Government stands firm on Visumpaya price despite investor dispute

Agrees to investor’s request for reassessment by a chartered valuer within 6 months

Champika Ranawaka excluded from the Ways and Means Committee

Opposition yet to nominate its members for the Ways and Means Committee

NGOs spend billions unchecked new law soon to monitor them

In the wake of reports that as much as over half of funds received by various NGOs are spent without any monitoring, the government is in the final stage of evolving a new law that provides for compulsory registration of all such organiz

Sri Lanka’s efforts to nab overseas criminals hit a snag

Sri Lanka’s efforts to arrest organized criminals operating from overseas has hit a snag following the Court of Appeal in France ruling against the extradition of criminal called ‘Kudu Anju’, Daily Mirror learns. The ruling has been

State revenue up by 25 percent in Jan. after VAT increase

State revenue has increased by 25 percent in January after the VAT increase, recording Rs. 274 billion in January 2024, whereas the estimated state revenue was Rs. 219 billion, State Minister of Finance Ranji

Sri Lanka tops South Asia with highest electricity charges

In a recent analysis comparing electricity charges across South Asian countries, Sri Lanka emerges with the highest household electricity costs, prompting concerns among the public regarding the burden on consumers. The analysi

Largest inscription from Dimbulagala of 2nd century BC or earlier found

There are several rare symbols, which have never been seen by officials through their previous inscriptions

Govt. raises monthly allowances for vulnerable groups

The Government has announced an increase in the monthly allowances for disabled individuals, kidney patients and elderly citizens, effective January 2024, Finance State Minister Shehan Semasinghe said.

No report yet on female giraffe’s death; unhappy with zoo management: Union

The Sri Lanka Podujana Zoological Garden Employees’ Union today claimed that they are unhappy with the activities of the administration of the Zoological Gardens, Dehiwala adding that there is still no re

Anura Kumara’s visit to India a welcome move: Vajira

The visit of National People’s Power (NPP) Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s visit to India is a welcome move and it is expected that his party will work with the present government, UNP MP and Chairman

Opposition must make commitment to abrogate repressive laws: Purawesi Balaya

Purawesi Balaya, one of the leading civil society movements yesterday called on all Opposition parties to make a commitment before the people to abrogate all repressive laws such as the Online Safety Act and the proposed Anti-Terrorism Act, in the event they come to power at the next election. The co-conve

Lakdhanavi commits to Greener Future with signing of PPA for 100MW solar project Sri Lanka’s first large scale solar project

In a historic move towards sustainable energy, Rividhanavai (Private) Limited and the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) entered into a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a groundbreaking 100MW solar PV project at Siyambalanduwa yesterday . This milestone venture stands as the first large-scale solar initiative in Sri Lanka, symbolizing a pivotal shift towards cleaner and more sustainable energy sources. At the forefront of th

SJB vies for Indian favour ahead of Presidential Elections following NPP move

The SJB has sought a similar visit. According to an informed source, India has responded favourably to the request

Man arrested for brutal assault on children and blackmailing wife overseas

An individual who severely assaulted his two children and sent its video scenes to his wife employed abroad to pressurize her to increase the money sent to him was arrested by the Lindula police and handed over to Dimbula Pathana police yesterday. His wife has been employed in a Middle East country as a house maid leaving the two children of nine and five years of age in the

Sanath Nishantha’s wife questions about his death, complaint with CID

Lawyer Chamari Priyanka, the wife of former state minister Sanath Nishantha, has raised concerns over the circumstances surrounding her husband’s death and has lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) yesterday. She lodged the complaint alleging that there are suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of late Sanath Nishantha.

Policy Statement in Parliament Govt. to revise VAT percentage to further support economic growth: President

The government was planning to reduce the tax burden as economic reforms continue to stabilize the economy, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said in his Policy Statement in Parliament yesterday. “We are al

UK to closely monitor Sri Lanka’s Online Safety Act amidst int’l concerns

While claiming that the Sri Lankan Parliament passed the Online Safety Act on 24 January, despite concerns raised by international internet providers and various other concerned parties, the United Kingdom has stated that it will closely monitor the progress of this Act. Despite concerns expressed by civil society, opposition parties and international internet providers regardin

Govt. to provide farmers with Shotguns to control wild boar, toque monkeys and giant squirrels

In 2023, wild animals have destroyed 300 million coconut plantations in the country

Ranil the best option: Wigneswaran

Tamil People’s National Alliance (TPNA) MP C. V. Wigneswaran said he considers President Ranil Wickremesinghe as the best candidate among the others. Making his remarks

Anura and delegation attend a presentation of the ‘Gujarat Model’

NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the NPP delegation held talks with Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel, where they discussed about the development strategies for eliminating poverty in the State and the administrative system of the State during their third day in India’s visit. The meetin

I will go on my own journey; Rajitha

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Rajitha Senaratne yesterday said he will go on his own journey no matter what decision his party takes in the future. “I will support any right move no matter whether it is taken by Ranil or Sajith,” he told journalists in Parliament. Field Marshal S

Suspects hospitalised after ingesting unidentified substance given by a visitor at Police cell

Two suspects, who were detained at the Wolfendhal Police Station over a recent shooting in the area of Jinthupitiya, were admitted to the Colombo National Hospital yesterday (7) after drinking a pac

SJB divisions become visible

Divisions within Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) became visible yesterday when some MPs of the party including party leader Sajith Premadasa walked out of chambers when President Ranil

Sanath Nishantha’s driver instructed to reach Colombo within one and half hours, Attorney tells Court

The attorney representing the driver of the late State Minister Sanath Nishantha, informed in court on Monday that the driver had been instructed by the late Minister to travel from Chilaw to Colombo within 1 1/2 hours. Due to the la

Concerns sparked over provision of food from home for Keheliya

Speculations arose regarding the provision of outside food exclusively for former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella during his detention, prompting clarification from the Prisons Department. Prison Media Spokesman, Gamini B. Dissanayake, addressed the matter, confirming that a formal written request was submitted to the Welikada Superintendent regarding the supply of external food for the former Minister.

Probe over Immunoglobulin scandal: Medical fraternity perplexed over neglect of CID in NMRA role

In response to the ongoing investigations pertaining to the substandard Immunoglobulin scandal, the medical fraternity questions the sluggish move by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to look into the role of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) in the procurement process of the said drug.

NPP leaders off to Modi’s home base Gujarat

The National People’s Power (NPP) delegation led by leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake headed for Gujarat, the home base of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, yesterday after the conclusion of their second day of the Indian tour, Daily Mirror learns.

Nurses protest sans uniform while on duty

Government Service United Nurses Union yesterday staged a protest by attending to duties without uniform. The nurses in government hospitals all over the country affiliated to the trade union participated. Their main d

No possibility of importing vehicles for now: Minister

Due to the ongoing financial crisis and import restrictions, the government announced yesterday that it would be impossible to i

I am the mother of cannabis baby: Diana

The whole world knows I am the one who initiated it and got it passed through in parliament