Committee directs officials to offer relief measures to affected consumers

Visiting Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma holds talks with Prez, FM

Central and Monetary Board to be summoned before Committee

This phenomenon is typical for this time of year

Education Minister Susil Premjayantha and former Election Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya engaged in a conversation during an event commemorating International Mother Language Day in Colombo, yesterday. Were they talking about election

In light of recent findings suggesting potential rare occurrences of heart, brain, and blood disorders linked to certain Covid-19 vaccines, medical professionals in Sri Lanka urge the health authorities to remain vigilant on the development. The s

Spokesman for the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), Noel Priyantha, stirred a controversy during a recent television programme by suggesting that children should resort to studying using oil lamps if necessary, citing the precedent set by previous gene

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Chairman Sarath Fonseka yesterday said he is willing to contest for the presidency if the people want him to. “I am willing to heed the call of the citizens of Sri Lanka if they want me to contest the presidential ele

The new proposal on the electricity tariff revision aims to reduce the electricity tariffs increased in October last year, which included 18 percent for the domestic category, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said yesterday. He told Pa

Sri Lanka and Iran are exploring the possibility of expanding trade in oil bypassing the U.S. sanctions, an informed source said.

The Meteorology Department yesterday issued a ‘Caution’ level heat warning for some places in North-Western province and Gampaha, Colombo, Hambantota and Moneragala District. The Heat index Advisory issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning

Hot on the heels of enacting the Online Safety Act, SLPP MP Rohitha Abeygunawardane yesterday brought in a privilege issue over a woman in Katukurunda, Kalutara claiming that she had posted an insulting post while infringing his privileges and she sh

Amid the ‘Yukthiya Meheyuma’ crackdown in the country, there has been a concerning trend of drug addicts increasingly turning to pharmaceutical drugs as alternative sources due to the shortage of heroin, ice, or cannabis and the authorities have

The Education Ministry yesterday launched the first “Mindfulness” programme for this year for schoolchildren at the Dharmapala Vidyalaya in Pannipitiya with the participation of Education Minister Susil Premajayantha. By conducting this programme

Students’ union of the Indigenous Medicine Faculty staged a protest march yesterday from the Rajagiriya Ayurveda Hospital to Ayurveda rounabout, demanding the government to withdraw the policies that destroy the local indigenous medical practices a

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) is planning to reduce electricity tariff rates by 18 percent soon, Daily Mirror learns. Earlier, the CEB said the price reduction is possible mainly due to the increased percentage of hydropower in the energy mix

Covid vaccines from companies like Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca were linked to rare occurrences of heart, brain and blood disorders, a recent peer-reviewed study found, though experts say the risks of developing Covid-19 greatly outweigh the risks

The Criminal Investigation Department and the Central Bank of Sri Lanka have initiated separate investigations to apprehend a man and his wife who are alleged to have defrauded approximately Rs. 8 billion from around 22,000 individuals across differe

The Central Environment Authority (CEA) teamed up with the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) carried out a joint raid yesterday in Ganemulla and seized over 2, 050 kilogrammes of illegal polythene, which is hazardous for human usage. The CEA acting

By Sheain Fernandopulle In light of the prevailing hot weather conditions in the country, medical experts strongly advise individuals to minimize their exposure to sunlight and to drink plenty of fluids on a frequent basis. Senior Consultant Phy

The government is planning to provide the Galle Face agitation site where the ‘GotaGoGama’ Aragalaya was conducted, to establish a casino centre, NPP MP Vijitha Herath alleged yesterday. He told Parliament that the government is planning to p

Supreme Courts which had held that certain sections of the Anti-Terrorism Bill are inconsistent with the constitution had determined that the definition of the Bill and those which are described as offences should be more in line with international l

The English language is to be considered for conducting legal proceedings and maintaining records in certain courts, the Government Information Department said yesterday. Particulars in the commerce sphere related to commercial activities are main

The Railways Department has taken steps to peg out the boundaries of the Kelani Valley railway under the proposed plan to augment the railway line from Avissawella to Ratnapura. The narrow gauge railway from Colombo to Opanayake, constructed by th

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Sarath Fonseka said yesterday that he does associate with President Ranil Wickremesinghe, but it is a different kind of relationship.”It was Ranil who introduced me to politics. Therefore, I do associate with him,”


In response to the decreasing water levels caused by dry weather conditions, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced plans to build a salinity barrier across the Kelani River. The purpose of this initiative is to prevent

A protest by a group of people who claimed to be fishermen in front of the archbishop’s House

In a remarkable courtroom moment that has sparked conversations countrywide, three policemen have tendered a heartfelt apology after taking knees during a Supreme Court hearing involving an 88-year-old senior citizen t

The Hunupitiya Gangarama Temple’s ‘Mal perahara’ which is held in parallel with the ‘Navam Maha Perahera’ was conducted yesterday. Annual Navam Perahera will be held in Colombo on February 22nd and 23rd 2024.

In a remarkable courtroom moment that has sparked conversations countrywide, three policemen have tendered a heartfelt apology after taking knees during a Supreme Court hearing involving an 88-year-old senior citizen they had previously arreste