Deadline for TIN numbers extended to April

The deadline for obtaining Tax Identification Numbers (TIN) for those who are more than 18 years of age has been extended to April 1, sources from the Finance Ministry said yesterday. The deadline has been extended in order to provide adequate time for the payers to get their TIN numbers. However, potential payers were requested to get their TIN numbers as soon as possible without waiting till the last moment.

Health staff announces another strike putting patients in peril

All health personnel, spanning administrative officers, health management assistants, development officers, assistants, and hospital health assistants, have collectively opted to embark on a strike

Princess Anne due here today

Princess Anne, sister of Britain’s King Charles, and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence will arrive in Sri Lanka today for a three-day visit to mark 75 years of diplomatic relations between the UK and Sri Lanka. Issuing a statement, the British High Commission in Colombo yesterday said that while in Colombo, The Princess Royal will meet with President Ranil Wickremesinghe. She will meet with businesses and charities; visit Save the

Emergency situation declared at flood hit Yala National Park

In light of the situation, access to Yala National Park has been restricted, with the main entrance at Palatupana completely blocked by flooding

Elections: Time for Political Skulduggery

With the elections looming on the horizon, the political landscape is witnessing strategic moves and party-switching among politicians, marking a season of political skulduggery. In this case

Britisher arrested with Ganja seeds intended for cultivation

A British national visiting Sri Lanka was arrested at the passenger terminal of Katunayake International Airport for being in possession of a quantity of ganja including ganja seeds intended for cultivation for his personal us

SL Navy already conducting surveillance on international seas

Parliament, Jan 09 (Daily Mirror) - The Sri Lankan Navy is already conducting surveillance on international seas, State Minister of Defence Pramitha Bandara Tennekoon told Parliament. “We have already deployed the Sri Lankan Navy to carry out surveillance though we have not informed the nation about this decision,” the State Minister said in response to a question raised by Opposition Leader Sajith Prem

Sri Lanka reports over 1,500 leprosy cases including children

Majority of cases have been recorded from the Colombo District with 315 cases while 168 and 151 cases have been reported from the Gampaha and Kalutara districts respectively

Over one million disconnections last year: Kanchana

Says proposal on electricity tariff revision to be submitted to PUCSL soon

Patients inconvenienced as health professionals strike

Trade union action unfolded across all government hospitals, drawing attention to the concerns of supplementary medical professionals

Senior DIG Lalith Pathinayake acquitted of charges related to Easter Attack

Senior DIG Lalith Pathinayake has been acquitted of charges connected to the Easter Sunday attack by a three-member bench appointed by the National Police Commission. Senior DIG Nandana Munasinghe, in charge of the Western Province at the time, along with DIGs Deshabandu Tennakoon, Lalith Pathinayake who were in charge of the Colombo District, and Nilantha Jayawa

Well oozing kerosene baffles residents

A drinking well in Pudukudiruppu in Mullaitivu containing water mixed with kerosene has become the cynosure of the people in the area. On information from the owner of the well, Pud

Madhu resident nabbed at BIA with forged Romanian visa on passport

A Sri Lankan man who tried to leave for Romania via Dubai with a forged Romanian visa on his passport was intercepted by the Immigration and Emigration officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) yesterday. The

Policemen transferred for planting trees instead of providing security to helicopter

They were originally deployed to provide security for a private helicopter, used to airlift a chief guest for the event

Spread of brain fever at Galle Prison Court appearances for inmates via Zoom technology

Following the death of an inmate due to brain fever, court appearances for inmates of the Galle Prison will now be conducted remotely via Zoom video conferencing technology, to ensure the safety of inmates and prison staff of the Prison, a spokesman said. Prison activities have been restricted following health concerns and eight inmates are receiving treatment for fever-related symptoms at the hospital.

IP arrested for allegedly harassing a tele-actress during hired-ride

The suspect, identified as a Police Inspector, attached to the Bribery or Corruption Investigations Unit and working as a three-wheeler driver during his off-days

Factory chemical leak causes foul-smelling smoke cover in Homagama

Similar incident occurred at the same factory last August

‘Yukthiya’ operation seizes over Rs. 100Mn in assets of key drug traffickers including ‘Kudu Roshan’

The Illegal Assets and Properties Investigation Division of the Police have confiscated assets and land valued at over Rs. 100

HRCSL expresses concerns over Yukthiya operation

The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka expressed its concern yesterday with respect to the ‘Yukthiya’ Operation implemented by Sri Lanka Police and the Ministry of Public Security.

Three arrested for abducting and gang-raping schoolgirl in Kattankudy

She was abducted while she was en route to meet boyfriend

Serendib, Prima says no wheat flour price revision despite disruptions in global trade

Wheat grain sufficient for six months available now Serendib Flour Mills (Pvt) Ltd and Prima Ceylon (Pvt) Ltd - the two main companies supplying wheat flour requirements to the country - say they secured wheat grain sufficient for six months in their silos and therefore will ensure price stability without any upward price revisions in the immediate future.

Sri Lanka, France discuss nuclear energy cooperation

Potential Energy sector investment partnerships were discussed

Sarath Fonseka cautions against accommodation of newcomers from other parties

Says SJB should not accommodate the corrupt

Bangladeshi Prime Minister secures fourteen consecutive term, wins elections comfortably

Bangladeshi Sheikh Hasina secured her fifth term as Bangladeshi prime minister in an election in which the main opposition boycotted the poll. Instead of any political party, independent candidates secured a total of 63 seats, the second highest after Hasina’s Awami League (AL), which won 222.

Over 2,300 dengue cases logged in a week

People urged to keep their surroundings clean and destroy mosquito breeding places

SL woos US support for early conclusion of debt restructuring

Sri Lanka yesterday sought the support of the United States (US) for early completion of debt restructuring, following the initial agreement reached in principle last year, a Minister said yesterday. Sri Lank

Substandard Human Immunoglobulin scandal Owner refuses to cooperate with NMRA, CID officials during plant visit: Police Spokesman

Says he is not feeling well and cannot remember how to turn the power on at the plant for the inspection visit

Sajith goes before Supreme Court against electricity tariffs

Petition highlights the economic hardship caused by rising electricity costs

Top parliamentary committee recommends complete rollback of 18% Electricity hike imposed last year

The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Energy and Transport has proposed a complete rollback of the 18 per cent electricity price increase imposed last year, a statement said. According to a

Winning elections for NPP is an impossible task: SJB MP

Says NPP obtained only three seats at the 2020 general election