International forces want to keep Sri Lanka as a weak state: Vajira

Whilst highlighting that some international forces might want to keep Sri Lanka as a weak state UNP MP Vajira Abey

Police SI arrested for gem mining

A SI attached to Maskeliya police and five others were arrested in the early hours of yesterday on suspicion of illicit gem min

No pity for Sri Lanka by donor nations: SLFP

It is extremely doubtful that donor countries or global financial agencies would extend a helping hand or their good office

Budget 2023 – 24 Need for a complete overhaul of the system of governance: Bandula

The budget 2023 - 24 will provide a paradigm shift to the entire system of governance in Sri Lanka with drastic changes to economic fundamentals, budget control, monetary management and the continuation of State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) among other proposals, Mass Media, Transport and Highways Minister Bandula Gunawardena said.

Ranjan free at last

Former MP Ranjan Ramanayake waves to the crowds who gathered at the Welikada Prison after he was released from prison on conditions.

Ranjan visits Gangaramaya Temple

Ranjan Ramanayake who was released yesterday visited the Gangaramaya Temple and received blessings.

UK too relaxes travel restrictions on Sri Lanka

The UK government has also relaxed travel restrictions on Sri Lanka saying it no longer advises against all but essential travel to Sri Lanka. France, Switzerland, and Norway earlier relaxed their travel restrictions for their citizen to travel to Sri Lanka.

Ranjan says will stay independent without joining any political party for now

Former MP Ranjan Ramanayake who came out of prison after having been granted a conditional pardon yesterday said h

BIA Customs thwart attempt to smuggle in Rs.16Mn worth fags with five inbound passengers

A fine of Rs.25, 000 was imposed on each suspect

Derailment on upcountry line

The derailed observation saloon was rerailed by 3.30 am yesterday

U.S. Donates 3,000MT of food to feed Sri Lankan school children

The donation is part of a larger one of 3,000 tonnes of food

Debt relief China says ball is in Sri Lanka’s court

Responding to Sri Lanka’s request for China to change its tune on debt relief, a spokesman for the Chinese embassy said the ball is in Sri Lanka’s court, not China’s. The spokesman told Daily Mirror said China communicat

Ranjan has not got full freedom as he has not been given civic rights: Sajith

We will appoint Ramanayake from the SJB national list whenever a vacancy occurs

Detention of Wasantha Mudalige under PTA challenged in Supreme Court

Petitioner further stated that the Detention Order is contrary to the established principles of law

Need to sort out the problems among the ethnic groups says former MP Zuhair

Certain measures being unlawfully pursued will enhance radicalization and counter-radicalization in the country, leading to conflicts

Mother arrested for causing burn injuries to her nine-year-old daughter

A woman who inflicted grievous injuries on her nine-year-old daughter by causing her serious burns was arrested by Pallewela Police yesterday.

FLSP alleges frozen assets of Mendis Distilleries are to be released

Says this would be another phase of the bond scam

Japan seeking to organise a Sri Lanka creditors’ conference

Japan is seeking to organise a Sri Lanka creditors’ conference, to help solve the South Asia nation’s debt crisis, the foreign media reported. According to the foreign media, Tokyo is open to hosting talks among all the creditor nations aimed at lifting Colombo from its worst debt crisis since independence, but it is not clear whether top creditor China would join and a lack of clarity remain about Sri Lanka’s finances.

Rape convict gets 36 year jail term

He was fined Rs. 40,000 under all four counts, and to pay Rs. 300,000 as compensation to the victim

Files affidavit in SC: Ranjan Seeks forgiveness from Judiciary

Filing an affidavit in Supreme Court, former Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake has

Jacqueline Fernandez asks the authorities to release her assets attached by the ED

Actress Jacqueline Fernandez has said she was conned and manipulated by Sukesh Chandrasekhar and asked the authorities to release her assets attached by the Enforcement Directorate.

Ranjan to be released today or Monday

Former MP Ranjan Ramanayake is to be released either today or on Monday Minister Harin Fernando said yest

Get booster dose soon; vaccines to expire by Oct. 31: Dr. Ginige

“About six million people over 20 years of age are still to obtain the booster dose”

SL forces to be trained in modern day warfare?

War is modernized today. It is not confined to sea, ground and air

National television staff goes on strike over salary delay

The management later agreed to pay Rs.65 million of payroll for over 800 employees after discussions with SLRC TUs

Nine Sri Lankans detained with gold in their rectums at Hyderabad airport

They were found with 33 capsules of gold paste in their rectums

2100+ businesses installed their own fuel storage tanks, without permission: Minister

Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said that the Ministry has observed that 2100 plus businesses have install

Delay in unloading super diesel cargo due to bank clearance

There was a delay in unloading the super diesel cargo on Wednesday (24) due to bank clearances, but the dis

Norochcholai Unit 1 to be added to national grid from Monday

Unit 1 of the Norochcholai Coal Power Plant which experienced a breakdown on August 15 would be reconnected to the natio

Probe reveals ‘Green Eco Lodge’ owned by MR’s son

Four suspects have been arrested by the Kolonna police over setting ablaze a luxury hotel owned by former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s youngest son Rohitha Rajapaksa on May 10.