Uncertainty looms over 48 Sri Lankans trapped in Myanmar cyber crime saga

The military government in Myanmar has reportedly cited that the rescue of 48 Sri Lankans held captive by cyber crime operators in the Myawaddy area has proven to be challenging since that is controlled by ethnic armed groups, an informed source said.

Sign it!

SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa seems to be telling his new alliance members to sign the deal to contest the upcoming elections under one alliance.

Foreigners overstaying visas and doing odd jobs issue continues unabated

Foreign nationals who overstay their visas and do various odd jobs to earn money continue unabated with the authorities concerned hamstrung with the lack of resources to curb them, an official said.

Corruption taints operations on drugs, underworld criminals

In response to mounting concerns over reports of several police officers being in contact with leading drug lords, some of whom operate from overseas while others are imprisoned following recent crackdowns on underworld gangs, intelligence officers have been deployed to identify the police officers collaborating with organized criminals and drug traffickers with their assets to be probed, the Daily Mirror learns. Police have received informati

Sri Lanka on verge of 2-0 series victory

Sri Lanka were on the verge of a 2-0 series triumph when they reduced Bangladesh to 268 for seven in the second innings on the fourth day of the second and final Test, which continued at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram yesterday.

Sri Lanka still in the dark about hazardous wastes in ship from the US

Sri Lanka is not yet aware of the nature of hazardous materials in the Singapore cargo ship Dali chartered by Maersk, which crashed into the Baltimore, US bridge on March 26, carrying 764 tons of hazardous materials as reported by

Easter Sunday celebrated in a calm atmosphere

The Easter Sunday service was held at St Anthony’s Shrine Kochchikade in a calm atmosphere but under tight security. The same service in this church ended in carnage five years ago when a suicide bomber blew himself up killing around a hundred people. The tears of this devotee indicate the reminiscences of the incident.

Special security at churches

Special security was provided to the St. Anthony’s Shrine Kochchikade, Colombo yesterday in view of the Good Friday mass. Special security measures are in place at churches across the country in view of Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

Presidential Election in October first week

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has informed his close associates and hinted to his cabinet that the Presidential Election

Sri Lanka’s first Prime Minister commemorated

A ceremony was held at Independence Square to mark the 72nd death anniversary of Sri Lanka’s first Prime Minister, late D. S. Senanayake yesterday. UNP Deputy Leader and Presidential Adviser Ruwan Wijewardene, Former Speaker K

Scandal erupts over Keheliya given special transport privileges

​The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has initiated investigations into an incident in which former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella who is in remand custody has been transported to court using a bus donated by UNICEF for the transportation of

Public trust in parliament and political parties reaches all time low

A recent survey conducted by the Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) has unearthed that public trust in parliament and political parties has reached an all time low, with parliament showing 22 percent public trust and political parties showing 19 percent trust.

A possible alliance?

Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga in conversation with SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa at a Bleedgood project launch on Thursday. However, other possible allies seem to be absent.

47 Thai nationals temporarily ordained at Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo

Forty seven laymen from Thailand were temporarily ordained at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo yesterday. Chief Sanghanaya

If Sri Lanka’s economic rights harmed in Red Sea, we will stand up: President

Reaffirms commitment to safeguarding regional stability and world peace

Deshabandu defends his actions during ‘Aragalaya’

Emphasizes that if not for their actions, the current situation could have been significantly different

(SOCO) Exhibition stall receives Golden Award at INCO Industrial Exhibition’

The Scene of Crime Investigation Officer (SOCO) Exhibition stall received the Golden Award at the INCO Industrial Exhibition’s colour award ceremony held at the BMICH. Photos of CI Indunil Wijekoon receiving the award

Rats on board ground two SriLankan flights

Only 20 aircraft operational, three grounded

Karandeniya PHI shot dead

Police said a 9mm pistol had been used in the shooting

Parliamentary Committee recommends 20% cut in Electricity Tariffs

It was also revealed that more than one million electricity connections have been cut due to non-payment of bills. The main reason for the non-payment of bills is the high power tariff

Long term Ukraine, Russian tourists asked to leave amidst rising concerns; Prez orders probe into move

Days after the Daily Mirror exposed that a rising number of Russian tourists were engaging in prostitution in SL as well as running other unregistered, illegal businesses, the Immigration Dept. released a circular to Tourism Ministry stating all long term Ukrainian, Russian tourists must leave

Colombo beats the heat with pricier Thambili

Amidst the sweltering heat, people turn to Thambili or king coconut to quench their thirst and cool off from the hot temperature grip

AKD in powwow with Amul, but party-affiliated trade unions up against its plan in Sri Lanka’s dairy sector

Despite JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s recent overtures to India and a visit to Amul in Gujarat, the JVP-affiliated All Ceylon Agrarian Federation demonstrated against the proposed partnership between Amul and Milco. The Federation, a collective of dairy farmer associations and trade associations, staged the demonstration in Anuradhapura last Saturd

President seeks tourists’ views on developing tourism industry

President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Saturday embarked on an observation tour in the Tangalle and Galle areas, underscoring the government’s commitment to enhancing tourist facilities. The President visited tourist hotspots such as Seenimodara, Dikwella, Nilwella, Hiriketiya, Weligama, and Habaraduwa, as well as the Weligama Surf School along the south coast, where he assessed activities there first hand. He engaged in brief conversations with forei

President meets Israeli Transport Minister, assures support for Israeli security

In what appeared to be a balanced approach on the Israeli-Palestine conflict, President Ranil Wickremesinghe reiterate

President of Sai Baba Centre felicitated for long service

The President of the Sai Baba Centre S.N.Udhaya Nathan was felicitated by the members of the centre at a function held at Sai Nilayam recently for completing 25 years in Presidency continuously and for his dedicated services for the upliftment of the Sai Centre. He was also bestowed with the title ‘Samooka Serva Thilagam’. Here, on behalf of the Centre Vice President Siva Rajajothy hands over the memento to the President. Treasurer Sunderam Thava

Even cops have their favorites...

In a moment of tenderness, a woman Police constable pauses her day to choose the perfect bloom.

Sweden - Sri Lanka Business Council AGM held

The Sweden - Sri Lanka Business Council (SSLBC) Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held at the Mount Lavinia Hotel (MLH). The SSLBC also celebrated its 75th Anniversary of diplomatic relations betwe

Cash stolen in Meegoda Economic Centre robbery; Female Clerk injured

A female employee in a wholesale store in the Meegoda Economic Centre received serious gunshot injuries when two gunmen who entered the business establishment shot her and took away a cash collection. She was admitted to Homagama Base Hospital. Police said she

Colombo South Hospital honoured for outstanding patient care

An event was held to recognize and reward various units of the Colombo South Teaching Hospital for outstanding patient care under the Productivity, Quality, and Patient Safety Competition. Dr. Palitha Mahipala, Secretary of the Ministry of Health, and Dr. Asela Gunawardena, Director-General of Health Services graced the event.