Malwatte prelate reminds ministers of people’s expectations

Mahanayake of Malwatte Chapter Ven. Thibbatuwawe Sri Siddhartha Sumangala Thera said the National People’s Power (NPP) has received an unprecedented mandate and that they should deliver the goods as expected by the people.

People affected by floods in the North threatened by crocs

Crocodiles have glided onto the roads underwater in the rain affected areas in the North, creating an additional danger to human life.

All shops to come under scrutiny ahead of festive season

With the festive season around the corner, the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has announced a spate of nationwide raids to protect shoppers and ensure fair trade practices.

Maldivian Coast Guard seizes Sri Lankan fishing trawler carrying over 450kgs of ICE and heroin

A Sri Lankan fishing trawler carrying about 344 kg of crystal methamphetamine (ICE) and about 124 kg of cocaine was seized by the Maldivian Coast Guard following an intelligence-sharing operation between the Sri Lanka Navy and the Maldivian Coast Guard.

Olympic Athlete Sugath Thilakaratne among 29 Deputy Ministers

Olympic athlete Sugath Thilakaratne is one of the 29 deputy ministers appointed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Religious leaders in the gallery

Religious leaders in the gallery at the time when President Anura Kumara Dissanayake presented his policy statement where he said religious and communal extremism will not be allowed by his government.

The Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists – New Office Bearers 2024/2025

At the Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists held on October 29th, 2024 the following members were elected as office bearers.

Surgery removes 10 kg tumor from a woman in Kataragama

A surgery to remove a 10 kg tumor from the uterus of a woman has been reported from the Kataragama area.

Appeal Court dismisses Harak Kata’s Writ petitions against PTA indictment

A writ petition filed by alleged drug kingpin Nadun Chinthaka Wickramaratne, alias ‘Harak Kata,’ challenging the legality of the indictment filed by the Attorney General under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), has been dismissed by the Court of Appeal.

160 kilos of drugs seized

A consignment of illegal drugs including 100 kilos of heroin and 60 kilos of ICE was seized and ten suspects arrested by the Matara Division Crime Investigation Unit yesterday (21) during a raid on a house at Nagoda off Galle.

Detainee assaulted

A detainee in Weerawila Outdoor Prison had been severely assaulted allegedly by a jail guard when he requested for a Panadol as he had developed a headache.

Fisherman taken ill in deep sea

A fisherman who fell ill on board a multi day trawler in the deep sea about 78 nautical miles off Galle light house was taken on board a naval craft and, after providing emergency treatment, rushed to Karapitiya Teaching Hospital on Wednesday evening (20).

Vote on Account in December, new budget in March next year: President

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told Parliament that a Vote on Account will be presented in December this year while a budget will be presented by March next year. Parliament was adjourned until December 3.

First Mayor of Moratuwa passes away

Asitha Chandradasa, Mayor of the Moratuwa A.T.K. Chandradasa, the first Mayor of the Moratuwa Municipal Council, passed away on November 13, 2024.

Customs seize Rs.90Mn worth medicines abused by schoolchildren as intoxicants

A large batch of pharmaceutical drugs that is commonly used as a painkiller and also widely abused among addicts and schoolchildren as an intoxicant was seized by Sri Lanka Customs from a consignment smuggled into the country last week.

18 Ministry Secretaries appointed

New Secretary to the Prime Minister, the Cabinet Secretary and 16 Ministry Secretaries were appointed yesterday, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Court orders medical report on Lohan Ratwatte’s health condition

The Court of Appeal yesterday issued an order directing the hospital authorities to submit a report on the health condition of former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte, who is currently in remand custody in connection with a case involving an unregistered luxury vehicle.

Only 4 complaints of misuse of public resources - TISL

The recent General Election saw only 3 complaints about misuse of state funds and 1 regarding state vehicles, election watchdog Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) reported yesterday.

Challenging his arrest over a road accident in 2023: Ravi Seneviratne’s FR dismissed

A Fundamental Rights petition filed by incumbent Public Security Ministry Secretary Ravi Seneviratne challenging his arrest over a road accident in 2023 has been dismissed by Supreme Court.

Ravi’s crisis beyond EC’s control

He further emphasized that the gazette notification cannot be revoked under any circumstances.

Aruni replaces Aruni as new Foreign Secretary

Aruni Ranaraja has been appointed as the new Foreign Secretary, succeeding Aruni Wijewardena, who previously held the position.

Muslims disappointed over lack of Cabinet representation

Even though 70 percent of Sri Lankan Muslims voted for the National People’s Power (NPP) government, no Muslim representatives were included in the recent Cabinet appointments, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Kandy District candidate Rishad Mahroof said.

Sri Lanka Netherlands Alumni Association organizes: ‘Sonduru Sihinayaki Re,’ at Bishops College Auditorium on Saturday

‘Sonduru Sihinayaki Re,’ a musical evening will be organised by the Sri Lanka Netherlands Alumni Association on Saturday, November 23rd at the Bishop’s College auditorium.

Navy seizes 40 kilos of heroin, five suspects arrested

A consignment of 40 kilos of heroin smuggled to the country was seized, and five suspects were arrested by the Navy during a raid in the sea off Galle yesterday.

I am not ready to say what the media wants : Marikkar

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP S. M. Marikkar, in response to queries about the need for change in party leadership in the wake of electoral defeat, said he was not prepared to talk about it in front of the media since it was a matter for internal retrospection.

SC suspends releasing Grade 5 Scholarship Exam results

The Supreme Court yesterday issued an interim order preventing authorities from taking steps to release the marks and ranks of the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination held on September 15.

Meningococcal disease outbreak at Army Training School under control: Health officials

The outbreak of Meningococcal disease at the Sri Lanka Army Recruit Training School in Vedditalativu is under control, Director of the National Institute of Infectious Diseases (NIID) said. Twenty-five recruits have been hospitalized, with one in critical condition, while over 450 soldiers remain under quarantine as a precaution.

Police go tough on bogus beggars in Anuradhapura sacred sites, arrest six women

Police in Anuradhapura will take strong punitive measures against bogus individuals who would beg money from pilgrims of sacred sites under various pretexts of medical emergencies etc, and placed six such women under custody.

Government department to collaborate on developing Multi-Hazard early warning system towers in SL

Director General of the Disaster Management Centre Udaya Herath told the Daily Mirror that the Disaster Management Centre, Department of Meteorology, National Building Research Organisation and the Irrigation Department together will collaborate on developing Multi-Hazard early warning system Towers islandwide, which will replace the current inactive tsunami warning towers and provide early warning against hazards.

Around 1500 infants die before their first birthday annually due to congenital heart defects

Around 1500 infants die before their first birthday annually due to much prevalent congenital heart defects in Sri Lanka, Rotary International- Sri Lanka District Governor- Sushena Ranatunga said.