Challenging Speaker certifying Online Safety Bill Sumanthiran’s petition dismissed by SC

A Fundamental Rights petition filed by Parliamentarian M.A. Sumanthiran challenging the Speaker’s act of certifying the Online Safety Bill has been dismissed by the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court three-judge-bench comprising Justices Priyantha Jayawardena, Shiran Goonaratne and Achala Wengappuli refused to grant leave to proceed with the petition taking into account

SC quashes cabinet decision granting residence to Ex-President Sirisena

The Supreme Court today held that the cabinet decision to grant former President Maithripala Sirisena to use a residence at Paget Road in Colombo was an arbitrary, unreasonable, and illegal decision that amounts to a violation of the Rule of Law and the Fundamental Rights guaranteed to citizens. Accordingly, the Supreme Court decided to quash the Cabinet decision dated 15

Rs.2.5Mn worth medicines seized from unlicenced pharmacy Gold smuggling MP’s secretary attempts to influence NMRA officials

The National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) officials who went to raid a pharmacy in Puttalam that had been operating sans a licence, had to take a ‘tough stance’ when a secretary of the infamous gold smuggling Parliamentarian Ali Sabri Raheem had tried to allegedly influence them from performing their duties, the Daily Mirror learns. Despite several warnings issued by the District Food and Drug Inspectors to cease the operations of the

Keheliya challenges his arrest before Supreme Court

Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella yesterday filed a Fundamental Rights petition in the Supreme Court challenging the legality of his arrest in connection with the alleged importation of substandard Immunoglobulin injections. Former Ministe

SLPP MPs push for early General Election ahead of Presidential race

In the midst of ongoing discussions surrounding potential electoral alliances among political parties, a notable contingent of MPs from both the government and opposition camps have reportedly expressed a strong inclination towards advocating for a General Election to precede the scheduled presidential ballot, Daily Mirror learns. The Presidential Election is scheduled to be conducted during the last quarter of this year in accordance with the

Appointing new IGP Speaker had given consent after decision conveyed to President - NPP reveals

Accusing Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena of violating the Constitution by appointing Deshabandu Tennakoon as the IGP, the National People’s Power (NPP) yesterday revealed that the Speaker had not voted during the CC meeting and gave his consent after the decision was conveyed to the President. Speaking at

SL origin teenager takes his own life after being blackmailed by scammer

Dinal De Alwis had just started sixth form after excelling at school when he was contacted by someone on social media app Snapchat who went onto blackmail the teenager

China expresses strong dissatisfaction to SL over bar on research vessels

Sri Lanka took such a decision in the midst of pressure from India which cited security concerns stemming from such activities in its neighbourhood

Findings on COVID vaccine side effects: Local authorities in the dark

In the wake of disquieting findings on the health risks associated with certain COVID-19 vaccines, the Sri Lankan health authorities seem to be turning a blind eye as they go unresponsive to the queries.

SLPP will decide on Presidential candidate after Basil’s arrival : Prasanna

Sri Lanka Podu Jana Peramuna ( SLPP) will decide on its presidential candidate when former Minister Basil Rajapaksa arrives in Sri Lanka shortly, Chief Government Whip Prasanna Ranatunga said yesterday. “SLPP will have to rally ar

CEB notifies 14% average tariff revision to PUCSL

The tariff has been strategically and significantly reduced by the control of the Central Bank enabling it to yield significant financing benefits

Appeal Court suspends auctioning of New Nawaloka Medical Centre

The Court of Appeal yesterday issued an interim order preventing Hatton National Bank PLC from auctioning the property relating to New Nawaloka Medical Centre (Private) Limited. Court of Appeal Ju

Drug dealer ‘Manna Ramesh’ apprehended in Dubai

Underworld leader Ramesh Priyajanaka, also known as ‘Manna Ramesh,’ was detained in Sharjah, Dubai on Monday, informed sources said yesterday. Manna Ramesh and his spouse were apprehended while travelling in a car, based on intelligence provided by another underworld gang leader purportedly residing in Dubai. A high-ranking

Tennakoon aims to modernize crime-solving methods in Sri Lanka

Inspector General of Police Deshabandu Tennakoon said yesterday that he hopes to adapt methods used by the world’s most advanced countries to solve crimes for the Sri Lanka Police. IGP Tennakoon said that he expects to make extensive changes in the police department in the next short period of time. Addressing an event held at the Colombo Record Division (CRD) to award certificates to officers who passed the Advance Grade and Elementary examin

Citing death threats by underworld gangs OIC Jayathilaka leaves country

Police have launched an investigation into of the Officer In-Charge of Organized Crime at the Colombo Crime Division, Duminda Jayathilaka, who has left the country due to death threats from members of underworld gangs. Inspector Duminda

locals outraged as Israeli and Ukrainian tourists operate businesses in South

Several of these foreign run businesses were not registered with the SLTDA and neither were they paying taxes

Three-day search for mouse on SriLankan flight concludes

The contentious incident, involving a three-day search operation to locate a mouse within a SriLankan Airlines aircraft, has concluded. The flight is scheduled to be released this evening, and preparati

New sex education publications for all ages to be launched

Arrangements have been made to launch publications on the 7th of March, 2024

Temperature felt by human body expected to increase up to caution levels

Fatigue is possible with prolonged exposure, continued activity could result in heat cramps

Minister accuses banks of misusing Parate Execution rights

Minister of Justice Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe this week alleged that some banks have misused Parate Execution rights and are engaged in some sort of mischief. “Parate execution is the right given to banks to auction properties which customers keep as collateral when they borrow funds. Some banks s

SLPP Parliamentarian accused of land grab in Kalpitiya

Mayadunna and his Secretary Mendis have instigated the Muslim and Tamil communities in the area to trespass private lands promising them ownership to these lands

Rise in hospitalization of children due to high temperature: Pediatrician

Fatigue, headache, drowsiness, vomiting, body pain, insomnia, skin diseases such as sweat blisters and eczema are the causes for hospitalisation

Ronnie de Mel passes away

Late Mr. de Mel was the longest serving finance minister in the country

Concerns over one million migratory birds WNPS vows tough action against Adani wind power project

Sri Lanka is annually visited by 15 million migratory birds of 250 species from 30 countries

Legality of no faith motion against speaker questionable; Minister

The legality of the no confidence motion which is being brought against Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene is questionable, Minister of Justice Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe said yesterday. “The opposition claims that the Speaker got the Online Safety Bill enacted violating the constitution. It is not the Speaker who enacts a Bill. It is done by the MPs in Parliament. The Speaker is not even allowed to parti

SJB breaks up in Kalutara?

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) party machinery in Kalutara District came to the proportion of breaking up, with the party hierarchy deciding to remove its Bulathsinhala Organizer Prasanna Amarasekera from his post temporarily. SJB Gen

Central Bank summoned before COPF over pay hike

The Committee on Public Finance has summoned the Governing Board of the Central Bank before the Committee on Public Finance next week, its Chairman Dr. Harsha De Silva said. Taking to X, he said MPs could seek clarification on the recent staff pay hike and for any necessary action. “The CBSL ind

CC not approved Deshabandu’s appointment: Sajith

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said the Constitutional Council (CC) has not approved the appointment of Deshabandu Tennakoon as the new IGP. “There were four votes in favour, 2 against while two members of the CC abstained. At least five votes are required for a decision. The Speaker has to cast a vote only in case of a tie. There was no tie. T

Speaker uses his decisive vote ending stalemate in appointing IGP

The other eight members of the CC were divided in a tie on the appointment

Hello goes unresponsive for public at government institutions

Survey reveals only 29% of telephones functioned properly