Massive crowds at Sri Pada

A massive crowd of devotees and tourists arrived at Sri Pada through the Hatton route yesterday in view of the long weekend.

New Delhi SL mission’s Chancery building named after Sir D.B. Jayatilaka

The Sri Lankan High Commission in New Delhi yesterday (04) named its Chancery Building after Sir D.B. Jayatilaka, Sri Lanka’s first representative to India, coinciding with the 74th National Independence Day. The High C

Weera Puranappu Commemorated

People in Moratuwa yesterday commemorated the national hero Weera Puranappu who laid down his life for the freedom of t

French tourist falls off moving train

The young woman had fallen off the train while attempting to take a selfie while travelling on the foot board

Chandimal Jayasinghe demands Rs.200 million as damages from Pushpika de Silva

Pushpika de Silva had expressly stated that she held Jayasinghe to be liable for her troubling encounters during the recently concluded Mrs. World 2022 pageant and her unsuccessful attempt at winning the title

Ranjans well wishers go back in disappointment

A large group of people who gathered opposite the Welikada prison in anticipation of the release of former MP Ranjan Ramanayake had to

PTA amendments do not eliminate draconian provisions- Zuhair

The superior courts of the country have recorded a large number of cases of police intimidation to obtain confessionary statements

No preliminary report has arrived yet: GMR

The train had been approaching the Kekirawa railway station when some unruly elements had hurled stones at the train

One philosophy and one road map to stabilize the nation : Sajith

Sri Lanka needs a single vision and a road map which all parties should agree to

The 74th National Independence Day Prez, asks Ministers, Parliamentarians to act in an exemplary manner

A nation’s leader has to constantly face many difficulties, calamities, problems and challenges and as such leading a team towards a vision was not easy, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said yesterday. “Certain matters, both local and foreign forc

Cardinal to boycott Independence Day celebrations

cancels religious service usually held on Independence Day

Rosy sends Letter of Demand to Pushpika

In the letter, lawyers have mentioned that Pushpika De Silva had made baseless, unfounded and false allegations

U.S. announces killing of ISIS Leader in raid

The mission was successful. There were no U.S. casualties

Attack on Ragama Medical faculty undergrads State Minister Arundika’s son remanded

10 suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident

Govt. should reach out to IMF to manage the economic challenges: Lanza

State Minister Nimal Lanza who is seen as a close supporter of Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa said the g

29 A/L exam centres for COVID infected, quarantine candidates

Exams will be held from February 7 to March 5

Averting food shortage during festive months Importers ask for US$ 175-200Mn monthly for essential food items

Ahead of the festive season, the importers of essential food commodities have sought a meeting with Secretary to the President Gamini Senarath to make sure that US $ 175-200 million is released every month to avert a shortage.

Over 8,000 Dengue cases so far for 2022

Highest number of cases recorded from Western Province

Ranjan to be released on Presidential Pardon today?

Over 100 prisoners are set to be released on a special pardon today owing to Independence Day

PUCSL warns of action against CEB over power interruptions

Says have not given any approval for power interruptions

UK Govt. takes ‘very seriously’ on allegations mentioned in ITJP report on SL

While claiming that the UK government takes ‘very seriously’ the allegations of torture and sexual violence in the report ‘Sri La

Childhood cancer up to 750 a year Early referral will help cure, says Paediatrician

Most of the childhood cancers were recorded as leukaemia

Inauguration ceremony to plant 1Mn trees

The inauguration ceremony to plant one million trees was held at the Slave Island Police station yesterday. This programme was jointly conducted by the Sri Lanka Police and Lions District 306 B2 in line with the 74th Independence Day.

SF unaware of weapons purchased from North Korea, Basil Rajapaksa reverts his statement

Sarath Fonseka says army made no purchases from North Korea

Battle for the crown Mrs. World Inc. disregards Pushpika’s claims

The Mrs. World Organization has debunked a string of allegations made by Mrs. Sri Lanka Pushpika De Silva with regards to the finals of the Mrs. World pageant and is considering taking legal action against her. The Vice President of Mrs. World Inc. Tana Johnson told Daily Mirror in an exclusive interview that Mrs. America Shaylyn Ford was the legitimate winner of the finals held recently and that the results were not i

Govt. should clarify comments made by fin. min: Harsha

The Samagi Jana Balwegaya (SJB) MP Harsha De Silva yesterday urged the government to come up with a clear statement regarding the comments made by Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa in an interview

Clarification

The Ports Authority of Sri Lanka has sent the following clarification: This refers to the front page headlined article under the title of “Dangerous cargo poses threat to Colombo Port” written by Easwaran Rutnam in “Daily Mirror” newspaper published on 31st January 2022.

Energy Minister assures provision of fuel for electricity generation next week: PUCSL Chairman

Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila yesterday assured the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Chairman Janaka Ratnayake that he would provide complete fuel stocks for next week’s electricity generation.

Kelanitissa Powerhouse shutdown due to fuel shortage: CEB

Matugama power plant also shutdown last night

SL sees sharp increase in booster rollout as doubts cleared

Nearly 40 % of total population received booster shot