Government scraps QR Code system for fuel: Minister

Sapugaskanda refinery to close for one month from Sept. 18 for maintenance

Dates set for no-confidence motion on Keheliya

The debate on the no-confidence motion on Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has been scheduled for September 6, 7 and 8, t

Fuel price revision: Sinopec offers discount of Rs. 3 per litre while CPC makes less than a rupee profit

Sinopec Energy Lanka, which recently started its business operations in Sri Lanka, is offering a discount of Rs. 3 per litre for both petrol and diesel. On the other hand, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) is making a profit of less than a ru

CEB bleeds Rs. 2.7 Billion over Samanala Wewa Reservoir’s water leak

In what appeared to be a startling revelation, 78 MCM of water (million cubic metres) is leaked from Samanala Wewa annually, a reservoir meant for hydropower generation, causing a loss of Rs.2. 7 billion to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), a top engineer said yesterday. He said the rate of water le

STF Ranaviru commemoration

The Police STF Ranaviru Commemoration was held last morning for the 39th year, at the Ampara STF Camp with Senior DIG Ajith Rohana and Ampara District Secretary Chinthaka Abeywickrema as the Chief Guests. The chief guests and

Reports of internal discord

There is growing speculation, fueled by social media reports, that NPP MP Harini Amarasuriya is eyeing presidential nomination

Govt continues to violate RTI Act on infrastructure project info

The government has continued to violate the Right to Information (RTI) Act by failing to disclose required information on infrastructure projects. In 2022 and 2023, only 18% and 25% of the necessary information was proactively disclosed online, respectively, according to Verité Research. Moreover, the inf

Writ petition seeking prevention of Pastor Jerome’s arrest postponed

The writ petition filed by Pastor Jerome Fernando seeking an order preventing police from arresting him in connection with the controversial Sunday sermon was yesterday postponed for September 21 by the Court of Appeal.

If caught using fake security stickers Licenses of booze manufacturers face cancellation- Excise Chief warns

It is impossible that both the parties, either the liquor manufacturers or the retail sellers are unaware of any fake security stickers pasted on the lids of bottles they produce or sell

Medical Specialists highlight blunders that compel them to leave Sri Lanka

Medical specialists who return from abroad after concluding overseas training, get disheartened due to a series of unaddressed issues, albeit they have the keen desire to serve Sri Lanka with dedication, the Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) said. In a letter addressed to the Health Ministry Secretary, the AMS highlights a string of challenges they are facing including lack of infrastructure, administrative proactivity and facilities. The

Death at Lady Ridgeway Hospital Child’s left kidney was inflamed

Senior Lecturer of Colombo Medical College and Consultant Paediatric Nephrologist Dr. Malik Samarasinghe giving evidence before Colombo Additional Magistrate Rajindra Jayasooriya yesterday asserted that all the scan tests and other tests conducted by Consultant Radiologist Dr. Gerard Fernando at Asiri Surgical Hospital and at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital had confirmed that both kidneys of little Hamdini w

Eye surgeries at Nuwara Eliya General hospital GMOA alleges 17 out of 37 patients had developed complications

Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has confirmed that 17 out of 37 patients who underwent eye surgery at the Nuwara Eliya General hospital had developed complications and that two of them had gone blind.

Fuel prices increased

Ceypetco increased fuel prices with effect from mid night yesterday. Accordingly Petrol 92 increased by Rs.13 per liter to Rs.361, Octane 95 increased by Rs.42 to Rs.417, Auto diesel increased by Rs.35 to Rs.341, Super diesel increased by Rs.1 to Rs.359, Kerosene increased by Rs.5 to Rs.231 A liter of Petrol 92 cost Rs 348 earlier while octane 95 cost Rs 375, a liter of Auto diesel cost Rs 306 and Super diesel cost Rs 358. A liter of Kerosene cos

Sri Lanka to become member of APEC

President Ranil Wickremesinghe discussed on Sri Lanka joining Asia –Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) with the Singaporean leaders, during his visit to the South East Asian Nation, Presidential Advisor Ashu Marasinghe said ye

Illegal import of thousands of vehicles during import ban Finance Ministry calls for report from customs

The Finance Ministry has called for a comprehensive report from Sri Lanka customs regarding the report over illegal import of thousands of vehicles into the country during the import ban.

Govt seeks public input on drug procurement process

The Health Ministry invites public, experts, all stakeholders and interested parties to submit their written views, observations suggestions, and recommendations. This opportunity for input is part of the ministry’s efforts to improve

Colombo braces for Meningococcal disease

In the wake of a new patient with Meningococcal disease being found from the Colombo District, the health authorities have requested people to be alert on the symptoms of the disease.

U.S. Senator calls for Single Window Certainty for American investments in Sri Lanka

American companies will also be looking very much at the question of transparency in the system, and it goes back to the point about the interconnection between investment and the political situation

Sajith denounces moves to merge SJB and UNP

I raise questions on behalf of the people who suffer from hunger and thirst

Migration of local air traffic controllers - a major issue : SLATCA

Migrating of local air traffic controllers to other countries is becoming a major issue, Sri Lanka Air Traffic Controllers Association (SLATCA) said yesterday. Secretary SLATCA Rajitha Seneviratne told Daily mirror that local air traffic controllers have begun to leave the country lately. “ An international recruiting agency is currently carrying out interviews to place 20 a

Permit system for import of wheat flour abolished

Despite these changes, there will be no increase in the price of wheat flour in the local market

Aussie envoy discusses challenges of Veddha community

The Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Paul Stephens held talks with the Veddha Chief Uruwarige Wanniyaletto yesterday in Dambana and learnt about their history and current challenges.

Accident at Kajugama kills one and injures 8 others

One died and at least eight others were seriously injured in a head-on collision of two buses at Kajugama in Bataleeya on Tuesday night (29). The Colombo bound SLTB bus from Kathankudi had collided with a private bus transporting employees from Narahenpita. The driver of the private bus who died on the spot was a resident of Kamburadeniya area. The injured passengers wer

Hundreds of vehicles Illegally imported and registered Causing Rs.5Bn loss to Govt.

More than 400 vehicles had been imported to Sri Lanka in this manner and have been registered illegally

Hydro catchment areas receive rain; Ratnapura records 101 mm rainfall

​After the long dry spell, several areas including hydro catchment areas in the country had received a considerable amount of rain with the highest rainfall of 101.3 mm recorded from Ratnapura during the 24 hour period ending at 8.30 am yesterday.

Major General Suresh Sallay sends letter of demand

The Attorney of the Director General of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Major General Suresh Sallay has sent a Letter of Demand requesting a sum of Fifty Million Rupees to compensate for

Sri Lanka retreats from UNHRC spotlight

Sri Lanka will have a low profile approach to the upcoming session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) scheduled to start next month, Daily Mirror learns. The UNHRC adopted the resolution 51/1 on Sri Lanka last year. The resolution calls for the Office of the High Commissioner to enhance its monitoring and reporting on the situation of human rights in Sri Lanka,

My brother’s rocket was a private investment: Namal

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), MP Namal Rajapaksa responded to discussions surrounding the recent rocket launch by India, emphasizing that people often associate it with the rocket sent by his brother.

Curbing underworld activities Permitted to shoot if necessary: Minister

There are numerous reports of shootings among rival underworld gangs and necessary measures have already been taken to stop such activities

Top US Senator in SL to discuss economic crisis, HR and reconciliation

Influential US Senator Chris Van Hollen arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday as a part of a three-nation (Sri Lanka, Nepal and Maldives) tour and will focus on ways the US can further assist efforts to overcome Sri Lanka’s economic crisis and discuss the way forward on human rights and reconciliation. Senator Van Hollen