Keheliya further remanded

Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella who was arrested over the import of substandard Immunoglobulin injections, was further remanded until June 28 by the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court. The former Health Mini

IMF pushes for new tax on Sri Lankan homeowners and vacant properties by 2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in its latest report on Sri Lanka has proposed an imputed rental income tax from owner-occupied and vacant residential property to be introduced by April 1, 2025, with an exemption thresho

Swimming across Palk Strait is not merely a feat of endurance; it’s a testament to human resilience and determination

This historic endeavour entails traversing the treacherous waters between Dhanushkodi in India to Talaimannar in Sri Lanka, spanning a distance of 32 kilometres. The Palk Strait, with its unpredictable currents and challenging conditions, poses

Journalist Douglas Nanayakkara felicitated for long service

Senior print and electronic media journalist and Nuwara-Eliya District correspondent Douglas Nanayakkara was felicit

School girl abducted, hidden in underground bunker

The Buttala Police arrested three suspects involved in the kidnapping of a 14-year-old girl, who was held in an underground bunker.

Progress of 89% in SL’s budget proposals unknown: Research

Verité Research’s annual evaluation has shed light on the state of budget proposals in Sri Lanka, revealing that 89% of the highest-value expenditure proposals from the 2023 budget lacked progress information, amounting to a total of LKR 43.8 billion out of the allocated LKR 49.3 billion.

Wasp nests in Nine Arch Bridge removed

The wasp nests in the Nine Arch Bridge in Ella that posed a danger to tourists was removed yesterday and steps were taken to prevent rebuilding of wasp nests in the bridge and the surrounding area. The Nine Arch Bridge is one of the main tourist attractions in the up-country.

Shooting incident involving Uddika Premaratne was self-orchestrated :Police

The incident involving the shooting at the vehicle of actor-turned-politician Uddika Premaratne’ near his residence in Anuradhapura was allegedly orchestrated by the actor himself and an Assistant Superintendent of Police, Police Media Spokesman DIG Nihal Talduwa revealed yesterday.

A Colombo Court recognizes a marriage cancellation decree in Australia

In another landmark judgement, the Colombo District Court has recently recognized the validity of a marriage annulment decree issued by the Melbourne Federal Court in Australia for a marriage contracted in Sri Lanka.

A group of retired Police seniors express disapproval of two fmr. senior officers joining NPP

A group of retired Inspector General of Police (IGP) and retired Senior DIGs yesterday voiced their disapproval of the decision made by former Senior DIG Ravi Seneviratne and former Director of Criminal Investigation Department former SSP Shani Abeysekera to join the National People’s Power (NPP).

Tragedy in the wild as 150 jumbos perish in five months

Sri Lanka has witnessed a staggering 150 elephant deaths within the last five months due to an array of tragic causes, reflecting the escalating conflict between humans and wildlife.

NPP to bring in new Constitution

The National People’s Power (NPP) would bring in a new Constitution under its rule, which would incorporate a lasting solution to the national issue agreed by all parties, NPP MP Vijitha Herath said yesterday.

Committee appointed to probe intelligence handling in Easter attacks

President Ranil Wickremesinghe appointed a Committee of Inquiry to investigate the actions and responses of Sri Lanka’s intelligence and security authorities in relation to the April 21, 2019 bombings yesterday.

Authorities to get tough on inferior beauty products

In the wake of recent sentiments expressed by the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA), the Health Ministry and the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) are keen to address concerns over the influx of substandard beauty products and cosmetics that lack proper regulation.

Charity allowance played out at Anamaduwa DS

A fraud involving Rs. 01mln of montly charity allowances payable to elders and the invalids by the Anamaduwa Divisional Secretariat has come to light and is now being investigated by Public Administration Ministry.

Accident at Makumbura multimodal centre

A private bus on Padukka- Pettah route that ran out of control had crashed into the Makumbura Multimodal Centre in Kottawa causing injuries to five individuals. Extensive damage had been caused to the building and the bus as well.

Tragic collision claims three lives in Wegama

A collision between a van and a passenger bus in the Wegama area has left three members of a family dead and several others injured.

17-year-old female student electrocuted in Piliyandala

A 17-year-old schoolgirl had died of electrocution after cutting the plug of the wire connected to the sewing motor and trying to get an electrical connection in an unsafe manner at her house in Piliyandala.

Sri Lanka’s atmosphere for NGOs improves

The atmosphere for the operation of the NGOs (non-governmental organizations) has improved in Sri Lanka in 2024 compared to the previous years, a report says.

AKD, TNA explore avenues for national harmony

Nationals People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday met people’s representatives of the North including TNA MP M.A. Sumanthiran and Mavai Senathirajah at the Ilankai Thamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) office in Jaffna.

Prez forms expert committee to address public service salary anomalies

President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday appointed a specialist committee to address salary anomalies in the government service, President’s Media Division said.

Probe into video of youth touching sleeping wild elephant

An investigation has been launched by the Anuradhapura Wildlife Assistant Director regarding a video circulating on social media showing a youth touching a wild elephant while it was asleep.

‘Ananda Walk 2024’on July 7 for a noble cause

Ananda College Colombo, one of the premier boys’ schools in Sri Lanka launches educational initiatives to address the ’brain drain’ crisis in Sri Lanka as skilled professionals continue to leave the country amidst economic, political, and social challenges. As one of the steps ‘Ananda Walk 2024’ is organized to educate and empower the citizen to fulfill their duty to the land they were born.

Court refuses to stay the activities of the Official Receiver appointed to Pitipana Lellama

The Civil Appellate High Court of Negombo refused to grant a Stay Order staying the activities of the Official Receiver appointed to the Negombo-Pitipana Lellama.

Maris Stella student bags Silver at International Math. Olympiad

Master Thenuka Senith Fernando, a student from Maris Stella College Negombo, has brought pride to Sri Lanka by winning a Silver medal at the International Mathematics Olympiad held in Turkey.

Rise in flies poses risk of diarrhoea and contagious viral fever

As floodwaters recede, the proliferation of flies has raised alarms among health authorities due to the increased risk of diarrhoea outbreaks and the spread of contagious viral fevers.

Non-communicable diseases cause nearly 90% of deaths in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is facing a health crisis of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) which account for 89% of deaths, according to Health Secretary Dr. Palitha Mahipala.

Biting the hands that feed you

A family that sought refuge at the residence of a leading gem businessman in Ratnapura after being affected by the floods have allegedly stolen gemstones valued Rs.25 million, according to the police.

Indian PM Modi likely to visit Sri Lanka in August

President Ranil Wickremesinghe who attended the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Modi had invited the latter to visit Sri Lanka when the duo met on Sunday. Both leaders met on Sunday at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Exercise caution in chicken purchases due to flood contamination: CAA association

The Consumer Affairs Authority’s (CAA) General Workers’ Association urged the public to exercise caution when purchasing chicken from the market due to the increased risk of contamination caused by recent floods. Association General Secretary Ajith Jayasundara informed the Daily Mirror that numerous poultry farms had been submerged, resulting in the deaths of many birds.