SL among the safest countries to travel

Worldpackers Community’s Ms. Lauren, mentions SL as the best place to visit for tourism

SLFP will vote for 22A: Maithri

SLFP would support 22A as it was a progressive Amendment on the part of the people

Bureau of Rehabilitation Bill SC determines Bill inconsistent with Article 12(1) of Constitution

The Supreme Court has determined that the Bureau of Rehabilitation Bill is inconsistent as a whole with Article 12(1) of the Constitution and as such may be enacted only by the special majority re

Easter Sunday’s attacks probe UK will consider any request to support inquires

The Home Office works closely with policing partners to support requests from international partners across the full spectrum of policing

22A will not allow dual citizens to represent Parliament - Justice Minister

The clause introduced in 20A to prevent the President from dissolving Parliament will not be changed by 22A

Schools that have not paid their water bills Edu. minister instructs NWSDB not to suspend water connections

It has been decided not to disconnect the water supply connections of the schools that have not paid their water bills, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

Arranged special treatment for Thilini Justice Minister calls for CID probe on facebook post

The Justice Minister said it tarnishes the legal system of Sri Lanka and creates a prejudice in the minds of the people at large since the matter refers to an ongoing case in the Fort Magistrate’s Court

Price of imported wheat flour reduced by Rs.25: EFCITA

The current price of a kilogram of imported wheat flour will be sold for Rs.265 in the market

Artificially produced toddy entering the industry Finance Ministry orders urgent report from Excise Dept.

The Ministry of Finance ordered an urgent report from the Department of Excise on several alarming issues pertaining to the alcohol industry and its taxation including artificially produced toddy ent

Appointment of Dr. Abeysekara as CEB General Manager Court of Appeal issues writ order

Petitioner Dr. D.C.R. Abeysekara is entitled to be appointed as GM of the CEB upon the retirement of Eng. Ranatunga

Political parties sign joint statement against postponing LG polls

The SJB, SLFP, groups led by MP Wimal Weerawansa, Anura Yapa, Dallas Alahapperuma, 43rd brigade and other parties which do not represent Parliament, including Frontline Socialist Party, placed their signatures

183 Lankan nationals sent back from Australia

Several people were recently detained in Kerala for attempting to migrate illegally by boat

Private bus associations to launch countrywide strike from next Tuesday

At least 50 buses have been taken by the leasing companies for not paying instalments

Raising direct taxes inevitable to reach IMF goals: President

President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday said that the International Monetary Fund was of the view that the amount of revenue obtained from direct taxes should exceed the present 20% and therefore lowering of the taxable income threshold to Rs.100,000 was inevitable.

Atamasthanadhipathi Nayaka Thera passes away

The Most Venerable Atamasthanadhipathi, Chief Sanghanayake - North Central Province Pallegama Siriniwasa Nayaka Thera passed away at the age of 69 while being treated at a private hospital in Colombo.

Politicians and popular personalities reluctant to complain against Thilini: CID

It is yet to be revealed as to how she spent such a large amount of fraudulently obtained money

SC re-issues notices on Gota

The Supreme Court yesterday re-issued notices on former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa returnable for December 15 in connection with an appeal petition filed over the Habeas Corpus inquiry into the disappearance of two human rights activists Lalith and Kugan.

Killing of Blue Whales - DM report prompts probe

The report published in the Daily Mirror on the killing of Blue whales in Puttalam had prompted the Ministry of Environment to initiate a probe on the matter.

HRCSL inquiry on October 9th Galle Face commemoration of Aragalaya victims Police now even attack peaceful commemorations – Lawyer testifies

Sri Lanka Police,which used to attack the advancing protest marches earlier, has now even started assaulting those who participate in peaceful commemorations of the Aragalaya, an attorn

Sabry calls for multiparty effort

The resolution was yet another example of the divisive and political nature of the UN Human Rights Council

SL secures long-term credit line from Russia to procure fuel

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Moscow has secured a long-term credit line from the Government of the Russian Federation in order to procure fuel for Sri Lanka, the Embassy said.

SL denies Indian news report on import of ‘Bisons’

The Agriculture, Wildlife and Forest Conservation Ministry yesterday denied the news report published on an Indian media website regarding the proposal to import several Gaurs or Indian Bison by Sri Lanka.

Rethink financial reforms: Eran

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Eran Wickramaratne yesterday said the financial reports which President Ranil Wickremesinghe came out with last evening has to be rethought and revisited.

Move to form ‘People’s Council’ against Constitution: Govt.

Claiming that there was a move to form an alternative parliament called the People’s Council or the ‘Mahajana Sabhawa’, leader of the House Susil Premajayantha said there was no legal provisions in terms of the Constitution for such an entity.

BIA terminal construction proceeds with AA funds

Work on the second terminal of the Bandaranaike International Airport is being carried out using funds of the Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka, Minister of Ports and Aviation Nimal Siripala de Silva

A majority of politicians are corrupt: Mahanayaka of Asgiriya Chapter

Mahanayaka of Asgiriya Chapter Ven Warakagoda Gnanarathana Thera expressed concern about politicians and senior government officials neglecting their duty towards the country. During a meeting with the representative of the Nidahas Sevaka Sangamaya of Sri Lankan Airlines yesterday, the Mahanayake Thera pointed out that the majority of politicians and the government officials were corrupt. He said the national assets and public funds were in dan

Thilini Priyamali Saga A story of cheat, sex & greed;probe continues

Colombo has seen many controversies. Especially among the rich and elite who at times enjoy their evening’s dining and enjoying their luxurious lives, and discussions of who is new in their socia

Govt. under pressure to enact 22A

Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe also emphasized the importance of incorporating this piece of legislation

Petroleum Products (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Bill passed in Parliament

The Petroleum Products (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Bill under which the importation, distribution and selling of oil locally is liberalised was approved in Parliament yesterday.

Govt. using energy crisis to privatise CPC: Vijitha

The government was using the energy crisis to sell off the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) endangering the national security of the country, the National People’s Power (NPP) MP Vijitha Herath said yesterday.