ICFS to offer spot admission for students seeking higher education abroad

Programme at Cinnamon Grand Hotel, from 12 noon to 7 pm on August 19

Economic policies should link with human rights – Fmr. UN expert on Debt and HR

Women’s rights groups from Sri Lanka and other Asian countries discussed the ways the ongoing crisis has impacted their lives

SC dismisses contempt of court application against Chief Justice

This contempt matter had been filed against the Chief Justice for the alleged contemptuous act committed by him on September 20, 2017

Water reservoirs face dire decline in levels, raising alarms for Irrigation Dept.

Currently, a mere 900,000 acre-feet of water capacity remain available

Bike expedition from Lumbini in Nepal to Colombo through Buddhist places of worship

A preliminary discussion was held with Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at the Temple Trees in Colombo on August 10 regarding a Cycle Expedition on Buddhist Circuit, and it will be held from Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha in Nepal, through the sacred places of Buddhist worship in India to Colombo with the participation of the three armed force

Eastern Governor halts Buddhist Temple construction to forestall communal violence

Says no reconstruction of an existing temple had taken place

Sri Lanka’s Covid-19 vaccine stock set to expire on August 24

The stock of Covid-19 vaccines available in Sri Lanka will expire on August 24, Daily Mirror learns. COVID-19 Coordinator Dr. Anwar Hamdani said there is a stock of Sinopharm vaccines at the moment. “As such, still there is som

I don’t think there are many who personally like me: President

President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that he is aware that not many in the political circles are fond of him personally. The President made these

Sri Lanka allows Chinese Warship, navigates Indian concerns

The 129 metre-long ship is manned by a crew of 138 and commanded by Commander Jin Xin

Exporting of toque monkeys Wildlife Ministry unaware of any such plans: Pavithra

No request has been made to the Ministry regarding such a plan

Estimated damages to Galleface by Aragalaya nearly Rs. 6 million

Around 55 table and chair sets, 18 benches, one sink, 1450 x 800mm window glass, ten door locks, 18 window locks, eight electric doors and 14,000 square feet of grass have been destroyed by the protesters

Agbo the elephant getting weaker by the day: Pavithra

We don’t need any foreign assistance to treat the animal”

Collect due fines before August 30

Ways and Means Committee tells Excise Department

No COVID-19 vaccines in Sri Lanka

These individuals face a lot of trouble when they attempt to travel, especially to western countries

Lawyer disbarred by Supreme Court after found guilty of forgery

Attorney-at-law was sentenced by the High Court having found him guilty of four counts

TNA’s request for Police powers TNA-Tiran discuss reasons behind this request

A crucial meeting aimed to address concerns and explore potential solutions regarding the division of police powers in the 13th Amendment was held between a group of MPs of the Tamil National Alliance, Public Security Ministe

Customs destroy Rs.748Mn worth illicit fags

The consignment had been sent to a consignee in Ragama under false documents

Badulla Teaching Hospital power supply disconnected and reconnected

Electricity supply to several buildings in Badulla teaching hospital which had been disconnected on Wednesday morning for arrears of dues was reconnected yesterday afternoon. A senior official of the Ceylon Electricity Board said arrears of electricity bills of the hospital amounted to more than Rs. 50 million and that it resulted in disconnecting the supply. The power supply to the

Overuse of digital screens Children under five suffer long lasting impact on organs like brain

Children under the age of five are seriously vulnerable to be negatively impacted by overuse of digital devices due to their rapid growth, a leading community medicine specialist warned. Dr. Inoka Suraweera, a consultant community physician, further said that insults during fundamental stages of growth can lead to long-lasting and negative impacts on vital organs such as the Brain. She informed the me

MP Imtiaz Bakeer Markar launches the book “Sithamu”

The book “Sithamu ( Let’s think ) written by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Imtiaz Bakeer Markar was launched at Sri Lanka Foundation Institute (SLFI) amidst a distinguished gathering yesterday, includ

Court orders Excise Dept to seek AG advice on Police officers for obstructing duties

The magistrate issued this order when the Excise Department gave the court a list of the police officers who arrested the four excise officers in the shooting incident and obstructing the excise department officers’ duty. The department officials had carried out the operation after informing the higher officials of the excise department. The Excise department had submitted a list of police officers including Senior Superintendent of Police in ch

Federal Government of Canada seeks 270 days to release records related to statements

The Ontario government in Canada which adopted the Tami Genocide Education Week has finally released the official communication received from the Federal Government of Canada that Canada does not recognize as genocide the actions

SL economy may have improved if Packer was allowed

Sri Lanka’s economy would not have been what it is today if investor James Packer was allowed to start up casinos years ago, State Minister Diana Gamage told Parliament yesterday. “There were pe

Post mortem of three-year-old child who died at LRH Only a higher court can stop me

I have clearly stated in my verdict of the Cause of Death Report on the three-year-old boy Hamdi Fazleen, who unfortunately died of a failed renal surgery that the boy’s ‘single functioning kidney had been removed

Policy Statement on 13th Amendment President rules out foreign countries in resolving nation’s challenges

Calls for unity among people

Medical experts reveal SL lacks proper mechanism to avert medication errors

Referring to the suspected deaths caused after the use of several medicines, the Expert Committee appointed to investigate into the recent incidents of drug allergies and their after effects have underscored the importance of introducing institu

Bambalapitiya shooting incident Court orders Excise Dept. to seek AG advice on Police officers for obstructing duties

Colombo Additional Magistrate Manjula Ratnayake yesterday (09) ordered the Excise Department to seek advice from the Attor

Danushka allowed to travel domestically

The cricketer is required to notify police at least 48 hours in advance with the duration of his trip, the location, and an itinerary if he plans to travel within Australia

SC dismisses FR petition against domestic debt restructuring

​A fundamental rights petition filed challenging the government’s domestic debt restructuring process was yesterday dis

President granted 300 liquor licenses as Finance Minister: Vijitha

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has granted 250 to 300 liquor licenses after he assumed duties as the Minister of Finance, NPP MP Vijitha Herath alleged yesterday. He told Parliament that the new B