Minister orders IGP to probe CID’s failure to follow directive

Public Security Minister Sarath Weerasekera has instructed the IGP to conduct an immediate investigation into the failure b

CA suspends registration of elephants

The Court of Appeal yesterday issued an interim order restraining the Director General of Wildlife Conservation Departmen

Govt. stands with rice mafia; not with farmers or consumers: JVP

The Government is standing with the rice mafia rather than taking steps to protect the farmers and consumers by taking concrete st

Co-Cabinet Spokesman contradicts State Minister on child vaccination

While Dr. Pathirana says that the WHO has recommended vaccinating children, Dr. Fernandopulle says that vaccine may pose greater threat on children above 12

Prices of rice and gas likely to spike: Ruwan

The government which promised prosperity is showing its real face by the decisions it is taking pertaining to the distribution of essential goods

Harin hospitalised from heart complications

He will undergo another surgery

SL singer Yohani joins Bollywood music industry

Yohani de Silva, who became popular in many countries around the world with her song ‘Manike Mage Hithe’, has entered with background vocals for a Bollywood movie for the first time. She is the lead singer of the official theme song of the

Hotels in the dark over new guidelines

Health DG issues amended guidelines

New guidelines for passengers arriving in SL from midnight yesterday

Those who have negative PCR results after being fully vaccinated do not need another test at the airport

Refrain from vaccinating healthy children above 12 years

Health Ministry advises parents

Summoning Senior Journalists to CID Dallas expresses regret

Mass Media Minister and Co-Cabinet Spokesman, Dullas Alahapperuma yesterday expressed his regret and disappointment over the alleged summoning of journalists of two leading national papers to record statements on a news report pu

Several unregistered properties in Colombo: CMC

There are 642 properties in Cinnamon Gardens of which the owners are known while there are around 50 unregiste

Questionable last will of late Miss Ceylon to be referred to Govt. Analyst

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court yesterday issued an order directing the Colombo Fraud Investigation Bureau that the p

Mill owners assure uninterrupted rice supply, but at higher rates

In the wake of the government scrapping the maximum retail price of rice, leading mill owners said yesterday they would release stocks to be sold at Rs.115 a kilo of Nadu, Samba at Rs.140 and Rs.165 for a kilo of Keeri Samba in the retail market

Essential commodities: World Market prices shoot up

Container freight charges also high

No fuel shortage in country: Official

The country has sufficient stocks of fuel and therefore there is no need for panic buying, an official said. Chairman

Police have failed to arrest real culprits in Garlic Scam- Defence Counsel

Alleges that there is a strong suspicion regarding the ongoing investigation

CMC urges property owners in city limits to register their ownership

This information has been published on the CMC website as well Registration is mandatory and needs to be done before November 30,in order to issue the 2022 assessment tax payment receipts in the names of the owners

Arrivals at BIA being given the boot over rapid PCR testing facility

Samples taken from local and foreign visitors at the airport continue to be sent to research laboratory centres

Rice price control scrapped

100,000 tonnes of rice to be imported No price hike of wheat flour, powdered milk, and cooking gas

Australia’s richest woman warns Australia will end up impoverished like Sri Lanka

Gina Rinehart, 67, is Australia’s richest woman worth $31billion in May 2021 Warns the country could fall from prosperity into poverty like Sri Lanka

Strict guidelines to be issued on maintaining services after Oct.1: Army Chief

53% of total population vaccinated

Lakvijaya power plant Barge carrying coal loses course due to gusty winds

The barge more than 100ft. long, owned by an Indian shipping line, was carrying a consignment of 2,000 metric tons of coal from ships

Heavy rain in Ratnapura

The DMC has warned the people to be cautious of earth slips and floods affecting Ratnapura, Kuruvita, Eheliyagoda, Kalawana and Nivithigala divisions

Commercial objectives behind anti-vax movements: Medical Expert

Commercial objectives were operating behind anti-vaccine movements operating in Sri Lanka and websites that were promo

26,536 properties within Colombo city where ownership unregistered - CMC Commissioner

There are 26,536 properties within Colombo city whose ownership has not been registered, CMC Commissioner Roshanie Dissanayake revealed.

Assistance to poor city dwellers affected by quarantine curfew Colombo Mayor calls for amicable settlement of issue

Colombo Mayor Mrs. Rosy Senanayake yesterday called for a dialogue between the Municipal Treasurer and the Commissioner to settle the dry ration distribution issue, where the members accused the officers attached to CMC of delayi

SLPP admits late night engagement with New Fortress Energy

When an agreement is signed, it has to be examined by the lawyers of both sides. Therefore, the process was dragged on till late night

Authorities keen on fulfilling demands of Health TUs: Health Ministry

The Government and the Health Ministry have paid due attention to breaking the logjam of the grievances of the Health Trade Unions (TUs), Deputy Director General of Health Services Dr. Hemant

Govt. promised prosperity but struggles to provide at least the essentials: JVP

The Government, which came to power with a promise to create prosperity in the country through the slogan “Vistas o