New laws needed to regulate social media: Nimal Siripala De Silva

Capital punishment should be imposed on selected crimes such as drug peddling and organised crimes

Hejaaz Hizbullah leaves after fulfilling his bail conditions

Attorney-at-law Hejaaz Hizbullah yesterday left from remand custody after fulfilling his bail conditions before Puttalam High Court. He was inc

Fully-fledged counter terrorism law repealing PTA- Justice Minister

Sri Lanka will evolve a fully-fledged counter terrorism law repealing the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), and the amendments to it presently before the country are a temporary arrangement to address the most immediate concerns, a Minister said. European Union (EU), during the Joint Commission meeting with Sri Lanka welcomed the submission by t

Passing confidential information to outsiders and influencing court cases Some officers attached to AG’s Dept., are engaged in these acts- Govt. MP

Some officers attached to the Attorney General’s Department are engaged in passing confidential information to outsiders

Over 12,000 COVID cases in 10 days

The number of fatalities which was around 18 in the recent past, increased to 37 on Tuesday

Coconut Development Authority Chairman resigns

Investigation relating to the recent assault incident of the Ragama Medical Faculty undergrads is underway

No scheduled power cuts till today: PUCSL Chairman

The decision was taken due to the availability of sufficient fuel, furnace oil, and water stocks in reservoirs

Recovery of hand grenade at All Saints’ Church in Borella Caretaker of church released from case

Senior Counsel Chaminda Athukorala appearing for the retired medical practitioner sought an order directing the prosecution to submit a report about the ongoing investigations

EU strongly urges SL to lift forthwith import restrictions

The Joint Commission took stock of the conclusions of the Working Group on Trade and Economic Cooperation

New laws should be introduced to regulate social media: Nimal Siripala

Capital punishment should be imposed on selected crimes such as drug peddling and organised crimes

New bill worked out envisaging fine, jail term for cruelty against animals

The bill, once enacted, will not allow anyone to keep or confine an animal in any cage or place which does not measure sufficiently in height, length and breadth

Fully-fledged counter terrorism law repealing PTA- Minister

Sri Lanka will evolve a fully-fledged counter terrorism law repealing the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), and the amendments to it presently before the country are a temporary arrangement to address the most immediate concerns, a Mi

Labour Ministry against taxing EPF, ETF profits: Labour Minister

The Labour Ministry had informed the Inland Revenue Department that it was a wrong interpretation and registered their protest some months ago

Rising number of SLPP MPs resort to using filth in Parliament

A rising number of ruling SLPP Parliamentarians are now resorting to using filth in Sinhala such as ‘P*****’ and ‘P******’ in Parliament to stifle the opposition from raising their voice against the burning issues in t

Modi likely to visit Sri Lanka in March, Jaishankar expected soon

Visits seen as attempts to further strengthen relationship with SL

People without booster dose show a trend of being victims of Omicron: GMOA

Spreading misinformation shows clear shortage of getting third dose

BC launches probe into PM’s private jet trip to Tirupati

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has launched an investigation into a complaint against Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa over his personal trip to the Tirupa

Govt. imposes 25% tax on EPF & ETF profits: SJB

Gazette notification has been issued

Shameless act to levy 25 per cent tax from EPF: Ruwan

Says Govt. proposes to use the collected funds for elections

Patients get sicker as Health TU strike enters third day

With the strike action by the trade unions attached to Health sector entering the third day, healthcare services across the country have been highly affected causing inconvenience to patients. Patients who visited hospitals seeking medical treatment were turned away as there was no one to provide them with treatment.

Health Ministry condemns strike action

There is political motive behind the ongoing strike action

Easter Sunday attacks Pope to support push for justice - Catholic Church prepared to seek international probe

Pope Francis has offered support to the Catholic Church in Sri Lanka in its fight for justice over the Easter Sunday attacks, Reverend Father Cyril Gamini Fernando said.

Digambaram wants Rs 5,000 pay hike for estate workers

TPA MP P. Digambaram yesterday called for a Rs 5,000 salary increment to the estate workers saying everyone should be treated equally. Speaking in Parliament,

Data recovery of missing NMRA files underway: Namal

Claiming that recovery process of the missing data files of the National Medicine Regulatory Authority (NMRA) had already begun, minister Namal Rajapaksa said yesterday legal action would be taken if there

Two German women raped by locals in Kollupitiya, Tangalle

A Sri Lankan man has been arrested for allegedly raping a 32-year-old German woman at a hotel in Marine Drive in Kollupitiya. Police said the woman had lodged a complaint with the Kollupitiya Police on Sunday that she was drugged and raped by a man who claimed to be her boyfriend.

Members appointed to COPE and COPA

Members who were appointed to the Committe on Public Enterprises (COPE) and Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) were announced by Deputy Speaker Ranjith Siyambalapitiya yesterday.

Flour, gas push humpty down

Large egg stocks stuck in warehouses due to gas, flour shortages cause price decreases: Egg Producers’

SL not maintaining aggressive attitude towards UNHRC, UN, EU - Minister

Says Sri Lanka ready for the UNHRC sessions

Fifty MPs have become COVID positive since 2020

Around 39 Parliament staff members have tested positive this year

Release essential items at Customs; President instructs officials

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has directed the relevant officials to immediately release containers of essential items held up at th