Catholic Church writes to President again We only want a local probe with foreign observers

The Catholic Church in Sri Lanka in a fresh letter addressed to President Ranil Wickremesinghe had called for a local probe to clear certain shortcomings that are visible in the previous probes on the Easter Sunday attacks. The letter signed by few bishops including Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith who are members of National Catholic Committee for Justice to Easter Sunday Attack Victims appointed by the Catholic Bishops Confere

SL assumed the Chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) at the 23rd IORA Council

Sri Lanka assumed the chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) at the 23rd IORA Council of Ministers which concluded in Colombo yesterday. Foreign Minister Ali Sabry chaired the meet

Colombo Times celebrates Prophet Muhammed’s birthday

Colombo Times distributed lunch packets, exercise books and stationery among inmates of an orphanage in Colombo to mark the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday on September 28. Colombo Times Chief Editor Mohammed Rasooldeen is seen handing over the set of books to staff member Firdousiya Barzanji.

EXIM Bank reaches tentative agreement with Sri Lanka A breakthrough in debt-burden sharing

In what appears to be a positive development in Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring process, the Export-Import Bank of China which is authorized by the Chinese government to negotiate with Sri Lanka on debt restructuring has reached a tentative agreement on what it called the debt treatment, a spokesperson said. It happened at a time when the other creditor nations insisted that Sri Lanka should adopt an even-handed approach

Death of actor Jackson Anthony Treatments given were questionable and doctors must explain: Somaratne Dissanayake

The accident was terrible, but we knew that it was not fatal. The cause of the death of veteran Sri Lankan movie actor Jackson Anthony should be explained to us by the doctors’, Sri Lankan film director, screenwriter and producer Somaratne Dissanayake said.

Sri Lanka accords a great deal of importance to Indian Ocean

Sri Lanka was assuming leadership of IORA after two decades

Committee on Ways and Means ordering to escalate raids Tops Excise revenue by Rs.1Bn within a month

Over 100,000 liquor bottles with fake security stickers seized

SLMC condemns all forms of terror committed by both parties of Israeli-Palestinian conflict

The Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) unreservedly condemns all forms of violence and terror committed by both parties in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The continuing loss of innocent lives, and unimaginable misery inflicted on the civil population in the Gaza Strip, denial of access and right of worship at holy sites in this ancient cradle of civilisation are developments that shock all mankind.

Razor blade found in sausage bun

Meerigama MOH office is to take legal action against a baker on a complaint that a sausage bun manufactured by him had a razor blade in it and that the mouth and the throat of a consumer who ate it were injured.

Health Ministry struggles to replace expired medical equipment

The Health Ministry of Sri Lanka has determined that a sum of Rs. 67 billion is a pre-requisite to replace expired medical equipment, Daily Mirror learns. According to informed sources, the lifetime of these equipment has expired since 2019. These equipment, which include CT scans, MRI scans, linear accelerators, ventilators, and anaesthetic machines, have not been replaced since 2019 due to a lack of funds and the prioritization of certain me

Parliamentary electoral system amendment should be a genuine exercise: Dullas

Parliamentary electoral system amendment should be done in a genuine manner by drawing up a proper time span after which it comes into effect, an opposition MP said yesterday. Leader of Nidahas Janatha Sabhawa Dullas Alahapperuma came up with his view regarding reports which said Minister of Justice Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe is about to submit a paper to the cabinet seeking the amendment of the parliamentary electoral system. “It is obvious that the

Israel, Palestine conflict likely to increase fuel prices – President

This crisis will only create a further shortage of fuel ensuring that fuel prices will remain high for a longer time

Bambalapitiya Station’s dilapidated bridge to be replaced on priority : PMD

State Development and Construction Corporation, assigned with relevant tasks and allocated Rs. 50 million for this purpose

Teen’s venison curry busted, Rs.20,000 fined

A 17-year-old girl preparing a venison curry was arrested by the Alawatugoda Police during a raid on a house at Vilanagama area. She was produced before Kan

Bangladeshi youth with forged Schengen visa nabbed at BIA

A Bangladeshi youth who tried to leave for Italy with a forged Schengen visa stamped on his passport was nabbed by the Immigration and Emigration Department officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). BIA immigration official

SJB MPs left ‘speechless’ as UNHRC session clock runs out on them

Intends taking up matter with UNHRC shortly

President expresses concerns over attacks in Israel, and implications on Sri Lankans living there

In a briefing to the Cabinet, President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed deep concern over the recent attacks in Israel and its implications on Sri Lankans and Israelis residing in both countries, a statement from the President’s Media Division (PMD)

Final wishes of late Schaffter were to cremate his remains - Counsel for family members

Says his client’s stance regarding the burial and cremation to be communicated to the court on next hearing date

Major global powers compete for influence in the Indian Ocean: Sagala says at Colombo Air Symposium

SL’s unique geopolitical position enhances its capacity in air and space domain: AF Chief

Catholic Bishops request for foreign intelligence reports on Easter Sunday Attack Investigation

Says President had repeatedly reiterated that his dealings with the Catholic Church were with the Bishops’ Conference of Sri Lanka and not with the Cardinal

Govt. planning to postpone national elections scheduled for next year: Sajith

Claims government is trying to take Sri Lanka back to those dark periods in the past

Daily school attendance mandatory for all graders to pass exams: Minister

Points out education is not a process that can be achieved by gathering 1,500 children in a hall and giving lectures

Some hotels in Matara District underwater

Large hotels have not been affected by the floods but with other issues, says tour operator

Govt moves to change parliamentary electoral system Will National elections be postponed?

The government has moved to change the parliamentary electoral system triggering fears in political circles whether it is yet another attempt to postpone the national elections including the Presidential Election pending next year, Daily Mirror learns . Justice Minister Wije

Jackson Anthony passes away

Jackson leaves his wife and three children who are also involved in the field of art

No display of my cut-outs: President

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has issued a directive, urging against the use of his images on billboards, cut-outs and posters, a statement from the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Follow up to SC affirmation of Naseer Ahamed’s expulsion Heads to roll in Dullas , Anura Yapa groups?

Quite a number of SLPP members breached party discipline in recent times, with some such MPs even joining the opposition

Massive earth slip on Beragala - Wellawaya main road

The Beragala- Wellawaya A4 highway has been obstructed by a massive earth slip at Blackwood area last morning. A vast stretch of the road was covered with mounds of earth, rocks and trees that came down due

Weather changes bring risk of food shortage: Minister

About 70,000 acres of paddy has been destroyed

Colombo Air Symposium-2023 commences today

The Colombo Air Symposium-2023 (CAS), an annual International Academic Forum organized by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), is set to commence for the sixth time on 9th and 10th October 202