Inclement weather wreaks havoc in Batticaloa

More than 170,531 people in 50,461 families displaced

Central Bank to introduce digital currency by the end of this year

Suggestion made to utilize blockchain technology for online payments

Soldier arrested for sexually abusing schoolgirl

A soldier was arrested yesterday by Diyatalawa Police on suspicion of sexually abusing a 14-year-old schoolgirl. The 21-year-old suspect attached to a military camp in Murukkan in Kilinochchi was a resident of the Boralanda area.

Government owed more than Rs.13Bn to medicine suppliers by end 2023

Minister refutes claims of 300 medicine shortages

Sri Pada pilgrims screened for illegal drugs in Hatton

Sniffer dogs from Hatton Kennel Division deployed

Opposition MPs invited for onboard party at Colombo Port: State Minister

Says media has given undue publicity for the tour

West Asian Ambassadors implicitly signal discontent over Sri Lanka’s plans to deploy Navy Ship in Red Sea

Asks Sri Lanka not to allow its people to be employed by Israel in resettlement work in occupied territory

Princess Anne visits the British Council office, appreciates potential of Sri Lanka’s youth

Visit celebrates 75 years of British Council’s presence in Sri Lanka

President justifies Sri Lanka’s participation in Red Sea security operations

President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his meeting with the ambassadors of the West Asian countries, is reported to have justified the decision to join US-led operations to protect merchant vessel

Army deployed at hospitals amidst health strike

Troops were deployed in response to a request by the Ministry of Health to Army Commander

Govt, opposition MPs coming in for a collision course with CB Governor?

Opposition Whip says the Central Bank Governor failed to inform Parliament on country’s bankruptcy

Trade unions’ demands unfair, says Health Ministry

Health workers strike sparks concerns as patients inconvenienced

Princess Anne visits Kandy and Jaffna

They were received on arrival in Kandy by Actg. Diyawadana Nilame of Sri Dalada Maligawa Mahinda Dela

Arrest those who video recorded MPs’ visit at Colombo port: State Minister

Says certain media and politicians were spreading rumours about the visit claiming they had a party

COPF checkmate Port City Economic Commission

The Committee expressed strong dissatisfaction during the inquiry, as no official stepped forward to take responsibility

Flood threat in Ampara, Monaragala and Badulla

More than 46,318 people in 15,000 families in the Ampara District have been displaced due to the prevailing massive flood threat. Ampara District Secretary Chinthaka Abeywickreme said the

MPs night bash on cruise ship

The statement said that the Ports Authority organised an inspection tour for a group of ministers and MPs

Government Faces Criticism despite Revisions

By Yohan Perera and Ajith Siriwardana After much wrangling with the sections of the international community and civil society activists, the government yesterday presented the Anti-Terrorism Bill to be enacted in repeal of the current draconian Prevention of Terrorism Act(PTA). The PTA was introduced way back in 1979 as a temporary piece of legislation, and it was invoked widely particularly during the conflict times including the war agains

inflation remains stable, despite VAT hike - CB

The Central Bank yesterday said it does not see the need to change the course of the current monetary policy path set off in June last year, as inflation remains well anchored, despite the near-term blip

‘Wijesiri was paid Rs. 90 mn to resign from seat’

SLPP MP Mahindananda Aluthgamage, who questioned the alleged deal behind the resignation of SJB MP Chaminda Wijesiri where it has been reported that the latter had accepted a sum of Rs 90 million to vacate his seat for person who is next in the SJB list in the Badulla District to come into Parliament, requested the Speaker to look into the matter.

Three Sri Lankans receive Honours from NZ Govt.

They are Dr Anne Perera from Auckland, Athula Wanasinghe and Sandun Kithulagoda from Wellington

Female Civil Aviation Authority employee killed at Kahathuduwa

Major drug trafficker’s elder brother says he did not intend to kill her, was just angry

US concerned over alleged HR violations during ‘Yukthiya’ operation

Law enforcement operations must adhere to principles of the rule of law and due process. “Striking this balance is vital for justice and maintaining public trust

Customs seize Rs.144Mn worth cigarette stocks sent from Cambodia, Dubai

The consignments had been declared as used clothes and cashew

Man in robes faces one-year rigorous imprisonment

A man in robes who behaved in an unruly manner in a temple in Menikdivela area was severely reprimanded and sentenced to one-year rigorous imprisonment by Kandy Chief Magistrate Shrinith Wijesekara. The su

Deadline for TIN numbers extended to April

The deadline for obtaining Tax Identification Numbers (TIN) for those who are more than 18 years of age has been extended to April 1, sources from the Finance Ministry said yesterday. The deadline has been extended in order to provide adequate time for the payers to get their TIN numbers. However, potential payers were requested to get their TIN numbers as soon as possible without waiting till the last moment.

Health staff announces another strike putting patients in peril

All health personnel, spanning administrative officers, health management assistants, development officers, assistants, and hospital health assistants, have collectively opted to embark on a strike

Princess Anne due here today

Princess Anne, sister of Britain’s King Charles, and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence will arrive in Sri Lanka today for a three-day visit to mark 75 years of diplomatic relations between the UK and Sri Lanka. Issuing a statement, the British High Commission in Colombo yesterday said that while in Colombo, The Princess Royal will meet with President Ranil Wickremesinghe. She will meet with businesses and charities; visit Save the

Emergency situation declared at flood hit Yala National Park

In light of the situation, access to Yala National Park has been restricted, with the main entrance at Palatupana completely blocked by flooding

Elections: Time for Political Skulduggery

With the elections looming on the horizon, the political landscape is witnessing strategic moves and party-switching among politicians, marking a season of political skulduggery. In this case