Seven companies agree to pay estate workers Rs. 1,700 daily wage: President

Claiming that seven plantation companies have agreed to pay estate workers Rs. 1,700 per day, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said he will convene the Wages Board on Monday to discuss the matter.

Namal meets Sumanthiran, says ready to work for North, East

SLPP Presidential candidate Namal Rajapaksa met TNA MP M.A. Sumanthiran today where the two discussed issues facing the North and East as well as the development of the districts if Rajapaksa secures victory in the September 21 Presidential Election, Geethanath Cassilingham, Politbureau Member of SLPP representing the Northern Province told Daily Mirror.

US to provide Rs. 7.2 billion to Sri Lanka: Semasinghe

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has agreed to provide Sri Lanka with Rs. 7.2 billion to strengthen Sri Lanka’s market-driven growth, foster environmental sustainability and resilience and promote good governance practices, State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said.

Replacements for Harin and Manusha only after Presidential election

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has decided not to appoint new MPs for the moment in place of Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara who lost their seats following their expulsion from the SJB which was upheld by the Supreme Court yesterday.

Sri Lanka Mahajana Party backs Ranil in upcoming election

Asanka Nawaratne, the leader of the Sri Lanka Mahajana Party, has announced that his party will support President Ranil Wickremesinghe in the upcoming Presidential Election.

Khelif wins gold amid gender eligibility row

Imane Khelif won Olympic women’s boxing gold a year after being disqualified from the World Championships for reportedly failing a gender eligibility test.

No more lavish spending by candidates, Rs.20 per voter or more

Presidential candidates will be barred from lavish spending unchecked this time because the Election Commission is slated to introduce a ceiling on spending on campaigning in respect of each voter according to the new law enacted this time, an official said.

Iraq to reduce legal marriage age of girls to 9 years

A controversial bill to reduce the legal marriage age of girls to 9 and boys to 15 has been introduced in Iraq’s parliament. This has caused a lot of concern among human rights groups and women’s organistions.

Plane crash in Brazil’s São Paulo state kills all 61 on board

A plane has crashed in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, killing all 61 people on board.

The President told us not to worry’’ - Harin

Moments after the Supreme Court judgement determined that the decision to expel Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara from the SJB was legally valid, President Ranil Wickremesinghe met Harin and Manusha last morning and thanked the two for their support and requested them ’not to worry’.

SL maintains tourist arrival momentum in August so far

The tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka maintained momentum in August, as within the first eight days of the month, over 53,000 international visitors entered the country.

Korean Buddhist Association delegation visits Sri Lanka

A 37-member delegation of the Korean Civil Service Buddhist Association arrived in Sri Lanka recently to promote Sri Lanka’s hospitality and cultural experience, creating awareness on Sri Lanka Tourism to the High End travellers in Korea.

Egypt wrestler arrested in Paris for sexual assault

Egyptian Olympic wrestler Mohamed ’Kesho’ Ibrahim has been arrested in Paris for an alleged sexual assault.

Visa issuance : Can’t revert to old system as IT system changed: Minister

Practical issues have arisen in reverting to the old visa system as the IT system has been changed as per the regulations passed by Parliament when introducing the new system, Public Security Minister Tiran Alles said today.

Third teenager arrested over foiled Taylor Swift concert attack

A third suspect has been arrested in connection with a foiled terror attack on Taylor Swift’s now-cancelled concerts in Vienna, the Austrian interior minister has said.

Rauff Hakeem flays officials for not taking action to streamline visa processing

Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) leader MP Rauff Hakeem referred to Daily Mirror lead news story headlined ‘SL IMMIGRATION HANDICAPPED IN ON- ARRIVAL VISA PROCESSING’, criticised the Controller General of Immigration and Emigration and the Secretary to the Public Security Ministry for alleged sabotaging of visa processing.

5.3 magnitude earth quake hits eastern Japan; No Tsunami expected

A magnitude-5.3 earthquake hit Tokyo and eastern parts of Japan on Friday evening, the government said, a day after it issued the first-ever advisory about the risk of a huge earthquake in the west of the country.

Presidential candidate count rises 27

Three more candidates placed cash deposits for the upcoming Presidential election today (09) increasing the total number of candidates to 27.

Heavy showers above 50mm on the cards for multiple provinces

The Meteorological Department has issued a weather advisory for several regions, anticipating fairly heavy showers exceeding 50 mm in some areas of Northern and North-central provinces over the next 24 hours.

Will contest Presidential election as independent candidate: SF

Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka today announced that he will contest the Presidential election as an independent candidate.

Fleet of 438 SLTB buses assigned for Esala Perahera

The Transport Ministry has decided to assign 438 Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses to operate day and night services during the Kandy Esala Perahera for the convenience of the public.

Apply for passports only for urgent needs: Minister

Public Security Minister Tiran Alles requested the people to apply for passports only if they are urgent and advised those who can wait to delay their applications till October, when new e-passports that meet international standards will be available.

’We engaged in suicide mission by supporting President’: Harin

Former Minister Harin Fernando, who lost his Parliamentray seat after the Supreme Court decision, said he and Manusha engaged in a sucide mission by supporting President Ranil Wickremsinghe.

Supreme Court quashes recommendations of Gotabaya’s Presidential Commission

The Supreme Court today issued an order quashing the findings and recommendations made by the Commission of Inquiry appointed by former President Gotabaya Rajapakse in respect of nine petitioners including former High Court Judge Padmini N. Ranawaka and President’s Counsel Upul Jayasuriya.

Bandulalal Bandarigoda to replace Manusha

Bandulalal Bandarigoda is to fill the vacancy created after Manusha Nanayakkara lost his seat following the Supreme Court decision that the latter’s expulsion from the SJB was legal.

Education Ministry clears Wesley ruggerite

The Ministry of Education has officially informed the Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association (SLSRFA) that after further investigation, Wesley College rugby player was eligible to participate in the 2024 Inter-Schools Under-19 League Rugby Tournament.

Sheikh Hasina to return to Bangladesh for elections, says son

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will return to her country when its new caretaker government decides to hold elections, her son has said.

Fonseka resigns from SJB Chairmanship

Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka resigned from the post of SJB Chairmanship today.

12-hour water cut in Gampaha area on Sunday

Water supply will be interrupted for twelve hours from Sunday (11) at 9.00 a.m. in several areas in Gampaha due to repairs to the Biyagama water treatement plant, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said.

X-Press Pearl debris fully cleared: State Minister

The owners of the X-Press Pearl informed Sri Lanka that the debris had been fully cleared by now, State Minister of Justice Anurada Jayaratne said today.