Two SJB MPs scotch social media reports on party dissension

Rejecting the reports that are being circulated in the social media and in the political circle that there is a fresh internal

Reopening of the Livestock Training School in A’pura

State Minister of Skills Development, Vocational Education and New Inventions Dr. Seetha Arambepola yesterday said her ministry is committed to providing opportunities for the youth to develop their professional skills. Higher education is n

US 1 billion credit line Trade Ministry seeks to register importers

A day after the agreement for the US $ 1 billion credit line was signed, the Trade Ministry gave instructions for the release

Water bill payments digitalised: NWSDB

Due to the shortage of paper for printing utility bills, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has decide

After India , SL turns to China for more financial support

In the wake of the foreign exchange crisis, Sri Lanka has sought further financial assistance from China including the deferment of loan payments and a credit arrangement to import essentials and raw materials, Daily Mirror learns.

Even if President leaves tomorrow, we can’t go for presidential poll

Environment Minister Mahinda Amaraweera ruled out the possibility to call for a presidential election in terms of the Co

Schoolgirl dead, mother injured

A 16-year-old schoolgirl died and her mother received serious injuries when they were knocked down by a tipper lorry

IUSF protest

The Inter University Student Federation held a protest in front of the Fort Railway Station yesterday, based on several student demands.

SLRC TV presenter claims she was suspended for social media post

The Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) has suspended the services of a TV presenter Parami Ranasinghe allegedly over a social media post criticising the President, the presenter said.

Special commodity levy on fruits, dairy products introduced

The Trade and Investment Policy Department of the Finance Ministry has imposed a Special Commodity Levy on several imported items such as fruits and dairy products. A notice on this was issued by the Trade and Investment Policy Department Director-General K.A. Vimalenthirarajah, under the instructions of the Finance Min

Heated argument between bowler Suranga Lakmal and another at BIA

Video footage showing that a heated argument ensured between Sri Lanka’s fast bowler Suranga Lakmal and another individual upon the national team’s arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport from India earlier yesterday, over the national team setback during the Indian tour.

SL STF SWAT team highly praised at UAE SWAT Challenge 2022

Sri Lanka Police Special Task Forces’ SWAT team (Special Weapons And Tactics) have been praised by Dubai SWAT’s Major General Abdullah Ali Al Ghaithi, Director of Organisations Protective Security and Emergency at the UAE SWAT Challenge 2022, organized by Dubai Police.

COVID-19: Anything possible at any time as China goes for lockdown: Health Ministry

As authorities in China, the country where Coronavirus was first discovered, have widened lockdowns in multiple cities due to a spike in COVID-19 cases, Sri Lanka’s Health Ministry has also urged Sri Lankans to abide by health guidelines, warning that the virus was far from over.

Rajitha says son Chatura very much part of SJB, slams critics

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Rajitha Senaratne yesterday said his son Chatura Senaratne was very much part of the SJB and slammed critics within the party who claimed that his son was not part of the political party. Senaratne told Daily Mirror that Chatura had attended the SJB protest as a party member and he was the Biyagama organizer for the SJB and a part of the working committee. “Those members who claim that Chatura is n

Diesel, jet fuel consignments stuck at Port Lack of funds for clearance

The government has been unable to clear two consignments of fuel consisting of diesel and jet fuel which is presently docked at the Colombo Port totalling to 42 million US dollars and due to the de

Health officials warn surge in cases due to protests ahead of festive season

As the festive season is just around the corner, the Health authorities warned people to be vigilant given the situation where protests and other gatherings are held, creating room for basic health rules to go for a toss.

Matron arrested for rubbing chillie powder on nine-year-old boy’s genitals

The matron of a children’s home in Divulapitiya who had been arrested by police on suspicion of rubbing chillie powder on the genitals of a nine-year-old boy and inflicting him cruelties was produc

Cyclonic storm expected next week: Met. Dept.

A cyclonic storm is expected over the Bay of Bengal around March 21, the Department of Meteorology said yesterday.

Distribution of LP gas to resume from this morning: Litro

Litro gas yesterday said that distribution of domestic LP gas will resume by this morning as the unloading of 3,500 metric tonnes liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) commenced last evening from the tankers t

Water Board says supply will be disconnected if arrears not settled

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has decided to disconnect water supply for all consumers who haven’t settled their water bills since the outbreak of COVID-19 pande

Suspect arrested for killing garage owner in Weligama

The owner of a garage on Hetti Veediya in Weligama has been stabbed to death by a worker and the suspect has been arrested for questioning, Weligama Police said. They said the murder took place on

Unnecessary delay in adding solar power to national grid: Johnston

Chief Government Whip Highways Minister and Chairman of the Ministerial Sub-committee to expedite renewable energy projects, Johnston Fernando yesterday said that there was an unnecessary delay in adding to the national grid the power generated by solar panels fixed in houses and institutions. Minister Fe

Sajith calls for snap presidential polls as thousands attend SJB protest

Stating that the only way the country could be taken out of the present crisis is a change of government, Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa yesterday called for a snap presidential election. Addressing the SJB protest march in front of the Presidential Secretariat, Premadasa said holding snap presidential elections with the consent of all parties was the only way out for t

Increase in production cost Prices of all liquor up from last night: Excise Dept.

The increase in production costs resulted in all soft and hard liquor prices in Sri Lanka going up from midnight yesterday, with approximately Rs.100 per bottle of arrack and Rs.10 per bottle of beer, the Department of Excise said. A number of local liquor manufacturing companies have resorted to the move of increasing the prices of both arrack and beer from midnight of Tuesday (15).

No fuel distribution from last night: SLPPTOA

Attempts made by the Sri Lanka Petroleum Private Tanker Owners’ Association (SLPPTOA) to reach the fuel transport formula revision has failed to fetch fruitful results, the SLPPTOA has opted to re

Sri Lanka refutes latest UK travel Advisory on SL: Foreign Secretary

Sri Lanka has informed the British Government refuting the latest travel advisory issued by the United Kingdom on Sri Lanka, Foreign Secretary Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage said yesterday.

Debt restructuring programme Finance Minister to initiate dialogue with IMF

The cabinet on Monday has given its approval to Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa to initiate a dialogue with the IMF in order to obtain the world’s top financial body’s assistance for a debt restructuring programme and a possible loan package, Co-Cabinet spokesman, Plantation Minister Ramesh Pathirana said yesterday.

People suffering because of a man-made crisis: Udaya

Sacked Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila said that people are suffering in queues today because of a man-made crisis.

Govt. approves to import crude oil, diesel from Dubai company

Bids have been invited from registered suppliers to award the long-term contract for importing diesel for a period of eight months from March 1, and seven months for importing crude oil from June 1

NGO accused of misusing funds, abandoning children in SL

​Plan International, the global development and humanitarian organisation has been accused of misleading donors and abandoning some 20,000 children in Sri Lanka. The organisation shut its offices in Sri Lanka on December 12, 2019, despite signing a memorandum of understanding to initiate development work in the Uva province just months before. An internal review conducted by the N