Hold local probe monitored by foreign bodies : Church

Whilst highlighting that two Commitees are to be appointed to probe Channel 4 allegations on Easter Sunday attacks, the Catholic Church in Sri Lanka yesterday called for an independent probe monitored by recognised foreign bodies and individuals.

Despite continuous rain, reservoirs not up to capacity

Capacity of the Castlereigh reservoir was increasing fast due to heavy rain in western slopes of the central hills

Mysterious death of a four-year old girl

The girl’s post-mortem examination is scheduled to be conducted today(12)

54th Session of the Human Rights Council SL slams OHCHR; says the report based on ‘unsubstantiated sources’

While expressing concern over the ever-increasing mandate of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in making sweeping and intrusive comments on all aspects, Sri Lanka yesterday rejected all Conclusions and Recommendations including references to targeted sanctions pursuant to HRC Resolution 51/1. “… as they are based

SJB demands Scotland Yard probe into Easter Sunday attacks amidst UNHRC sessions

Amid growing uncertainty surrounding investigations into the Easter Sunday attacks, the main opposition party, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has made a compelling demand for the engagement of Scotland Yard to probe the Channel 4 disclosures and the entir

Northern Buddhist heritage sites under threat

Northern Buddhist heritage sites are under threat by the Tamil politicians in the province, the Chief Incumbent of Kurundi Vihara Ven. Galgamuwe Santhabodhi Thera alleged yesterday. “The Tamil politicians in the area held

‘Harak Kata’s’ alleged attempt to grab firearm from Sub-Inspector during custody foiled

The constable who had assisted Harak Kata had reportedly given several toffees suspected to be mixed with alcohol to the officers guarding the suspect

Selection process of Sabaragamuwa University VC Dons raise concerns over irregularities

Several candidates including senior professors who applied for the post of Vice Chancellor at Sabaragamuwa University have brought to the attention of President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Chairman of University Grants Commission the irregularities that o

Illicit cigarettes worth over Rs.470 Mn seized by Customs

A massive cigarette consignment worth over Rs.470 million, which was smuggled in from India last week was seized by the Sri Lanka Customs and displayed to the

SL Customs thwart massive Karunka transshipment at port

Sri Lanka Customs yesterday displayed a large Karunka (areca nut) transshipment worth over Rs.27 million, which had arrived in the Colombo Port from

Gnanasara Thera pleads guilty to Nippon Hotel press conference case

Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galaboda Aththe Gnanasara Thera and seven others yesterday pleaded guilty to charges in connection with a case filed before Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court for trespassing into the Nippon Hotel in Colombo and obstructing a media conference organised by Jathika Bala Sena (JBS) leader Watareka Vijitha Thera in 2014.

Experts baffled by mass turtle deaths

Experts have been unable to properly identify what has caused the mass death of turtles of which the carcasses have recently been washed ashore along different coastal lines. According to an official of the D

Assistance galore from Daily Mirror readers to stranded mother’s children

The Daily Mirror news report that highlighted the predicament of three children from Pahala Giribawa in Pothanegama in Kurunegala and their mother who had been stranded in Kuwait when the proposed employer refused to p

GR to back new political party?

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa who has maintained a stark silence since his resignation in July last year is now eyeing to recapture and strengthen his failed image through a new political party which is now led by one of his close aide’s and media owner who declared his entry into politics yesterday. The Daily Mirror learns that Gotabay

SLBC ‘Subhawitha Gee’ musical programme held at Devi Balika Vidyalaya

Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) CITY FM Service conducting the monthly “Subhawitha Gee” Musical Programme was held at the Devi Balika Vidyalaya Auditorium, Borella last Friday. Five students participated at the programme and SLBC Advisor Hassim Omar presented prizes to the singers. It was held under the patronage of Principal Subhashini Dematagoda, whilst deputy principals, vice principals, teachers and students were present.

Skeletal remains in a possible mass grave found in Kokkutoduwai

Fragmented skeletal remains of another three bodies had also been recovered on Thursday (07)

Probe launched after British woman living with local boyfriend falls to death in Mt. Lavinia

A 27-year-old woman, a UK citizen, who was in Sri Lanka on an invitation from a young man whom she had befriended through Facebook, was found dead after she had fallen from the 13th floor of an apartment at Alwis Avenue in M

Stranded mother returns, three children relieved

She had been left in a room of the employment agency for more than a month

Kotte Rajamaha Vihara Esala festival comes to a close

The final procession of the Sri Jayawardene Pura Kotte Rajamaha Vihara paraded the streets on Saturday night (09) for the 123rd year.

President, Basil discuss relief budget

In an obvious move targeting the Presidential Election next year, President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his meeting with Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer Basil Rajapaksa, discussed yesterday the importance of announcing some relief measures for people in the upcoming budget.

Customs fail to complete investigations on 965 detained containers

Around 965 containers detained by the Sri Lanka Customs are lying either inside port terminals or at customs examination yards due to pending investigations as of the first half of this year, the report submitted to Parliament by Ways a

Nanobubbles to deodorize Beira Lake

Billion-rupee project to clean up Beira Lake gets off the ground

Large swathes of forest lands grabbed in Puttalam

The Department of Forest Conservation has found a racket of grabbing lands running into hundreds of acres from the forest reserves in the Puttalam District with the connivance of some government officials, a top source said.

Morocco quake death toll surpasses 2000

The death toll from a strong earthquake which struck Morocco on Friday night has surpassed 2,000, according to the country’s interior ministry. “There is destruction everywhere,” Eyewitnesses near the High Atlas mountains were quoted as saying by CNN.

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Special Commodity Levy on imported potatoes extended for four more months

On March 8, 2023, the Ministry of Finance decided to increase the Special Commodity Levy on imported potatoes by Rs. 30 per kilogram for a six-month period

Three children in Kurunegala abandoned, Mother stranded abroad, Father in Prison

In a poignant tale of adversity, three children from Pahala Giribawa in Pothanegama, Kurunegala, find themselves in a dire situation as their mother works abroad, their father serves a life sentence, and their humble home teeters on the brink of collapse.

Fake security sticker scam on liquor bottles Scam is as grave as printing counterfeit notes: MP Buddhika Pathirana

Says perpetrators had found loopholes in the Excise Ordinance to carry out scam

Disturbing Desecration in Vavuniya Two-year-old’s body exhumed and vanished from Cemetery

The girl lost her life when she accidentally fell into a water tank while playing

Hand over Easter attack probe to Shani Abeysekara: Sajith tells RW

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa urged President Ranil Wickremesinghe to hand over investigation into the Easter Sunday attacks to for