Roshan will not be the common opposition candidate: SJB

Former Minister of Sports Roshan Ranasinghe has been invited to join the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) but he will not be the common opposition candidate, an SJB MP yesterday said scoffing speculations in political circles. “ Roshan Ranasinghe has been invited to join the SJB but we will not change the original decision to field Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa as the common opposition candidate,” SJB MP Harshana Rajakaruna said in response to

Deshabandu’s appointment an insult to Easter Sunday Bomb victims : Cardinal

Appointing DIG Deshabandu Tennekoon as the acting IGP is an insult to Easter Sunday bomb victims, Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said today. “Some 273 people were killed as a result of Easter Sunday bombing and further 500 were injured. The Presidential Commission of Inquiry had blamed DIG Tennekoon for not being able to prevent Easter Sunday attacks.

Intern Medical Officers paid unlawful allowances worth Rs.47Mn

The Intern Medical Officers who were assigned to 22 central government hospitals for training from January 2016 to March 2022 had been paid Rs.47 million unlawful allowances. This was disclosed in the annual report 2022 of the Auditor General. The report further said information about the value of illegal allowances paid in excess from 2016 to December 2022 in respect of other hospitals was not submitted to the audit.

Proposal to limit Police Chief’s tenure to 3 yrs

A proposal to limit the tenure of the police officer, who will be appointed as Inspector General of Police to a maximum of three years, is to be submitted to the Cabinet. If the officer appointed to the post of Inspector General of Police does not complete 60 years of service, the above decision also applies to that officer and accordingly, he should retire after three years of assuming the post of Inspector General of Police.

President, Tiran Alles agree on next IGP

Public Security Minister Tiran Alles is reported to have held discussion with President Ranil Wickremesinghe on the appointment of the next Inspector General of Police (IGP), a matter to be completed ‘very soon’, and it is likely that DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon will be appointed to the post, a source said. According to the

Harin urges Court to recognize him as Sports Minister in cricket case

The new Sports Minister through his lawyer yesterday gave an undertaking, not to take any further action regarding the gazette notification issued by the former Minister

Sajith, Roshan admit having met at Opposition Leader’s Office

Opposition Leader says he invited the former Sports Minister to discuss removing Sri Lanka’s cricket ban and not for any political conspiracy

Two underworld figures reportedly netted in Malaysia

Two prominent underworld criminals, Midigama Chuti and Jile, who allegedly planned to launch a commando style attack to help two underworld figures Harak Kata and Kudu Salindu escape from Criminal Investigation Department custody, were reportedly arrested in Malaysia, on November 25, informed sources said. A senior police

W. M. Mendis and Randenigala to resume production

The Excise Department yesterday allowed the resumption of alcohol production at W. M. Mendis and Co. and Randenigala liquor manufacturing companies after these two companies had paid Rs 116 million in taxes,

CID grills Finance Ministry Secretary, officials over Immunoglobulin importation

Statements recorded in compliance with an order from the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court

Rs 1.3Bn wasted in importing organic fertilizers from China

This was revealed in the annual report 2022 of the Auditor General

Individual debt burden soars to Rs. 1.2 Million

The government is expected to face increased pressure to implement effective fiscal policies and debt management strategies to address this growing economic challenge

Escalation in showery condition pegged in coming days

The showery weather conditions across the island are slated to intensify, commencing today (29), owing to an atmospheric disturbance lingering over the Southeast Bay of Bengal sea area, according to the Department of Meteorology. Accordingly, forecasts indicate the likelihood of heavy showers exceeding 100 mm in specific locales within the Southern, Sabaragamuwa, Central, and Uva provinces, as well as the Kalutara District.

AI generated daughter of Prabhakaran delivers ‘Maveerar Day’ speech

It has also been revealed that the International LTTE network based in Norway is planning to raise funds in foreign countries by using this video clip

Appointing judges to Apex Courts:Petition filed against Constitutional Council

The petition alleged that the Constitutional Council had taken this decision in the context of such judges being nominated by the President for appointment to the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal

Absence of competent Police OICs

Officials point out that the drug traffickers are distributing drugs among schoolchildren

Roshan’s alleged vehicle scam MP Nimal vouches for Daily Mirror news report

The Daily Mirror report on November 25, 2023, under the title “Alleged smuggled Land Cruiser seized from Minister Roshan Ranasinghe’s ve

40 Government hospitals shut down, 100 on brink of closure

An alarming number of approximately 40 government hospitals across the island have shut down, with an additional 100 on the verge of closure. The affected hospitals, lacking medical staff, are predominantly located in the Northern Province, Puttalam, and Nuwara Eliya Districts.

Israel warns SL against middlemen charging extra in job recruitment

Israel has also requested SL to expedite the recruitment process

Rs. 20,000 salary demand unacceptable: Cabinet spokesman

Tax revenue mainly goes for salaries, pensions

CSD fails to collect outstanding Rs.334 Mn from public, private entities

2,569 CSD personnel assigned for duties

Resigned SLC Secretary to return to SL amid Minister’s remarks

He is expected to issue a statement to the media through SLC

Roshan Ranasinghe sacked

Mr. Ranasinghe had locked horns with the President following his criticism of SLC

Child smuggling racket from SL to UK via Malaysia Over 20,000 Sri Lanka child departures probed

Eight children from Jaffna, five from Batticaloa sent to Malaysia, 11 boys and two girls 10 to 16 years of age

President, Sagala will have to be held responsible if I am killed: Roshan

Says President accused me of insulting the judiciary

UNHRC Resolution SL tells UK ‘We want equal treatment not revisit on past happenings’

UK leads core group that proposed 2021 resolution

Verité survey:56% fear ‘Online Safety Bill’ will limit social media freedom

In a survey conducted by Verité Research, 56% of the respondents who were familiar with the Online Safety Bill expressed concerns that it would curtail the freedom of using social media. When asked if they were aware of the government’s introduction of a bill to regulate behaviour on social media, 34% of the respondents answered affirmatively. Among those who acknowledged awareness of the bill, 56% believed it would restrict the freedom of

Minister Roshan Ranasinghe responds to the story on seized vehicle

In response to the article published in the Daily Mirror of November 25, Minister Roshan Ranasinghe has sent the following statement: I am writing to address a matter of utmost importance concerning a news article published in the Daily Mirror on November 25, 2023, with the headline “Alleged Smuggled Land Cruiser Seized from Minister’s Vehicle Yard.” As the Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, I feel compelled to bring to your attention to th

Medicines worth Rs 32 Mn suspended in 2022 owing to poor condition

Medicines, surgical and laboratory materials valued at Rs 349 million have been removed from use due to quality failures in 2022. This was revealed in the annual report of the Auditor General for 2022. According to t

Large crowds throng Anuradhapura on Ill Poya Day

A large number of devotees from across the country gathered at the sacred city of Anuradhapura on Ill Full Moon Poya Day (yesterday) to worship the Atamasthana, including the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi. On Ill Full Moon Poya Day, the Mahamevnawa Gardens gleamed in white and was filled with fragrant scents. Many devotees observed Sil at the Atamasthana, including the Sri Maha Bodhi, from ea