SL ranked 104th among Least Developed Countries in trade facilitation: Verité Research

Sri Lanka ranks 104th out of 125 developing and least developed countries (LDCs) in its implementation of trade facilitation measures over the last six years, a new study by Verité Research has found.

World Travel Awards president visits Sri Lanka Faces negative experience at BIA

They had been directed to a counter and nobody had taken any notice of them. The counter had been empty

Mother remanded for deserting three daughters

A woman who deserted her family of three daughters and was found living with her paramour was remanded till August 09 by Minuwangoda Magistrate Priyanthi Liyanarachchi on Wednesday (2).

Women MPs didn’t use state funds for New Zealand tour: P’ment

The study tour was organised with the support of development partners

Power supply to Mihintale disconnected

Electricity supply to Mihintale sacred city had been disconnected last morning on grounds of payment arrears.

Journalist Tharindu lodges complaint against Borella Police under torture act

Journalist Tharindu Uduwaragedara who was arrested and assaulted during a protest march last week lodged a complaint against Borella Police yesterday under several charges that come under the torture act.

Minister to be tough on registration of pre-schools

Permission will not be granted to run pre-schools without training provided by the Education Ministry or without a pre-school diploma, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said. Addressing an event in Bomiriya, Kaduwela, he said if the minds of three and four year old children are confused without a proper system, then school education will not be able to rebuild them. Therefore, it will not be possible to provide the opportunity to hold pre

Ajith Rohana’s FR petition to be heard on September 4

The Fundamental Rights petition filed by Senior DIG Ajith Rohana challenging his transfer to Easter Province from Southern Province was yesterday re-fixed for support on September 4 by the Supreme Court.

Indonesia’s Ambassador to SL pays courtesy visit to CDS

The Ambassador of Indonesia to Sri Lanka Dewi Gustina Tobing paid a courtesy visit to Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Shavendra Silva at the CDS office in Colombo yesterday. Extending a warm welcome to the office, the CDS appreciated the courtesy gesture of the visiting diplomat. A cordial dialogue took place based on the advancement of Indonesia – Sri Lanka bilateral military relations, particularly in training. The discussion was also ex

Lanza Group Stands Firm, Ignores Basil’s Warnings on Alliance

Meets at Mahinda Amaraweera’s residence, vows to press ahead with proposed alliance

Water tariff to be increased by 30 percent

Water tariff is to be increased from at least 30 to 40 percent from today, National Water Supply and Drainage Board ( NWSDB) announced yesterday. The gazette notification was expected to be issued at the time this report went to press. NWSDB assured that low income families will not be affected by the hike.

Umara apologizes

At the outset, as a Sri Lankan, I have always carried the Sri Lankan flag with great pride, have always strived to uplift the image of my country, and have contributed to the best of my ability

Five Lankans seeking illegal migration to Italy Immigration nabs Jaffna couple with same modus operandi at BIA

Within 48-hours of an attempt by five Sri Lankan males to illegally migrate to Italy and seek asylum by using forged travel documents, the Immigration and Emigration Department officials arrested a couple at the airport on Tuesday evening using t

Death of child at Ridgway Hospital Police advised not to depend on JMO’s report due to contradictions and obscurities

Colombo Additional Magistrate Rajindra Jayasuriya yesterday ordered the Borella Police to conduct an investigation based on all medical records available as there are contradictions and obscurities in the JMO’s report. The Magistrate made this order

New reforms in the offing to revitalize health sector

In the wake of pressing issues which have brought a healthcare system to its knees, a spate of reforms have been proposed to address existing issues and improve services in Sri Lanka.

Harin, Manusha reappointed to UNP Working Committee

Suspension of more SJBers to be removed soon

China’s dip in Sri Lanka’s strategic waters

As foreign ships, except commercial vessels, dock at the ports of Colombo, Hambantota, or Trincomalee, the Indian Ocean becomes a point of debate surrounding Sri Lanka’s strategic positioning and its significance to global powers. The region’s vast potential as a discussion topic for regional stakeholders encompasses trade, economic cooperation, and security considerations. However, as discus

Indo- Lanka land bridge:route alternate to Adam’s Bridge to be considered

In the establishment of land connectivity between India and Sri Lanka, an alternate route, instead of ancient Ram Setu or Adam’s Bridge, is considered to avert Hindu religious sensitivities, Daily Mirror learns.

Leave leopard cubs alone: Wildlife Dept.

Official requests public to call the Department’s hotline 1992 or inform the nearest wildlife conservation office immediately if any cubs were found

Parents accuse doctors of negligence over another untimely death

According to the parents, the child was suffering from a stomach ache

Five Sri Lankans with bogus German passports tell Immigration authorities Tear passports in Malpensa and seek asylum in Italy was modus operandi

Tearing their travel documents at Milan Malpensa Airport and seeking asylum was the modus operandi of an effort to end up in a European country, was divulged by five Sri Lankan males who were apprehended by Immigration au

‘tour de New Zealand’

Members of Sri Lanka’s Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus are currently engaged in a study tour in New Zealand, Parliament sources said. The tour funded by the United St

Sri Lanka can become leader in cannabis industry: Diana

A ten-acre hemp plantation alone has the potential to generate around US$ 200 million

Distorting National Anthem: CID too launches investigation

Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government has also commenced a probe

Grave concern at prisons as capacity exceeds by 200%

over 29,000 inmates are occupying the prisons at present whereas all the prisons in the country could accommodate only 13,241 inmates

Indian HC briefs TNA on outcome of President’s visit to India

Indian envoy asserts need for implementation of 13A and early conduct of PC elections

Vavuniya prison isolated

Vavuniya Remand Prison has been closed for two weeks due to a contagious disease spreading among the detainees. Spokesman for the Prisons Department Chandana Ekanayake said four detainees and a Prison Guard had developed complications identified as measles. He said the temporary closure of the prisons was a precaution against the imminent spread of the disease.

Autographed bat presented to Japanese Cricket Council Head

Goodwill Ambassador of Japanese Cricket Development Mr. Priyantha Kariyapperuma presented a bat with the autographs of Sri Lankan cricketers to Japanese Cricket Council Head Alex Miyaji. Mr. Kariyapperuma praised the performance of Japan at the recently concluded T20 World Cup.

Prez to make special statement on 13A

different opinions of Tamil political parties is an impediment for the implementation of 13A, says UNP

Issuance of ‘e-passport’ Minister decides to suspend EOI and call for tenders

Public Security Minister Tiran Alles decided to suspend the Expression of Interest (EOI) related to the issuance of electronic passports or ‘e-passport’ and call for tenders. Expressions of Interest (EOI) had been called for the issuing of ‘e-passports’ and many of the applicants had complained to the Ministry of Public Security regarding certain technical difficulties in the EOI. The Ministry said th