Arrest those who video recorded MPs’ visit at Colombo port: State Minister

Says certain media and politicians were spreading rumours about the visit claiming they had a party

COPF checkmate Port City Economic Commission

The Committee expressed strong dissatisfaction during the inquiry, as no official stepped forward to take responsibility

Flood threat in Ampara, Monaragala and Badulla

More than 46,318 people in 15,000 families in the Ampara District have been displaced due to the prevailing massive flood threat. Ampara District Secretary Chinthaka Abeywickreme said the

MPs night bash on cruise ship

The statement said that the Ports Authority organised an inspection tour for a group of ministers and MPs

Government Faces Criticism despite Revisions

By Yohan Perera and Ajith Siriwardana After much wrangling with the sections of the international community and civil society activists, the government yesterday presented the Anti-Terrorism Bill to be enacted in repeal of the current draconian Prevention of Terrorism Act(PTA). The PTA was introduced way back in 1979 as a temporary piece of legislation, and it was invoked widely particularly during the conflict times including the war agains

inflation remains stable, despite VAT hike - CB

The Central Bank yesterday said it does not see the need to change the course of the current monetary policy path set off in June last year, as inflation remains well anchored, despite the near-term blip

‘Wijesiri was paid Rs. 90 mn to resign from seat’

SLPP MP Mahindananda Aluthgamage, who questioned the alleged deal behind the resignation of SJB MP Chaminda Wijesiri where it has been reported that the latter had accepted a sum of Rs 90 million to vacate his seat for person who is next in the SJB list in the Badulla District to come into Parliament, requested the Speaker to look into the matter.

Three Sri Lankans receive Honours from NZ Govt.

They are Dr Anne Perera from Auckland, Athula Wanasinghe and Sandun Kithulagoda from Wellington

Female Civil Aviation Authority employee killed at Kahathuduwa

Major drug trafficker’s elder brother says he did not intend to kill her, was just angry

US concerned over alleged HR violations during ‘Yukthiya’ operation

Law enforcement operations must adhere to principles of the rule of law and due process. “Striking this balance is vital for justice and maintaining public trust

Customs seize Rs.144Mn worth cigarette stocks sent from Cambodia, Dubai

The consignments had been declared as used clothes and cashew

Man in robes faces one-year rigorous imprisonment

A man in robes who behaved in an unruly manner in a temple in Menikdivela area was severely reprimanded and sentenced to one-year rigorous imprisonment by Kandy Chief Magistrate Shrinith Wijesekara. The su

Deadline for TIN numbers extended to April

The deadline for obtaining Tax Identification Numbers (TIN) for those who are more than 18 years of age has been extended to April 1, sources from the Finance Ministry said yesterday. The deadline has been extended in order to provide adequate time for the payers to get their TIN numbers. However, potential payers were requested to get their TIN numbers as soon as possible without waiting till the last moment.

Health staff announces another strike putting patients in peril

All health personnel, spanning administrative officers, health management assistants, development officers, assistants, and hospital health assistants, have collectively opted to embark on a strike

Princess Anne due here today

Princess Anne, sister of Britain’s King Charles, and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence will arrive in Sri Lanka today for a three-day visit to mark 75 years of diplomatic relations between the UK and Sri Lanka. Issuing a statement, the British High Commission in Colombo yesterday said that while in Colombo, The Princess Royal will meet with President Ranil Wickremesinghe. She will meet with businesses and charities; visit Save the

Emergency situation declared at flood hit Yala National Park

In light of the situation, access to Yala National Park has been restricted, with the main entrance at Palatupana completely blocked by flooding

Elections: Time for Political Skulduggery

With the elections looming on the horizon, the political landscape is witnessing strategic moves and party-switching among politicians, marking a season of political skulduggery. In this case

Britisher arrested with Ganja seeds intended for cultivation

A British national visiting Sri Lanka was arrested at the passenger terminal of Katunayake International Airport for being in possession of a quantity of ganja including ganja seeds intended for cultivation for his personal us

SL Navy already conducting surveillance on international seas

Parliament, Jan 09 (Daily Mirror) - The Sri Lankan Navy is already conducting surveillance on international seas, State Minister of Defence Pramitha Bandara Tennekoon told Parliament. “We have already deployed the Sri Lankan Navy to carry out surveillance though we have not informed the nation about this decision,” the State Minister said in response to a question raised by Opposition Leader Sajith Prem

Sri Lanka reports over 1,500 leprosy cases including children

Majority of cases have been recorded from the Colombo District with 315 cases while 168 and 151 cases have been reported from the Gampaha and Kalutara districts respectively

Over one million disconnections last year: Kanchana

Says proposal on electricity tariff revision to be submitted to PUCSL soon

Patients inconvenienced as health professionals strike

Trade union action unfolded across all government hospitals, drawing attention to the concerns of supplementary medical professionals

Senior DIG Lalith Pathinayake acquitted of charges related to Easter Attack

Senior DIG Lalith Pathinayake has been acquitted of charges connected to the Easter Sunday attack by a three-member bench appointed by the National Police Commission. Senior DIG Nandana Munasinghe, in charge of the Western Province at the time, along with DIGs Deshabandu Tennakoon, Lalith Pathinayake who were in charge of the Colombo District, and Nilantha Jayawa

Well oozing kerosene baffles residents

A drinking well in Pudukudiruppu in Mullaitivu containing water mixed with kerosene has become the cynosure of the people in the area. On information from the owner of the well, Pud

Madhu resident nabbed at BIA with forged Romanian visa on passport

A Sri Lankan man who tried to leave for Romania via Dubai with a forged Romanian visa on his passport was intercepted by the Immigration and Emigration officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) yesterday. The

Policemen transferred for planting trees instead of providing security to helicopter

They were originally deployed to provide security for a private helicopter, used to airlift a chief guest for the event

Spread of brain fever at Galle Prison Court appearances for inmates via Zoom technology

Following the death of an inmate due to brain fever, court appearances for inmates of the Galle Prison will now be conducted remotely via Zoom video conferencing technology, to ensure the safety of inmates and prison staff of the Prison, a spokesman said. Prison activities have been restricted following health concerns and eight inmates are receiving treatment for fever-related symptoms at the hospital.

IP arrested for allegedly harassing a tele-actress during hired-ride

The suspect, identified as a Police Inspector, attached to the Bribery or Corruption Investigations Unit and working as a three-wheeler driver during his off-days

Factory chemical leak causes foul-smelling smoke cover in Homagama

Similar incident occurred at the same factory last August

‘Yukthiya’ operation seizes over Rs. 100Mn in assets of key drug traffickers including ‘Kudu Roshan’

The Illegal Assets and Properties Investigation Division of the Police have confiscated assets and land valued at over Rs. 100