China secures another strategic investment in Sri Lanka

China’s Sinopec is to make an initial investment of US $ 1.5 billion, the single largest Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), in building a refinery in Hambantota once the agreement is finalized within the next two weeks, a top source said. It remained a foregone conclusion in

Court rules death of Dinesh Schaffter appears to be a crime Ordered the CID to arrest the suspects

There is a reasonable doubt that Dinesh Schaffter’s death was a result of a criminal act and issued an order directing the CID Director to arrest the perpetrators

Vehicle exportation as a solution for sustainable traffic balance: Sagala

It is essential to explore the adoption of electric vehicles as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional diesel or petrol vehicles

Capybaras arrive at Dehiwela Zoo

A pair of Capybaras have been flown to Sri Lanka under the animal exchange scheme between Czech Republic and Sri Lanka and handed over to the Dehiwala Zoological Gardens.

Importation of substandard immunoglobulin CID arrests ‘small fish’ while big fish go free - Lawyer

The attorney, representing the company owner accused of importing substandard vaccines into Sri Lanka, revealed that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) had apprehended and brought before the court a ‘small fish’ linked to the case and there are still ‘bigger fish’ involved in this matter out there. The owner of the company Aruna Dee

China reassures continued support to SL to ease debt burden

The Sri Lankan side has already made the relevant information available

Pitiduwe Siridhamma Thera apologises for distorting Tripitaka and Buddha’s character

Ven. Pitiduwe Siridhamma Thera was strongly advised by the Mahanayake and Karaka Maha Sangha Sabha of the Malwathu Chapter to avoid making sermons by distorting Tripitaka and the Buddha’s character.

Over 200 drugs still in shortage in Sri Lanka

There is no shortage of essential drugs, including 14 lifesaving drugs. Out of the approximately 1,300 drugs currently in use, 383 are considered essential

Population and housing census initiated

The Presidential Secretariat was listed as the first building to be recorded in this census

Demonstration urging to end the ongoing Israel-Hamas war

An organization which identified itself as ‘World fellowship of Buddhist -Sri Lanka demonstrated in front of the All Ceylon Buddhist Congress calling for an end to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

AKD, Harsha de Silva fly over Sri Lanka’s Graphene Dreams

In a recent development regarding National People’s Power (NPP) Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s statement about producing graphite for exportation, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harsha de Silva has provided a clarifying perspective amid the light-hearted discussions on social media.

President gets tough with IRD, Excise, Customs over revenue failure

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has raised stern concerns with the Chiefs of the Inland Revenue Department, Excise and Customs Departments over their failure to gather the required revenue for the co

CPC fuel prices revised from last night

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has decided to revise its fuel prices with effect from last night. Accordingly, a litre of Lanka Petrol 92 Octane (Rs. 365) has been reduced by Rs. 9, and its new retail price will be Rs. 356.

Diana Gamage’s Parliamentary seat upheld in court battle

State Minister of Tourism Diana Gamage will keep her Parliamentary seat after the Court of Appeal ruled in its majority decision that there is no merits in the writ petition which sought an order declaring that she is not qualified to be a Member of Parlia

Man attempting to travel with another woman using wife’s passport arrested

The man had brought his wife’s passport from Italy a few weeks prior to his arrival in Sri Lanka, falsified the Katunayake Airport immigration stamp, and kept it for his use

Army cook posing as Colonel, arrested for robbery

A former army civilian cook posing as a Colonel and wanted in connection with a robbery on June 23 was taken into custody on Monday (30) by Moneragala Division Crime Investigation Unit with the help of the Military Police durin

Geetha offers help to suffering female inmates in remand prison

State Minister Geetha Kumarasinghe said a large number of female inmates are suffering for years in remand prisons for minor offences and assured them of legal assistance.

Move to revise electricity prices once in every three months Opposition Leader critical of VAT hike

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa criticised the Cabinet’s approval to increase the Value-Added Tax (VAT) to 18% and revise the electricity bill every three months, according to a statement from his office. The statement said that he argues that raising VAT is a regressive tax increase that burdens the common people, especially the poor and the working class.

Driving under influence of liquor Former Senior DIG Ravi granted bail

He was granted a surety bail of Rs. 100,000 and a cash bail of Rs. 2,500

Bimputh Finance allegedly connected to Daya Gamage defaults on Rs 350Mn loan from HDFC

Bimputh Finance Ltd, on which Daya Gamage a key member of the United National Party(UNP) and a minister in the Yahapalana government alleged to have interests, has defaulted on a loan worth Rs. 350 million borrowed from the Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC), the latest probe carried out by the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has revealed.

France, SL share common responsibilities in Indian Ocean - Ambassador

French Ambassador Jean-François Pactet, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of bilateral relationship, said France and Sri Lanka have common interests as far as the Indian Ocean is concerned.

Another tree falls in Colombo

A branch of a tree fell on a van, a car and a three-wheeler opposite the Trade Ministry on R.A. De Mel Mawatha (Duplication Road), Colombo yesterday e

Loop contraceptives to prevent pregnancy in monkeys

If the programme is successful, there will be no more operations, but all we need to do is to anesthetize them

Travel ban on two govt. officials in substandard immunoglobulin importation case

The magistrate has imposed a travel ban and ordered the immigration controller to be informed that the relevant persons have been banned from leaving the country

‘Seetha’ health condition gradually getting worse

The health of elephant ‘Seetha’ has taken a turn for the worse as three metal pieces continue to pose a grave threat in her chest cavity, near her heart and lungs, Peradeniya University Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science Faculty Prof. Ashoka Dangolla said. He told the Daily Mirror that the situation is getting critical and the health of the elephant is not at a satisfactory level.

Four elephants trapped in unprotected well rescued

The she-elephants were about 25 years of age and the calves six months

Suspended Judicial Medical Officer seeks reinstatement

Dr. Ruhul Haq has faced criticism for his controversial and contradictory postmortem reports

Child malnutrition, no reliable data: Special select committee

Whilst highlighting that there is no reliable data on child malnutrition in Sri Lanka, the special select committee on child malnutrition in Sri Lanka had advised the relevant institutions to prov

Deadlock over appointment of new NMRA Chief

Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama tipped to be new NMRA Chief

DIG Ravi Seneviratne’s bail application rejected

The bail application, submitted yesterday by former Senior DIG Ravi Seneviratne, who had been in remand for driving under the influence of liquor and causing damage to two other vehicle