Sakvithi Ranasinghe sentenced to 22 years suspended imprisonment

Popular English teacher Sakvithi Ranasinghe, who pleaded guilty to operating an financial institution without the approval of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka was yesterday sentenced to 22-year-rigorous imprisonment suspended for five years by the Colombo High Court.

Lotus Tower entry ticket fiasco Ticket being circulated on social media was forged - Chinese Embassy

The first stage of the Lotus Tower will be declared open to the public on September 15

Chicken prices soar; Rs.1,450 per kg: Poultry Traders Assn.

The price of a kilogramme of chicken in the local market has reached Rs.1,450 and the price will go up by Rs.50 every three days, the president of the Poultry Traders Association of Bastian Avenue, M.I.M. Iqbal, said.

Tooting vehicle horns to Kaputu kaak kaak rhythm: Lawyer discharged from case

Defence counsel highlighted the importance of allowing people to exercise their freedom of speech and expression including their right to dissent

Malsha says arrest reports over drugs are false

Malsha Kumaratunga, daughter of former politician Jeewan Kumaratunga yesterday denied reports circulating on social media that she had been arrested by a team from the Police Narcotics Bureau for being in possession of 2 kilos of drugs.

Funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe President Ranil Wickremesinghe will leave for Japan on September 25

​President Ranil Wickremesinghe will travel to Japan on September 25 to attend the funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Daily Mirror learnt. The funeral will take place on September 27. After the funeral, the President is slated to have meetings with leaders including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Meanwhile, he w

No option but to remove President and Govt. by force: FLSP

The Frontline Socialist Party (FLSP) said today that there is no option left other than to remove the incumbent President and the government using its force as the present administration has also failed.

Expiry dates of tear gas canisters used in protests RTI Commission warns to notice IGP if police fail to provide correct information

The Right to Information Commission (RTI), which heard an appeal made by journalists requesting information related to expiry dates of the tear gas canisters used by the police in recent protests, yest

SC reserves judgment in FR against providing a house to Ex-President Sirisena at Paget Road

The Supreme Court issued an interim order suspending the decision of the Cabinet of Ministers to allow former President Maithripala Sirisena to continue using the residence at Paget Road

Female students cut school due to high cost of sanitary napkins

Professional Forum of Physicians on Medical and Civil Rights chairman Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa said that the increase in prices of sanitary napkins have discouraged female students from going to school during their menstruation period. This has also impacted women in rural areas and low income settlements.

Two suspects arrested for abducting a woman

Two persons were arrested in the Baddegama town last morning for abducting a woman from Dikwella area. Police said the woman was on her way to a garment factory in Dikwella area this morning when she was abducted by two suspects in a car. A police office

Five year no pay leave won’t apply for teachers, health sector etc: official

The circular for long-term leave would be introduced purely for the government to dispense with excess staff of various institutions

Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant at risk of shutting down: Cabinet Spokesman

A Fundamental Rights petition filed in the Supreme Court has hampered the procurement of coal for the Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant (LCPP) in Norochcholai, Cabinet Spokesman and Plantatio

Ranil’s exit will be more fearsome than Gota’s He will be removed instantly and may end up in prison

President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s exit from office will be more fearsome than former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s, former MP and Samagi Wanitha Balawegaya Head Hirunika Pre

Alleged contemptuous statement by Sanath Nishantha:

PC Upul Jayasuriya, PC Saliya Pieris and Attorney-at-law Manjula Balasooriya appeared on behalf of the petitioners

A new location for the Aragalaya: Sagala

A location near the Floating Market in Pettah will be given to the Aragalaya shortly

Hotline to inquire on obtaining licenses for electric vehicles

Information can be obtained on hotline numbers 0773 039 034 or 0112 368 175 or by contacting the Senior Assistant Secretary (Control) of the Ministry on 0112 582 447

LOLC’s Group’s Browns Investments eyes coal supply deal to Norochcholai

Browns Investments, a unit of LOLC Group, expects to enter into negotiations with the Sri Lankan authorities to secure an unsolicited bid to supply coal to Norochcholai power plant after the party who was awarded the contract to supply coal backed out.

China firmly supports Sri Lanka at the 51st UNHRC session

Opposes any country taking advantage of the current difficult situation in Sri Lanka

30% hotels, canteens, restaurants, food carts, 50% of school canteens closed

All Island Canteen Owners’ Association (AICOA) Chief Asela Sampath yesterday said that 30 percent of the hotels, canteens, and 50 percent of school canteens have closed due to the price increase of essential commodities and the price increase of chicken and eggs in the local market.

Authorities linked to health sector responsible for medicine scarcity: GMOA

Says the reason for the shortage is due to lack of efficiency of the institutions related to the supply of medicines

Food insecurity in SRI LANKA likely to worsen, FAO and WFP warn

WFP’s top priority is to provide immediate food and nutrition assistance to the most at-risk communities

Solution to the Tamil issue India concerned over SL’s lack of progress

India on Monday expressed its concern over the lack of any measurable progress by the Sri Lankan government on its commitment towards reaching a political solution on the Tamil issue.

51st Session of HR Council in Geneva US, UK and EU ask SL to reform PTA

The United States, the European Union and the United Kingdom yesterday called on the Sri Lanka government to reform the controversial Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) in order to align with international human rights obligations and commitments.

OHCHR seeks more resources to probe accountability issues in SL

Acting UN High Commissioner for Human Tights Nada Al-Nashif, in her update on Sri Lanka, said her office conducted proactive and analytical work regarding accountability issues in Sri Lanka and asked the UNHRC to reinforce he

White van press conference case: Rajitha pleads not guilty

Former Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne and former State Pharmaceuticals Corporation (SPC) Chairman Rumi Mohammed today pleaded not guilty to the charges levelled against them in connection with the controversial White Van Pr

Teenager who stole a bus to go to see his girlfriend arrested

The bus driver had returned after his dinner to find that his bus had gone missing

Sri Lanka situation fragile, calls for accountability: UNHRC

Presenting a report on Sri Lanka, acting High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Nashif told the Human Rights Council that the situation here was fragile and called for accountability.

Deployment of Army personnel to disperse Galle Fort protest:

Fundamental Rights petitions filed by eleven lawyers challenging the legality of the deployment of Army personnel to forcefully dispers

Proposal for national council reaches Parliament Order Book

Expected to be presented to House for approval next week