Whilst indicating that Russia is always willing to assist Sri Lanka to enhance its power sector a top Russian diplomat yesterday said the ball is in the court of the Sri Lankan government when it comes to the proposed 300 MW nuclear plant that is to

Addressing a news briefing at the Ministry on Thursday (23), Dr Mahipala said when considering the data for the last two to three weeks, there is a downward trend of doctors leaving the country. “We have seen a trend some time back that those doct

The best expectations of the recently passed Regulation of Election Expenditure Act No.3 of 2023 could be achieved only through the unity of journalists and civil activists, as the act was drafted in such manner to be a very weak legislation, former

Putting to rest speculation about uncertainty on the conduct of polls pending next year, President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced in Parliament on Wednesday that he would take steps for the conduct of both the Presidential and General Elections ne

There is an increase in the spread of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) among schoolchildren, Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) Consultant Pediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera said. He told the Daily Mirror that parents should keep in mind not to send the

Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) leader Rauff Hakeem who made his remarks during the budget debate drew the attention of President Ranil Wickremesinghe to Daily Mirror lead story headlined ‘Corruption taints recruitment for Korean, Israeli Job’ i

Sri Lanka has lost the hosting rights for the Under 19 Cricket World Cup in January next year, as the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed the conditions of the suspension imposed on Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) earlier this month.

The Attorney General’s Department has informed Court of Appeal that the Inspector General of Police (IGP) has issued a circular preventing police officers from conducting training sessions, lectures or seminars which dehumanize and discriminate aga

Vote on the second reading of the budget was approved by a majority of 45 votes in Parliament indicating that most of the SLPP members backed the president’s programme for economic revival.

The Speaker could only look at the video clips and refer the matter to the Privilege Committee

The sale of three types of flavoured cigarette products distributed by Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC) has been stopped with immediate effect.

Refuting allegations made against the Rajapaksas on the economic situation, former president Mahinda Rajapaksa said yesterday all decisions regarding financial management were taken with the approval of MPs in Parliament.

Referring to the import of substandard Immunoglobulin injections, the trade unions claimed that the CID have only caught the minnows but the sharks are still lurking. Speaking to Daily Mirror, representatives of the health trade unions said althoug

The Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) and the Jaffna International Airport (JAF) have been nominated as the first South Asian smart reading airports by Magzter, which is the world’s largest newsstand that offers thousands of magazines and ne

A man, who came to clear an unaccompanied personal baggage (UPB) containing cocaine and marijuana worth over Rs.66 million sent from the USA, was arrested by the Customs yesterday afternoon along with a Customs officer who is suspected to have aided

Parliament was plunged into disarray yesterday, compelling Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana to halt proceedings for more than half an hour following a heated exchange ignited by Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa marking his remarks about a Su

Road accidents top the list among the leading causes of fatalities

Excess water in Rajangana reservoir was being released at 7,200 square feet per second

Cope Chairman and Opposition Leader engages in a heated argument

Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe through his lawyer yesterday gave an undertaking before the Court of Appeal, not to take any further action regarding the gazette notification issued by the Minister appointing an interim committee to the Sri Lanka C

Several families in the Thangamale Glenore Estate in Haputale were evacuated in view of the imminent danger of landslide and provided shelter in safer locations.

Arrests linked to importing substandard Immunoglobulin injections with forged documents

Emphasises on strengthening longstanding cultural ties

Says I don’t have the power to remove COPE Chairman

Adequate stocks of sugar and Keeri Samba rice available in the market

Rs.187Mn has been undercharged in this manner

A Parishkara Puja was held for the 18th time, to invoke blessings on the Buddhashravikas, under the patronage of the Vice Chancellor of the Nagahananda International Buddhist University, Ven Dr. Bodagama Chandima Thera, at Nagahananda International B

At the pre-match press conference, Australian skipper Pat Cummins said there was nothing more satisfying than hearing a big crowd go silent. That is exactly what they did last night, stunning a partisan home crowd with a crushing six wicket win in th

COPA chief says amount can be unbelievable