The position of Sri Lanka’s Inspector General of Police (IGP) remains vacant, with Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena, in-charge of Administration, overseeing the duties of the IGP until an official appointment is made, police said. IGP C.D
Lanka Sathosa has taken measures to reduce the prices of nearly 400 items including essential food items with the aim of providing relief to the consumers during the coming festive season, Trade, Commerce and Food Security Minister Nalin Fernando said.
The prolonged saga of appointing a new Inspector General of Police (IGP) has reached a critical juncture, leaving the country’s law enforcement in a state of uncertainty and raising concerns about the government’s ability to address rising crime rates.
Whilst indicating that Russia is always willing to assist Sri Lanka to enhance its power sector a top Russian diplomat yesterday said the ball is in the court of the Sri Lankan government when it comes to the proposed 300 MW nuclear plant that is to be built with Russian assistance. Sri Lankan Ambassador in Russia Janitha Abeywickrama Liyanage announced in June this year that the government of Sri Lanka has reached a deal with Russian nuclear
Addressing a news briefing at the Ministry on Thursday (23), Dr Mahipala said when considering the data for the last two to three weeks, there is a downward trend of doctors leaving the country. “We have seen a trend some time back that those doctors who had gone abroad for postgraduate training never returned to the country. Comparatively, doctors are coming back now. In fact, some of the doctors who left the country for other purposes, are com
The best expectations of the recently passed Regulation of Election Expenditure Act No.3 of 2023 could be achieved only through the unity of journalists and civil activists, as the act was drafted in such manner to be a very weak legislation, former Election Commission Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya said yesterday. Speaking during a panel discussion on ‘Campaign Finance Transparency Towards Electoral Accountability and Role of the Media’ organiz
Putting to rest speculation about uncertainty on the conduct of polls pending next year, President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced in Parliament on Wednesday that he would take steps for the conduct of both the Presidential and General Elections next year. He made such an announcement against the backdrop of the political parties and politically savvy people raising concerns about the possible postponement of elections through legal and cons
There is an increase in the spread of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) among schoolchildren, Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) Consultant Pediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera said. He told the Daily Mirror that parents should keep in mind not to send their children to schools, daycare centres or public places if they have symptoms of these diseases. However, the doctor mentioned that there is an increase in childhood wheezing because of the curre
Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) leader Rauff Hakeem who made his remarks during the budget debate drew the attention of President Ranil Wickremesinghe to Daily Mirror lead story headlined ‘Corruption taints recruitment for Korean, Israeli Job’ in yesterday’s edition, though the latter openly said in Parliament that he was not a reader of any publication by Wijeya Newspapers Ltd.
Sri Lanka has lost the hosting rights for the Under 19 Cricket World Cup in January next year, as the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed the conditions of the suspension imposed on Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) earlier this month.
The Attorney General’s Department has informed Court of Appeal that the Inspector General of Police (IGP) has issued a circular preventing police officers from conducting training sessions, lectures or seminars which dehumanize and discriminate against th
Refuting allegations made against the Rajapaksas on the economic situation, former president Mahinda Rajapaksa said yesterday all decisions regarding financial management were taken with the approval of MPs in Parliament.
EU Ambassador meets new BOI Chief to discuss economic ties
SLCERT warns WhatsApp users against sharing OTPs to prevent hacking
IMF review for Sri Lanka delayed
Canada issues travel advisory over serious risk in Arugam Bay
More countries issue travel advisories
Ill-fated KDU bus driven by driver with suspended license
Debt restructuring could collapse amid court case: RW
Nawalapitiya villagers confront Pastor Jerome