Colombo District Court yesterday issued an enjoining order preventing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) from removing Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka from the party membership and positions, on the basis of remarks he made against

French Ambassador Jean-François Pactet said yesterday that the Official Creditor Committee (OCC) of Paris Club is working hard with the hope of concluding an agreement on Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring soon. He said China, as a bilateral

Sri Lanka’s recovery is one of the greatest comeback stories, US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu has said. During a panel discussion organized by the US Institute of Peace (USIP) in Washington, Mr. Lu took

Proposes guidelines on IUU fishing within IORA

House where murders committed set on fire to destroy evidence

In the wake of an influx of tourists particularly from Russia following the implementation of a visa-free entry programme, concerns have been raised regarding the involvement of some Russian female tourists, engaging in illegal activities such as pro

Despite JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s recent overtures to India and a visit to Amul in Gujarat, the JVP-affiliated All Ceylon Agrarian Federation demonstrated against the proposed partnership between Amul and Milco. The Federation, a col

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.

A significant shortage of medical equipment including stent items can be observed in the ‘Swastha’, the information management system of the availability of drugs. According

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. Ravi Kumudesh, convener of the Health Trade Union Alli

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 with

President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Saturday embarked on an observation tour in the Tangalle and Galle areas, underscoring the government’s commitment to enhancing tourist facilities. The President visited tourist hotspots such as Seenimodara, Dikwel

Sri Lanka has the worst record among South Asian countries in blacklisting corrupt contractors in public procurement, according to a new report by Verité Research. The report shows that Sri Lanka is the only country in South Asia that 1) does not re

Ranil was able to become the President just because Sajith Premadasa refused

A fleet of vehicles valued more than Rs.100 million allegedly owned by Malalage Sudath Kithsiri alias “ Welivita Sudda” , a suspect involved in underworld activities, and seized and retained for about two months by the Illegal As

It has been revealed that the current capacity at the prison hospital has been exhausted raising grave concerns among authorities. Speaking to Daily Mirror, media spokesperson of the Prisons

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

A total of 793 motorists who violated traffic rules have been identified through the CCTV system in Colombo. Police Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa said video evidence of relevant offenses captured

The Police Special Task Force arrested a former member of the Kotikawatta Pradeshiya Sabha, known to be closely associated with notorious drug dealer Shiran Bhasik, at an apartment complex in Wellawatta. Police said Nadeen Bhasik, son of Shiran Bh

The main suspect and three others involved in the shooting and robbery at the Meegoda Economic Centre last week have been taken into custody. Two of them including a businessman who aided and abetted the shooting had been arrested on Saturday (17)

Mahanayake Theras of the four chapters, in a memorandum to President Ranil Wickremesinghe have expressed their concern regarding the ongoing restructuring process of state owned enterprises.

Transferred officials blamed for incompetent work culture and delays

Dr. Rukshan Bellana, the Deputy Director of the Colombo National Hospital, found himself held hostage yesterday within his own office by minor staff workers, hospital sources said. Tensions e

Meegoda Police, investigating a complaint of gang rape involving a 12-year-old schoolgirl from Galwalamulla in Meegoda, arrested three suspects, including a young man, an elderly person, and his son, on suspicion yesterday. Investigations re

Railway engine and colour signal system extensively damaged

A young woman, who fell into the Upper Kotmale reservoir in Talawakelle, was saved by the police with the help of the residents of the area. Police said the area

The income of the Dehiwala Zoo has been on the increase, and it has received an income of Rs.52 million for the first 40 days of the year from 16,000 visitors. Director Operations H.A. Anoma Priyadarshani said the heavy influx of visitors was mainly

The delivery of the order pertaining to the objections raised by former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella in connection with

Scores of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) members from both provincial and local government level are to join UNP shortly, UNP General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara said yesterday. Mr. Range Ba