Abusing police force and resources to suppress peaceful protests Bribery Commission to probe corruption charges against Police

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) will commence a probe on multiple corruption charges against Sri Lanka Police for abusing its resources and using

SC rules Chinese law firm not entitled to engage in legal professional work in SL

The Supreme Court (SC)yesterday held that Baqian Law Group Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd, a Chinese law firm is not entitled in law to engage in any legal professional work within Sri Lanka.

Navy re-establishes communication with missing patrol vessel after a month

A naval team consisting of five sailors and a senior officer attached to the Southern Naval Command had lost communication since September 17

Govt. presents Appropriation Bill 2023

Government yesterday presented the appropriation Bill 2023 under which more funds have been allocated to economic stabilization and defence, while amounts allocated for education and health

Most of the migrants at British Indian Ocean Territory are Sri Lankans - UK

There are 127 migrants, most of whom are Sri Lankan nationals, on the British Indian Ocean Territory. 25 are children

CID arrests Thilini Priyamali’s business partner

The suspect had also allegedly defrauded millions of rupees from several businessmen promising high returns

Don’t pay tolls to unauthorized CMC Reps: Commissioner

If there are such cases, people can complain to the nearest police station or call 0112698529 to inform the Colombo Municipal Council immediately

Ven. Muruththetuwe Ananda refutes Municipal Councilors claims

The prelate told the media that he had clear evidence to prove that the municipal councilor is a cheat

Caning students to maintain discipline: State and Deputy Principal ordered to pay compensation

The Supreme Court has ordered the State and a Deputy Principal attached to a government school in Matale to pay a compensation of Rs.200,000 to two students for causing injuries by severely caning them, violating their fundamental rights

SJB offers conditional support for 22 A

Samagi Jana Balawegaya has offered conditional support for the 22nd Amendment to the constitution which is to be d

SL and Belarus unis to sign MoUs

There are many Sri Lankan students studying in Belarus, especially in the field of medicine

Appropriation Bill for next year’s budget presented

The Appropriation Bill for 2023 is scheduled to be presented today, a statement from the Parliamentary Media Unit said. This was decided at the Committee on Parliamentary Business held under Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana. From 18th to 21st time is allotted from 9.30 am to 10.30 am for Questions for Oral Answers.

Climate Secretariat under Ruwan

The Secretariat will be set up following the advice of the President

Flood threat at P’ment complex lessens

The flood threat in Parliament lessened as of yesterday, as the water level in Diyawanna Oya is receding, Serjeant-at Arms Narendra Fe

PM instructs Div. Secys. to collect info on uncultivated lands

PM says aim is to give these lands to the younger generation

Stop elaborate Xmas celebrations in 2022: Cardinal

Says Christmas this year should be confined to feed the hunger

Entire opposition will launch major protest if LG polls postponed: Kiriella

Says holding elections midway of the tenure of a government is a good democratic practice

Woman hacked to death

Residents of the area said they heard her shouting for help

Security threat to India is threat to Lanka: Envoy Moragoda

States the strategically located country is exploring with India trilateral cooperation opportunities with Japan, Israel and UAE

Pod of Dolphins brought ashore, two dead

A Pod of four dolphins which were entangled in a fishing net in Thirikkapallama lagoon at Wanathawilluwa were brought ashore to find two of them dead. Wildlife Veterinary Surgeon Dr. Isuru Kottage said the four dolphins were of

Three killed in fatal road accident on A’pura – Padeniya road

The vehicle had veered off the road and crashed into a tree

Semasinghe attends ‘V-20 Ministerial Dialogue’

Focused on two aspects of vulnerability, namely climate vulnerability and financial vulnerability

Fuel prices reduced from last night: Minister

The prices of 92 Octane Petrol and Auto Diesel were reduced from last night, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said.

Two wild elephants run over at Mankulam

Another two wild elephants have been run over by the train at Panikkankulam in Mankulam by the Colombo bound night mail from Jaffna on Saturday (15). Mullagathivu Wildlife Range Wildlife Conservator said the two jumbos crossing the railway line near the 301km post in Panikkankulam had been run over. He said severa

Happy to be called “ Podi Mynah’’ :Namal

People on the internet criticise Mahinda Rajapaksa as ‘Naaki Mynah’

MR says election not an issue, SLPP can win even today

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said that the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna can win an election, even if it is held today. “We know there are certain people of this country against us. Even today, if

LNG power project well in progress, gas turbines arrive

The first phase will generate and contribute 220 MW to the National Grid, while the second phase will add a further 130 MW

Four million people to end up in poverty

Everyone who earns a monthly income of more than Rs.100,000 will have to pay income tax

Prez. directs District Secretary’s to co-ordinate relief work with DMC

15,404 families in 52 Divisional Secretariats have been affected by bad weather

President optimistic of successful conclusion of talks on debt restructuring

Says government is giving priority to immediately solve the country’s bankruptcy