A prisoner files FR Executive action of fmr. President challenged

Court of Appeal found that the accused was 16 years of age at the time of committing the offence

Omicron spread could swell in next two weeks: GMOA

The infection has increased drastically around the world

Notable increase in COVID cases last week; expected to rise further

School children identified as potential carriers of COVID-19

Zoological Gardens Dept. receives record income during long weekend

Rs. 13,044,221 was received as a record income

Catholic Church losing its trust on the incumbent govt: Sajith

Catholic Church losing its trust in the incumbent government is not a good thing as far as the country is concerned, Leader of

Rs. 2Mn income within 12 hours after opening Central Expressway: Johnston

Some 13,583 vehicles had traversed the stretch from Mirigama to Kurunegala

CEB engineers fall sick today

Protest over ‘unlawful’ action by its Chairman

‘Menike Mage Hithe’ is BJP’s theme song in Uttar Pradesh elections

Uttar Pradesh will go to the polls on February 10

Grade 5, A/L exams to go ahead as planned: Ministry

Some 340,508 children will sit for the 2021 Grade Five scholarship examination, and 345,242 candidates scheduled to face the GCE A

No need for talks with Power Minister, we need dollars to buy fuel: Gammanpila

Says necessary discussions held three months ago

CEB to seek possibility of procuring fuel from LIOC: Minister

CEB is in possession of fuel stocks required only till today

Popular songstress Neela Wickramasinghe passes away in Italy

President, Sri Lankan Musicians Association Keerthi Pasqual told Daily Mirror that Ms Wickramasinghe died in Italy.

Dr. M. N. Susantha Perera’s appointment as CEB GM lawful

He joined the CEB in April 1984 as an electrical engineer

Devotees at Gangarama Temple on Duruthu Poya Day

Devotees engage in religious activities at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo to mark the Duruthu Poya Day, last morning. This is a key religious and historic date in the calendar for Sri Lankans as it marks Gautama Buddha’s first visit to Sri Lanka on the ninth month after attaining Enlightenment.

More financial cooperation from India, on the way

In addition to the extension of US$ 4,900 million support, India and Sri Lanka are working out other pillars of financia

Woman alleged to have defrauded businessmen for over Rs 130 million Colombo Fort Magistrate concerned over lethargy of CID

Colombo Fort Magistrate was concerned over the lethargic investigations carried out by CID from November 2019 into a case in which a woman was alleged to have defrauded over Rs 130 million to businessmen promising to sell gold. .

Easter Sunday attacks All plans will be revealed soon - Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith

“ Investigations have revealed that certain forces were planning to create unrest after the attack “

Police not harassing people in the church: Weerasekara

There was clear evidence that the church employee who was arrested had placed the bomb there

Station Masters’ Union on strike again

The Railway Station Masters’ Union (RSMU) has commenced their trade union action again, yesterday, expressing that there was a move to suspend their trade union leader and other members.

Easter Sunday attacks Govt. using fake attempts to fulfil its political objectives

The NPP said justice had not been meted out to the dead or the victims as yet

CPC agrees to provide 1,500 MT of diesel to CEB

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has agreed to provide a stock of 1,500 Metric Tonnes of diesel to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to maintain the power plants that have been shut down, CEB Additional General Manager and

SL seeks US $ 500 million loan from AIIB

Sri Lanka has sought a US $ 500 loan from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), headquartered in Beijing, China, for green development projects, Daily Mirror learns.

Repetition of war crime allegations should be prevented - Sajith

He said this should be done by meeting out justice to affected people

Recovery of bombs in Colombo Conspiracy to embarrass Govt. - Minister Sarath Weerasekara

In both instances, it was the same person who placed the bombs, who had found the bombs, and informed of them This was a move to embarrass the government, police and security forces The mastermind behind these incidents would be arrested soon

Hand grenade at All Saints’ Church premises All those involved will be arrested soon- IGP

At least 14 statements have been recorded so far in connection with the recovery of a hand grenade at the Borella All Saints’ Church and those involved in the incident will be arrested irrespective of their position, IGP C.D. Wickramarat

Central Expressway (E-04) Mirigama-Kurunegala stretch to open for public today

The distance of the second phase of the E-04 from Mirigama to Kurunegala is 40.91 km

Litro Gas requests consumers to return unfinished LPG cylinders

A receipt mentioning the volume of LPG left in the cylinder and the market value of the same will be issued to the customer

Booster dose plummets hospitalisation due to Omicron by 90%

Three doses of COVID-19 vaccine drop hospitalisation by 90 percent in people above 65 years of age, health experts highlig

Thai Pongal festivities at Sivan Kovil in Kochchikade, Colombo

Hindus take turns to add ingredients into a pot to be mixed for making sweets cooked during the festival of Thai Pongal at the Sivan Kovil (Sri Ponnambalam Vanesar Kovil) in Kochchikade, Colombo.

Hindus preparing for Thai Pongal Festival

Sri Lankan Hindus were purchasing Sugar cane, Turmeric plants and new clay pots yesterday for their traditional Thai Pongal Festival which will be held today (14). Pic by Pradeep Pathirana