On the heels of the cabinet nod to establish a medical faculty at the National School of Business Management (NSBM), the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has expressed reservations, questioning the necessity of the move as it appears unrealistic. Speaking to the Daily Mirror, GMOA Media Spokesman Dr. Chamil Wijesinghe emphasized the importance of conducting a proper feasibility study before making a final decision.
The Attorney General’s Department yesterday informed Supreme Court that the Attorney General would not appear on behalf of the respondent police officers who were involved in the Narammala police shooting. Senior State Counsel Shaminda Wickrema appearing for the Attorney General made these remarks when the fundamental rights petition filed by the widow of the carpenter who died in Narammala police gunfire was called before the Supreme Court thr
In the first two and a half months of 2024, Sri Lanka has seen a troubling surge in shooting incidents with 30 reported cases resulting in 21 fatalities and 14 injuries. Police Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa said that organized crime gangs were responsible for 17 of these shooting incidents while personal disputes accounted for the remaining 13 incidents. The most recent tragedies unfolded in the Southern Province on Monday night where two sepa
Whilst revealing that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will meet IMF officials next week, Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa yesterday said his party will request for IMF assistance for a nutrition package for women and school children. Premadasa who was speaking during a ceremony held at Malwana MV in Dompe said his party would focus on seeking assistance from IMF to get rid of malnutrition of Sri Lankan women and children. “A census con
Following the current high temperature, pets, especially dogs and cats, face significant health risks from heatstroke as they primarily dissipate heat through panting, with limited sweating through paw pads and the nose, unlike humans, City Pet Animal Hospital Managing Director Dr. Sugath Premachandra said. He said pet animals regulate their body temperature by panting. When the panting is not sufficient to get their temperature down, they c
The Department of Immigration and Emigration took 21 young Indian nationals into custody yesterday for operating at an online marketing centre in Negombo by violating their tourist visa conditions. The department’s investigation division officials following a preliminary inquiry had raided a rented house in Negombo, which had been converted into an office space with computers and other devices installed.
In a gripping turn of events, the Rangala Police in Kandy deployed a sniffer dog to track down a suspect involved in a burglary case. Remarkably, the canine led the officers to the suspect’s hiding spot in the home of the complainant’s sister, situat
The National Committee of Astrologers has raised objections to the auspicious timing designated for performing Sinhala New Year rituals, alleging inaccuracies in the schedule. The committee took their concerns to the esteemed Anunayakas of the Malw
Ahead of the pending national elections, the government has made fresh attempts to bring about changes to the parliamentary election system by seeking to amend the Parliamentary Elections Act, a Minister said. Justice Minister Wijeyadasa
Light for Life Director, Hameed AL Hussaine College Old Boys’ Association member and Group of 97, Oxford Group of companies Director Al Hifaz Farook laid the foundation stone of building 15 classrooms, a four-storey building and a dormitory of Hameed Al Hussaine College Colombo 12 at his own expense.
Heritage Kites Sri Lanka in a vibrant display of colour, skill and tradition marked their presence at the Telangana Kite Festival 2024, a spectacular event organized by Telangana Tourism and the Telangana Government in India. This marked their fourth consecutive participation in the festival, which was held at the Parade Ground in Hyderabad from January 13 - 15, hosting around 40 international professional kite flyers from around 15 different cou
A large stock of counterfeit cigarettes worth over Rs.1.1 million, which is suspected to have been smuggled into the country through sea routes, was seized by the Police Special Task Force (STF) from Ampara bus stand yesterday. The STF on a tip off searched the vendors and kiosks at Ampara bus stand and found 115 cartons of the foreign brand of cigarettes ‘Business Royal’, of which the sale and consumption is prohibited in Sri Lanka. Accordi
Due to the affordability of sanitary napkins, half the number of girls and women in Sri Lanka do not include sanitary napkins in their household expenditures, the Advocata Institute said. They said the affordability of sanitary napkins and its significant impact on the welfare of girls and women in Sri Lanka has become more pronounced in recent years. This is particularly evident due to the decline in their purchasing powers stemming from the
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) is reported to have reiterated its concerns with President Ranil Wickremesinghe over his direct dealings with individuals of the party bypassing its hierarchy. It was communicated to the President when he met with SLPP leaders Mahinda Rajapaksa and Basil Rajapaksa last week. Such concerns were reiterated in the wake up of some MPs and electoral organizers siding with the President. Currently, a sediment o
More than 300 people gathered in the suburban Ottawa neighbourhood of Barrhaven Saturday for a community vigil following what police have called one of the worst mass killings in the region’s recent history. Ottawa Police Service said Thursday that the homicide unit was called in after six people — four children and two adults — were found dead inside a home in the city’s west-end suburb on Wednesday night, the Global News reported.
Whilst thanking Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe for his recent message of felicitation, new Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif yesterday expressed his confidence on good having relations between the two nations. “Grateful to the President of Sri Lanka, H.E. Ranil Wickremesinghe for his message of felicitation on my assumption of the office of Prime Minister. I am confident that relations between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will co
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena will undertake an official tour of China later this month and hold talks with his counterpart Li Qiang, Daily Mirror learns. The visit is likely to start on March 25. During the visit, China and Sri Lanka are expected to sign half a dozen of MoUs related to bilateral cooperation in key areas. However, details related to the agreements were not yet available. President Ranil Wickremesinghe has reportedly ins
Sri Lanka ranks second in a global mental well-being index, way ahead of even the developed western countries such as the United Kingdom, according to a news report published in the UK’s The Telegraph newspaper. Sri Lanka is second only to the Dominican Republic. According to the news report, “The results suggest that despite living through an unfolding humanitarian disaster, Yemeni’s are functioning better in relative terms than not only B
Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa is ignoring those in his own party and listening to outsiders. This is why he decided to not to participate in the debt restructuring process, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday. President Wickremesinghe told a UNP rally in Kuliyapitiya that Mr. Premadasa had actually begun ignoring and sidelining his own party men such as Dr. Harsha de Silva. “Dr De Silva requested me to involve the oppositi
Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa in a letter addressed to President Ranil Wickremesinghe through his secretary said his party will not participate in the discussion on the debt restructuring programme which is scheduled to be held today. Mr. Premadasa is of the view that, the invitation extended to him is clearly disingenuous and lacking in good faith. Therefore, the Hon. Leader of the Opposition wants to convey the message that he will n
More than 250 youths from Jaffna have applied to join the Sri Lanka Air Force during the ‘Air Tattoo 2024’ educational and technological exhibition, which was held in Jaffna in commemoration of the SLAF’s 73rd anniversary. The Sri Lanka Air Force conducted the ‘Air Tattoo’ from March 6 and concluded on a momentous note, marking a potential turning point in relations between the SLAF and the Jaffna community. The event, held at the Muttraw
A group of young men and women including 17 students of a private university who attended a birthday party of a fellow student were arrested by Kahatuduwa Police for consuming drugs and for misbehaving. Police said three young women were suspected of engaging in prostitution. The party had been organized at a residence which belonged to a housing scheme in Uduwana in Homagama. The house had been rented for Rs. 45,000 by a university student fr
Sri Lanka is navigating a delicate balance between its support for the two-state solution in Palestine and its efforts to strengthen ties with Israel, as evidenced by recent developments such as the opening of a Honourary Consulate in Haifa , participation in Red Sea operations and opening a fund for children affected by the conflict in Gaza.
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