Public sector vacancies will be filled from excessive staff at state establishments: Minister

Following the government’s decision to suspend recruitments to the public sector and the announcement of the mandatory requirement of retirement at the age of 60 years, the vacancies created in the public service will be filled from the excessive staff at various state establishments, Plantation Industries Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana said.

Alleged abduction and assault of SLIIT student Colombo HC orders to arrest Ex DIG Vaas Gunawardena’s wife and SI Indika

Colombo High Court yesterday issued warrants for the arrest of former DIG Vaas Gunawardena’s wife Shamali Perera Gunawardena and Ex SI Indika Pushpakumara for absconding court yesterday in the case against them for allegedly abducting and assaulting a student of Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) Nipuna Ramanayake in August 2009.

Parliamentary Caucus on children revived after eight years

The Parliamentary Caucus for Children, established to address the issues concerning children of the country by contacting the relevant ministries and other institutions in order to create a better tomorrow for the children of Sri Lanka, is sche

Japan decides additional US $ 3.5Mn support to Sri Lanka

Japan has always been supporting Sri Lanka as a true and sincere friend since its establishment of diplomatic relations 70 years ago when J.R. Jayewardene made a historic and noble speech at the San Francisco Peace Conference on September 6, 1951

Individual arrested with counterfeit currency

An individual who had in his possession ten counterfeit notes of Rs.1,000 denomination and two of Rs.5,000 denomination was arrested by the Tissamaharama Police yesterday during a raid on his house in Gemunupura in Debara

Easter Sunday attacks Maithripala noticed to appear in court as a suspect

The complainants maintained that they compelled to invoke court’s jurisdiction by way of a private plaint demanding justice for the victims who died and were injured in the Easter Sunday attacks

USAID signs new five-year agreement with Sri Lanka

This funding is in addition to over $60 Mn announced last week

Will support Budget 2023 in November if it gives concessions to people: SJB

We welcomed all good proposals made in the interim budget and we agreed with most of the points which President Ranil Wickremesinghe came out with in his throne speech

Namal ignored requests to lift ban on best cricketers for 2021 T20 world cup: Kiriella

Disciplinary action against sportsmen and women must not be taken to destroy their careers but only to prevent a repetition

Train accident claims life of motorist

​A motorcar hit the Colombo- bound Intercity Express from Kandy on Thursday evening (15) near Yagoda Railway station in Gampaha on the main line. The driver of the motorcar received serious injuries and died at the scene. Police said the motorca

Unloading of Petrol 92, Crude oil shipments commenced yesterday: Minister

One more 40,000 tonne Diesel shipment is to be released upon payment

UNHRC process Sri Lanka has to walk a tightrope-Minister

Sri Lanka is required to walk a tightrope in dealing with the UNHRC process at this juncture, a government minister said. Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe who was in Geneva to brief the international community on steps taken to

International trade negotiations will be established: President

President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that Free Trade Agreement with India would be revived and upgraded into a comprehensive economic and technological partnership. He said Sri Lanka and India gradually have to wean themselves out of the barriers to investment and the non-tariff barriers to trade, especially in relation to Sri Lanka Indo economic relations.

Lotus Tower commences operations

A man photographs Lotus Tower, South Asia’s tallest structure, w hich was officially opened yesterday

India plans to stop financial aid to Sri Lanka after IMF bailout: Report

India does not plan to provide fresh financial support to Sri Lanka on top of the nearly $4 billion it has extended this year, tw

Women’s voice in Galle Face Aragalaya demand an economy to survive

An attempt to arrest an activist by police in civvies were surrounded by protesters

Senior journalist Ravi Ladduwahetty no more

Senior journalist Ravi Ladduwahetty passed away on Wednesday after a prolonged illness at the age of 64. Ladduwahetty was a member of the Daily Mirror editorial team and contributed during its formative years serving in the B

Two young men drown in the sea at Beruwala

Two young men drowned in the sea off Magalkanda in Beruwala and the other who got into difficulty was saved and admitted to

Few more Cabinet ministers expected to be appointed soon

A few more Cabinet ministers are expected to be sworn in shortly, a Minister said. Housing and Urban Development Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said it would happen either this week or next week.

72% of Sri Lankans do not support laws that punish LGBT people

In a recently published islandwide survey, 3 out of 4 people said they do not support punishing or criminalizing LGBT people.

Rajagiriya motor accident case SC suspends High Court trial proceedings against Champika

The Supreme Court yesterday issued an interim order suspending Colombo High Court trial proceedings against Parliamentarian Patali Champika Ranawaka in connection with Rajagiriya motor accident case. This interim order will be effectiv

sexual abuse of an underage girl: CA increases priest’s conviction to 15RI during the appeal

A sentence imposed against a priest for committing grave sexual abuse on an underage girl has been enhanced to 15-year-Rigorous Imprisonment from the original sentence of 11-year-simple imprisonment by Court of Appeal, durin

Peradeniya Uni students involved in a clash

Several students had received injuries in a clash on Wednesday evening (14) between two groups of students for and against ragging in the university and were admitted to the Peradeniya Teaching Hospital. Police said four students of the la

Court can alter any indictment or charge at any time - CA

The Court of Appeal in its recent judgement, held that any Court can alter any indictment or charge at any time before the judgement is pronounced.

clarification ....

As reported on the 15 of September in the Daily Mirror Newspaper, quoting me saying, “No option left but to remove incumbent President – government using force” at a media briefing on the 13 September 2022 is misleading

Norwegian Ambassador assures continuous assistance to SL despite closure of the embassy

In 1976, Norway initiated a government-to-government development cooperation NorFund would provide more assistance once further collaborative programmes have been worked out

US Senators unveil a resolution calling for int’l approach to address SL’s crisis

Leading US senators, including the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chair Bob Menendez have introduced a Senate resolution calling for a comprehensive international approach to address Sri Lanka’s current political and economic crisis, including challenges related to poor governance and economic policy under the Rajapaksa family’s rule.

Allegations on financial crimes SJB Economic Policy Centre calls for local level probe and legal reforms

Whist stating that a new resolution by UNHRC contain allegations on financial crimes, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Economic P

Sports is in my blood. I worked hard to re-build it - Namal

He said it does not matter who is the minister of sports and that there will be more victories if they don’t interfere with the system

Terror groups may use SL to attack third parties - President

Highlighting on the future challenges faced by the security forces and Sri Lanka as a whole in the future, President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday said the island nation may be used by te