A minor earthquake of magnitude 3 on the Richter scale had been experienced yesterday afternoon in Monaragala, Buttala and Wellawaya areas. It had laste

By Ajithlal Shantha Udaya At least 12 passengers had been injured and admitted to Gilimale Hospital when a SLTB bus transporting a group of pilgrims veered off the road and went down a 30 feet deep precipice at Induruwa on Ratnapura – Palabathga

The Colombo Additional Magistrate announced that the verdict of the inquest would be delivered on March 8

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Vadivel Suresh who had left the party said he had decided to function as an independent MP. MP Suresh told Daily Mirror that he had made this decision over the

Kandhaiah claimed he was trying to get the officers to kill him and was not trying to harm anyone

A 34-year-old woman was killed and four others injured after a car driven by a police constable skidded off the road and went down a 150 feet precipice near the 29th kilometre post of Riverston Matale Road in Laggala.

Japan stressed the need for Sri Lanka to make efforts to regain the trust of Japanese companies and to resolve the issues and concerns of Japanese companies in Sri Lanka for revitalization of their economic activities in Sri Lanka, according to the

The circular issued by the Inland Revenue Department exempting employees from paying PAYE tax on non-cash benefits would not benefit the government sector employees but would only benefit the Ministers

The MPs who had signed the letter to the speaker did not want their names disclosed

The Court of Appeal three-judge-bench fixed the petition for support on February 21

Only 12 shipments of coal have arrived in Sri Lanka with the unloading of the 12th shipment facing uncertainty

Electricity tariff charged from Housing Apartment complexes were 50% lesser than the tariffs charged from normal housing units

Defence Counsel that appeared on behalf of the State Minister argued that it is too early to issue an arrest order while investigations are pending

Parents seek public assistance to provide treatment for their daughter who is suffering from an acute kidney ailment. Her father Rohan Fernando of Rawathawatta. Moratuwa says that his ten-year-old daughter Chathumi had been suffering from a kidney

Indian Sate Minister of Fisheries L. Murugan arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday, primarily to open the Jaffna Cultural Centre, a donation by India. The foundation stone for it was la

All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU), issuing a condolence note yesterday said that they were deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and destruction to property caused by the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria on February 6th, 2023. We

Attorney-at-Law Asela B Rekawa has been appointed as the Chairman of the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) with effect from February 7, by Minister of Urban Development and Housing Prasanna Ranatunga. The appointment has been approved by

They were unable to step outside of their houses and several properties of politicians were attacked and burnt down by the public due to the Aragalaya

An investigation has been launched by the Police after a three-wheel driver of an app-based taxi service had been threatened by a group of thugs in a locality in Galle for transporting tourists.

A circular has been issued by the Inland Revenue Department exempting employees from paying PAYE tax on non-cash benefits such as for vehicles, fuel allowances, housing and medical benefits which have been provided to employees at their places of emp

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa through a lawyer yesterday claimed a sum of Rs.17.85 million recovered from the President’s House on 9th July, 2022. Attorney-at-Law Harigupta Rohanad

Whilst highlighting that the country will lose a total of Rs 163 billion if taxes are to be reduced, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said he is ready to take unpopular decisions to see that the country rec

The country has lost an estimated revenue of Rs.1 billion due to several crucial sectors launching a protest yesterday, inconveniencing millions of citizens and leading to roads being blocked in the business hub of Colombo, senior economists said yes

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has recorded a statement from former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa over the recovery of Rs.17.85 million from the President’s House on 9th July 2022.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday he would appoint a Presidential Commission to look into the political parties of Sri Lanka and submit a report regarding the methodology which they should be implemented.

Sri Lankan mission in Delhi said the discussion focused on conceptual contours for a cooperation model

The presence of all minority parties for the ceremonial opening of Parliament was a special feature yesterday while the walking away of the Uttara Lanka Sabhagaya was also a notable featu

No Findings against President by the commission

Daily Mirror first reported on announcement by Paris Club

The collective trade unions, including the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA), Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), University Lecturers, Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), National Wa