Ginger prices up

The price of ginger has shot up to Rs.3200 in the market that resulted in a declining demand. Traders pointed out that the farmers were selling seed ginger to make a fast buck, but the medicinal ginger or the local ginger was in short supply.

Leopard in trap saved

A leopard caught in a trap laid by a poacher was saved by a team of wildlife officers from Bulathkohupitiya Wildlife Conservation office with the help of OIC Attidiya Wildlife Detention Centre Suhada Jayawardene.

SJB accepts RW’s challenge for live discussion with IMF

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is ready for the challenge posed by President Ranil Wickremesinghe for a live discussion with the IMF, MP Harsha De Silva said yesterday. “We are ready for the meeting anytime,” Dr. De Silva told the Daily Mirror.

Indian fishermen saved by Navy

Sri Lanka Navy had saved two Indian fishermen who got into trouble when their boat capsized in the deep sea about eight nautical miles off Katchatheevu Island yesterday.

Namal pledges to protect dignity of Armed Forces

Claiming that only a Rajapaksa government would know the service rendered by the war heroes, SLPP presidential candidate Namal Rajapaksa said yesterday only a future Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) government would protect the dignity of the Armed Forces.

Teachers, principals to receive pay hike from 24% to 35% by January 2025

Government employees, including teachers and principals, will receive a salary increase of 24% to 35% by January 1, 2025, along with the correction of salary anomalies, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

Polls monitors, PHIs seek EC probe in distributing toddy at campaign rallies

The independent polls monitors and Public Health Inspectors are seeking the intervention of the Election Commission to run a probe into the two recent incidents of distributing artificial bottled toddy at Presidential Election campaign rallies in the upcountry.

New election media monitoring centre

A group of reputed media specialists have set up a centre for Election Media Monitoring and Voter Awareness (EMMVA) to enhance media professionalism and to ensure adherence to media ethics and democratic values in election coverage.

Three Chinese warships in Colombo on formal visit

Three Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy warships—”HE FEI,” “WUZHISHAN,” and “QILIANSHAN”—arrived at the port of Colombo last morning for a formal visit.

MITRA SHAKTI aimed at tackling transnational terrorism conducted between India and Sri Lanka Armies

MITRA SHAKTI - India - Sri Lanka military exercise, aimed at building proficiency in tackling transnational terrorism, conducting joint tactical operations and building combat skills, was conducted for the tenth time in Sri Lanka, according to a statement from the Indian High Commission.

Distributing toddy to estate workers a breach of election law – Polls monitors

Distributing bottles of toddy to large groups of estate workers who attended political campaign rallies of two Presidential candidates in the upcountry recently would seriously breach the election law, independent polls monitors said.

CPC to take four more years to pay Rs 1200 billion debt transferred to Treasury: Kanchana

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) will take another four years to repay the entire debt of over Rs 1200 billion that was transferred to the Treasury in 2022, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said yesterday. He said the Treasury took over Rs 1200 billion (USD 3400 Million) worth of CPCs debt in 2022 and imposed a Rs 25 per litre tax initially and increased it in 2023 to Rs 50 per litre tax to recover the debt by 2029. The Min

SL protest over Tamil genocide memorial: Brampton municipal authorities in Canada turns harsh on Sri Lanka

The Brampton Municipal authorities in Canada have disregarded the Sri Lankan government’s protest over the construction of what is called ‘Tamil genocide memorial’ as its Mayor Patrick Brown requested Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister M. Joly to take a hard line position against Sri Lanka, according to the letter which Daily Mirror is now in possession.

Sri Lanka to allow visa free access to 35 countries: Harin

The Cabinet has decided to allow 35 countries visa free access into Sri Lanka from October 1, 2024, Adviser to the Ministry of Tourism Harin Fernando said. The countries include Germany, Netherlands, Australia, India, China and Japan.

Doctor and three others interdicted

A doctor, two nurses and a family health officer have been interdicted during investigations of the death of a woman who died of bleeding after delivery.

90 liquor licenses issued before the approval of new Excise Amendment Bill

Around 90 liquor licences have been issued before the approval of a new procedure of issuing licences, Chairman of Ways and Means Committee Patali Champika Ranawka told Parliament yesterday.

Air Force “AERO BASH 2024” Educational and Technical Trade Show in Trincomalee

The Sri Lanka Air Force -AERO BASH 2024- educational and technical trade show organised by the Sri Lanka Air Force Academy China Bay is scheduled to be held from 22nd August 2024 to 26th August 2024 at the SLAF Academy China Bay Camp.

Over 700 polls-related complaints: Election watchdog concerned as polls-related complaints mount

The Election Commission and election monitors have flagged concerns over the rising polls-related complaints which have now surpassed the 700 mark.

Pet shop boys nabbed with smuggled animals

A dealer in pet animals and two of his employees, were arrested yesterday on suspicion of keeping four pythons smuggled to the country and a crocodile endemic to Sri Lanka during a raid in Wattala. Police said the four pythons belonging to the species of Bumble Bee, Spider Caliper and Banana would have been smuggled into the country by the suspects in their bags and baggage and the crocodile captured from a lake in the dry zone.

Farewell ceremony for Ambassador of Palestine to Sri Lanka

A farewell ceremony took place in Colombo on Monday to honour Dr. Zuhair Hamdaallah Dar Zaid, the outgoing Ambassador of Palestine to Sri Lanka

Mahanayake Thera raises concerns regarding proposed link road between SL and India

The Mahanayake of the Malwatta Chapter Thibbotuwawe Sri Siddhartha Sumangala Thera has raised concerns regarding the security aspect of the proposed link road between Sri Lanka and India when constructed.

Final Randoli Perahera and water cutting ceremony of the Sri Dalada Maligawa

The final Randoli Perehera of the Kandy Sri Dalada Maligawa Esala festival paraded the streets on Monday night (19) It was followed by the water cutting ceremony in the early hours of last morning in the Mahaweli river at Getambe and the day procession that marked the end of the Kandy Esala festival this year.

Experts explore Sri Lanka’s political and economic challenges ahead of Presidential Election

The Pathfinder Foundation (PF) and the Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS) at the National University of Singapore jointly hosted a comprehensive webinar focusing on the domestic politics of South Asia, with a special emphasis on Sri Lanka. The webinar, held at the River Point, Head Quarters of the PF brought together leading experts to explore the socio-economic and political challenges faced by Sri Lanka as the nation approaches the P

Moonlight uncovers elephants during census

When conducting the wild elephant census across the country, the Wildlife Conservation Department has instructed its officers to do it with the aid of moonlight without flashing electronic torches.

Female university student arrested with ganja on Kandy Perahera route

A young woman, allegedly an undergraduate of a state university, who entered the Kandy Perahera route was arrested for having in her possession a stock of ganja.

Catholic Church not for any candidate

The Catholic Church will not support any candidate who is contesting for the presidency this year, Head of Communications Committee Archdiocese of Colombo Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando said yesterday.

Kandy day Perahera today

The day Perahera which marks the end of the Kandy Esala festival will take place today (20).

The final Randoli Procession of the Esala Festival in Kandy tonight

The final Randoli procession of the Esala perahera will parade the streets of Kandy tonight. It will leave the Sri Dalada Maligawa and proceed along Dalada Veediya, Yatinuwara Veediya, D.S.Senanayake Veediya and return to the Sri Dalada Maligawa through Raja Veediya, It will be followed by the water cutting ceremony.

President emphasises strengthening economic cooperation, regional integration from Japan to India

President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasised the importance of strengthening economic cooperation and regional integration from Japan to India, with a special focus on deepening ties with India.

5th Annual Prize giving Academy of Learning and Teaching English Communication

The 5th Annual Prize Giving Ceremony of the Academy of Learning and Teaching English Communication (ALTEC) was a resounding success, held on the 20th of July at Holy Family Convent.