NPP will seek mandate to amend and continue IMF agreement: Vijitha

The National People’s Power (NPP) will seek a mandate to continue the IMF agreement after making amendments on conditions detrimental to the people, NPP MP Vijitha Herath said today.

Parliament to debate no-faith motion on Speaker next week

The Business Committee of Parliament has decided to debate the no-confidence motion on Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardane on March 19 and 20.

SriLankan Airlines, Korean Air announce new codeshare partnership

SriLankan Airlines and Korean Air have officially activated a new codeshare partnership effective 15 March 2024, presenting enhanced travel options and connections for customers of both airlines travelling between Colombo and Seoul.

Water levels in Castlereagh, Maussakale dropping rapidly

Due to the extremely dry weather prevailing in the western slopes of the Central hills, the water level in Castlereagh and Maussakale reservoirs is dropping rapidly, Engineers in charge of these reservoirs said.

Lahiru Thirimanna injured in accident

Cricketer Lahiru Thirimanna and three others were injured after the car they were travelling in collided with a lorry near the 117th mile post on the Anuradhapura, Thirappane road early this morning.

China donates special explosive disposal equipment to SL Army

The Sri Lanka Army accepted a stock of special Explosive Ordnance Disposal Equipment, which had been gifted to the Ministry of Defence under the Chinese Military Grant scheme.

US House passes bill that could ban TikTok nationwide

The US House of Representatives has passed a landmark bill that could see TikTok banned in America.

Do not sign English bank agreement forms: Business Alliance urges public

The Sri Lanka United National Businesses Alliance (SLUNBA) requested businessmen and the people to reject signing relevant bank agreement forms if they are not provided in Sinhala as well.

Hope to import vehicles gradually from next year: President

President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that he hopes to gradually relax the import of private vehicles starting from next year.

Railway ticket, seat reservations only through online system

The Railways Department has launched the process of train tickets and seat reservations only through the online system from today.

Gunshots fired at a house in Ambalangoda

Gunshots had been fired at a house of notorious underworld figure and drug trafficker Agampodi Sajith Saman Priyantha alias ’Samankolla’, in Idanthota, Ambalangoda during the early hours of this morning.

IMF technical assistance reports will be submitted to Parliament: President

President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday said that he will submit the IMF technical assistance reports to Parliament soon.

China pursuing a military base in Sri Lanka: US claims

China is reportedly exploring the possibility of establishing military facilities in various countries, including Sri Lanka, in a bid to bolster their power projection capabilities and safeguard national interests, a latest report by US Intelligence Community revealed.

After deal went sour between Excise and liquor manufacturers: Harsha De Silva

The series of raids made in the North and East over the weekend to seize a large stock of liquor bottles with forged security stickers was over a deal that went sour between the Excise and liquor manufacturers, Opposition MP Harsha de Silva said.

Indian High Commissioner meets Basil

High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka met former Finance Minister and Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) founder Basil Rajapaksa yesterday.

Canada to strengthen mental health safeguards

In the wake of a Sri Lankan family killed in Canada and a 19-year-old Sri Lankan national being charged for it, the Canadian authorities will put more attention to safeguards already in place on the mental health of students, according to a diplomatic source.

Finest Dentistry on Wheels...

A noteworthy achievement in dental care in Sri Lanka was revealed with the latest endeavor from Dantaja Premium Dental Chambers – the introduction of ’Dantaja on Wheels’, our mobile medical clinic. This significant event took place at the esteemed Bandaranaike International Conference Hall premises in Colombo and was honored by the presence of the respected Tourism, Lands, Sports, and Youth Affairs Minister Harin Fernando.

Loan defaulters push for extended parate suspension

The loan defaulters, who were recently successful in putting the parate rights on hold, yesterday made a fresh appeal to the authorities, urging them to extend the suspension for three years.

Sri Lanka grappling with severe clove production decline

Sri Lanka is currently experiencing a severe decline in clove production, Mirror Business learns. The experts attribute the downfall to the heavy rainfall towards the end of August last year, causing premature shedding of the clove buds. Consequently, the seasonal cultivation cycle, which was anticipated to commence between December and January, has been adversely affected.

Consumer confidence marks slight improvement in February

The consumer confidence in Sri Lanka saw a slight improvement in February. According to the Institute for Health Policy (IHP), this is driven by a recovery of the public expectations of the country’s situation in the next 12 months, coupled with the recovery of the buying conditions.

Harsha non-committal on Ranil’s claim

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harsha de Silva was non-committal on the recent remark by President Ranil Wickremesinghe that the SJB leadership has sidelined party men like him and is depending on others such as MPs Professor G.L. Peiris and Nalaka Godahewa.

Najmul guides Bangladesh to comfortable win against Sri Lanka

Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto struck an unbeaten century to guide Bangladesh to a comfortable six-wicket win in the first one-day international of a three-match series against Sri Lanka in Chittagong on Wednesday.

IGP holds critical meetings with senior officers to tackle rising gun violence in South

In the wake of the concerning surge in shootings within the Southern Province recently, IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon convened a critical meeting with senior police officers today to address the escalating violence that has resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries across the region.

Deputy Director of Medical Supplies Division arrested

Deputy Director of the Medical Supplies Division Dr. Thusitha Sudarshana has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

Applications challenging indictments against eight accused in X-Press Pearl case dismissed

The Court of Appeal dismissed the revision applications filed by eight accused including the Captain of the fire-ravaged container ship MV X-Press Pearl who were indicted before the Colombo High Court for causing damages to the country’s oceanic environment.

AI subject introduced in 17 schools from March 19: Minister

Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be introduced to 17 schools as a subject from Grade 8 on March 19, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

Second edition of ‘SIRIMAVO - Steering the Destiny of a Nation’ published

The Bandaranaike Museum Committee has taken step to publish the second limited edition of the Pictorial Biography; ‘SIRIMAVO - Steering the Destiny of a Nation’ in collaboration with the Sarasavi Bookshop and it is now available for sale, the Bandaranaike Museum Committee said.

Kavan Ratnayake appointed as BOC Chairman

Top professional Kavan Ratnayaka has been appointed as the Chairman of the State-run Bank of Ceylon (BOC), the bank announced today.

Elderly Sri Lankan couple found dead near Melbourne home

An elderly Sri Lankan couple who died together outside their home may have been overcome by Melbourne’s blistering heatwave, Daily Mail Australia reported.

Sri Lanka fails to ’meet’ 33% of IMF commitments due by end-February: Verité Research

Sri Lanka failed to meet 33% of the commitments due by end-February 2024 in its International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, according to the February update of Verité Research’s ‘IMF Tracker’.