UNHRC Resolution Failure to keep pledges resulted in fresh resolution against SL: GL

Sri Lanka has had to face a resolution at the United Nations Human Rights Council as Sri Lanka has failed to fulfill its pledges to the UNHRC on previous occasions, former Foreign Min

Price of a cup of tea reduced by Rs.30: Assn.

The All Island Canteen Owners’ Association (AICOA) has taken steps to reduce the price of a cup of black and milk tea effective from last night.

Magisterial inquiry to be heard on Monday Maithripala files writ petition

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court had issued a notice directing former President Maithripala Sirisena to appear in court on October 14

Over USD 6 million to be busted on Sri Lanka resolution

The request will be put forward to the UN General Assembly for approval.

Dayasiri questions crude oil deal

Mr. Jayasekara said the schemers of the theft have imported a shipment of crude oil through a company by the name of Coral Energy DMCC

Professor Ranjith Bandara appointed COPE Chairman

SLPP MP Prof. Ranjith Bandara was elected as the Chairman of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) yesterday, Communications Department of Parliament said. He w

Anti -corruption Bill ready - Justice Minister

UN provisions incorporated

Appeal against not furnishing expiry dates of tear gas canisters RTI Commission reserves judgment as IGP refuses to give further information

The IGP had refused to furnish information owing to the national security and territorial integrity of the country

Fuel Pass card for tourists launched

The card is available at Dialog and Sampath Bank Counters at the Katunayake International Airport with an added facility of topping up at Sampath Bank Branches

IMF waiting for Sri Lanka to do the needful - Staff-level deal only an ad-referendum

The Staff Level Agreement is ad-referendum i.e., subject to IMF Management and IMF Executive Board approval

Probe on customs selling confiscated vehicle Hummer sold at less than estimated value

The Hummer had been estimated by the Customs at Rs. 40 million and sold by the Customs tender board at Rs. 27.5 million

Leopard which entered house at Thalawakele relocated

A hill country leopard trapped in a house at Mount Vernon estate in Pathana at Thalawakele was safely captured with great difficulty and taken to the Randenigala Veterinary Medical Unit by wildlife conservators from Hakgala wildlife office.

SL concerned over inclusion of economic crisis in UNHRC resolution

The resolution is co-sponsored by 37 countries. SL finds it difficult to overcome it due to lack of support among member states

Red alert issued; Strong winds, rough seas forecast off coast: Met Dept.

A red alert (high risk) has been issued cautioning seafarers about strong winds and rough seas off the coast extending from Galle to Pottuvil via Hambantota, the Meteorology Department said yesterday.

Telecom charges revised again, No TRCSL approval given

Charges have been revised from last night with the introduction of the Social Security Contribution Levy

22nd Amendment: Opposition changes colours day and night

President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday instructed Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena to contact the opposition and verify its final stand on the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution.

If the risk of Covid rises globally, it will affect us: Dr. Ginige

If the risk of the Covid virus increases globally, it will also affect our country, and the number of reported positive cases will also increase, which will cause an increase in the number of deaths, Chief Epidemiologist Dr. Samitha Ginige said.

More institutions under Public Security Ministry

A Gazette Extraordinary was issued last night bringing the Department for Registration of Persons, Dept. of Immigration and Emigration and National Dangerous Drugs Control Board under the purview of the Ministry of Public Security with effect from yesterday.

Another filling station sealed

A filling station managed by the Lanka Indian Oil Corporation (LIOC) in Wallawaya was sealed due to many irregularities and a short fuel supply, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said yesterday.

Jeewan leaves National Council

The Ceylon Workers’ Congress (CWC) has left the National Council which was appointed recently, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena announced yesterday.

Sanath Nishantha summoned to Court of Appeal

The Court of Appeal yesterday issued summons on State Minister Sanath Nishantha to appear in court to show cause as to why he should not be punished for Contempt of Court.

SC reserves judgement in Easter Sunday attack petitions

The Supreme Court yesterday reserved its judgement in respect of thirteen Fundamental Rights petitions filed seeking an order to prosecute those who were directly or indirectly responsible f

MP Kabir Hashim appointed as Chairman of COPA

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Kabir Hashim has been unanimously appointed as the Chairman of the committee on public accounts (COPA) as a result of a consensus reached betwe

Arresting a woman on fabricated charges; SC awards Rs.500,000 compensation

The Supreme Court has ordered three police officers attached to Ambalangoda Police Station to pay a total of Rs.500,000 to a 58-year-old woman from their personal funds for her wrongful arrest based on a fabricated false case.

MP Wimalaweera Dissanayake says he and Namal are malnourished

SLPP MP Wimalaweera Dissanayake said that like himself, the former President’s son MP Namal Rajapaksa is also suffering from malnutrition.

Trio arrested over leaking naked video of school girl

Three young men who released naked video scenes of a 17-year-old schoolgirl on social media were arrested by the Monaragala Police. The suspects were 20, 23 and 24 years of age and residents of Bandarawadiya, Pattiyalanda, Magandanamulla areas in Monaragala.

Roshan Mahanama says no to politics

Former Sri Lanka cricketer and ICC Match Referee Roshan Mahanama says he has no plans to enter politics. Responding to a question raised by Daily Mirror, Mahanama said that if he wanted to enter politics he would have done so when he retired from the game. Speculation

Wheat flour prices increased by Rs. 13: Bakery Association

The price of one kilogram of wheat flour has been increased by Rs. 13 from Monday night (3), the All Ceylon Bakery Owners’ Association (ACBOA) said.

Local milk powder prices increased

The local milk powder companies have taken steps to increase the prices of local milk powder after the introduction of the Social Security Contribution Tax and the high cost of ingredients.

Fresh hurdles in the way of 22A

Fresh hurdles have emerged in the way of the enactment of 22nd Amendment to the Constitution after Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) which commands the majority support in Parliament objected to it in its present form, Daily Mirror learns . The