Relatives of enforced disappearances to hold mass procession in Kilinochchi today

In completion of seven years of truth-seeking agony to learn the whereabouts of their missing kith and kin during the war, the family members of the enforced disappearances are to stage a mass procession in Kilinochchi this morning.

Handling of electricity tariff consultation inappropriate, unacceptable: Janaka Ratnayaka

The way that the present chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) conducted the affairs of the public consultation regarding the electricity tariff revision was not appropriate and unacceptable at all, former PUCSL chairman Janaka Ratnayaka said.

Gangaramaya Mal Perahera...

A floral procession (Mal Perahera) was held this evening at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo. The annual Navam Perahera will be held in Colombo on February 22 and 23, 2024. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Sri Lanka must have legal framework before adopting nuclear energy projects: IAEA expert

If Sri Lanka is to adopt a nuclear energy generating project, then the country should first have a firm legal framework in place, was the opinion of an international atomic energy expert.

Protesting health workers claim over-time

The health sector workers who staged a protest at the National Hospital, Colombo (NHC) today demanding the removal of the National Hospital’s Deputy Director, had reportedly signed for overtime payments.

Working on restoring tracks...

Workmen attending to repairs to the railway lines of the Ragama railway station, which were damaged due to the derailment of the Badulla-bound Colombo Udarata Menike express train yesterday. The train operations on the main line were delayed due to the derailment of the Udarata Menike express train near the Ragama railway station yesterday. Three tracks were damaged due to the derailment. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirising

Fr. Cyril Gamini on anti-Cardinal protests in Colombo

The Archdiocese of Colombo today assured that the fisheries harbour in Pitipana, Negombo will be handed over to an authority.

Chameera replaces Atkinson at Kolkata Knight Riders

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Monday named Sri Lankan Dushmantha Chameera as a replacement for England pacer Gus Atkinson for the 2024 Indian Premier League.

Champika Ranawaka bemoans sexual harassment of Russian tourist on beach

United Republican Front (URF) leader Patali Champika Ranawaka said the recent incident involving the alleged harassment of Russian tourists at a beach hotel in Sri Lanka is deeply regrettable and unacceptable.

Woman, two children die in train accident

A woman and two children riding on a motorcycle were killed in an accident when a train travelling from Puttalam towards Chilaw collided with the motorcycle at a railway crossing in ​​Arachchikattuwa.

Cops kneel in Supreme Court in apology for senior citizen’s illegal arrest

In a remarkable courtroom moment that has sparked conversations countrywide, three policemen tendered an apology while falling on their knees during a Supreme Court hearing involving an 88-year-old senior citizen they had previously arrested.

No pension, government payment made to Shiranthi, says Mahinda Rajapaksa’s office

The office of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa today denied allegations by a Buddhist monk that government payments and pensions have been allocated to former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa.

Gallows for Kotakethana ‘Serial Killer’

Ratnapura High Court judge Lanka Jayaratne imposed the death sentence on a convict who was indicted for double murder at Kotakethana in Ratnapura.

CMC gets first female medical officer after 122 years

Dr. Geethika Rathnawardana assumed duties today as the first female Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC). She becomes the first Chief Medial Officer appointed to this post after a lapse of 122 years. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

’I do associate with President’: Fonseka

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Sarath Fonseka said ttoday that he does associate with President Ranil Wickremesinghe, but it is a different kind of relationship.

Health Minister responds to reports on dearth of medical equipment

Responding to the allegations on the acute shortage of critical medical equipment at government hospitals, Health Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana dismissed the claims.

Tense situation near Dambulla International Cricket Stadium

A tense situation has been reported near the Dambulla International Cricket Stadium as cricket enthusiasts thronged the stadium seeking tickets for the highly-anticipated match between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan this evening.

Pitipana fisherfolk stage protest...

Fisherfolk from Pitipana, Negombo staged a protest today outside the Archbishop’s House in Colombo, urging the Archbishop of Colombo, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith to permit them the use of the legally awarded Pitipana Fisheries Harbour. They also presented a petition to the Apostolic Nunciature of the Holy See in Colombo. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Man nabbed for sexually abusing Woman Police Constable

A man was arrested for sexually abusing a Woman Police Constable (WPC) attached to the Police Children & Women’s Bureau headquarters.

Talks succeed, health unions withdraw strike threats

Following successful discussions between representatives of the health sector trade unions and Health Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana, a satisfactory solution to the grievances has been reached.

Presidential candidates urged to abolish Provincial Councils

An organization called the “Lankalokaya” headed by incumbent Southern Province Governor Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena’s son Pasanda Yapa Abeywardene today presented a proposal to all candidates of this year’s Presidential election urging them to abolish the Provincial Councils.

Apply directly to respective schools, excluding grades 1, 5, 6, and A/L

As per the circular issued by the Education Ministry, applications for the admission of students to intermediate classes for the year 2024, excluding grades 1, 5, and 6, as well as Advanced Level, should be submitted directly to the respective schools, the Education Ministry said.

Japan grants Sri Lanka 40,000 MT of diesel for healthcare transport

Sri Lanka has received a grant of 40,000 metric tons of diesel from the Japanese government designated to fortify transportation services within Sri Lanka’s healthcare system, particularly benefiting ambulance operations.

Court prevents removal of Sarath Fonseka from SJB’s positions

The Colombo District Court today issued an enjoining order preventing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) from removing Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka from the party positions.

Health sector faces dearth of critical medical equipment

Health sector trade unions claimed that government hospitals are grappling with an acute shortage of critical medical equipment, including surgical equipment.

Sri Lanka, India set to conclude ETCA in April

Hot on the heels of signing the Free Trade Agreement ( FTA) with Thailand , Sri Lanka is now planning to conclude talks on the Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ETCA) with India within the next couple of months while resuming talks on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with China in April, an informed source said.

Central Bank urges legal reforms for stronger credit recovery

With a view to ensure continuity of businesses and job security of employees, the Central Bank (CB) has called for legal reforms to further strengthen Sri Lanka’s Parate execution law and other credit recovery laws in order to shorten the credit recovery cycle on par with global practices .

Dispute over 90 perches of land ends after 52 years legal battle

The Supreme Court delivered a judgment in favour of the plaintiff party over a land dispute relating to a 90-perch plot of land in Kurunegala, which had traversed the halls of the courts for 52 years.

Ranil is not a crafty man as claimed: Anura Kumara

Claiming that President Ranil Wickremesinghe is not a crafty man as claimed, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today he will have to go home even before the end of his scheduled term, if he attempts to evade the Presidential election by any means.

Health trade unions want Dr. Bellana removed

The collective of trade unions representing the health sector have urged the Health Ministry to remove Dr. Rukshan Bellana as the Deputy Director of the National Hospital, Colombo.