Sri Lanka brings new law to tackle IUU fishing amid unlawful fishing by Indian fishermen

Against the backdrop of unlawful fisheries activities by Indian fishermen in Sri Lanka waters, the parliamentary Sectoral Oversight Committee on Food Security and Agriculture has cleared the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (Amendment) Bill submitted to Parliament which, if enacted, will enable the authorities to take tough action against anyone indulgent in such practices in Sri Lankan waters, Daily Mirror learns.

President seeks to forge bilateral ties with Cuba, invites Cuban President to visit Sri Lanka

The two leaders reaffirmed the robust bonds of friendship and dialogue between their respective nations

Match fixing Case Sachithra Senanayake spins information to CID, bail objected

Investigation officers to record a statement of the suspect within the prison premises on September 19

Arrested for capturing protected birds

He often visited the upcountry and captured birds from their nests. Wildlife conservators said it was illegal to change the environment and the living conditions of birds and animals, and that they should be allowed to live and breed freely in their natural habitats

Arrested for procuring motorcar involved in shooting

Investigations revealed that he had hired the motorcar from a taxi service and provided it to the gunmen

Cargo movements at Sri Lankan airports decrease by 15% due to import restrictions and high costs

AASL has recorded a turnover of Rs 27,647Mn from international passenger and aircraft movements last year

Court prevents Harak Kata from being moved to another location

The Court of Appeal yesterday issued an order preventing Nadun Chinthaka Wickramaratne alias ‘Harak Kata’ from being moved to another location from his current detention custody by CID, without informing the Court of Appeal, Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court and t

Case against Vijayakala Maheswaran: Police waiting for AG’s legal advice for over five years

It was revealed in Court that the investigation conducted by the Organized Crimes Prevention Division against former Jaffna District Parliamentarian Vijayakala Maheswaran over a controversial statement she made in 2018, is still waiting for Attorney General’s advice regarding the inciden

President appoints committee to probe “Channel-4” allegations

President Ranil Wickremesinghe appointed a committee, chaired by retired Supreme Court Justice S I Imam, with retired Air Force Commander ACM Jayalath Weerakkody & Harsha A.J. Soza PC as members, to investigate “Channel-4” allegations about the Easter attacks.

Indian Navy ship Nireekshak arrives in Trincomalee for Diving Training

Indian Naval Ship ‘Nireekshak’, a highly advanced diving support ship of the Indian Navy, arrived at the port of Trincomalee on Septe

Opposition MP Asserts: Channel 4 probe unlikely to succeed amid MP inaction on security warnings

Proposes an international probe led by experts in dealing with terrorist organizations would be a more suitable course of action

Police hunts company owner and wife for over Rs 50 Mn fraud

At least nine complaints had been received against the couple

Mother’s clandestine relationship brings death to son

He had in 2015 assaulted to death his mother’s paramour during an altercation

NMRA to act strict on pharmacists selling drugs sans prescription

Suspected pharmacists have sold antibiotic drugs without prescription

Zahran’s aide gave me information on Easter Sunday attack : Rajitha

“This particular person had divulged information to Minister Harin Fernando as well”

Implementation of IMF Reforms Inaugural meeting held yesterday at Presidential Secretariat

The inaugural meeting to assess Sri Lanka’s progress regarding the implementation of the new economic reforms proposed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was held at the Presidential Se

Decision to recall retired specialists not feasible: Experts

With reference to the decision of the health Ministry to recall the retired medical specialists, medical specialists opined that it is neither a feasible nor a longstanding move to address shortage of specialists

No citizenship certificate issued to Diana Gamage - Counsel tells court

Diana Gamage had given a statement to the CID citing she was a British Citizen and had renounced her British citizenship in 2014

Retired doctors asked to stay another two years

A Cabinet note will be submitted to inform the Cabinet about this proposal

SL to turn Indian Ocean region a peace zone

Sri Lanka which is to take over the chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) next month will work towards turning the Indian Ocean region into a peace zone, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry announced yesterday. Minister Sabry who announced that Sri Lanka will host the IORA summit in Colombo next month when the country will take over the chairmanship of the organisation, told local media that the Sri Lankan government intends

Authorities admit migration of doctors beyond their control

With the migration of medical professionals from Sri Lanka reaching an alarming level, exacerbated by the low salaries offered to specialists, the health authorities are now admitting that the situation is beyond their control.

Sri Lanka turns deaf to call for international probe into Easter attack

Reiterates support to the One China Policy

SriLankan grapples with pilot shortage amid ongoing economic turmoil

SriLankan Airlines green lighted to recruit foreign pilots if need arises

EP Governor, GSMB drama Stay Order preventing EP Governor interfering with GSMB further extended

The Court of Appeal yesterday further extended its Stay Order preventing Eastern Province Governor Senthil Thondaman from interfering with the functions of the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB). The petitioner GSMB maintained that the Governor’s directives had obstructed the operations of the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB), which had previously granted a mineral exploration licence in the Trincom

Reducing corruption vulnerabilities SJB to request IMF to act on conditions forwarded to SL govt.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya ( SJB) is to request IMF to act on its claim that it will condition the loan to Sri Lanka on Government taking credible action to reduce corruption vulnerabilities, SJB MP Harsha De Silva said yesterday. “The aragalaya was about taking a

Easter Sunday attacks Maithripala calls for int’l probe over Channel 4 video

The SLFP was preparing to meet the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka regarding this matter and a letter is being drafted to be handed over to him

Train strike called off

Officials decide to provide solution within two weeks

To share its observations and recommendations HRCSL writes to President seeking revised Anti-Terrorism Bill

The HRCSL has written to President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Tuesday seeking a copy of the bill, which is a revised version of the bill that was previously gazetted on March 17

Gota keeps making waves with his attempted political comebacks: SM

It is quite amusing to see former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who was unsuccessful in holding the position of President and stepped away from politics, continuously attempting to make a comeback, SLPP MP S.M. Chandrasena said.

Namal’s request for acquittal from money laundering case: Order reserved for November 2

The Colombo High Court yesterday fixed for November 2 to deliver its order regarding an application filed on behalf of former Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa and five others requesting to acquit them from the money laundering case, without c