The Fundamental Rights petition was filed by the Women & Media Collective organization By Lakmal Sooriyagoda The Supreme Court yesterday concluded hearing and reserved its judgement in the Fundamental Rights petition filed challenging former Presid

urges govt. to reimpose tax of Rs. 200 on coconut oil

Economist Amal Sanderatne died after falling from the 7th floor of an apartment building at Rosmead Place, Colombo yesterday afternoon, police said. Cinnamon Gardens Police said investigations are underway to ascertain whether it is a suicide or an a

A herd of wild elephants frequenting the Dambulla – Habarana road from Inamaluwa army camp to Digampathana Junction is in the habit of creating obstruction to traffic much to the annoyance of travelle

Many parties including SLFP, SJB and even SLPP were formed by those who were originally UNPers

The categorization of schools as national and provincial has led to enormous disparities in the education system, with 14 per cent of the schools having less than 50 children each and another 15 per cent with 51–100 students, a top Parliamentary Se

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau while reaffirming his country’s commitment to build a future free of hate said his country will continue to address the needs of the most vulnerable communities amidst the ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka.

The OIC of the Unawatuna Tourist Police had filed a case with the Galle Chief Magistrate’s Court in March

The Court of Appeal has issued an interim order preventing DFCC Bank PLC from taking any steps to auction the properties belonging to proprietor of Senasuma Hotel or take any steps in pursuance of t

Supreme Court refused to issue stay orders in favour of the Attorney General staying proceedings on two bail Application against two accused who are presently in remand over the Easter Sunday bomb attacks. Supreme Court Judges,

Should comprise 11 members appointed by the President

For allegedly causing an unlawful loss of Rs.230,984 to the government

Colombo University records the highest number

Governor of the North Central Province Maheepala Herath said the hospitals under the Provincial Council were facing a sever

40 MPs have already rallied behind the group led by Mr. Lanza

Says at least 30 per cent of flour import should be given to other importers

It was an emotional moment for all those attending the convocation of the Jaffna University on Thursday (20) when the mother appeared on the stage to receive the degree certificate of her son who had died in an accident. A final year student

​Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra said land connectivity between India and Sri Lanka was proposed by Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe. The President came u

The decomposed bodies of a woman and her eleven-month infant daughter were recovered by Anguruwathota Police from a shr

During bilateral discussions between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday, the two sides agreed to conduct a feasibility study to establish land connectivity between the two countries for developing access

The founder of Dilmah Tea, Merrill J. Fernando, passing away on July 20 (Thursday) leaves a ‘thirst’ in those connected with the tea industry and people who cherish this beverage to know more about this man. He was 93 years old when death put out

The Health Ministry has acknowledged that a total of 63 drugs have failed quality tests in 2023, additional Secretary to the Health Ministry, Dr. Saman Rathnayake, disclosed during a news briefing held at the Ministry auditorium yesterday. Dr. Rath

India to announce grants in different sectors for Sri Lanka

A 41-year-old man was injured after he was shot at in a house at Thalawathugoda in Thalangama yesterday. Police said two men had arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire at the victim. The injured was admitted t

Following the Daily Mirror’s report on the suspension of elective cesarean section surgeries at Teaching Hospital Kalutara due to a shortage of the anesthetic drug Marcaine Spinal Heavy, the Health Ministry has taken action to addr

A 57-year-old man has died after he developed an allergic reaction at the Teaching Hospital Kegalle following the administration of the antibiotic used in the Peradeniya hospital resulting in the death of the 21-year-old girl.

the suspect had sent threatening messages to the mobile phone of State Minister Pramitha Bandara Tennakoon on May 10, 2022

Some 134 members were absent during the time of voting

Rs. 30 million had been halted in the accounts of Onmaxdt while Rs. 300 million had been taken out of the country so far

A decision was taken to reduce the estimated bill for the electricity supply to the Esala Perahera after considering certain facts, Sri Dalada Maligawa Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela said.