Former President Maithripala Sirisena is to go before CID today to make a statement on the remark he had made on Easter Sunday attacks. Sirisena’s announcement that he would visit CID today came after CID said it was ready to record a statement from former President Maithripala Sirisena regarding his recent remark on the Easter Sunday bombings in 2019, where he claimed to be “well aware” of the true perpetrators. Public Security Minister T
National Catholic Director of Mass Communications Fr. Jude Krishantha yesterday said the church in Sri Lanka has decided to adopt a wait and see policy with regard to action which the authorities would take against former President Maithripala Sirisena despite the assurance given by the CID that the latter would be questioned on the remark he made on Friday. Former President Sirisena on Friday said he is aware as to who was behind the Easter
A total of 44 suspected criminals from underworld gangs, who were arrested during the special operation aimed at cracking down on organized criminal activities, are currently being detained for further questioning, police said.
Sri Lanka will see more economic reforms after June this year and thereby begin cultivating new export crops, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said over the weekend. Speaking to the youth in Polonnaruwa, he said economic reforms will come into effect after the debt restructuring process comes to an end by June this year. “IMF has agreed with our proposals pertaining to debt restructuring. We now have to sign up agreements with our debtors. Pri
As the hot weather gradually relinquishes its hold, residents across the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-Western Provinces are urged to brace for heavy showers above 75 mm during next 36 hours, according to the bulleti
The Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus has requested Minister of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe to withdraw the bill which, if enacted, will provide for the reduction of the age of consent to 14, a pre
In what appeared to be a controversial statement, former President Maithripala Sirisena said yesterday that he is aware of who is behind the Easter Sunday terrorist bombings and ready to divulge all details in case a court order is given.
The 76th AGM of the Sri Lanka Army Engineers Association will be held on Saturday (March 23) at 9 am at ‘Leisure Bay’ Army Camp, Mattegoda. The Army Engineers’ Association consists of retired all ranks of the Engineer Regiments in the Sri Lanka Army. Major General Channa Gunathilake will preside over AGM events and the fellowship lunch that will follow. Army Engineers have a long history and have contributed to safeguard the motherland i
A suspected underworld gunman was killed and 19 other underworld members have been arrested during the special Police operation conducted to curb underworld activities in Sri Lanka. Police said the gunman, an accomplice of underworld figure Mangula Prasad Hemantha alias ‘Patta Manju’ was killed following a shootout with Police Special Task Force (STF) personnel at Ganemulla on Wednesday night. Police said the suspect in question had opened
Amid the country’s high cost of living, there’s an increased risk of individuals falling prey to ongoing scams and cyber frauds as more people are desperately resorting to earning quick money, the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) said. Senior Information Security Engineer Charuka Damunupola of SLCERT told the Daily Mirror that several incidents relating to social media platforms, such as Facebook, now known as Meta, Messeng
As forecasted by the National Meteorological Centre’s forecasting division, many areas across the island experienced showers following a change in the prevailing dry weather. Duty Meteorologist Chaminda de Silva, attached to the Meteorological Centre, told the Daily Mirror that showers were experienced in most areas of the island, including the South-western, Eastern, Uva, Northern, North-eastern, and North-central provinces.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday said the Sri Lankan authorities are making good progress in implementing an ambitious reform agenda under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), and the outcomes are commendable. The positive outcomes includes rapid disinflation, robust reserve accumulation, and initial signs of economic growth while preserving the stability of the financial system. Noting that public finances have strengthened foll
In the wake of calls for a snap general election , Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) stalwart Basil Rajapaksa who held a one on one meeting with President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday said talks ended on a positive note and they decided to consult their respective parties before reaching any finality . Asked whether they decided to have the parliamentary elections first , Mr. Rajapaksa declined to give a direct answer but said the outcome wa
Both international and local forces influenced me to take over the presidency and form a new government even through violating the constitution during ‘Aragalaya’ back in 2022, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena revealed yesterday. “Some prominent religious leader even threatened to surround my house and harm me if I failed to take over the presidency and form a government; he said making a special statement after the no faith motion against him
COPE Chairman MP Rohitha Abeygunawardena yesterday said if he was fit to be elected as a Member of Parliament, why can’t he function as the Chairman of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE). Abeygunawardena told Parliament that Standing Orders must include qualifications required to hold the Chairmanship of Parliamentary Committees such as COPE and COPA. The MP said he was elected the COPE Chair with a majority vote by the members of the
The British government reiterated its commitment to encouraging Sri Lanka to uphold its human rights obligations, fulfill promises regarding transitional justice and legislative reform, and enhance trust in its institutions, despite the predominant stance of Labour and Conservative speakers in Westminster Hall in UK Parliament charging Sri Lanka with alleged human rights violations. Minister of State-Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Offic
Atelier Kandy, renowned for its cultural vibrancy, is poised to host an unforgettable Friday evening of jazz as En-route, the esteemed jazz ensemble, prepares to take the stage in a celebration of the Great American Songbook. On the eve of this highly anticipated event, anticipation is building among music aficionados and enthusiasts alike for an evening of soulful melodies and timeless classics. Atelier Kandy, the esteemed cultural hub nestled
The Wildlife Conservation Department has reported a total of 298 elephants falling victim to electrocution since 2018. They attributed the elephant deaths to the installation of various obstacles and traps, including substandard electric fences intended to restrict the movement of wild animals or target wild elephants and other wildlife for lethal purposes. Reports indicate that 72 elephants were killed in 2023, followed by 50 in 2022, 66 in
The Sri Lanka Air Force Excellence Awards 2023 was held at the Eagles’ Lagoon View Banquet Hall, Katunayake under the patronage of the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Udeni Rajapaksa. Outstanding performances of the Airmen and Airwomen within the Air Force were recognized and appreciated in order to motivate them to strive for continued excellence through dedication. This year, Flight Sergeant Kumara AMDSR (Operations Ground Special) and
The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) yesterday recommended in its report that the Central Bank must defer the salary increase of its employees until a fair solution is found. COPF Chairman Dr. Harsha De Silva while presenting the report in Parliament said an independent remuneration committee should be appointed by the Finance Minister with the concurrence of the Central Bank Governor to review the salary increase. He said the committee recog
SLCERT warns WhatsApp users against sharing OTPs to prevent hacking
IMF review for Sri Lanka delayed
Canada issues travel advisory over serious risk in Arugam Bay
More countries issue travel advisories
Sri Lanka Tourism invites global travellers for upcoming season
SPA owners say their rights have been violated
Lightning strikes two siblings: one dead, other injured