Maithripala to be charged for contempt of court?

A contempt of court application has been filed before the Court of Appeal against former President Maithripala Sirisena for allegedly disregarding an order made by the Colombo District Court regarding the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) chairmanship.

US to boycott UN tribute to Iran leader killed in helicopter crash

The United States will boycott a United Nations tribute on Thursday to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who was killed earlier this month in a helicopter crash, a U.S. official said.

SL diplomats to meet Russian Defence Ministry today

Sri Lankan diplomats in Russia will engage with officials of the Russian Defence Ministry this evening, in ’’first steps’’ towards repatriating Sri Lankans in Russia, who have been thrust into the battlefront of its war against Ukraine.

Shelton Premaratne passes away

Renowned Sri Lankan composer, instrumentalist and music director Dr. Shelton Premaratne passed away this morning (30) in Australia at the age of 94.

New York boosts T20 Cricket World Cup security after reported threats

New York will boost security for the upcoming T20 Cricket World Cup in June, the governor said on Wednesday, after reports of threats especially related to the India-Pakistan match.

World Bank discusses energy transition for Sri Lanka in high-level roundtable

The World Bank organized a high-level roundtable discussion on advancing energy transitions in Sri Lanka, yesterday.

Higher water level recorded in Mahaweli Ganga, those in Kandy requested to be vigilant

Due to the considerable rainfall in the catchment areas of the central hills yesterday, those living in Nuwara-Eliya and Kandy are requested to be vigilant as the water level of the Mahaweli Ganga has risen and hence may cause sudden floods.

Sri Lanka Electricity Bill to be taken up for debate in Parliament next week

Party leaders decided to take up the second reading debate on the Sri Lanka Electricity Bill next week, Communications Department of Parliament said.

Person dies after being sucked into airplane engine in Amsterdam airport

A person has died after falling into a running aircraft engine at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport, police say.

GMOA warns of terminal hospital closures if doctor shortage not addressed

If the responsible parties do not intervene in increasing the approved number of doctors for the hospital system in the country, the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) today warned that they will take a decision on the closure of terminal hospitals that are crippled without doctors.

Extending President’s term - will explain on Monday: Range Bandara

United National Party (UNP) General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara said today he will explain on Monday his proposal of extending the terms of the President and Parliament by two years.

Underworld figure Midigama Ruwan to be extradited to Sri Lanka

Ruwan Jayasekara alias Midigama Ruwan, a notorious underworld figure allegedly involved in planning an attack on the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) headquarters in Colombo to free drug trafficker Nadun Chinthaka alias ’Harak Kata’, is to be extradited to Sri Lanka today.

Powerful western country concerned over SL ex-soldiers joining the Russian military

A powerful western country remains concerned over Sri Lankan ex-soldiers joining the Russian military in the war against Ukraine, an informed source said.

Jewellers fined for importing gold illegally

Five leading jewellers who imported gold illegally hav been fined, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said yesterday.the total fine amounted to Rs 1,243 million according to the minister.

Thailand approves visa-free travel for Sri Lankan tourists

Thailand’s cabinet approved a range of visa promotions to attract more tourists from other countries, including Sri Lanka, Foreign Affairs Minister M.U.M. Ali Sabry said.

Nun arrested for assaulting 11 girls at Kayts hostel

A 52-year-old nun from a hostel in Kayts has been arrested on charges of assaulting a group of girls residing at the hostel.

Election Commission slams election delay moves

The Election Commission has expressed strong dismay over any attempts to delay the upcoming Presidential and Parliamentary elections, insisting they proceed as scheduled.

Central Bank hopeful of faster recovery in credit to private sector

Although the private sector credit growth hasn’t so far picked up to the desired levels, the Central Bank said it is hopeful that the pace of growth would improve along with the recovery in the economy as well as the easing of credit conditions, alongside the easing of interest rates.

Iraq seeks enhanced ties with Sri Lanka, requests for business links in Baghdad, Kurdistan

Trade Minister Nalin Fernando met with Iraqi envoy Mohammed Obaid Jabur Zahir Al-Masoudi today and discussed the conducting of the ninth session of the Iraq-Sri Lanka for Economic and Technical Cooperation in Sri Lanka this November, which is a greater platform for the bilateral relations between both countries, a statement from the Ministry sa

Is hypertension the reason for some SLTB bus drivers to drive recklessly?

In a recent health checkup by the Kuliyapitiya MOH office, it was revealed that SLTB employees including drivers and traders in the Kuliyapitiya bus stand were at high risk for hypertension, a condition often referred to as a ‘silent killer.’

Teachers, principals to launch two-day islandwide sick leave campaign tomorrow

The National Teachers’ Power (NTP) has decided to launch an islandwide two-day sick leave campaign starting tomorrow (30), demanding the government to resolve the salary anomalies of school principals and teachers.

Ninety lawyers maintain those responsible for misconduct involving JICA should step down

Ten Presidents’ Counsels and 80 other members of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) have sent a letter to the five-member Inquiry Committee and the BASL Executive Committee maintaining that anyone allegedly responsible for misconduct regarding activities involving the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the BASL, who is not inclined to voluntarily resign from their positions in the association, should be required to immediately

Vehicle catches fire on Cotta Road

A vehicle caught fire at Ruhunukala Mawatha on Cotta Road, Borella a short while ago, Police said.

Our pleas ignored but we will not give up: Cardinal

The request by the church to conduct a proper investigation into the Easter Sunday bomb attacks is being ignored by the authorities. But they will renew their struggle and will fight for justice, Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said.

SJB ready for debate even with government leaders

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) today said it is ready to have a public debate even with government leaders other than the National Peoples Power (NPP).

Ranil will never go for referendum: AKD

President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who cannot win the presidential election will never go for a referendum, National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

Netball, rugby, cycling and motorsports elections brought under DG

Sports Minister Harin Fernando today instructed the relevant authorities to put off the Netball Federation of Sri Lanka (NFSL) 2024-2026 elections, scheduled at the Duncan White Auditorium of the Ministry of Sports in Colombo tomorrow.

President says presidential election to be held as planned

President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that the presidential election will definitely be held in the future and financial allocations have already been allocated for it.

Daily Mirror, Lankadeepa article on poverty stricken mother gets tremendous response

Following a report in the Daily Mirror of a mother of four children from Kebithigolleva, who was struggling after her husband’s sudden passing, numerous donors reached out to the Daily Mirror office, offering their support to the family.

Defence Ministry clearance mandatory for ex-servicemen traveling to Russia

Sri Lanka has announced that Russia will now require clearance from the Sri Lanka Defence Ministry for issuing visit visas to ex-servicemen.