Suspect transporting pills near school zone arrested

The Police Special Task Force apprehended an individual in the Kalubowila area, who was allegedly transporting 1,000 narcotic pills on a motorcycle, with apparent intentions of targeting school children.

School exams in Western Province suspended over question paper leak

The Western Province Education Department has taken action to suspend ongoing government school term tests following reports of leaked Mathematics and English question papers.

Weak litigation clears man charged for sexual harassment of foreign woman

A man who was charged with exposing himself in a manner of sexually harassing a foreign woman was discharged from the case by the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court due to the weak prosecution case, which proceeded in some instances without the virtual complainant giving evidence.

Manhunt for Governor Musammil’s son over assault on young woman

Police have launched an investigation to arrest Mohammad Isham Jamaldeen, the son of Uva Provincial Governor A.J.M. Musammil, over an alleged assault on a young woman at an apartment complex in Havelock Gardens, Colombo.

Sri Lanka expresses grave concern over death of aid seekers in Gaza

Sri Lanka is deeply troubled over the death of over a hundred people who were waiting to receive aid in Gaza and joined the call for investigations into the incident, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

Dr. Saman Ratnayake remanded until March 14

Additional Secretary of the Health Ministry Dr. Saman Ratnayake who was arrested over the import of substandard human Immunoglobulin injections, has been remanded until March 14.

UNFPA Sri Lanka goes extra mile to empower women and promote gender equality

In a historic move towards advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment in the Asia Pacific region, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Sri Lanka and the University of Colombo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE).

Sapugaskanda to shutdown for major turnaround

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) announced that the Sapugaskanda refinery is to go for a planned shutdown for a statutory major turnaround after three years of operations.

Chicken prices increase

The retail price of a kilogram of chicken has been increased by between Rs. 40 to Rs. 60 from today, poultry farmers said.

Heat felt by human body raised to caution level in four provinces

The temperature felt on the human body is expected to increase up to ‘caution level’ at some places in Northwestern, Western, Southern and Sabaragamuwa Provinces and in Mannar District, according to the Department of Meteorology.

Russian Naval Ship Varyag docks in Colombo

The Russian Naval Ship Varyag arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit.

Parliament, Central Bank set to discuss salary hike

Parliament is in a dilemma whether it can undo the salary hike implemented by the Central Bank for its employees in large proportions amidst fiscal austerity, Daily Mirror learns.

Teacher beats seven students with broomstick at Padukka school

A group of seven students of a leading school in Padukka town had been beaten with a broomstick by a teacher and three of them were injured and admitted to Padukka Divisional Hospital.

Cabinet approval for mini hydro project turned down

The Cabinet approval granted on a decision taken by the President and the Prime Minister for a mini hydro project fed by the Samanalawewa tank was turned down by Ratnapura District Coordinating Committee that met on Thursday (29).

Matara Rest House roof damaged as helicopter carrying PM touches down

Strong winds generated during the landing of a helicopter carrying Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at the Matara Fort Grounds resulted in damage to the roof of the Matara Rest House, leading to the disposal of a significant amount of food and drinks intended for customers yesterday.

Petition filed urging appropriate action against Nilantha Jayawardena

The Centre for Society and Religion yesterday filed a writ petition in the Court of Appeal seeking an order to conduct a credible investigation and take appropriate actions against Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena for his omission and serious dereliction of duty which led to the Easter Sunday bombing in 2019.

Best option is to seek an interpretation from Supreme Courts: Minister

The best option to determine whether the course of action followed by Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana in appointing Deshabandu Tennakoon as the IGP is to seek an interpretation from the Supreme Court, Minister of Justice Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe said today.

Sri Lanka’s trade deficit expands in January

Sri Lanka’s merchandise trade deficit in January widened to US$ 514 million from US$ 445 million in the corresponding month the previous year due to a higher increase in imports.

Dr. Saman Ratnayake arrested over Immunoglobulin scandal

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) arrested Additional Secretary of the Health Ministry Dr. Saman Ratnayake over the import of substandard human Immunoglobulin injections.

Expolanka to delist from CSE

Expolanka Holdings PLC announced today its decision to delist from the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE).

Dates of scholarship exam, GCE O/L, A/L released

The Examination Department has announced the schedule for several key examinations for the year 2024.

Dickwella replaces Kusal in SL T20 Squad

The Cricket Selection Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket has named Niroshan Dickwella as a replacement for Kusal Janith Perera for the Twenty20 International (T20I) Series against Bangladesh, which begins on Monday in Sylhet.

UNFPA and Japan donate $2.1 Mn worth of medical supplies to Sri Lanka

In a ceremonious event, Pio Smith, UNFPA Asia Pacific Regional Director, and Kotaro Katsuki, acting Ambassador of the Embassy of Japan, presented medical supplies valued at over USD 2.1 million to Dr. Ramesh Pathirana, Minister of Health at the Ministry of Health in Sri Lanka today (01).

Saharan’s brother-in-law arrested

An individual identified as Saharan’s brother-in-law was arrested by the Kaththankudi police during a raid in the Kalapalachenai area in Batticloa.

Former commanding officer Ratnapriya Bandu joins SJB

Lieutenant Colonel W. Ratnapriya Bandu, the former joint commanding officer of Jaffna, Mullaitivu, and Kilinochchi, officially joined the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) today.

If economic rights of SL harmed in Red Sea, will stand up for it: President

President Ranil Wickremesinghe stressed Sri Lanka’s commitment to protecting its economic rights in the Red Sea, emphasizing that the nation would stand firm against any threats.

Sri Lanka accelerates efforts to combat Cervical Cancer

In a bid to address the pressing issue of cervical cancer, which stands as a formidable health challenge for women in Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka has doubled down on efforts to tackle the disease.

2023 Grade 5 re-evaluation results released; students can apply with revised scores

The re-evaluation results of the 2023 Grade 5 scholarship examination have been released by the Examinations Department and candidates have been given the opportunity to apply based on the revised scores, the Education Ministrty said.

Etihad increases frequency of flight operations to Colombo from May 1

The national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, Etihad Airways, will increase the frequency of flight operations to Colombo effective May 1, Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited Chairman Eng. Athula Galketiya said.

Three-wheeler driver shot dead in Ahungalle

A three-wheeler driver was killed in a shooting incident near a hotel in Ahungalla town, police said.