CID records statement from fmr. President Maithripala Sirisena

The CID team had visited the former President’s residence to record the statement

NHDA to recover housing loans amounting to Rs.10 billion since 1979

The National Housing Development Authority (NHDA) has failed to recover loans amounting to Rs.10 billion since 1979, a state

Carcasses of samburs found floating in Ambewela tank

Several carcasses of samburs have been found floating in Ambewela tank in Nanuoya for more than a week, much to the an

Young man in female attire arrested in Galle railway station

The suspect attired in a woman’s dress aroused the suspicion of railway officials when he called over at the ticket counter

Press Release - Embassy of Japan JPY 500 Mn grant for strengthening medical capacity of J’pura General Hospital

Japan will provide latest equipment such as CT angiography, catheter surgical equipment, transplantation devices, ophthalmology equipment, as well as establishing the new dental ward

President Ranil Wickremesinghe visits Jackson Anthony at Colombo National Hospital

President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited artiste Jackson Anthony who is being treated at Colombo National Hospital yesterday after be

Establishing private Unis and issuing licenses to foreign Unis to open branches in SL Govt. to consider promoting high quality Private Unis/Foreign Unis in SL

In a bid to plug draining of approximately US$ 2 billion from the country, by about 30,000 students annually for higher education, the government would see the possibility of establishing private universities and issue licenses to prestigious f

Former President Gotabaya has the right to return to the nation - SJB MP Ajith P. Perera

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has the right to return to the nation, but he should be tried for allegations of misuse

Minister lodges complaint with CID to investigate CPC, CPSTL activities

Complaints lodged against the activities carried out by the said companies over the proposals made by the individuals

Mervyn Silva ordered to be released without furnishing bail

Magistrate says Mervyn Silva stopped the cattle slaughter in Kelaniya and no need bail to release

Ranjith Madduma Bandara denies reports of crossing over to Govt.

We will support the government through Parliament committees without accepting ministerial portfolios

Tuk Tuk fares increased; Rs.120 per km, Rs. 100 from 2nd km: Union

With the uncontrollable increase in three-wheeler fares, the All-Island Three-Wheeler Drivers’ Union (AITWDU) has increased the three-wheeler fare yesterday.

Shooting incident in Eramudugaswewa Magistrate expresses concerns over interference with court decisions

Puttalam Addl. Magistrate Asela De Silva expressed concern about the public, the media or other sources of attempting to interfere with the decisions of the courts. The judge who released on bail two Wildlife Conservators produced in court by the police in connection with the shooting in Eramudugaswewa during a raid to arrest poachers, said in open cou

authorities to probe spread of rabies among deer herd in Homagama

Attention has been drawn to the spread of rabies among a herd of deer in the Homagama area, Public Health Veterinary Service Director Dr. L.D. Kithsiri said. He said the health authorities have already launched an investigation in this regard into the deaths of 15 deer from the herd that had been found dead. Inv

SLPP requests Prez. to facilitate safe return of Fmr. President

The request has been made during a meeting between the SLPP led by its National Organizer, former Minister Basil Rajapaksa and the President

First major demonstration after the GGG Aragalaya ended Police disperse IUSF protest march from Union Place

IUSF protesting against ‘Deal Ranil - Rajapaksa Junta’ and the illegal arrests of Galle Face Aragalaya activists

SL to request Japan to initiate dialogue with creditors

Sri Lanka is likely to request Japan to initiate a dialogue with Sri Lanka’s creditors including China and India, foreign media reported yesterday. The report quoted President Ranil Wickremesinghe of making such a remark. It was also r

humanitarian assistance for sri lanka Australia donates $ 25 million to SL

Australia will provide an additional $25 million to help Sri Lanka meet urgent food and healthcare needs, as it confronts its worst economic crisis in 70 years, Minister of International Dev

Committee recommends import of rice to maintain stocks

The committee also recommends purchasing of a maximum 30,000 MTs of paddy from the current Yala season at a fixed price and obtain a loan of Rs. 2 billion for the purpose from state banks

CCD finds man who deposited Rs.5 Mn to Ratta’s account; Probe finds mistaken transaction

The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has recorded a statement from an individual who is said to have deposited Rs. 5 million to the bank account of YouTuber and GotaGoGama activist R

Nine petitions filed against 22nd amendment

Nine Special Determination petitions have been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the 22nd amendment to the constitution. The petitioners including Dr. Gunadasa Amarasekara, Attorney-at-law Nagananda Kodituwakku and Nuwan Bellanthudawa filed these petitions naming the Attorney General as respondent and seeking a

Will take legal action against activists: Minister

Necessary legal action will be taken to recover the damage caused to the Galle Face Green due to the long stay of the activists, Urban Development and Housing Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said. Th

GR applies for US Green Card, looks to settle back in US

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa who fled the country last month amidst public protests calling for his resignation, is awaiting to obtain a US Green Card to return back to the United States and settle there with his wife and so

Jacqueline Fernandez accused in INR 200-Crore extortion case

Sri Lankan born Actress Jacqueline Fernandez has been named an accused in the money laundering case against conman Sukesh Chandrashekar, who faces charges of extortion amounting to a massive INR 200 crore.

LAUGFS lowers 12.5kg cylinder price by Rs.1,050

The price of a 12.5kg domestic LAUGFS gas cylinder was reduced by Rs. 1,050 from midnight yesterday, LAUGFS Holdings foun

I have given several recommendation letters: Namal

Former Minister Namal Rajapaksa says he has given several recommendation letters to individuals and played down one su

Bandula says he never mentioned anything about Gotabaya’s visit to Thailand from Singapore

He had made the statement at a Cabinet media briefing on Tuesday

Customs thwart attempt to smuggle copper, aluminium to India

An attempt to export 34 metric tons of restricted metals such as copper and aluminium worth Rs.15 million to India, which was thwarted by Sri Lanka Customs last week was displayed to the media yesterday at the Customs Export Facilitation

New Cabinet appointment to be delayed by a week

The appointment of the new Cabinet will be delayed for another one week due to closed door discussions being underway with the parties on the formation of it , Daily Mirror learns.

SJB no longer to criticize govt.

Three Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MPs Dr.Harsha de Silva, Eran Wickramaratne and Kabir Hashim yesterday said they no longer intend to criticize the government but will focus on making proposals to push the nation through the current econo