal from service of a teacher of music counting a service of seven years in the North Central Province made by the Secretary to the NCP Public Service Commission was restrained by Anuradhapura High Court Judge Nalin De Hewawasam. The public service commission had dismissed the teacher from service since he had not obtained a diploma from a recognized university.

Rainfall to intensify

The prevailing rainy conditions in the south-western part of Sri Lanka are expected to intensify over the next few days, beginning today.

13-year-old girl who went for phone reload sexually abused by shopkeeper

A 13-year-old girl who called over at a cellular phone showroom at Rambewa bazaar to reload her mobile phone to call her mothe

Sri Lanka loses US $ 4Bn annually due to under-invoicing in international trade: Champika

Following recommendations of the Committee the Customs was able to earn Rs. 15Bn revenue in 2023