Archchuna will be captured and handed over to Police: Hospital Director

Director of the Jaffna Teaching Hospital, Dr. T. Sathyamoorthy, said that if MP Ramanathan Archchuna visits the hospital again and disrupts its operations, he will be captured and handed over to the Jaffna Police.

People in the lurch as veggie prices soar

Sri Lanka is grappling with a sharp rise in vegetable prices as heavy rains and floods have caused severe damage to agricultural fields.

As Australia culls kangaroos to protect their land, we can export monkeys to other countries

If the Australian government has recently culled millions of kangaroos to protect their land, Sri Lanka could consider measures to export harmful animal populations causing significant damage to crops, former Minister Mahinda Amaraweera suggested.

Wild elephants in Sigiriya cause havoc

A herd of 13 wild elephants including three tuskers have been causing much havoc in Pothana in Sirigiya.

Over 1,000 Sri Lankan workers set to leave for Israel between Dec 2024 - Jan 2025

A total of 1,802 Sri Lankan workers are set to leave for Israel between December 2024 and January 2025, according to the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment.

Govt. approves plan for use of Visumpaya, Presidential mansions

The government has granted approval to introduce an appropriate system for the utilization of the Visumpaya bungalow and existing Presidential mansions in various areas under the control of the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government.

Sri Lanka Air Force sends another contingent for UN Peacekeeping Mission

Following the successful completion of a one-year tenure in the Central African Republic, a new contingent from the Sri Lanka Air Force has departed to take over duties with the UN Peacekeeping Mission in the region.

India extends relief assistance to flood-affected in the North

In a significant gesture of solidarity, the High Commission of India in Colombo extended relief assistance to the people of the Northern Province, responding to the recent floods that caused displacement and hardship. The distribution was carried out by Consul General Shri. Sai Murali, alongside former MP Kader Mastan on December 07.

US, Sri Lanka host CBRN emergency workshop

The U.S. Embassy in Colombo, in collaboration with Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Centre, hosted a three-day regional workshop from December 3-5 to improve readiness for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) emergencies. The event brought together 40 participants from Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh, India, and the United States to focus on saving lives, protecting the environment, and reducing harm during emergency situations.

I agree with Lalkantha in principle on the need to contain crop-raiding wild animals:- SJB MP

Asserting that he is in agreement in principle with Agriculture Minister K.D. Lalkantha that crop-damaging wild animals should be contained on farmlands, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Nalin Bandara Jayamaha said that farmers should be empowered to deal with the problem no matter what environmentalists said.

Freedom People’s Congress to take legal action against postponing Provincial Council election

The Freedom People’s Congress (FPC) yesterday alleged that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s decision to postpone the Provincial Council election in January 2023 without justifiable reasons was a “political abortion” committed after a mass corruption.

Police complaint against Jaffna MP Archuna

A police complaint has been filed with the Jaffna Police against Jaffna District Parliamentarian Dr. Ramanathan Archuna, accusing him of entering the Jaffna Teaching Hospital and behaving in a disorderly manner.

Japan donates Rs. 300Mn worth flood relief

A consignment of flood relief valued at more than Rs.300 million donated by the Japanese government was handed over to Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Air Vice Marshal (Rtd) Sampath Thuiyakontha at the Bandaranaike International Airport.

National Shoora Council meets JVP Secretary Tilvin Silva

A high-level delegation from the National Shoora Council (NSC) met with Mr.Tilvin Silva, Secretary of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) on Friday at the JVP headquarters in Battaramulla.

Only 263 drug addicts currently under rehabilitation

In response to the increasing number of drug addicts, the Bureau of Rehabilitation has informed the Ministry of Justice and National Integration that it has the capacity to accommodate over 800 individuals, including dozens of women, for rehabilitation from toxic drug addiction.

Democratic Party of Sri Lanka in support of South Korean Democratic Party move

South Korea’s opposition lawmakers have begun impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed attempt to impose martial law.

Christmas carol service held at Colombo South Teaching Hospital

A special Christmas carol service organized by the Christian collective of the Colombo South Teaching Hospital in Kalubowila was held at the hospital auditorium last Friday under the patronage of its Directress.

Plastic bottles of water, cigars prohibited en route to Sripada

The Sripada Pilgrim Season 2024/25 will commence on Unduwap Full Moon Poya Day on December 14 after taking out the caskets of sacred relics, the statues of Saman Deviyo (deity) , and the regalia from Sripada Rajamaha Vihara in Galpottawala and taking them in procession to Sri Padasthana.

Newly built Gopur pillar will be declared opened on Saturday

In commemoration of The Buddha’s third and final visit to Kelaniya, along with 500 Arahants on the invitation of Naga King Maniakkitha of Kelaniya on a Vesak Full Moon Poya Day, a newly built Gopur pillar will be declared open at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara on Saturday 7th December 2024 at 4.30 p.m..

27 Sri Lankans from Lebanon return safely

A group of 27 Sri Lankan expatriate workers in Lebanon who had been in a predicament due to the prevailing conflict returned safely to Sri Lanka on Wednesday night (04). They included 19 men three women and five children.

Students appreciate scholarship schemes offered by the Government of India

Appreciating the special financial assistance scheme of the Government of India, one of the selected students from the Department of Geography, University of Jaffna said, the monthly grant has been extremely useful in alleviating financial stress and allowing me to focus more on my studies.

Clearance of rice imports within four hours: Customs

The rice stocks will be released from the Colombo Port within four hours of their arrival, provided the necessary taxes are paid, Additional Director General of Customs Seevali Arukgoda said.

Specialists in Matale district requested to take early retirement

The medical fraternity has raised serious concerns over a letter issued by the Regional Director of Health Services in Matale, instructing specialists over the age of 60 to retire by December 31.

Most lunch boxes, water bottles unfit to store food for children

Most lunch boxes and water bottles available in the local market are not suitable for children to store their food in, Public Health Inspectors’ (PHI) Union Chairman Upul Rohana said.

No shortage of coconuts, mafia created: Minister

Claiming that there is no shortage of coconuts in the country, Trade Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe said yesterday there is an attempt to create an artificial shortage in the market.

Students who lost their way in Hantana rescued

A group of schoolchildren from Colombo who went on an excursion to Hantana during the school vacation and lost their way were rescued by the Police and the Army.

Religious rites held in memory of victims of plane crash 50 years ago

Religious rites in memory of the victims of the most terrible plane crash in the country 50 years ago were performed yesterday in front of the memorial near Wimaladurendra reservoir in Norton Bridge.

Contempt of court application against Hirunika terminated

A contempt of court application filed against former Parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra was terminated yesterday before the Court of Appeal, following her decision to withdraw the alleged contemptuous statement she made regarding the ongoing proceedings before the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court.

Only 23 % of candidates have so far submitted expense reports: EC

Only 23% of the total candidates who contested the General Election have so far submitted their income and expenditure reports to the Election Commission.

Prez discusses Tamil community issues with ITAK MPs

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake who met with Parliamentarians from the Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK) discussed long standing issues faced by the people in the North and the East. Talks were held at at the Presidential Secretariat.