A stock of counterfeit cigarettes amounting to 1, 052 sticks of the prohibited brand ‘Manchester’, which is worth over Rs.105, 200 had been seized by the Kalpitiya Police yesterday along with two women. Acting OIC Kalpitiya Wasantha Sirilal Edirisnghe and team conducted inquiries.
Sri Lanka and the Vatican are looking towards closer bilateral relationships as both states are gearing towards celebrating 50 years of bilateral ties next year. Both parties expressed this desire at a reception held in Colombo to mark the 11th anniversary of the election of Pope Francis on Wednesday. Apostolic Nuncio ( Ambassador of Vatican ) in Sri Lanka Archbishop Brian Udaigwe who addressed the event said there have been some challenges
A decision has been taken to promote big onion cultivation in place of paddy in Stage 03 and 04 in the Minipe Irrigation Scheme after the Yala paddy harvest to resolve the constant shortage of big onions and the resultant price hike. The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Kandy District Secretary Chandana Thennakoon District Secretary Chandana Thennakoon has instructed the Central Province Department of Agriculture to identify land fi
Sri Lanka has refuted recent claims from US intelligence that there are potential plans for a Chinese military base to be established on its soil. State Defence Minister Premitha Bandara Tennakoon told Daily Mirror that Sri Lanka has not engaged in any discussions with foreign governments, including China, regarding the establishment of a military base within its borders.
The Anunayake of the Ramanna Nikaya Most Venerable Kappitiyagoda Sirivimala Thera stated yesterday that if the current trend persists, the entire parliament will soon resemble an elders’ home and also emphasized the importance of elderly members stepping down to allow the youth the opportunity to contribute to the country’s development.
A horrifying tragedy unfolded as a 63-year-old father, Mohamed Mizra Mohamed Kaleel, took the lives of his 29-year-old son, Kaleel Riyaz, and his 14-year-old daughter Fathima Fasliya in Periyanilavanai , Ampara. Both children were disabled, compounding the sorrow of their untimely deaths. The scene was discovered by authorities, who also found Mohamed Kaleel in critical condition after attempting to end his own life with the same weapon he us
The Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court yesterday rejected bail applications filed on behalf of former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and five others in connection with the alleged import of substandard Immunoglobulin injections. Accordingly, eleven suspects including former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, former Additional Secretary Saman Ratnayake were further remanded till March 28 by the Maligakanda Magistrate Lochani Abeywickrema f
Amidst growing concerns over an anticipated drought, the Defence Ministry has announced plans to mitigate potential damages, according to an official statement released yesterday. Forecasts from the Meteorological Department indicate that while there may be sporadic rainfall expected towards the end of March and into April, it is projected to be of diminished volume, exacerbating the looming drought conditions.
Water levels in the reservoirs used for hydropower generation have been dwindling fast due to the prevailing dry weather. Engineers in charge of Maussakele and Castlereagh reservoirs said water levels in both reservoirs had receded by 25 percent. They said the water level in Castelreagh reservoir stood at 24.5 feet below spill level and that of Maussakele reservoir 22.8 ft below spill level. They pointed out that the reservoirs would be furth
Parliamentarian Gevindu Cumaratunga yesterday filed a Fundamental Rights petition in the Supreme Court challenging the fixing of different interest rates for the account balance of the Provident Fund maintained for the officers of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The petitioner stated that he found that the rate of the interest fixed in terms of Section 14(1) of the Employees Provident Fund Act No. 15 of 1958 for the year 2022 as 9% whereas the in
The Bandaranaike Museum Committee has taken steps to publish the second limited edition of the Pictorial Biography; ‘SIRIMAVO - Steering the Destiny of a Nation’ in collaboration with the Sarasavi Bookshop and it is now available for sale, the Bandaranaike Museum Committee said. It said the book was published due to various requests from the public here and abroad. The first edition of the book showcasing rare archival photographs depicting t
India’s main concern with China’s involvement in Sri Lanka is security related, a prominent political commentator said. Policy analyst N. Sathiya Moorthy told Daily Mirror the issue arose only after Chinese submarines arrived in Colombo in 2014. He noted that till then, India had not raised major concerns on China’s involvement in Sri Lanka.
All Ceylon Egg Producers’ Association have forecast that egg prices are expected to come down below Rs.25 after the month of May as production is currently in full swing. This was revealed in a discussion held between the Agriculture Minister and representatives of the All Ceylon Egg Producers’ Association yesterday (13) ahead of the forthcoming festive season. During the meeting, discussions centered on addressing the escalating costs of eg
China is reportedly exploring the possibility of establishing military facilities in various countries, including Sri Lanka, in a bid to bolster their power projection capabilities and safeguard national interests, a latest report by US Intelligence Community revealed. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) will continue to pursue the establishment of overseas military installations and access agreements in an attempt to project power and protect C
In the wake of a Sri Lankan family killed in Canada and a 19-year-old Sri Lankan national being charged for it, the Canadian authorities will pay more attention to safeguards already in place on the mental health of students, according to a diplomatic source. Febrio De-Zoysa, who is believed to be in Canada as a student, was charged with six counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder, Ottawa police said in a post on X. Six
The series of raids made in the North and East over the weekend to seize a large stock of liquor bottles with forged security stickers was over a deal that went sour between the Excise and liquor manufacturers, Opposition MP Harsha de Silva said.
In the wake of a surge in shootings within the Southern Province recently, IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon convened a critical meeting with senior police officers yesterday to address the escalating violence that has resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. Police said the IGP met senior officers of Galle and Elpitiya Police Divisions yesterday. Recent incidents include the tragic shooting of a public health inspector in the Elpitiya police are
A Chinese woman who attempted to leave her daughter with a Sri Lankan nanny and flee the country was arrested at the Katunayake International Airport by the airport police on Tuesday night (12) when she was about to board a plane. Investigations revealed that the 35 year old Chinese woman had been living with her mother and two daughters in a rented house in Dubai and earned her living as a dancer in night clubs. The Sri Lankan nanny emplo
The Faculty of Agriculture (FoA), Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (RUSL) held its 15th Annual Research Symposium throughout the day on Thursday, February 08, 2024 at its faculty premises at Puliyankulama, Anuradhapura. The theme for this year’s symposium was ‘Towards Food Sovereignty Through Sustainable Agriculture’. This occasion was graced by the presence of Prof. (Ms.) G.A.S. Ginigaddara, Vice Chancellor of RUSL as the chief guest; Prof. G.V.
The Ministry of Industries has launched an initiative to cultivate entrepreneurship among university students focusing on the country’s industrial landscape and to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and industry demands. On a directive of Industries Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana spearheaded by Chairman of the Industrial Development Board Dr. Saranga Alahapperuma, the project aims to drive sustainable growth and prosperity within the countr
The government will soon strengthen its laws to prevent foreign nationals from operating businesses in the country while they are under tourist visas and have already begun conducting raids in the south, the Daily Mirror learns. Earlier this month, the Daily Mirror exclusively reported that several foreign nationals including Russians, Ukrainians and Israelis who were in Sri Lanka under tourist visas were operating businesses in tourist hotspot
The cabinet subcommittee appointed to draw up a national policy framework for education has decided to increase the number of schools which teaches children in the English medium. The decision was made by the committee which met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the chair on Monday.
Newly appointed British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Andrew Patrick visited the Gangaramaya Temple yesterday (12) to invoke blessings on his new appointment. During the visit, Deputy Incumbent of the temple Ven. Dr. Kirinde Assaji Thera presented the High Commissioner with the book “Twentieth Century Impressions of Ceylon” published by the Gangaramaya Temple.
While urging the government to stop selling state property with a national election within sight, the National People’s Power (NPP) yesterday warned any interested parties to reconsider before purchasing state property as a future NPP government would have to take decisions against such deals.
Canada issues travel advisory over serious risk in Arugam Bay
More countries issue travel advisories
Sri Lanka Tourism invites global travellers for upcoming season
Russian embassy urges citizens to stay vigilant in Arugam Bay
US Embassy issues travel warning for Arugam Bay
Tourism industry on edge as travel advisories mount
Israelis top tourist arrivals in Arugam Bay, but reduced now