Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka today and tomorrow to review bilateral defence ties, and he will travel to Trincomalee and Nuwara-Eliya, a statement from the Indian High Commission said.

On a previous occasion, the CID had arrested a Sub Inspector over the same incident

Some local politicians from Colombo, Puttalam and other districts expected to join

The Right to Information Commission has determined that the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) falls within the ambit of Right to Information Act (RTI), as a Public Authority in terms of the general definition of a non-governmental organiza

The minister emphasizes the need to increase the number of qualified registered suppliers for each drug

Rainy conditions to enhance further next week

Sapugaskanda refinery to close for one month from Sept. 18 for maintenance

The debate on the no-confidence motion on Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has been scheduled for September 6, 7 and 8, t

Sinopec Energy Lanka, which recently started its business operations in Sri Lanka, is offering a discount of Rs. 3 per litre for both petrol and diesel. On the other hand, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) is making a profit of less than a ru

In what appeared to be a startling revelation, 78 MCM of water (million cubic metres) is leaked from Samanala Wewa annually, a reservoir meant for hydropower generation, causing a loss of Rs.2. 7 billion to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), a to

The Police STF Ranaviru Commemoration was held last morning for the 39th year, at the Ampara STF Camp with Senior DIG Ajith Rohana and Ampara District Secretary Chinthaka Abeywickrema as the Chief Guests. The chief guests and

There is growing speculation, fueled by social media reports, that NPP MP Harini Amarasuriya is eyeing presidential nomination

The government has continued to violate the Right to Information (RTI) Act by failing to disclose required information on infrastructure projects. In 2022 and 2023, only 18% and 25% of the necessary information was proactively disclosed online, respe

The writ petition filed by Pastor Jerome Fernando seeking an order preventing police from arresting him in connection with the controversial Sunday sermon was yesterday postponed for September 21 by the Court of Appeal.

It is impossible that both the parties, either the liquor manufacturers or the retail sellers are unaware of any fake security stickers pasted on the lids of bottles they produce or sell

Medical specialists who return from abroad after concluding overseas training, get disheartened due to a series of unaddressed issues, albeit they have the keen desire to serve Sri Lanka with dedication, the Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) s

Senior Lecturer of Colombo Medical College and Consultant Paediatric Nephrologist Dr. Malik Samarasinghe giving evidence before Colombo Additional Magistrate Rajindra Jayasooriya yesterday asserted that all the scan tests and other tests conducted by

Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has confirmed that 17 out of 37 patients who underwent eye surgery at the Nuwara Eliya General hospital had developed complications and that two of them had gone blind.

Ceypetco increased fuel prices with effect from mid night yesterday. Accordingly Petrol 92 increased by Rs.13 per liter to Rs.361, Octane 95 increased by Rs.42 to Rs.417, Auto diesel increased by Rs.35 to Rs.341, Super diesel increased by Rs.1 to Rs.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe discussed on Sri Lanka joining Asia –Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) with the Singaporean leaders, during his visit to the South East Asian Nation, Presidential Advisor Ashu Marasinghe said ye

The Finance Ministry has called for a comprehensive report from Sri Lanka customs regarding the report over illegal import of thousands of vehicles into the country during the import ban.

The Health Ministry invites public, experts, all stakeholders and interested parties to submit their written views, observations suggestions, and recommendations. This opportunity for input is part of the ministry’s efforts to improve

In the wake of a new patient with Meningococcal disease being found from the Colombo District, the health authorities have requested people to be alert on the symptoms of the disease.

American companies will also be looking very much at the question of transparency in the system, and it goes back to the point about the interconnection between investment and the political situation

I raise questions on behalf of the people who suffer from hunger and thirst

Migrating of local air traffic controllers to other countries is becoming a major issue, Sri Lanka Air Traffic Controllers Association (SLATCA) said yesterday. Secretary SLATCA Rajitha Seneviratne told Daily mirror that local air traffic controlle

Despite these changes, there will be no increase in the price of wheat flour in the local market

The Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Paul Stephens held talks with the Veddha Chief Uruwarige Wanniyaletto yesterday in Dambana and learnt about their history and current challenges.

One died and at least eight others were seriously injured in a head-on collision of two buses at Kajugama in Bataleeya on Tuesday night (29). The Colombo bound SLTB bus from Kathankudi had collided with a private bus transporting employees from Na

More than 400 vehicles had been imported to Sri Lanka in this manner and have been registered illegally