January extremely critical, health experts warn

With the Dengue cases soaring at alarming numbers, the health authorities warn of January being critical in terms of the country heading towards an epidemic or hyperendemic situation. Addressing the media, Dr Sudath Samaraweera, the Director of the National Dengue Control Unit said given the gravity of the situation, the Health Ministry has decided to declare a special Den

Duplicate Bandu acquitted from charges imitating original Bandu

CCD filed a charge sheet against the accused following a complaint by the film actor Bandu Samarasinghe

State Minister Lohan Ratwatta threatened me with death - detainee tells court

He took out a pistol, aimed it at my forehead and said that I was lying and threatened me

Rs.2.5Bn worth drugs busted by Customs Narcotic Control in 2023

One of the country’s top drug-busting bodies setup at the airport to detect the flow of illicit intoxicants, the Customs Narcotic Control Unit has seized drugs worth over Rs.2.5 billion during last year,ma

Court summons Colombo’s leading private hospital for selling MRP drugs at exorbitant rates

A leading private hospital in Colombo, which had allegedly billed its patients with exorbitant rates for common drugs that have a maximum retail price had been summoned by the courts following charges filed by the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA). The NMRA following a lengthy

Cricket coach arrested with weapons in a leading school in Wattala

The coach had been involved in collecting drug money under the direction of an overseas criminal associated with the detained organized criminal Ganemulla Sanjeewa

Parliament to be prorogued on January 27

Prez to address House when it is convened after Independence

SJB grassroot level members unhappy about newcomers?

Party leader says SJB does not discard people after making use of them

Current tax appealing process allows any person to evade paying taxes for 15 years

The government was considering establishing a special court complex within the judicial system to hear tax appeals in the backdrop that the appealing process allows any person to stay without paying taxes for 15 years. The Minister of Justice Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe has agreed in this regard during a special meeting held in the Parliament to obtain ideas for the legal amendments to be made in order to increase the state revenue.

CMC workers spray insecticides in mosquito breeding sites

Public Health Inspectors from the Colombo Municipal Council spray insecticide to prevent mosquitoes from breeding in residential areas in Colombo On January 4, 2024. An increase in dengue ca

Road accident kills donkey on the spot

A debt collector from a private sector bank in Puttalam town sustained serious injuries after his motorcycle collided with a donkey that ran across the road. The incident occurred at the 4th km post on the old Mannar road while the collector was on duty, travelling from Wanathawilluwa to Puttalam. He was rushed to Puttalam Base Hospital, where a spokesman confirmed he had sustained a fracture. Tragi

Mother and daughter die in expressway accident

The elderly woman had died on the spot and her daughter last morning at Karapitiya Teaching Hospital

CEB earns Rs. 52 billion profit in 2023 PUCSL asked to instruct CEB to reduce electricity tariffs from Jan.24

The Public Utility Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has been informed by a Parliamentary Committee to instruct the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to reduce the electricity tariffs so as to disseminate CEB’s massive profit within three months starting from January 2024. The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Alleviating the Impact of the Economic Crisis in a letter to the PUCSL Chairman also requested the PUCSL to introduce a special reasonable pric

Galle Prison too grapples with health emergency

An inmate succumbs to Meningitis at the Galle Prison forcing authorities to restrict various activities within the facility

What you need to obtain TIN

The TIN can be obtained using the IRD e-services or by visiting the Primary Registration Unit at the 2nd Floor of the IRD Head Office or Any Regional Offices

Surgeries at Homagama hospital come to a standstill

The matter is being addressed however, it may take a considerable time to find replacements

Police probe series of suspicious deaths linked to preacher’s sermons

Seven deaths being investigated

Testing delay hinders Basmati rice imports from Pakistan

Delays in local testing by Sri Lankan authorities hinder the utilization of the total quota of Bamsati rice imports from Pakistan allocated under the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries, Daily Mirror learns. Daily Mirror learns that the Pakistani authorities express dissatisfaction with the delay caused by Sri Lankan testing procedures, arguing that the rice is already a

Rs.50,000 fine will not be implemented now ; Minister

Only persons who currently receive a net income of Rs. 100,000 per month are liable to pay income tax

Concerns raised over men in robes continuing to harm Buddhism despite court convictions

Chairman of the National Movement for Social Justice Karu Jayasuriya yesterday emphasized that about 50 men in robes are currently in jail for many charges including insulting Buddhism and even

Former COPE Chairman takes Kanchana to task

A robust evaluation of the proposed power sector reforms in Sri Lanka is imperative and should encompass comprehensive studies

Customs rtf nets Rs.359Mn worth narcotics sent via courier services in 2023

Gift pack from Italy turns to be Rs.61Mn worth Hashish

Minister assures 75% Reduction in CoL burden by end of 1stQ

Citizens bear the responsibility of supporting government investments in the country’s future using tax revenue. Critics often cite high taxes as a reason for leaving the country

Pastor Jerome Fernando granted bail after nearly a month

Jerome Fernando was ordered to be released on a cash bail of Rs.500,000 with two sureties of Rs.10 million

No one can just walk into SJB ; MPs

We are not willing to flock together with those who are responsible for the economic downturn

Families displaced due to Inclement weather in Amparai

More than 14750 people in 4415 families in eleven divisions in the Ampara district have been displaced due to the prevailing heavy rainfall. Ampara District Secretary Chinthaka Abeywikrema said they had found shelter in safer locations. District Secretary said the Disaster Management Centre had taken steps to provide urgent relief to the affected families. He said paddy cultivation had been affected by floods causing crop devastation. Mean

Valuation disparity delayS Visumpaya Hotel Project

Govt. doing new feasibility to fit into investor’s interests

Nalaka Godahewa does a somersault, joins SJB

The alliance aims to be prepared for any upcoming elections

Tax number doesn’t make someone liable for income tax: PMD

Submitting the TIN is mandatory when opening a current account and requesting building plan approvals

Daughter’s assault on father turns fatal

He had been assaulted during an altercation