Central Bank summoned before COPF over pay hike

The Committee on Public Finance has summoned the Governing Board of the Central Bank before the Committee on Public Finance next week, its Chairman Dr. Harsha De Silva said. Taking to X, he said MPs could seek clarification on the recent staff pay hike and for any necessary action. “The CBSL ind

CC not approved Deshabandu’s appointment: Sajith

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said the Constitutional Council (CC) has not approved the appointment of Deshabandu Tennakoon as the new IGP. “There were four votes in favour, 2 against while two members of the CC abstained. At least five votes are required for a decision. The Speaker has to cast a vote only in case of a tie. There was no tie. T

Speaker uses his decisive vote ending stalemate in appointing IGP

The other eight members of the CC were divided in a tie on the appointment

Hello goes unresponsive for public at government institutions

Survey reveals only 29% of telephones functioned properly

Financial allegations rock legal unit of Sri Lanka Medical Council

Rs. 36.9Mn disbursed to external lawyers without formal agreements

China, Russia also interested in taking over Sri Lankan airports: Minister

Japan interested in assisting with construction of second terminal at BIA

Burglary at Vietnam Embassy official’s house: Court issues open warrant on suspect

The Colombo Chief Magistrate yesterday issued an open warrant for the arrest of the main suspect allegedly involved in stealing over Rs 1 million from a house in Ward Place, Colombo, where the Administrative Officer of the Vietnam Embassy resides.

President appoints Deshabandu as the 36th IGP

The Constitutional Council (CC) failed to reach a consensus on the granting of a permanent appointment to acting Inspector Gene

Industry stakeholders condemn foreign tourists engaging in business

Tourists on visit visas not legally permitted to conduct business activities

Circular on Long Staying Tourists Russian Embassy awaits findings by Presidential Probe

In the wake of reports that President Ranil Wickremesinghe ordering an immediate investigation into the circular asking overstaying Russian and Ukrainian tourists to leave within 14 days, the Russian Embassy in Colombo said it awaits the results of the probe d

Rats on board ground two SriLankan flights

Only 20 aircraft operational, three grounded

Opposition initiates NCM against Speaker over Online Safety Bill

A group of opposition MPs initiated the process of collecting signatures for a no-confidence motion against Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena on Thursday, citing his handling of the Online Safety Bill. According to so

Karandeniya PHI shot dead

Police said a 9mm pistol had been used in the shooting

Parliamentary Committee recommends 20% cut in Electricity Tariffs

It was also revealed that more than one million electricity connections have been cut due to non-payment of bills. The main reason for the non-payment of bills is the high power tariff

Long term Ukraine, Russian tourists asked to leave amidst rising concerns; Prez orders probe into move

Days after the Daily Mirror exposed that a rising number of Russian tourists were engaging in prostitution in SL as well as running other unregistered, illegal businesses, the Immigration Dept. released a circular to Tourism Ministry stating all long term Ukrainian, Russian tourists must leave

Senior U.S. Diplomat Elizabeth Horst tipped to be new Ambassador to SL

Ms.Horst is currently the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary responsible for Pakistan

Acting IGP Tennakoon’s term likely to be extended amid ‘Yukthiya’ operation

Following the ongoing Island-wide “Yukthiya” operation against underworld criminals and narcotics, President Ranil Wickremesinghe is likely to extend Deshabandu Tennakoon’s appointment as Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Daily Mirror learns.

SJB meeting in Kalutara ends up with a verbal clash

A meeting which was held by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) in Kalutara ended up with a verbal clash over the weekend, party sources from the district said.

Debt restructuring to be completed in April, President seeks cross party agreement on implementation

The Paris Club is currently working on Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring

SriLankan clarifies flight delays

SriLankan Airlines clarified that the delays experienced by passengers at the check-in counters in Bandaranaike International Airport during the early hours of the morning were due to temporary, unplanned operational conditions at the airport and not any form of trade union action.

Tussle for opposition leader’s post : Lanza

Sajith wants to hold on to the post while both Anura and Namal are trying to secure the post

Deaths at dialysis unit of Kurunegala Hospital Composition of five-member committee to be expanded

In light of the gravity and complexities of the sequence of events surrounding the recent deaths at the dialysis unit of Kurunegala Teaching Hospital, the Health Ministry is considering enlarging the

Pro cardinal protest in Negombo

A protest was held in Negombo countering those who staged a protest accusing that the fisheries harbor in Pitipana has been taken over by the Archdiocese of Colombo. Those who protested yesterday accused the other group of spreading falsehoods.

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Vocational training for students who have sat their A/L exams

English language guidance for students who have sat for their Advanced Level (A/L) examinations this year will also be given an opportunity to study a vocational subject of their choice free of charge from March 5, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said. The traini

Sri Lanka initiates fresh efforts to rescue Sri Lankan victims of human trafficking in Myanmar

Victims have been coerced into online scams under the guise of legitimate IT jobs

She-elephant, calf rescued from agro-well

In a heartwarming tale of human-animal cooperation, villagers and wildlife conservators in Anuradhapura, joined forces to rescue a distressed she elephant and her calf from a perilous situation. The dram

State Minister Diana Gamage initiates ‘spa’ renaming campaign

State Minister of Tourism Diana Gamage voiced her concerns regarding the current usage of the term ‘spa,’ in the wellness industry suggesting that it fails to accurately represent the high standards and respect associated with wellness ce

If nuclear attack occurs SL ready to face any radiation emission: SLAERC tells Parliamentary Committee

Sri Lanka is ready to face any radiation emission if a nuclear accident occurs in the region, Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Regulato

Sri Lankan Organization appeals for release of donated IT equipment held by Customs

Regrets oversight in following proper procedure