Willing to enter politics on behalf of Sanath Nishantha: Spouse

Attorney-at-Law Chamari Priyanka Perera, the spouse of the late former Water Supply State Minister Sanath Nishantha, expressed her willingness to fill the void left by her husband’s demise. She said

Paratroopers to continue in Independence Day rehearsals despite mid-air mishap

Despite the unfortunate mid-air incident last morning where four paratroopers were injured, paratroopers of the Sri Lanka tri-forces and Police are to continue in rehearsals for the Independence Day celebrations at Galle Face Green, Four paratroopers from Sri Lanka Army and Sri Lanka Air Force were injured yesterday morning (30), during rehearsals for the National Independence Day

Air ambulance service to commence between Maldives-Sri Lanka on March 1

An air ambulance service between the Maldives and the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) will commence on March 1 this year as part of phase I of the programme, Ports, Shipping, and Aviation Mini

Rapist who married victim acquitted

An accused who stood indicted with the abduction and rape of a 16 year old girl was acquitted by Galle High Court Judge Kavindya Nanayakkara when the Defence Counsel and the police informed court that the victim and the accused were married and parents of a child. The Attorn

Govt. plans to send 10,000 individuals to Japan for employment: State Minister

Overall goal of 100,000 additional foreign jobs for Sri Lankans in 2024

Colombo University makes history with new anti-aging drug

A scientific think-tank from the University of Colombo is in the process of launching an anti-aging nutraceutical capsule for the first time in Sri Lanka. Speaking to

Passenger with fake Italian visa stopped at BIA Immigration officials ask travelers to be extra cautious of bogus agents

The Immigration and Emigration Department yesterday asked the local travelers to be extremely cautious of bogus travel agents who would arrange fake foreign visas or travel documents for exorbitant rates, f

Indian High Commissioner calls for Tamil parties to have unified stance on political rights

New Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha, in his maiden interaction with the representatives of the mainstream Tamil parties in the north recently, is reported to have emphasized the need for them to have a unified position on their collective deman

Ten President’s Counsel take silk

Ten senior attorneys yesterday took their oaths as President’s Counsel (PC) at a ceremonial sitting of the Supreme Court. Chamantha Weerakoon, Dr. Asanga Gunawansa, Mohamed Adamaly, Harsha Fernando, Dr. Sivaji Felix, Faisza Markar, Kaushalya Nawaratne, Upul Kumarapperuma, Viran Corea and Eraj de Silva took their oaths as President’s

Tragic collision claims two lives, four seriously injured

Victims identified as Dishan Kavinda Ranasinghe (26) and Chanaka Lakshan (26)

50-year rigorous imprisonment for rape, grave sexual abuse of brother’s daughter

Ordered to pay Rs. 01Mn as compensation to the victim

13-year-old daughter lodges police complaint against father over rape

A 13 -year- old girl who came alone on Sunday to the Nochchiyagama Police lodged a complaint against her father, accusing him of raping her, the police said. According to the police, she had been living with her mother, father and brother and that she was fi

Nimal Lanza lashes out at NPP over alleged links with Easter Sunday bombers

Says negotiations underway with 60 MPs willing to join new alliance

Maldives Political Turmoil: Opposition Moves to Impeach Pro-China President

Party secures enough signatures to impeach President

SF to be sidelined?

Former Army Commander General Daya Ratnayake has joined Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and has been appointed as party’s senior adviser of state affairs, Opposition Leader’s office said. General Ratnayake obtained his membership and the position of t

Some unis. planning to invite presidential candidates: Raghavan

Some universities were planning to invite politicians and presidential candidates to universities and such moves should be stopped, State Minister of Higher Education Dr. Suren Raghavan said yesterday. He told a news conference at the Government Inf

Online Safety Bill likely to drive out foreign service providers: Hirunika

Online Safety Bill will give rise to a local social media platform to disseminate information as all foreign online service providers are likely to leave the country once the legislation comes into effect, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) former MP Hirunik

Sri Lankan fishermen captured by Somali pirates rescued

The Seychelles Coast Guard (SCG) had rescued six Sri Lankan fishermen who were captured by Somali pirates, along wit

Increase in train derailments from 2000 to 2023

There has been an increase in train derailments between 2000 and 2023, according to surveys conducted by the Railways Department.

Abducted Sri Lankans Somali Navy Chief contacts EU Navy

Efforts underway with the Somali authorities to secure their early release

Woman Police Sergeant, another dead in separate accidents

A Woman Police Sergeant riding a motorcycle who was run over by a tipper lorry at Malleheva on Giriulla – Pasyala Road died on the spot. The deceased PS Padmini Ketipearachchi (52) from Thalagama in Ambepussa had been attached to Warakapola Police. Investigations revealed that the motorcycle had hit another motorcycle overtaking it and toppled on the road.

Second term begins with 110 commitments ‘pending’ on Sri Lanka’s IMF programme: Verité Research

The second term of the IMF review began with 110 commitments ‘pending’ on Sri Lanka’s IMF programme with Sri Lanka and the IMF adding 75 new commitments to the programme, the Verité Research said. The International M

Crocodile threat looms at Wellawatte beach !

Those who visit Wellawatte beach have been adviced to be vigilant after a crocodile was spotted in the sea recently. A warning sign was seen on the beach asking people to be vigilant. People are visiting the

Yukthiya operation I am not ready to listen to international community; Tiran

Whilst highlighting that the UN has requested the government to halt the Yukthiya operation, Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles yesterday said he is not ready to work in accordance with the advice given by the international community.

Issuing TIN not disrupted, necessary facilities will be provided to IRD: Minister

14 social groups identified as earning various incomes

Sanath Nishantha goes on his last journey teaching a lesson on life and death

State Minister Sanath Nishantha who met with a tragic death was laid to rest with the lesson for everyone including the politicians that everyone in this world will have to face death in an unexpected moment.

India-Sri Lanka passenger ferry service to begin on February 15

One-way trip costs SL Rs. 26,750, round trip is SL Rs. 53,500

A/L candidate, Uni. student arrested for question paper scandal

A private candidate, who was appearing for the GCE Advanced Level examination at an examination centre in Mutur, took a photo of the Information Technology question paper with his smartphone. He then sneaked it out to a student at South-Eastern University and obtained the answers. Both the private candidate and the university student were produced before Mutur Magistrate Thasneem Mohamed Fauzan and remanded until February 02.

Colombo Port cargo vessel arrivals increase due to crisis in the Red Sea

A total of 193,000 containers were handled in these two terminals in January, which is a 70% increase

Rajitha takes pro-government stand?

Claims Sri Lanka will be the fastest nation to recover, surpassing Greece, Argentina, and Lebanon