Did RW make a blind statement

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

Increase in spread of hand, foot and mouth disease among children: Pediatrician

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

Hakeem draws President’s attention to Daily Mirror lead story

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 stripped of hosting rights for U19 World Cup funding to be controlled

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.

IGP issues circular on seminars discriminating LGBTIQ community

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

Second reading of the budget passed

Vote on the second reading of the budget was approved by a majority of 45 votes in Parliament indicating that most of the SLPP members backed the president’s programme for economic revival.

No proper procedures to take action against misbehaving MPs

The Speaker could only look at the video clips and refer the matter to the Privilege Committee

Sale of three flavoured cigarette products stopped with immediate effect

The sale of three types of flavoured cigarette products distributed by Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC) has been stopped with immediate effect.

All decisions regarding financial management taken with MPs’ approval: MR

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.

Immunoglobulin import case - Masterminds still at large: Unions

Referring to the import of substandard Immunoglobulin injections, the trade unions claimed that the CID have only caught the minnows but the sharks are still lurking. Speaking to Daily Mirror, representatives of the health trade unions said although several individuals including the MSD director and a few others have been arrested, the real culprits are yet to be apprehended.

Daily Mirror among Magzter on smart reading at airports

The Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) and the Jaffna International Airport (JAF) have been nominated as the first South Asian smart reading airports by Magzter, which is the world’s largest newsstand that offers thousands of magazines and newspapers. With the in

Customer, Customs officer arrested with drugs worth over Rs.66 Mn in UPB sent from USA

A man, who came to clear an unaccompanied personal baggage (UPB) containing cocaine and marijuana worth over Rs.66 million sent from the USA, was arrested by the Customs yesterday afternoon along with a Customs officer who is suspected to have aided and abetted the first suspect. Officials of the Customs R

Parliament in turmoil

Parliament was plunged into disarray yesterday, compelling Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana to halt proceedings for more than half an hour following a heated exchange ignited by Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa marking his remarks about a Supreme Court judgement convicting former Presidents Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Mahinda Rajapaksa, and others for the economic cris

Accidents lead to 1Mn hospitalisations, 12,000 deaths annually

Road accidents top the list among the leading causes of fatalities

Heavy rains cause spillover of reservoirs

Excess water in Rajangana reservoir was being released at 7,200 square feet per second

Will resign if allegations proven: COPE Chairman

Cope Chairman and Opposition Leader engages in a heated argument

Minister gives undertaking not to take action on interim committee until Wednesday

Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe through his lawyer yesterday gave an undertaking before the Court of Appeal, not to take any further action regarding the gazette notification issued by the Minister appointing an interim committee to the Sri Lanka Cricket, until November 22.

Landslide threat, some families evacuated in Haputale

Several families in the Thangamale Glenore Estate in Haputale were evacuated in view of the imminent danger of landslide and provided shelter in safer locations.

CID arrests Medical Supplies Division Director

Arrests linked to importing substandard Immunoglobulin injections with forged documents

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s envoy proposes to build SL’s largest Buddha statue

Emphasises on strengthening longstanding cultural ties

COPE crisis Speaker stays away, asks MPs to choose new chairman

Says I don’t have the power to remove COPE Chairman

CAA clamps down on sugar, rice price manipulation, urges public action

Adequate stocks of sugar and Keeri Samba rice available in the market

Another VAT fraud: coal imports under-invoiced, COPA orders probe

Rs.187Mn has been undercharged in this manner

Parishkara Puja held

A Parishkara Puja was held for the 18th time, to invoke blessings on the Buddhashravikas, under the patronage of the Vice Chancellor of the Nagahananda International Buddhist University, Ven Dr. Bodagama Chandima Thera, at Nagahananda International Buddhist University. Consecutively, a dana offering was also held. A large number of Maha Sangha, Ministers and MPs attended the event.

Dominant Aussies crush India for sixth WC

At the pre-match press conference, Australian skipper Pat Cummins said there was nothing more satisfying than hearing a big crowd go silent. That is exactly what they did last night, stunning a partisan home crowd with a crushing six wicket win in the World Cup final here at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

State denied substantial VAT revenue collected from consumers

COPA chief says amount can be unbelievable

Bountiful rain ; Kalawewa spills over

The spill gates of the Kalawewa , a key irrigation reservoir in the Anuradhapura district , were opened yesterday to discharge excess water following heavy rain experienced in the area. According to engineers in charge of the tank , the water level remained at 86 916 cubic feet . The spill wate

Will Maldives ban Israeli nationals from entering country ?

A bill was presented yesterday in the Maldives Parliament seeking to ban Israeli passport holders from traveling to the archipelago nation. According

Flash floods emerge again

During the past few months floods were reported in some areas followed by severe drought

CC calls for information on judges from CJ

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana in a letter addressed to Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya PC had asked for details on the performance of judges attached to senior courts. The Speaker in his capacity as the Chairman of the Constitutional Council (CC) in his letter to the Chief Justice has told him that such details are necessary for the CC when approving the appointment of Supreme C