Jaffna Mayor arrested for promoting LTTE and its ideology: Police

It was disclosed that the uniforms worn by the five men were similar to the ones worn by the de facto LTTE cops during the war

Pettah Floating Market reopens after renovations

The Pettah Floating Market reopened on Wednesday (08) after renovations under the ongoing development programme for

Estate workers receive increased daily wage from yesterday

It included the increase of basic salary to Rs.900 per day and the budget allowance to Rs.100.00

COVID -19 Public behaviour is key to prevent, emergence of third wave: GMOA

The possibility of emergence and/or prevention of the COVID-19 third wave depends on the behaviour of the general public during

Special CID team to probe substandard coconut oil issue

The team had been appointed on the Attorney General’s directions to the Director CID

Green gram harvest dropped by 50 percent

The expected green gram harvest dropped by 50 percent due to the adverse weather conditions resulting in a shortage in supply, a top official said yes

Marine pollution Claim of Rs. 3.4 Bn forwarded to MT New Diamond owners

The panel of scientists appointed by MEPA in last September, confirmed marine pollution by the oil leak

Absconding suspect lets his dog loose when police officer calls over

The suspect had been informed by the Police to call over at the police station in connection with a complaint against him

Proposed development project in Sinharaja UNP Deputy Leader writes to Conservator-General of Forests

Deputy Leader of the UNP, Ruwan Wijewardena, has sent a letter (through his attorney) to the Conservator-General of Forests regarding the proposed development project in Sinharaja.

Prince Philip dies at the age of 99

His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle

SJB MPs allege that Speaker is acting partially

A group of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MPs in a letter addressed to Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana has alleged

Easter Attacks Killing of Fouzul Ameer Mohamed Salley before his children was genocide - Rishad

All persons who were inciting racism could be charged for incitement to genocide

Mrs. Sri Lanka brawl Nelum Pokuna to claim for damages

Nelum Pokuna Theatre has claimed for damages amounting to an estimated Rs. 200,000 from the organisers

Caroline Jurie arrested; released on police bail

Reigning Mrs. World Caroline Jurie and former model Chula Padmendra were arrested by the Cinnamon Gardens Police yesterday over the incident which took place at the Mrs. Sri Lanka p

Jaffna Mayor using private security team for police duty in Jaffna: SJB MP

SJB MP Kins Nelson brought to the notice of the House that the Jaffna Mayor had assigned a separate security team to carry out duties of the police and urged the Government to look into the matter.

Govt. programmes not highlighted in society

The message is only conveyed in the villages and are not highlighted in society. That is why the government is claimed to have failed

Uniforms similar to LTTE attire seized in Jaffna

Five uniforms belonging to a newly established Police Unit by the Jaffna Municipal Council were taken into the custody of the Jaffna Police yesterday. The uniforms

Uproar in Parliament over Ranjan’s seat

Nothing to do with his absence, says Speaker

Sinopharm vaccine won’t be given to Lankans until safety aspect ensured: Pavithra

Sri Lankans will get it after WHO approves it for emergency use

Chamal-SF nearly come to blows

Minister Chamal Rajapaksa and SJB MP Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka were engaged in a showdown yesterday which came to near fisticuffs.

COVID-19 no longer an issue to SL: Godahewa

We should talk positively about our country

Country’s COVID situation normal though numbers increase: Epidemiology Chief

The COVID-19 situation in the country will remain normal although the number of COVID cases increase due to the cluster created in the Jaffna area, Chief Epidemiologist Dr. Sudath Samaraweera said.

Disruption to water supply likely due to prevailing drought: NWSDB

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced that water supply would be disrupted due to the prevailing dry weather condition in the country.

New variant belonging to Denmark/Iraq lineage found from Colombo

Three individuals with the new variant belonging to the Denmark/Iraq lineage of COVID-19 (B.1.428) have been detected from Colombo, Dr Chandima Jeewandara, Director of Allergy, Immunolog

Two Zahran acolytes nabbed for brainwashing O/L students with extremism

Two suspects who were followers of Easter Sunday attack lynchpin Zahran Hashim, have been arrested by the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) in Oluvil for conducting classes propagating e

Ten new reforms to boost justice administration

Ten new law reforms are in the pipeline to be enacted in the next couple of months to strengthen and modernize administration of justice, Justice Minister Ali Sabry said. The relevant ad-hoc committees have already been appointed in this respect and after the new law reforms are introduced, law’s delays, shortage of justices, court staff and prison congestion will b

Mannapperuma to be sworn in after New Year

Former State Minister Ajith Mannapperuma is likely to be sworn in as MP to replace Ranjan Ramanayake after the New Year. Mr. Mannapperuma told Daily Mirror that he would be sown in after the Sinhala and Tamil New Year. “I have heard that the gazette notification pertaining to my appointment as an MP has been issued.

Mrs. Sri Lanka may step into politics

admitted she had a political past following her numerous visits to political rallies in Polonnaruwa

Navy insists ship from China still operational

Chinese team dispatched to SL

Ruwan issues ‘green proclamation’ to protect environment

United National Party ( UNP) Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene yesterday issued green proclamation on behalf of the party in an effort to safeguard Sri Lanka’s natural environment and natural resour