Parents spend Rs.121 to Rs. 122 billion for tuition annually

Today, tuition fees have become among the essential expenses of a family

50 wild elephants killed by electrocution in 2023: CEB

It was reported that a total of 50 wild elephants had been killed due to electrocution during the past year by connecting Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) power lines to fences protecting farmlands illegally, CEB Deputy General Manager (Business & Operational Strategy) and media spokesman Eng. K.A. Noel Priyantha said.

Geetha wants to reimpose restrictions on women with children working overseas

State Minister of Women and Child Affairs Geetha Kumarasinghe has called for the reintroduction of regulations which prohibit women with children under the age of five, from seeking overseas employment.

Five arrested for killing elephant calf

A group of five individuals who had shot dead a wild elephant calf that roamed into a cultivated land at Nekettegama in Galnewa and buried the carcass in a secret location were arrested yesterday by wildlife conservators. The suspects were

Astronomic prices of carrots, beans and other vegetables

Compared to Tuesday’s vegetable prices, yesterday witnessed a significant surge in the stock and retail prices of various vegetable varieties at Economic Centers. The stock and retail prices of a kilogram of carrots and beans are at a all time high at the Ratmalana and Narahenpita economic centers. According to the prices of the Economic Center in Ratmalana, a kilo of carrots was recorded at Rs. 2,400 and a kilo of beans at Rs.1,800. The st

Mahanayake of Malwatta Chapter stressed the need to arrest criminals hiding in other countries

Mahanayake of Malwatta Chapter Ven. Thibbotuwawe Sri Siddhartha Sumangala Thera stressed the need to work out a plan to arrest criminals and underworld gangsters hiding in other countries who are responsible for the ongoing criminal activities. During a me

Susil wants all open universities to start cultivating

More than enough space is available in all 19 open university premises owned by the Education Ministry, and immediate action should be taken to carry out cultivations that can be used on a daily basis, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said. In cou

Vegetable prices skyrocket again

Despite forecasts predicting a decrease in vegetable prices after the festive season, the actual prices have remained high. Most vegetable varieties are now priced at over Rs. 1,000 per kilo, with carrots and beans reaching the highest levels, surpassing Rs. 1,200 per kilo. Yesterday, the country witnessed its highest recorded vegetable price, with a kilo of carrots reaching Rs. 1,400 at the New Manning Market in Peliyagoda. The escal

Sri Lanka Mounts Diplomatic Offensive to Thwart UNHRC Challenges

Has enacted a bill to establish a national unity and reconciliation office, in a key step towards post-conflict reconciliation with the Tamil community

Self-proclaimed Avalokiteshvara to be referred to psychiatrist

He was arrested for allegedly insulting Buddhism and insulting religious feelings

New Zealand MP resigns following shoplifting allegations

A New Zealand MP has resigned following multiple allegations of shoplifting, which police are investigating. Golriz Ghahraman, of the Green Party, is alleged to have stolen three times from two clothing stores - one in Auckland and the other in Wellington. The former UN human rights lawyer made history in 2017 as the first refugee in the country’s government. She once held her party’s justice portfolio.

Sri Lanka in talks with regional countries for economic activities beyond EEZ

It was also discussed that this ocean region is very important for Sri Lanka due to fuel exploration and biodiversity

Saudi Arabia cuts domestic worker hiring fees for countries including Sri Lanka

The revised fees are: SR15,000 to SR13,800 for Sri Lanka; SR15,900 to SR14,700 for the Philippines; SR13,000 to SR11,750 for Bangladesh; SR10,870 to SR9,000 for Kenya; SR9,500 to SR8,300 for Uganda and SR6,900 to SR5,900 for Ethiopia

Health strike called off, talks fail

The strike action launched by the health workers will come to an end at 8 am today (17). According to Convenor of the Health Services Trade Union Alliance, the meeting held with the Acting Finance Minister and other stakeholders ended with no proper solutions. However, the Finance Ministry will bring the grievances to the attention of the President who is currently overseas. The health trade un

Polluted air from India causes haze in some areas in Sri Lanka: Met. Dept.

Polluted air which comes from India with the wind flow has caused haze in some areas in Sri Lanka, the Department of Meteorology said yesterday. “Polluted

Ranil best option for presidency: Prasanna

Claiming that President Ranil Wickremesinghe should be given another chance to revive the economy and stabilize the country, Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said the incumbent President is the most suitable person to resolve the economic debacle the country is facing. He said th

Group of SJBers to join Ranil when polls draw closer; Harrison

A group of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MPs will join incumbent president Ranil Wickremesinghe when elections draws closer, Former MP P. Harrison said yesterday. Those who crossover will include an MP from Colombo District, an MP from Gampaha and one from Kegalle District,” Harrison told Daily Mirror. “These MPs are frustrated with the SJB leadership,” he added. The Minister of Labour Manusha Nanayakara also confirmed this situation recent

School teacher electrocuted

He had trampled an electric trap lying on a cultivated land

Massive health strike to cripple Sri Lanka’s healthcare

The strike action scheduled to be held today by the health workers is pegged to hamper the health sector and cause inconvenience to the general public. According to the trade unions representing the health sector, non-doctor employees have decided to conduct an island-wide strike today (16) starting from 8.00 am. Accordi

Man remanded over severing minor’s finger

A man from Ragama was remanded until January 19 for allegedly severing a minor’s finger using a sharp weapon, following a dispute, police said. When the suspect was produced in court yesterday, Welisara Magistrate Thusitha Dhammika Uduwavidana ordered the suspect who had been in hiding for 11 days after the incident to be remanded.

SLFP Baddegama Organiser involved in alleged fraud involving Rs.20Mn

Accused of cheating several young men promising them foreign employment

CID arrests five Chinese nationals in online loan centre raid

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) arrested five Chinese nationals and one Sri Lankan during a raid on an online loan centre in Dehiwala.

Unauthorized buildings blocking canals to be relocated: CMC

Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) is to relocate 500 unauthorized buildings constructed blocking the canals in Colombo

Police obstructing Excise from carrying out its duties Excise Dept. to take the matter up with the Actg. IGP

With continuing incidents of the police obstructing the duties carried out by the Excise in countrywide operations and detections owing to instances of miscommunication, the Department of Excise is to take the matter up with the Acting IGP in the co

Water tariff to go down with electricity tariff reduction: Minister

Pricing formula for water tariffs to be introduced

Over 1,400 suspects on 42,248 criminals list arrested within 24 hours

Tiran Alles vows to expose detractors on ‘Yukthiya’

Handle Yukthiya operation with diligence to avoid international intervention: SJB

Says the operation should not be used as a political tool

Milinda Moragoda calls for abolition of provincial council system

Proposes transferring power directly to empowered local, urban, and municipal councils

Asia Internet Coalition proposals Minister says will accommodate as much as possible

Public Security Minister Tiran Alles who commented on the request from Asia Internet Coalition for the revision of the Online Saf

Google, Yahoo, Amazon, X, raises red flag on Sri Lanka’s Online Safety Bill

Urges extensive revisions for economic well-being