SJB vies for Indian favour ahead of Presidential Elections following NPP move

The SJB has sought a similar visit. According to an informed source, India has responded favourably to the request

Man arrested for brutal assault on children and blackmailing wife overseas

An individual who severely assaulted his two children and sent its video scenes to his wife employed abroad to pressurize her to increase the money sent to him was arrested by the Lindula police and handed over to Dimbula Pathana police yesterday. His wife has been employed in a Middle East country as a house maid leaving the two children of nine and five years of age in the

Sanath Nishantha’s wife questions about his death, complaint with CID

Lawyer Chamari Priyanka, the wife of former state minister Sanath Nishantha, has raised concerns over the circumstances surrounding her husband’s death and has lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) yesterday. She lodged the complaint alleging that there are suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of late Sanath Nishantha.

Policy Statement in Parliament Govt. to revise VAT percentage to further support economic growth: President

The government was planning to reduce the tax burden as economic reforms continue to stabilize the economy, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said in his Policy Statement in Parliament yesterday. “We are al

UK to closely monitor Sri Lanka’s Online Safety Act amidst int’l concerns

While claiming that the Sri Lankan Parliament passed the Online Safety Act on 24 January, despite concerns raised by international internet providers and various other concerned parties, the United Kingdom has stated that it will closely monitor the progress of this Act. Despite concerns expressed by civil society, opposition parties and international internet providers regardin

Govt. to provide farmers with Shotguns to control wild boar, toque monkeys and giant squirrels

In 2023, wild animals have destroyed 300 million coconut plantations in the country

Ranil the best option: Wigneswaran

Tamil People’s National Alliance (TPNA) MP C. V. Wigneswaran said he considers President Ranil Wickremesinghe as the best candidate among the others. Making his remarks

Anura and delegation attend a presentation of the ‘Gujarat Model’

NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the NPP delegation held talks with Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel, where they discussed about the development strategies for eliminating poverty in the State and the administrative system of the State during their third day in India’s visit. The meetin

I will go on my own journey; Rajitha

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Rajitha Senaratne yesterday said he will go on his own journey no matter what decision his party takes in the future. “I will support any right move no matter whether it is taken by Ranil or Sajith,” he told journalists in Parliament. Field Marshal S

Suspects hospitalised after ingesting unidentified substance given by a visitor at Police cell

Two suspects, who were detained at the Wolfendhal Police Station over a recent shooting in the area of Jinthupitiya, were admitted to the Colombo National Hospital yesterday (7) after drinking a pac

SJB divisions become visible

Divisions within Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) became visible yesterday when some MPs of the party including party leader Sajith Premadasa walked out of chambers when President Ranil

Sanath Nishantha’s driver instructed to reach Colombo within one and half hours, Attorney tells Court

The attorney representing the driver of the late State Minister Sanath Nishantha, informed in court on Monday that the driver had been instructed by the late Minister to travel from Chilaw to Colombo within 1 1/2 hours. Due to the la

Concerns sparked over provision of food from home for Keheliya

Speculations arose regarding the provision of outside food exclusively for former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella during his detention, prompting clarification from the Prisons Department. Prison Media Spokesman, Gamini B. Dissanayake, addressed the matter, confirming that a formal written request was submitted to the Welikada Superintendent regarding the supply of external food for the former Minister.

Probe over Immunoglobulin scandal: Medical fraternity perplexed over neglect of CID in NMRA role

In response to the ongoing investigations pertaining to the substandard Immunoglobulin scandal, the medical fraternity questions the sluggish move by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to look into the role of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) in the procurement process of the said drug.

NPP leaders off to Modi’s home base Gujarat

The National People’s Power (NPP) delegation led by leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake headed for Gujarat, the home base of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, yesterday after the conclusion of their second day of the Indian tour, Daily Mirror learns.

Nurses protest sans uniform while on duty

Government Service United Nurses Union yesterday staged a protest by attending to duties without uniform. The nurses in government hospitals all over the country affiliated to the trade union participated. Their main d

No possibility of importing vehicles for now: Minister

Due to the ongoing financial crisis and import restrictions, the government announced yesterday that it would be impossible to i

I am the mother of cannabis baby: Diana

The whole world knows I am the one who initiated it and got it passed through in parliament

No Cabinet approval to cultivate Cannabis; Minister refutes Diana’s claims

Refuting claims by State Minister Diana Gamage that Cabinet approval has been granted to cultivate Cannabis for export, Cabinet Spokesman Bandula Gunawardane said yesterday no such decision has been taken to cultivate Cannabis.

Narcotics valued at Rs. 7.7 Billion seized in ‘Yukthiya’ operation

A total of 56,541 suspects have been arrested during the 50-day period from December 17 last year as part of the ongoing anti-drug op

Death becomes a costly affair for Colombo dwellers

CMC has increased the charges for a grave of two square feet to Rs 180,000

Thermal power generation increased to 57% : CEB Engineers’ Union

With the advent of dry weather conditions and insufficient rainfall in hydro catchment areas, thermal power generation has risen to 57 percent, leading to a reduction in hydropower generation, the Ceylon Electricity Board Engineers’ Union (CEBEU)

Keheliya resigns as Cabinet Minister

Rambukwella has reportedly cited his decision to step down from the Cabinet portfolio until he is proven innocent and cleared of the ongoing case

Tree falls at International School in Gampola killing five year old child

A five-year-old student was killed and three other students were injured when a tree collapsed on them at an international school in Gampola. Police said

Sri Lanka likely to adopt Singaporean house detention method for minor offenses

Sri Lanka will soon likely adopt the Singaporean method to implement house detention for suspects who are charged with minor offenses. House detention, also known as home confinement, aims to reduce recidivism and alleviate prison overcrowding. The Mini

Sri Lanka raises fine for supplying substandard drugs

In the wake of the former Health Minister and top officials being found to have been embroiled in the import of substandard Immunoglobulin injections, the authorities have decided to increase the penalty for the act of supplying or selling substandard medicines, sources said. Accordingly,

Clarification

In reference to the page one photo caption in our edition published yesterday, the Defence Ministry has sent the following clarification:

SJB MPs contradict each other over action against Keheliya

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MPs contradicted each other on the party’s position with regard to the action that has to be taken against Minister Keheliya Rambukwella who is in remand prison at the moment. Though

Beliatta killings: Another suspect arrested

Another suspect wanted in connection with the recent murder of five people near Southern Expressway in Beliatta was arrested in the early hours of yesterday by Habaraduwa Police. Matara Special Crime Investigation Unit arrested and handed over him to Tangalle Police for further action. The 25-year-o

Immunoglobulin scandal a massacre: Janaka Ratnayaka

Says immunoglobulin injections imported without following any procedures