Magistrate returns open verdict
The much-awaited electricity tariff reduction was announced by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lankan (PUCSL) yesterday. PUCSL Chairman Professor Manjula Fernando told a briefing that the decision made by the commission will be notified to t
The Irrigation Department has issued a public advisory urging citizens to conserve water and exercise caution in usage. Speaking to Daily Mirror, Director General of Irrigation A. Gunasekara said that this call comes in the light of the dwindling water levels observed in rivers, which serve as crucial sources for pipe-borne drinking water across the region.
A young man had fallen in love with a 15-year-old schoolgirl of Kahataruppa area in Badulla and sexually abused her with the connivance of her mother. She is below the age of consent in accordance with the law of Sri Lanka, and therefore even cons
A leading tea manufacturer in the Nuwara Eliya District Blue Field Tea Factory in Ramboda received the golden award for Global Sustainability 2024 in the plantation segment of the factory. The award ceremony was held recently at Colombo Hilton. Marketing and Sales Manager K.Hatheem received the award from Parliamentarian Dr.Harsha De Silva. Marketing and Sales Manager K. Hatheem told the media that the dedicated services of the Managing Di
A consignment of 36 kilos of Kerala Ganga smuggled to the country was seized in transit and two suspects including a retired soldier were arrested by Kalutara Division Crime Investigation Unit during a raid in Aluthgama. Under interrogations the suspects stated that the street value of the stock was about Rs. 9.5 million. Police had seized the car hired from a rent-a-car service to transport the stock of contraband from the South to Colombo
Eugene Wijeysingha, the esteemed former principal of Raffles Institution (RI) in Singapore, has passed away at the age of 90. Wijeysingha, whose distinguished 35-year career in education included leading RI from 1986 to 1994, was born in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, in 1934 to parents of Sri Lankan descent before moving to Singapore in 1949. Wijeysingha, whose career in education spans 35 years, served as RI principal from 1986 to 1994. The institu
Public Security Minister Tiran Alles said yesterday that Russians and Ukrainians who have been in Sri Lanka since February 2022 will need to apply for a visa or leave the country. The minister told the Daily Mirror that the free visa facility granted to them will not be extended and they must comply with immigration regulations by applying for fresh visas. Meanwhile, according to the Tourist Development Authority, an estimated 300 to 400 Ru
President Ranil Wickremesinghe welcomed His Holiness Dr. Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin Saheb, Spiritual Leader of the Dawoodi Bohra Community, at the official residence of the President yesterday. With a global presence of approximately one million adherents spanning countries such as India, Pakistan, the USA, the UK, Canada, Sri Lanka and Australia, the Dawoodi Bohra community holds considerable cultural and religious significance. During the
The investigations conducted thus far into the suspects, including Zahran’s brother-in-law, who were arrested by the Kattankudy Police, have concluded that these individuals were not planning to commit any criminal or anti-state activities. A group of around 30 people who were gathered in a temporarily constructed place in the Kattankudy police area were arrested on March 1, over the information that they were gathered for an unlawful meeting
Indicating the problem faced by the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) in facing the forthcoming Presidential election, Minister Prasanna Ranatunga told yesterday that his party, the SLPP would have to find a better candidate than President Ranil Wickremesinghe if it wants to field a candidate of its own. He said that former minister Basil Rajapaksa will not contest while time is not ripe for Namal Rajapaksa to contest. “I will support Basil i
Claiming that they have plans to raise state revenue, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said yesterday they had discussions with the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) on ways to increase state revenue. Speaking at the Ratnapura District Women’s Convention, he said that state revenue could be increased through the Customs Department and Excise Department as well. He said the revenue generated through the Inland Revenue Department could be
In another step towards the implementation of the India - Sri Lanka power grid connectivity project, the two sides have agreed to conduct the environmental feasibility study, a source familiar with the process said. A delegation led by Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary to the Ministry of Power in India and Santosh Jha, High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, visited the Ministry of Power and Energy recently. The delegation including senior officials fr
IGP Deshabandu Thennakoon said hiring of experienced police and security force personnel of marksmanship by underworld gangs has been going on unchecked since long and that and effective mechanism would be worked out to prevent such malpractices. During his meeting with the Mahanayake Theras of Malwatta and Asgiriya Chapters during his visit on Saturday (02) to Kandy on assuming duties as IGP he said the police officer who went abroad due to d
The Maldivian, the flag carrier of the Maldives, announced the commencement of its highly anticipated service to the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) from April 25. While looking forward to welcoming passengers on board, the Maldivian has decided to operate two weekly flights to Colombo, departing every Thursday and Saturday. Commenting on the launch of the new destination, Managing Director of Maldivian Ibrahim Iyas said that they hav
“These laws, if enacted, could grant extensive powers to the executive, security forces, and severely restrict freedoms of assembly, association and expression,” he said. Moreover, Türk emphasized the ongoing economic crisis in Sri Lanka, with poverty levels soaring to an estimated 27.9% and a significant decline in household incomes. \ Despite efforts by the government, social protection remains strained, with a substantial portion of the budg
Strong winds generated during the landing of a helicopter carrying Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at the Matara Fort Grounds resulted in damage to the roof of the Matara Rest House, leading to the disposal of a significant amount of food and drinks intended for customers yesterday.
The Cabinet approval granted on a decision taken by the President and the Prime Minister for a mini hydro project fed by the Samanalawewa tank was turned down by Ratnapura District Coordinating Committee that met on Thursday (29).
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