S.C. Muthukumarana sworn in as MP

S.C. Muthukumarana was sworn in as a Member of Parliament before Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardane a short while ago

Assault on woman: Police clarify Governor’s remarks on son’s surrender

Despite Uva Province Governor A.J.M. Muzammil’s remarks that his son had informed the police of his intention to surrender over the investigations into the alleged assault of a woman, police clarified today that neither the suspect nor the Governor has directly communicated with them regarding such a surrender.

AKD’s change in stance on BR’s return raises questions

Months ago, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake extended a friendly acknowledgement to Basil Rajapaksa in Parliament, signalling the relations between them, but his recent criticisms of Basil’s re-entry into the country have left many puzzled.

Import permit frauds threaten essential food supply chain

The members of the Essential Food Commodities and Traders Association yesterday raised concerns with Trade Minister Nalin Fernando about alleged frauds in getting approval by the Agriculture Ministry authorities to import items such as green gram, black gram, Kurakkan, maize and cowpea, Daily Mirror learns.

Electricity now a luxury for a cluster of villages in Anuradhapura

Electricity connection to a cluster of villages in Thantirimale, Anuradhapura has been disconnected leaving consumers in the lurch.

Bondholder agreement delay unlikely to affect IMF review: Coomaraswamy

A potential delay in securing an agreement-in-principle (AIP) with Sri Lanka’s private bondholders is unlikely to impact the second review of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, former Central Bank Governor Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy said.

Visa free travel to enhance tourism industry potential

Tourism in Sri Lanka is on a high growth trajectory following a boost in the country’s potential as a must-visit destination.

Colombo Plan to further expand maritime sector

Dr. Benjami Reyes, the Secretary General of Colombo Plan (CP) met with the Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Khalid Hamoud Alkahtani recently to discuss further cooperation in the maritime sector as a member country of the Colombo Plan.

Shanaka guides Sri Lanka to dramatic T20 win over Bangladesh

Dasun Shanaka held his nerve under pressure to take two wickets in the final over, snatching a dramatic three-run win for Sri Lanka in the opening Twenty20 international of a three-match series against Bangladesh in Sylhet on Monday.

Google map mishap: Duo who trespassed Temple Trees granted bail

The Fort Magistrate granted bail to two individuals who mistakenly trespassed into the grounds of Temple Trees in Colombo after following directions on Google maps.

Fuel prices revised from tonight

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has decided to revise its fuel prices with effect from tonight.

Foward 2024 intermediate class admission applications to schools

Applications for admission of students for intermediate classes in 2024 should be forwarded to the schools, the Education Ministry announced.

Don’t send children to schools merely to pass exams: Minister

Children should not be sent to schools to make them merely pass exams by creating a competitive environment as the target of education is to equip children with knowledge and attitudes as well as skills, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

Parliament has passed 42 new laws within 14 months: President

President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that Parliament has passed 42 new laws during the past 14 months, aimed at facilitating the economic transformation of the country, the Presidential Media Division (PMD) said.

Electricity tariff to be reduced by 21.9%: PUCSL

The Public Utilities Commission said that the electricity tariff will be reduced by 21.9 percent.

No-faith motion on Speaker to be handed over tomorrow

The no-faith motion on Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena is to be handed over tomorrow, SJB MP Tissa Attanayake said today.

Indian train drivers in crash that killed 14 were watching cricket

The drivers of a train that missed a signal and ploughed into another train, killing 14 people, were distracted because they were watching cricket on a phone, India’s railways minister said Monday.

Uddika says he is looking to get work Visa in Canada

Anuradhapura district Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Uddika Premaratne, who resigned from his Parliamentary seat recently, said he was expecting a work visa in Canada.

Public urged to conserve water amidst dwindling resources

The Irrigation Department has advised the public to exercise caution and use water sparingly.

Eight Sri Lankans rescued from illegal cyber center camp in Myanmar

Eight Sri Lankan nationals who were forcibly detained at an illegal cyber center camp in Myanmar have been rescued, Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Myanmar, Janak Bandara confirmed.

Pathum Nissanka among ICC Men’s Player of the Month nominees

Three top-order batters from India, Sri Lanka and New Zealand have made the shortlist for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month Award for February 2024.

Israeli woman arrested with live ammo at BIA

An Israeli woman leaving after a visit to Sri Lanka was arrested during the early hours of last morning at Katunayake International Airport for having in her possession a 5.56 mm live ammunition.

Governor of Uva says his son will surrender

Governor of the Uva Province A.J.M. Muzammil today said his son Mohammad Isham Jamaldeen will not evade arrest but will present himself before police tomorrow.

Gangster Manna Roshan's brother killed in shooting at Hanwella

A 31-year-old man was killed and another injured following a shooting at Niripola in Hanwella this morning.

SJB to raise objections against Fonseka’s case

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa and its office bearers are expecting to raise objections against the plaint filed by Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka

Human Immunoglobulin case - Dr. Saman Ratnayake provides in-camera statement

Additional Secretary of Health Saman Ratnayake, who was arrested over the import of substandard human Immunoglobulin injections, is provding a confidential in-camera statement before the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court.

NPP has plans to raise state revenue by increasing IRD efficiency and discussions held with them: AKD

Claiming that they have plans to raise state revenue, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today they had discussions with the Inland Revenue Department on ways to increase state reveue.

Skyrocketing coconut prices will affect meal packets

The skyrocketing prices of coconuts will have a serious effect on the packed rice and curry meals in the future, as most of the curries are prepared with the coconut cream, food industry trade unions said.

Overstaying Russians and Ukrainians must apply for visa or depart: Alles

Public Security Minister Tiran Alles said yesterday that Russians and Ukrainians who have been in Sri Lanka since February 2022 will need to apply for a visa or leave the country.

SLPP has to find a better candidate than RW - Prasanna

Indicating the problem faced by the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) in facing the forthcoming Presidential election, Minister Prasanna Ranatunga told yesterday that his party, the SLPP would have to find a better candidate than President Ranil Wickremesnghe if it wants to field a candidate of its own.