Divisional Secretary transferred due to taking stand against corruption

The Divisional Secretary Udapalatha in Gampola who had taken steps to prevent State Minister of Justice and Prison Affairs engaging in corrupt activities in the Kandy District has been transferred with immediate

Surge in vehicle ownership transfers to avert CCTV-based fine complications

The Commissioner General of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) said yesterday that a large number of people are currently visiting the Department to transfer vehicle ownerships to their names, to avoid com

Police arrest five activists who demonstrated calling for Keheliya’s arrest

Police have arrested five activists from civil organizations who staged a protest outside the Criminal Investigation Department yesterday, displaying banners with the slogan ‘Keheliya Go Gama,’ demanding the arrest of Minister Keheliya Rambukwella in connection with the import of substandard Immunoglobulin injections. The Citizen Power Against Bribery and Corruption, and people’s organizations jointly organized a peaceful Satyagraha yesterday i

Will Keheliya be arrested later over substandard Immunoglobulin scandal?

Referring to the investigations over the import of substandard Immunoglobulin injections, Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella is in hot water as he has been summoned by the CID to provide a statement with the probe nearing completion. According to informed sources, despite Rambukwella being summoned to the CID last morning, he had not visited the CID over reasonable grounds. However, the former health minister has requested the CID t

Decision on contempt proceedings against Sanath Nishantha fixed for Feb.2

The decision regarding the contempt of court cases filed against late State Minister Sanath Nishantha in connection with his alleged contemptuous statement is to be delivered on February 2 by the Court of Appeal. The Cour

SJB vows to file Fundamental Rights petition against Tiran Alles

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) would file a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition against Public Security Minister Tiran Alles who ordered to fire tear gas and water cannon at the SJB protest and the police officers who acted unlawfully, SJB General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara said yesterday. He told a news con

Health sector unrest escalates as another strike announced

In a decisive move set to reverberate across the nation’s healthcare landscape, at least 72 trade unions within the health sector have announced plans for an island-wide strike commencing at 6:30 a.m. today (01). The prima

SJB bid for Aragalaya type agitation thwarted with police force

In what appeared to be an attempt by the main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) to instigate a mass agitation against the government in a manner reminiscent of the Aragalaya, was

Minister rules out darkness on expressways cause accidents

Says slow moving vehicles also one of the reasons for accidents on expressways

Willing to enter politics on behalf of Sanath Nishantha: Spouse

Attorney-at-Law Chamari Priyanka Perera, the spouse of the late former Water Supply State Minister Sanath Nishantha, expressed her willingness to fill the void left by her husband’s demise. She said

Paratroopers to continue in Independence Day rehearsals despite mid-air mishap

Despite the unfortunate mid-air incident last morning where four paratroopers were injured, paratroopers of the Sri Lanka tri-forces and Police are to continue in rehearsals for the Independence Day celebrations at Galle Face Green, Four paratroopers from Sri Lanka Army and Sri Lanka Air Force were injured yesterday morning (30), during rehearsals for the National Independence Day

Air ambulance service to commence between Maldives-Sri Lanka on March 1

An air ambulance service between the Maldives and the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) will commence on March 1 this year as part of phase I of the programme, Ports, Shipping, and Aviation Mini

Rapist who married victim acquitted

An accused who stood indicted with the abduction and rape of a 16 year old girl was acquitted by Galle High Court Judge Kavindya Nanayakkara when the Defence Counsel and the police informed court that the victim and the accused were married and parents of a child. The Attorn

Govt. plans to send 10,000 individuals to Japan for employment: State Minister

Overall goal of 100,000 additional foreign jobs for Sri Lankans in 2024

Colombo University makes history with new anti-aging drug

A scientific think-tank from the University of Colombo is in the process of launching an anti-aging nutraceutical capsule for the first time in Sri Lanka. Speaking to

Passenger with fake Italian visa stopped at BIA Immigration officials ask travelers to be extra cautious of bogus agents

The Immigration and Emigration Department yesterday asked the local travelers to be extremely cautious of bogus travel agents who would arrange fake foreign visas or travel documents for exorbitant rates, f

Indian High Commissioner calls for Tamil parties to have unified stance on political rights

New Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha, in his maiden interaction with the representatives of the mainstream Tamil parties in the north recently, is reported to have emphasized the need for them to have a unified position on their collective deman

Ten President’s Counsel take silk

Ten senior attorneys yesterday took their oaths as President’s Counsel (PC) at a ceremonial sitting of the Supreme Court. Chamantha Weerakoon, Dr. Asanga Gunawansa, Mohamed Adamaly, Harsha Fernando, Dr. Sivaji Felix, Faisza Markar, Kaushalya Nawaratne, Upul Kumarapperuma, Viran Corea and Eraj de Silva took their oaths as President’s

Tragic collision claims two lives, four seriously injured

Victims identified as Dishan Kavinda Ranasinghe (26) and Chanaka Lakshan (26)

50-year rigorous imprisonment for rape, grave sexual abuse of brother’s daughter

Ordered to pay Rs. 01Mn as compensation to the victim

13-year-old daughter lodges police complaint against father over rape

A 13 -year- old girl who came alone on Sunday to the Nochchiyagama Police lodged a complaint against her father, accusing him of raping her, the police said. According to the police, she had been living with her mother, father and brother and that she was fi

Nimal Lanza lashes out at NPP over alleged links with Easter Sunday bombers

Says negotiations underway with 60 MPs willing to join new alliance

Maldives Political Turmoil: Opposition Moves to Impeach Pro-China President

Party secures enough signatures to impeach President

SF to be sidelined?

Former Army Commander General Daya Ratnayake has joined Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and has been appointed as party’s senior adviser of state affairs, Opposition Leader’s office said. General Ratnayake obtained his membership and the position of t

Some unis. planning to invite presidential candidates: Raghavan

Some universities were planning to invite politicians and presidential candidates to universities and such moves should be stopped, State Minister of Higher Education Dr. Suren Raghavan said yesterday. He told a news conference at the Government Inf

Online Safety Bill likely to drive out foreign service providers: Hirunika

Online Safety Bill will give rise to a local social media platform to disseminate information as all foreign online service providers are likely to leave the country once the legislation comes into effect, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) former MP Hirunik

Sri Lankan fishermen captured by Somali pirates rescued

The Seychelles Coast Guard (SCG) had rescued six Sri Lankan fishermen who were captured by Somali pirates, along wit

Increase in train derailments from 2000 to 2023

There has been an increase in train derailments between 2000 and 2023, according to surveys conducted by the Railways Department.

Abducted Sri Lankans Somali Navy Chief contacts EU Navy

Efforts underway with the Somali authorities to secure their early release

Woman Police Sergeant, another dead in separate accidents

A Woman Police Sergeant riding a motorcycle who was run over by a tipper lorry at Malleheva on Giriulla – Pasyala Road died on the spot. The deceased PS Padmini Ketipearachchi (52) from Thalagama in Ambepussa had been attached to Warakapola Police. Investigations revealed that the motorcycle had hit another motorcycle overtaking it and toppled on the road.