Impersonators in Police attire loot Norochcholai home of Rs. 8Mn, 40 Gold sovereigns

In an alarming incident, a gang of three individuals disguised in authentic police attire perpetrated a robbery in Norochcholai, Kalpitiya yesterday, leaving residents shaken and authorities on high alert. According to police reports, the culprits made away with a staggering sum of Rs. 8 million in cash along with gold items weighing approximately 40 sovereigns.

Having Fox Hill race on Easter Attack anniversary day was unintentional: Army

Sri Lanka Army yesterday said organising the Fox Hill Super Cross race on April 21st when the fifth Easter Attack commemoration was taking place in the country was unintentional, as heavy public criticism was underway for holding the event on a day of public mourning.

Six suitors in the running for SriLankan Airlines

The government’s search for a suitor for national carrier SriLankan Airlines has narrowed down with a total of six bidders showing interest in the debt-ridden entity.

Iranian President to visit Sri Lanka on April 24

President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr. Ebrahim Raisi is scheduled to make an official bilateral visit to Sri Lanka at the invitation of President Ranil Wickremesinghe to jointly declare open the Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project on April 24, The Foreign Affairs Ministry said.

No Sri Lankan boats to Australia in a year: Australia Emergency Task Force Operations

During the launch of Operation ’Disi Rala,’ the joint maritime security effort between Australia and Sri Lanka, Mark Whitechurch, who heads the Emergency Task Force Operation Sovereign Borders, mentioned that they had not spotted any boats from Sri Lanka heading to Australia in over a year.

Boost for tourism with Shree Ramayan Trails launch

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is anticipated to receive a boost from Indian pilgrims with the official launch of the Shree Ramayan Trails project.

Sri Lanka seeks enhanced ties with Gambia ahead of OIC summit

Ahead of the forthcoming Organization of the Islamic Cooporation (OIC) summit, slated to be hosted by Gambia in early May, Sri Lankan Envoy to Kenya, Kana Kananathan engaged in bilateral discussions with Dr. Mamadou Tangara, the Foreign Minister of Gambia.

Health officials warn against misleading posts re child surgeries abroad

A recent viral social media message alleging that the Rotary Club Colombo West has received a substantial grant for cardiac surgeries in India and is transferring children to LRH – Colombo for treatment has raised concerns among health officials.

Pro-China party wins Maldives election in landslide

Maldives voters handed President Mohamed Muizzu’s party a landslide win at parlimentary elections, media said on Monday, an outcome set to shift the Indian Ocean archipelago closer to China and away from traditional partner India.

Stocks of rice, dhal distributed to schools unfit for consumption

The Public Health Inspectors’ Union has raised serious concerns over the quality of rice and dhal to be distributed to schools under the World Food Programme (WFP).

Indian cricket manager indicted for Legend Cricket League match-fixing allegations

The Attorney General’s Department informed court today that an indictment has been filed before the Colombo High Court against an Indian cricket manager over match-fixing allegations during the Legend Cricket League 2024.

Wijeyadasa could lose his Parliamentary seat: Tissa Kuttiarachchi

Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, who took up the position as the Acting Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) could lose his parliamentary seat, according to the party constitution of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), SLPP MP Tissa Kuttiarachchi said today.

71% cultivated land damaged in 2023–24 Maha season

The Agriculture Department revealed today that 71 percent of the total cultivated land, other than paddy cultivation, was damaged in the 2023–24 Maha season due to heavy rains and floods.

Lyrid meteor shower visible tonight

The annual Lyrid meteor shower will be visible to Sri Lanka tonight in the western sky, Space Scientist and Engineer Gihan Weerasekera said.

Indian SC allows termination of nearly 30-week pregnancy for 14-year-old rape survivor

The Supreme Court Monday permitted the medical termination of a nearly 30-week pregnancy of a 14-year-old rape survivor, setting aside the Bombay High Court order declining the minor’s mother’s plea in the case.

Two racing drivers arrested over Fox Hill tragedy

Two racing drivers who participated in yesterday’s Fox Hill Super Cross 2024 racing event have been arrested by the police over the accident which killed seven people.

Catholic Church to go to UNHRC seeking international probe

The Catholic Church is planning to present a proposal to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) through several foreign governments and international organizations to initiate an international investigation into the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks with a view to mete out justice to the victims of those attacks.

Astrologer Chandrasiri Bandara passess away

Astrologer Chandrasiri Bandara has passed away this morning while undergoing treatment in a private hospital, family members said.

Showers across the country after 2 p.m

Showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-Western Provinces and in the Galle, Matara and Anuradhapura districts after 2.00 p.m, the forecasting division of the National Meteorological Centre said.

US and Sri Lankan navies to hold CARAT Sri Lanka 2024 in Trincomalee

The United States Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and Sri Lanka Navy will partner for the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Sri Lanka 2024 exercise for four days from today (22) in Trincomalee.

SJB embroiled in controversy after its MPs secure funds from Govt without party approval

The main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), finds itself embroiled in controversy as reports emerge that several of its MPs had received Rs. 50 million each from the government’s decentralized budget without nod from the party leadership, Daily Mirror learns.

Deafening silence by Govt. on emblematic cases

The Government is maintaining a deafening silence on the investigations over a number of emblematic cases.

Market lending rate falls to two-year low as economy readies to take off

The often watched market lending rate, which guides the rest of the rates on loans to small businesses to mortgages to consumers, touched a two-year low last week continuing its descent.

Government to provide ownership of 50,000 flats in Colombo to plantation residents

The programme of providing free land rights to 2 million is currently underway and steps have been taken to give ownership of 50,000 flats in Colombo to the plantation people.

President vows inclusive economic growth

President Ranil Wickremesinghe assured that the government will not pass or leave anyone behind in the programme to strengthen the economy of the country as well as the people.

Peter’s beat Royal to claim championship

St. Peter’s College stamped their class when they beat Royal College 10-5 in the Dialog Schools Rugby Sevens 2024 final, which was worked off at the Royal Sports Complex today.

Racing event tragedy leaves seven dead including eight-year-old child

The Fox Hill Super Cross 2024 racing event, held in Diyatalawa today (21), turned tragic as a race car veered off the track, resulting in the deaths of seven individuals including an eight-year-old child and leaving over 20 others hospitalized with injuries.

Gold prices surge to all-time high

Gold prices across the globe are surging at all-time high prices amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Tension erupts outside SLFP headquarters

A tense standoff unfolded outside the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) headquarters on Darley Road in Colombo 10, as a group attempting to enter the party building was met with resistance from the police.

Maithripala faction appoints Wijeyadasa as SLFP Acting Chairman

Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe was appointed as the Acting Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) by the Maithripala Sirisena faction.