15 percent of a teacher’s pay spent on sarees, study finds

15 per cent of a teacher’s salary is spent on purchasing sarees and related garments to conform with the Education Ministry’s dress code, a study found. The study conducted by Lasni Buddh

Thilini and Janaki further remanded: Borelle Sirisumana Thera and Isuru granted bail

Owner of Thico Group Private Ltd Thilini Priyamali and businesswoman Janaki Siriwardena were yesterday ordered to be further remanded till December 13 by Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court in connection with alleged financial fraud incidents. H

Decision to cremate COVID-19 victims reason for SL to lose international support: Sabry

The decision to cremate the remains of those who succumbed to COVID-19 paved the way for Sri Lanka to lose international support, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry said. Minister Sabry ha

Sensitive groups warned of air pollutants from neighbouring countries blanketing SL

Sensitive people are advised to exercise caution in this situation due to the presence of air pollutants generated in India and other neighbouring countries, according to National Building Research Organization (NBRO) Senior Scientist H.D. Sarath Premasiri.

Attack on Galle Face protesters: CID seeks AG’s advice

The CID conducting investigations into the attack on Galle Face protesters on May 9 has sought Attorney General’s advice regarding future legal action against the suspects.

28-year-old arrested over torching 17-year-old student

The boy suffered serious burn injuries to his arms and neck

Gota-MR overseas visits wipe out Rs.40mn from state in 2021

Offices of the President and Premier reveal in response to a RTI request by our sister paper

Indian coast guard rescue 4 SL fishermen distressed for 63 days

A group of four Sri Lankan fishermen who set sail on September 25, 2022 on board FV Neil Mary have been rescued by the Indian coast guard after they lost communication, Daily Mirror learn

Prez proposes District Development Councils In place of Provincial Councils

President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday said he is ready to reintroduce District Development councils in place of Provincial Councils. Pre

Writ petition against Deshabandu Tennakoon fixed for support

A writ petition filed by a lawyer seeking an order directing the CID to arrest Western Province Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon for his failure to prevent attacks on peaceful protesters at Galle F

‘Chinese debt trap’ China welcomes SL foreign minister’s remarks

China welcomes Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Sabry’s rebuttal of the narrative of the so-called Chinese “debt trap” in Sri Lanka, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian said on Monday.

Sinopec seeks to invest in SL’s LNG sector

Agrees to sell SL products in convenient stores attached to its service stations in China

Luxury passenger ship arrives with 2,000 tourists

The luxury passenger ship “Mein Schiff 5” arrived at the port of Colombo with 2,000 tourists yesterday. The group of tourists then visited the historical Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo. The p

Illegally imported milk powder Six containers detained at Colombo Port: Siyambalapitiya

Some 153,375 kgs of milk powder imported by a certain company from New Zealand violating import and export regulations have been detained at the Colombo Port for more than 25 days, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said yesterday.

NAPVCW direction unheeded?

The police department is yet to provide security to two police officers despite the direction given by the National Authority for The Protection of Victims of Crimes and Witnesses (NAPVCW) to provide security to them months ago.

Jalani Premadasa had called GR asking for PM post for Sajith’ - Diana claims

”Not only the Opposition Leader, but his wife too had called Gotabaya Rajapaksa asking him for the opportunity to allow Sajith to become the Prime Minister”

State, private media ownerships should be broad-based: Yapa

Ownership of both state and private media should be broad-based, a former media minister told Parliament today.

SriLankan flight to Madurai lands five minutes after take off

The flight was to leave for Madurai at 1.40 p.m. The flight, however, took off at 02:02 p.m. and returned to the airport five minutes later, at 02:07 p.m.

Easter Sunday accused hacked to death

A 38-year old man who was arrested in connection with the Easter Sunday attack and released on bail was hacked to death last afternoon at

Attack on Galle Face protesters: Lawyer seeks order to arrest Deshabandu Tennakoon

A lawyer has filed a writ petition in Court of Appeal seeking an order directing the CID to arrest Western Province Senior DIG Des

80% school attendance a must for A/L exam from 2023

A notice on this directive was issued by the Ministry yesterday

176 Specialist doctors go before Court against 60 years compulsory retirement

Filing a writ petition before Court of Appeal, about 176 consultant specialist doctors have challenged the government’s decision to reduce their compulsory retirement age to 60 years. The petitioners are Specialist Consultants in varied fields of medicine including Cardiology, Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Oncology, Neurology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Haematology, Opthalmog

CA calls for documents from Immigration Dept. on Diana’s citizenship issue

Counsel Hafeel Farisz appearing for the petitioner told Court that Diana Gamage was an alien unknown to the Sri Lankan law

Diana pledges to bring in investor to construct t’port hub

State Minister Diana Gamage yesterday pledged to bring an investor who is to start up US $ 5 billion project to construct a transport hub from Fort Railway station to Maradana.

Entire Oppn. will file legal action if LG polls postponed: Prof Peiris

You cannot postponed the local government polls as the process of holding the poll has already begun

Indian High Commission uses art as way to help SL children understand India

The Indian High Commission, in view of India’s Constitution Day, organized an art competition titled ‘Incredible India’ and ‘Fundamental Duties’ to help the young and creative students from Sri Lanka develop a closer understanding of their civilizational partner, India, said a statement from the Indian High Commission.

Ayurvedic physicians thumbs up for Ganja

They requested the government to promote Ganja cultivation for export as a medicinal herb

People in North, East leaving due to dire situation

He said 85 of those in Vietnam have agreed to return

FM faces acute staff, financial scarcity

The Foreign Ministry is faced with severe financial and staff shortage at present, where only 84 individuals have been recruited to diplomatic servic

Dilantha Malagamuwa released from alleged fraud case

The Colombo High Court yesterday ordered to release three accused including popular Sri Lankan racing driver Dilantha Malagamuwa in connection with an indictment filed against them for allegedly defrauding a Japanese national to the