Private firms under scrutiny for negligence in mosquito control

Private institutions are facing the heat as over 1,200 premises are flagged for mosquito breeding, sparking legal action and raising concerns over public health negligence.

Madduma Bandara scoffs at UNP’s move to lure him

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara yesterday scoffed at claims by the UNP that he was to rejoin the party.

Herd of wild elephants cause havoc

A herd of wild elephants that roamed into Kottukachchiya, Wiharagama, Ranselama, Kiula and Dangahawala villages have caused havoc destroying cultivated land and home garden crops.

Referendum call: Range Bandara stands by his position

Justifying his call for a referendum to extend Parliament’s and the President’s term, United National Party (UNP) General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara yesterday said he only requested other political parties to come up with their stand on the matter.

World Environment Day celebrations in Ratnapura tomorrow cancelled over disaster situation

The national ceremony to mark the World Environment Day, which was scheduled to take place tomorrow in Ratnapura under the auspices of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, will be held in low key due to the prevailing disaster situation, the Daily Mirror learns.

Fire breaks out on the Podimenike Express

A fire broke out in the rear engine of the Colombo bound Podimenike Express from Badulla last morning. The train was packed to capacity at the time of the incident, but nobody was hurt.

Health officials on alert as extreme weather worsens

Amid inclement weather in the country, the Health Ministry has directed all provincial health directors to remain alert and make necessary directives to ensure the safety of people and the smooth function of the hospitals.

Sri Lankan High Commissioner invites King Charles III to visit Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Rohitha Bogollagama, extended an invitation to King Charles III to visit Sri Lanka, while presenting his Letter of Credence at Buckingham Palace.

Sri Lanka struggles with surge in international drug smuggling

Containment of the trafficking of drugs, originating from Afghanistan and transported by sea in Iranian dhows from the Makran Coast, had become increasingly challenging for the Sri Lankan authorities given the modus-operandi of drug cartels, a top source here said yesterday.

Passenger transport hampered by shortage of 5,000 buses

A shortage of 5,000 private buses is making it difficult to provide an adequate passenger transport service, Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) Chairman Gemunu Wijerathne claimed.

Apple iPhone 5s and 6s now obsolete products

Apple has added iPhone 5s, iPhone 6s, iPod touch, and 2015 iMac to its list of obsolete products, following the 7-year distribution cutoff. These devices won’t receive updates or service from Apple.

Two Sri Lankans held in fake passport scam in Hyderabad

During the ongoing probe into Sri Lankan refugees illegally obtaining Indian passports, the Crime Investigation Department (CID) officials on Saturday arrested two Sri Lankans and an Indian agent who provided the passports.

Floods disrupt railway signal system

They said the signalling system has been affected due to sudden floods.

China lands on Moon’s far side in historic sample-retrieval mission

The Chang’e 6, chinese space shuttle touched down in the South Pole-Aitken Basin at 06:23 Beijing time on Sunday morning (22:23 GMT Saturday), the China National Space Administration (CNSA) said.

IMF is not an ordinary money lender: President

IMF is not an ordinary money lender and one cannot deal with it like the way you deal with an ordinary money lender, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday.

Free Media Movement gets new office bearers for 2024 – 2025

The new office bearers and the executive committee of the Free Media Movement (FMM) for the year 2024 – 2025 was appointed last week at its AGM at the Sri Lanka Press Institute.

Industry stakeholders up in arms against moves to scrap ‘Happy Hour’

Industry stakeholders including hoteliers, tourism authorities and even law enforcement agencies have shown their utter dismay over an abrupt decision taken by the National Authority on Alcohol and Tobacco (NATA) to scrap the ‘H

Handover Sirikotha to SJB: SJB tells Ranil

Says we have a right as we are former UNPers

Lankadeepa wins seven awards

Our sister paper, Daily Lankadeepa, won seven awards at the Miracle Awards ceremony held at Waters Edge Hotel on Thursday (30th). Among the individual accolades, Sujith Hewajulige was named Best News Editor and Journalist, Lionel Perera won

Parliamentary Committee reveals Inaction on complaints of insulting Buddhist philosophy

Those who carry out such propaganda pump huge sums of money into it

173,444 students qualify for university admission this year

This year’s university admission eligibility threshold, based on the 2023 (2024) GCE Advanced Level (A/L) examination results, stood at 64.33%, Commissioner General of the Examinations Department announced yesterday

JICA fund issue Colombo Law Society urges BASL office bearers to step down

Resolution passed at a special meeting convened onThursday (30)

Proposed Electricity Bill Minister assures quality supply of Electricity

Successor companies will take over various functions for efficient and transparent operations

Rajagiriya accident case: SC rules two policemen violated fundamental rights of wife of former minister’s driver

The Supreme Court ruled yesterday that two police officers from the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) violated the Fundamental Rights of the wife of a former driver attached to former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka, by illegally arresting and detaining her, along with her mother and her 23-month-old child, after inquiring about the whereabouts of her husband in connection with the controversial Rajagiriya accident case.

CA orders authorities to prosecute individuals who illegally kept elephants

Judgement follows four writ petitions filed by environmental organizations

Customs spends Rs 128 Mn on Post-Graduate courses for 323 officers, only 149 complete: Audit Report

Lack of information regarding completion status of remaining officers highlighted

Egg consumption surges by one million daily amid rising meat and fish prices

Rise in foreign tourist arrivals identified as a contributing factor

Increased tobacco use among schoolchildren

Urges parents and teachers to educate children about the dangers of nicotine

Memorial service held for late French Ambassador

A memorial service in remembrance of the late Ambassador Jean-François Pactet of France to Sri Lanka was held at St. Mary’s Church, Lauries Road, Colombo 04 yesterday morning.The event was organised by the Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Foreign Affai

EC defends talks with Julie Chung amid criticisms

Following severe criticism that US Ambassador Julie Chung had interfered in discussing Sri Lanka’s election process with the Election Commission (EC) officials, the EC chairman R.M.A.L. Rathnayake defended the move saying that the discussion with Chung was a casual one.