President to effect major shake up in Government?

President Ranil Wickremesinghe is likely to make drastic changes in the higher up of the government including in the cabinet and the defence ranks following the budget in November, the Daily Mirror learns.

CC scraps IGP’s service extension, but President reinstates him within one hour

Mr. Wickramaratne has now been granted service extensions three times

At least 500 people killed in hospital bombing in Gaza, Palestinian officials claim

At least 500 people have been killed in a bombing of a hospital in Gaza City, the Palestinian Health Ministry has claimed. A spokesman for the ministry said in a statement: “Initial estimates indicate that between 200 and 300 martyrs were killed in the bombing that targeted Baptist Hospital in Gaza city.” The ministry later revised the fig

Sextuplet birth reported from Castle Street Hospital for Women

A sextuplet birth (six boys) was reported last Sunday (15) from the Castle Street Hospital for Women, Colombo, said Hospital Director Dr. Ajith Danthanarayana. He said five babies are at the intensive care unit (NICU) of the Castle Street Hospital for Women, and one baby is at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children (LRH) due to the lack of space. “The children are living with a large amount of help,

Northeast minority parties to field their common Presidential candidate

Minority parties representing the North and the East are contemplating fielding their own common candidate for the Presidential Elections expected to be held next year, a member representing those parties said yesterday. Accordingly, the parties which r

Special conference of UNP to be held on October 21

Minister of Land and Tourism Harin Fernando said a special conference of the United National Party would be held on October 21 at Sugathadasa Stadium under the chairmanship of President Ranil Wickeremesinghe.

Thirty five petitions filed against Online Safety Bill to be heard today

Thirty five (35) Special Determination petitions have been filed so far before the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the Online Safety Bill. These petitions are to be taken up for determination today (18) before the Supreme Court three-judge-bench comprising Justices Priyantha Jayawardena, Shiran Goonaratne and Achala Wengappuli. The petitioners are, The President of Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) Kaushalya Nawaratne, jou

Colombo Magistrate orders remains of Dinesh Schaffter be buried

Colombo Magistrate Rajindra Jayasooriya yesterday allowed the kith and kin of the late leading businessman Dinesh Schaffter to bury his remains in their family burial grounds at Jawatte, Colombo 5.

No move to resume QR system for fuel again: Minister

On September 1, Sri Lanka scrapped the fuel quota QR system after normalizing the fuel distribution system in the country

Madhumadhawa Aravinda arrested by expressway police

He had been taken into custody on charges of causing damage to at least ten roadblocks at the entry point

SL calls for immediate release of all hostages taken into Gaza

Strongly condemns the violent terror attacks targeting civilians in Israel by Hamas

Constitutional changes a must for the good of nation: Vajira

Says the preferential vote system should be scrapped in order to avoid ethnic and religious polarization

Govt. says ready to evacuate Sri Lankans from Israel if need arises: Minister

Main opposition SJB skeptical on SL’s preparedness

Defrauding SL workers in Middle East: CID concludes investigations against suspect

Magistrate Lochana Weerasinghe ordered the suspect to be released on two sureties of Rs.15 million.

Earth slip causes havoc on Nuwara Eliya-Hatton road

The Nuwara Eliya - Hatton main highway had been obstructed by a massive earth slip at Radella in Nanuoya yesterday morning.

India - Sri Lanka ferry service stays afloat

The India - Sri Lanka ferry service will continue every other day as scheduled despite some Indian media reports saying otherwise, Daily Mirror learns.

Cardinal goes before Supreme Court against Online Safety Bill

The petitioner is seeking a declaration that the bill requires the approval by the people at a Referendum in addition to the 2/3 approval of Parliament

Online Safety Bill A beneficial step towards country’s future: Vajira

Claims many suicides took place over the recent past due to breaking up of relationships via social media

Colombo Magistrate orders remains of Dinesh Shaffter be buried

Further inquiry was put off for October 31

Sale of ivory pearls foiled, suspects arrested

One of the suspects was an exorcist

Weather changes trigger rise in viral infection spread

In light of recent weather fluctuations, medical officials are cautioning the public about the potential spread of a viral infection. Speaking to Daily

Medical marvel at Anuradhapura Hospital Brain tumour removed without anesthesia

Patient draws Lotus flower without any attention on the surgery to the utter amazement of doctors

Children’s brain development blunted due to teaching methods-Minister

Due to focusing only on skill development in three main subject areas in preparing children for the grade five scholarship examination, about seven other key subjects essential to improving children’s balanced skills are lost, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said. He said that the ability of the brain related to the subject has also become blunt

Gaza and West Bank Labour Cut-Off Drives Sri Lankans through Risky Routes into Israel

With the cessation of labour flow into Israel from Gaza Strip and West Bank due to the conflict , human smuggling racketeers - some operating from Sri Lanka - try to thrive by sending employees through the illegal path and around 50 Sri Lankan nationals have been held up in Jordan in attempting to enter . A top source told Daily Mirror that people are smuggled i

Couple arrested for assault of woman in viral video released on bail

The woman who was assaulted had not complained to the police about the assault due to the fact that the suspect couple were relatives

Meeriyabedda faces second landslide

The Meeriyabedda hills in Koslanda in Haldummulla where a massive landslide occurred a few years ago where 16 were killed and 200 are still missing is facing danger of a similar disaster, authorities said yesterday.

President leaves for China

President Ranil Wickremesinghe left for China last night to attend the 3rd Belt & Road Forum for International Cooperation. The President will conduct a four-day official visit to China from October 16 to 20. During his abs

SJB calls for neutralism on Gaza strip conflict as its members take sides

While the main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) yesterday stressed that Sri Lanka should take a neutral stand on Gaza strip conflict despite its members had begun to take sides and had participated in pro Palestine protests in Colombo. “Sri Lanka should not support any party involved in fighting in the Gaza strip and see that adverse effects it might have to suffer is minimal. Sri Lanka should focus on its own agenda especially when

Grade 5 scholarship children hit by bad weather and lack of transport facilities

Heavy showers have been reported from hydro catchment areas as of yesterday. Accordingly Norton received a rainfall of 65.5mm, Lakshapana 65.8mm, Canyon 24.5mm and Bowatenna 70.8mm

SL would benefit immensely through mutual connectivity with India : Modi

Sri Lanka could benefit immensely though mutual connectivity with India, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said over the weekend. Mr. Modi made this remark at the commencement of ferry service between Nagapattinam and Kankesanthurai over the weekend. Mr. Modi recalled the vision document jointly adopted during the visit of the President of S