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.

One-Month-Old falls from moving trishaw, unharmed

A one-month-old infant fell from a moving trishaw onto the Colombo-Hatton highway near Gurumetiya, Kitulgala, but miraculously escaped injury on Thursday night.

Biggest healthcare exhibition at BMICH

Sri Lanka’s biggest healthcare exhibition, the National Healthcare Exhibition was launched today at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) and will continue till Sunday (3). Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Import duty on dates to be reduced in view of Ramadan

The special commodity tax on dates imported on the occasion of Ramadan will be reduced in the next two days, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

Parate execution law suspended to help one party: Mayantha

The government has suspended the parate execution law to help a single party which has not been able to settle its debts, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mayantha Dissanayake alleged.

No Litro gas price revision for March

Even though the gas prices in the world market fluctuate, Litro Gas Lanka Ltd. has decided not to effect a price revision for this month.

First ever semi-transparent solar PV pilot project commissioned

Sri Lanka’s first ever semi-transparent solar PV-powered agrivoltaic pilot project was commissioned at Hanthana in Kandy.

No fuel price revision for March?

Despite decreasing fuel prices in the world market and the appreciation of the Sri Lankan rupee against the US dollar, fuel prices in Sri Lanka will not be revised for this month.

Experts say NO to sweet food and beverages for infants

Health experts advise parents to avoid providing their children with sweet food and beverages before they turn two years as it could affect the baby’s development.

Bangladesh fire: At least 43 dead in Dhaka building blaze

At least 43 people have been killed after a fire broke out in a multi-storey building in Bangladesh, the country’s health minister says.

SLPP MPs push for early General Election ahead of Presidential race

In the midst of ongoing discussions surrounding potential electoral alliances among political parties, a notable contingent of MPs from both the government and opposition camps have reportedly expressed a strong inclination towards advocating for a General Election to precede the scheduled presidential ballot, Daily Mirror learns.

Gold smuggling MP’s secretary attempts to influence NMRA officials

The National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) officials who went to raid a pharmacy in Puttalam that had been operating sans a licence, had to take a ‘tough stance’ when a secretary of the infamous gold smuggling Parliamentarian Ali Sabri Raheem had tried to influence them from performing their duties, the Daily Mirror learns.

Sri Lanka expects “smooth” second IMF review

The government on Wednesday expressed confidence in the upcoming International Monetary Fund (IMF) review going “smooth”.

Famous singer of Tagore songs Shama Rahman in Sri Lanka

A famous singer of Tagore songs, Ms. Shama Rahman from Bangladesh, arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this evening, the Airport and Aviation of Sri Lanka (AASL) said.

Education Ministry to reduce weight of school bags

The attention of the Education Ministry has been drawn to reducing the weight of school bags due to the potential risk of causing spinal misalignment or problems for students, Education Ministry Secretary Wasantha Perera said.

Executive Presidency will be abolished under NPP government: Tilvin

Steps will be taken to abolish the Executive Presidency under a National People’s Power (NPP) government after introducing a new Constitution, NPP General Secretary Tilvin Silva said.

Sri Lanka target Bangladesh tour as final tune-up for T20 WC

Sri Lanka’s Twenty20 International (T20I) Captain Wanindu Hasaranga today expressed confidence ahead of their upcoming tour of Bangladesh, kicking off on March 4 in Sylhet, which serves as crucial preparation for the T20 World Cup later this year.

Deshabandu defends his actions during ’Aragalaya’

While defending his actions during the ’Aragalaya’ period, newly appointed IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon today emphasized that if not for their actions, the current situation could have been significantly different.

Inflation slows down to 5.9% in February

The Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), the official’s preferred inflation gauge deceased to 5.9 percent in February from the 6.4 percent recorded in January.

UNFPA Asia Pacific Regional Director calls on Prime Minister

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Asia Pacific Regional Director, Pio Smith, who is engaged on an official visit to Sri Lanka, paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at the Temple Trees today.

Keheliya further remanded till March 14

Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over the import of substandard Immunoglobulin injections, was further remanded till March 14 by the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court.

Attack on SJB protest at Vihara Maha Devi Park: SJB seeks SC remedy

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), the main opposition party in Parliament today filed a Fundamental Rights petition in the Supreme Court challenging the police attack on the protest organized by SJB on January 30.

’We are close to each other’: Champika and Mano

The United Republic Front and the Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) are very close to each other and hold common ideologies most of the time, the leaders of the two parties said.

Deshabandu seeks blessings at Gangarama

Newly appointed Inspector-General of Police Deshabandu Tennakoon visited the Gangaramaya Temple this afternoon and met Deputy Incumbent Ven. (Dr) Kirinde Assaji Nayake Thero and received religious blessings on his new appointment. Pix by Nisal Baduge

SC quashes Cabinet decision granting residence to Maithripala

The Supreme Court today held that the Cabinet decision to allow former President Maithripala Sirisena to use a residence at Paget Road in Colombo was an arbitrary, unreasonable and illegal decision amounting to a violation of the Rule of Law and the Fundamental Rights guaranteed to the citizens.

Demanding salary increase for entire university system

The University Trade Union Joint Committee (UTUJC) staged a protest in front of the Education Ministry today over several demands which include a call on the authorities to solve the salary anomalies, to increase their Monthly Compensation Allowance (MCA) and to grant a salary increase to the entire university system. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana