Govt. move to pass Online Safety Bill this week Narrow effort to win elections by suppressing public’s right to expression – Media, TU, Civil Society collective

We firmly believe a President who was not elected through a public mandate and a parliament consisting of rejected public representatives does not have a moral right to pass repressive legislation and impose new laws

Carrots, beans and leeks can be supplied at Rs. 300 to Rs. 350 a kilo, if imported : Minister

Imported eggs were increased by Rs. 8 from today due to the increase in VAT and other taxes

Tamil Nadu Siva Sena to construct replica of Thirupathi Kovil in Chilaw

The temple is proposed to be constructed on a plot of land attached to the Munneswaram Kovil in Chilaw. They intend to seek the Sri Lankan government’s approval for the same

Murky reasons for milk production drop in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s dairy industry is facing a major crisis, with around 14,000 small-scale farms shutting down and milk production declining sharply as revealed yesterday by the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) in Parliament.

Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir gears up for inauguration with symbolic stone from Sri Lanka

A stone taken from the stream flowing near Seetha Amman Kovil in Nuwara-Eliya where Seetha was kept in captive by Ravana according to epic Ramayana, is also enshrined in the Ram Mandir at Ayodhya, India to be inaugurated on January 22.

Police vow stringent action against SI in shooting incident

Police said the 59-year old Sub-Inspector and a Constable had chased behind the lorry and pulled it over for a spot inspection where the Sub-Inspector’s firearm had discharged

NPP not expecting to legalize prostitution: Harini will amend laws to protect their rights

Sex workers who were subjected to exploitation were further harassed due to some laws

JVP, CPA challenges constitutionality of Anti-Terrorism Bill

The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) and its Executive Director, Dr. Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu has filed a special determination petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Constitutionality of the bill titled “Anti-Terrorism”. The bill was published in the gazette notification on September 15, 2023 but was only tabled in the Parliament on January 10, 2024.

Fifteen CEB employees interdicted over recent protest: CEB spokesman

The employees who attended the protest after closing down payment counters have been interdicted

Heroin -transporting SLTB bus driver arrested

The driver of a SLTB bus ‘who had in his possession 143grams of heroin was arrested by the Maho police during a search operation at Ella police check point last morning. The search operation was carried out with the help of sniffer dogs .

Man arrested for killing wild birds with poisoned food

The suspect allegedly laid the poisoned food in his paddy field and the surrounding area to deter birds from damaging his crops

German Tourist’s Solo Stroll Turns Nightmarish

A 23-year-old German tourist visiting Ambalangoda had a terrifying encounter on Thursday evening while enjoying a solo stroll along the picturesque beach. An unidentified man suddenly lunged at her, leaving her with minor injuries and a deeply un

Economic reforms yield, but challenges remain to improve people’s living conditions

Swift progress towards the introduction of a progressive property tax is key to ensuring fair burden sharing while sustaining the revenue-based consolidation

Sri Lanka remains open for positive role in dousing India- Maldives tension

President Ranil Wickremesinghe is expected to hold bilateral discussions with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr.S. Jaishankar in Uganda today. In addition to bilateral matters, the tension between India- Maldives is likely to be discussed

Offensive number plate bikers arrested

The suspects will be presented before the Nugegoda magistrate and additionally referred for a psychiatric evaluation

Arunachalam family defends renaming of Horton Place

Family members of the late Sir Ponnambalam Arunachalam yesterday defended the decision made by the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) to rename Horton Place after their late ancestor and revealed that it was they who wanted the name change.

Presidential Elections: three-pronged battle takes shape

In anticipation of the upcoming Presidential Elections scheduled towards the end of the year, the political arena is witnessing a flurry of activities as various parties and groups strategically position themselves for the impending electoral contest. The National People’s Power (NPP), led by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), has taken an early plunge into the electoral fray by announcing Anura Kumara Dissanayake as its presidential candidate

Public urged to beware of rising influenza-like illnesses

In the wake of the rising influenza-like illnesses in an unusual rate, health experts are urging the public to beware of symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches and fatigue. Speaking to

Police identify 163 close contacts including 30 police officers linked to ‘Harak Kata’

A list of 163 individuals, including more than 30 police officers, who have been in contact with drug trafficker Nadun Chinthaka Wikramaratne alias ‘Harak Kata,’ has been identified by the police.

CCTV-based traffic violation identification programme on Monday

A programme aimed at identifying motorists violating traffic rules through the CCTV system in Colombo city is set to commence on January 22, Acting IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon said.

No agreement with Dhammika Perera on Presidential candidacy: Prasanna

Minister Prasanna Ranatunga ruled out any agreement between Parliamentarian Dhammika Perera and the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) on the Presidential candidacy.

Karapitya Hospital incident Specialists threaten strike action

Health Ministry initiates probe

Police open fire killing a man in Narammala

A 40 year old man was killed when police opened fire at a vehicle which went ahead defying the orders to stop the vehicle for a security checkup. The inc

Facial recognition system at airport Photos of financial fraud suspects included

The facial recognition camera system installed at the airport will soon feature photos of individuals involved in defrauding people’s money, Acting IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon said.

Court prevents CEB trade unions from engaging in any strike till Feb.1

The Colombo District Court yesterday further extended its enjoining order preventing 29 trade unions attached to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) from engaging in any strike, until February 1. The Colombo District Court made this order pursuant to a case filed by CEB which sought an order preventing 29 CEB trade unions and their members from engaging in any strike as per the decision taken by

Murder of Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra Duminda back on death row No written decision to grant Presidential Pardon

The Supreme Court ruled that former President’s decision to grant a Presidential pardon to Duminda Silva is arbitrary and not valid in law.

Ranil among SLPP’s prospective presidential candidates: Namal

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna, SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa said yesterday that President Ranil Wickremesinghe is among his party’s prospective presidential candidates. Making his remarks to the reporters after an event, he said the President was anyway installed by the SLPP. “Anyway, the President is already with us. He is among the prospective presidential candidates, ” he said. The presidential election is expected to be conducted by September thi

Gota even failed to properly exercise his powers in granting pardon: Hirunika

Says SC decision proved that truth will prevail someday overpowering any financial, political or media power

Duminda still at Sri Jayewardenepura Hospital

The Department has requested Duminda Silva to be transferred to the Prisons Hospital

Horton Place to be renamed as Ponnamabalam Arunachalam Mawatha

Residents of Horton Place are up in arms against the proposal by the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) to rename the road as Ponnambalam Arunachalam Mawatha, a resident told Daily Mirror. One time Mayor of Colombo Omar Kamil said a notice has been distributed to the residents in the area calling for objection against the renaming of the road. “The notice distributed