Doctors continue to withdraw from VIP ambulance service

VIPs include President, Prime Minister, Speaker, Opposition Leader, foreign diplomats

Vedda community struggle against microfinance loan exploitation

They are not literate in reading or writing in Sinhala, the language of the loan agreements

Sevanagala Sugar factory sparks political turbulence as Opposition Leader calls for transparency

Recent Cabinet reshuffle linked to facilitate the transfer of factory to a close confidant

Hunger, anger and helplessness stalk the land

Our people are suffering and our children are starving. In fact, according to UNICEF, more than 5.7 million people, including 2.3 million ch

Police officer knocked down by women police sergeant dies

The WPS had been produced in Courts and released on bail

An IGP not seeing retirement

Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Wickramaratne was given yet another extension for the fourth time by President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday, signaling that there is no agreement on the next senior most to be chosen for the permanent appointment.

Thomian Dance “BOOGIE SHOES” held tonight

Old Thomians of S. Thomas’ College Gurutalawa will gather for a night of fun on November 4 at the Grand Ballroom of the Colom

Shi Yang 6 Research Heat transported by West India Coastal Current drives weather in SL

The upwelled water carried by the West India Coastal Current (WICC) off the west coast of Sri Lanka is rich in nutrients, and it can play an important role in the improvement of productivity in terms of fish production, according to preliminary findings during research with the Chinese vessel ‘Shi Yan 6’, a top scientist said yesterday. Upwelling is the process in whi

Woman arrested for allegedly causing injuries to husband’s genitals

The suspect woman was referred to a psychiatrist

Maithripala and others ordered to pay total compensation before June 30 2024

Court further ordered to submit their asset declarations on or before December 30 this year

NMRA CEO likely to be removed Important documents at NMRA destroyed

NMRA CEO has been asked to step down; however, he has refused to do so

Licenses of five liquor companies suspended

Production and distribution of their alcohol products have also been prohibited

Polonnaruwa lasses beat poverty, best teams at soccer

Having suffered shortage of food, no place to have a proper sleep, walking miles sometimes to the grounds, the courageous girls from Bandiwewa Maha Vidyalaya in rural Polonnaruwa have braved all odds to win the All Island Under-20 Football Championship and a

SL requests Eu Parliament to provide continued access to GSP+ concessions

Sri Lanka has requested European Union Parliament to provide continued access to GSP+ concessions which provides duty free access for Sri Lanka’s exports to the EU market.

Online Safety Bill in Sri Lanka UN Resident Coordinator offers support

United Nations Resident Coordinator Marc-André Franche informed Public Security Minister Tiran Alles that support will be provided for the exchange of ideas and proposals with international organizations concerning the Online Safety Bill.

Falling tree kills one person at Warapitiya in Kandy

Transportation along Kandy Mahiyangana Road was said to have come to a standstill as a result of a fallen tree

Drug quality issues reach record high in 2023

Total of 100 drugs have failed quality tests so far in 2023

Plight of people in Kokilai Kokilai 14 years after the war, land still unreclaimed

The Chief Incumbent of Sambodi Vihara Kokilai, Venerable Sri Tissapura Gunaratana Thera, has his voiced concern over the plight of the Sinhalese community in Kokilai, Mullaitivu District. He pointed out that even 14 years after the end of the war, these people have not been able to reclaim the land they occupied. The Thera highlighted the difficult conditions faced by these people, who are currently residing in huts made of corrugated sheets.

Namal acquitted and released from money laundering case

The Colombo High Court yesterday acquitted and released former Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa and five others from the money laundering case, without calling defence evidence. High Court Judge Nawaratne Marasinghe made this order pursuant to a request made by defence to acquit them from the charges, on the basis that the prosecution evidence has failed to establish the commission of the offences against the accused in the indictment. The Att

Steep price hike in goods, services after VAT increase: NPP

The prices of goods and services will go up by two to three times after the Value Added Tax (VAT) is increased upto 18 percent from January next year, further burdening the people, NPP MP Vijitha Herath said yesterday

Unexpected plunge during protest march

Police and protesters fall near a paddy field as the police tried to halt the protest march against the recent electricity price hike that began in Divulapitiya town yesterday morning. Six individuals, in

China secures another strategic investment in Sri Lanka

China’s Sinopec is to make an initial investment of US $ 1.5 billion, the single largest Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), in building a refinery in Hambantota once the agreement is finalized within the next two weeks, a top source said. It remained a foregone conclusion in

Court rules death of Dinesh Schaffter appears to be a crime Ordered the CID to arrest the suspects

There is a reasonable doubt that Dinesh Schaffter’s death was a result of a criminal act and issued an order directing the CID Director to arrest the perpetrators

Vehicle exportation as a solution for sustainable traffic balance: Sagala

It is essential to explore the adoption of electric vehicles as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional diesel or petrol vehicles

Capybaras arrive at Dehiwela Zoo

A pair of Capybaras have been flown to Sri Lanka under the animal exchange scheme between Czech Republic and Sri Lanka and handed over to the Dehiwala Zoological Gardens.

Importation of substandard immunoglobulin CID arrests ‘small fish’ while big fish go free - Lawyer

The attorney, representing the company owner accused of importing substandard vaccines into Sri Lanka, revealed that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) had apprehended and brought before the court a ‘small fish’ linked to the case and there are still ‘bigger fish’ involved in this matter out there. The owner of the company Aruna Dee

China reassures continued support to SL to ease debt burden

The Sri Lankan side has already made the relevant information available

Pitiduwe Siridhamma Thera apologises for distorting Tripitaka and Buddha’s character

Ven. Pitiduwe Siridhamma Thera was strongly advised by the Mahanayake and Karaka Maha Sangha Sabha of the Malwathu Chapter to avoid making sermons by distorting Tripitaka and the Buddha’s character.

Over 200 drugs still in shortage in Sri Lanka

There is no shortage of essential drugs, including 14 lifesaving drugs. Out of the approximately 1,300 drugs currently in use, 383 are considered essential

Population and housing census initiated

The Presidential Secretariat was listed as the first building to be recorded in this census