In the guise of freedom of expression Western countries should refrain from inciting unrest : Prez

Whilst condemning the burning of the holy Quran in Sweden, President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday urged Western nations to refrain from inciting unrest in the guise of freedom of expression.

Saddharathana Thera ordered to refrain from using foul language

While ordering to release Ven. Rajangane Saddharathana Thera on bail for allegedly making statements that harm religious co-existence in the country, the Colombo Fort Magistrate yesterday imposed a bail condition preventing the suspect thera from making any statements using foul language.

No minister or Cabinet has authority to override law: CEJ

While condemning the statement made by Cabinet spokesman Bandula Gunawardena, the Centre for Environmental Justice (CEJ) today said no minister or Cabinet has the authority to override the law.

Re-convening dissolved local bodies a violation of constitution: AG

The Attorney General in a letter addressed to Secretary General of Parliament had informed her that the proposed private member’s Bill which seeks to re convene dissolved local government bodies is of the opinion that clause 2 of the legislation inconsistent with the articles 3, 4 , 12(1) and 14(1) of the constitution and that it has to enacted with a special majority and through a referendum.

SLPP MPs adamant on Cabinet posts, reject alternatives attached with perks

In a bid to appease some senior MPs of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) who insist on Cabinet portfolios, the government has proposed to set up a separate body called ‘high post committee’ comprising them and assign responsibilities to them along with perks such as vehicles and allowances, Daily Mirror learns. However, t

‘Sri Lanka Legume’ tree removed with Cabinet approval

There are 15 ‘Sri Lanka Legume’ trees over 40 years old and 25 trees that are 12 and 15 feet in extent

Another gold gel smuggling attempt thwarted by Customs

Five businessmen nabbed with 8.6Kgs of gold dust worth over Rs.160 million

Sajith to appoint own select committee to look into SL’s bankruptcy

Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa is to appoint a committee to look into how Sri Lanka went into bankruptcy and has even planned to gather information from foreign institutions, a Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP said yesterday. SJB M

President’s visit to New Delhi A point of positive transformation in the relationship: Indian Foreign Secy

President to visit New Delhi for bilateral discussions on July 20 and 21

One-third of total CT scanners in Govt. hospitals completely down

Patients forced to go to private hospitals

Alleged abuse of teenager

The Children and Women’s Bureau of Marawila Police have launched an investigation to arrest a Parish Priest of a Church in Marawila who is said to have sexually abused a 15-year-old school student from time to time for almost a year. The priest who is evading arrest is reportedly planning to flee the country.

fungal infection Seven deaths at Kandy Hospital

The Health Ministry has initiated a comprehensive investigation into the seven deaths allegedly caused due to fungal infection at the Kandy Hospital, Director General of Health Services Dr. Asela Gunawardena said.

Measles shows an increase among those unvaccinated: Paediatrician

The measles infections in the country show an increase among those who had not received their immunization vaccines, Consultant Paediatrician at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children. Dr. Deepal Perera said.

Reckless bus drivers continue to claim lives

Reckless driving of buses continues to claim the lives of innocent passengers and such recklessness had led to the tragedy of the loss of lives of at least 13 persons in accidents in Manampitiya and Ambanpola areas within a few hours,investigations revealed.

Adoption of UNHRC’s UPR Report on Sri Lanka Withdraw charges against civil activists

A local journalist yesterday called on the Government of Sri Lanka to withdraw charges against civil activists charged under

Gota, Vajira having leisure walk at airport on anniversary night of Aragalaya

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, along with his wife Ioma Rajapaksa, was seen with UNP Chairman Vajira Abeywardena at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on the night of July 9, ironically the day which marked the first anniversary of his fleein

A crow starts pecking at President, disrupting his plans: Mervyn

Says theft and corruption are rampant

CA issues notices on Upali Abeyratne Commission

Former Chairman and former members to appear in Court on September 11

Lack of advanced lab leads to influx of low-quality drugs : Experts

The absence of an advanced laboratory to test the quality of pharmaceuticals has resulted in an influx of drugs of inferior quality i

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X-Press Pearl disaster SC calls for a progress report on compensation payment

The Supreme Court yesterday directed the Attorney General to submit a progress report regarding the payment of compensation to the fishermen who were severely affected by the X-Press Pearl disaster. The Su

Lands, buildings with historical value to be leased out for investment

“Visumpaya” to be converted into a Boutique Hotel

Indian Foreign Secretary arrives on a two-day official visit

Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for a two-day official visit last night, an airport duty officer said.

Vijitha resigns

NPP MP Vijitha Herath has resigned from the Parliamentary Committee appointed by Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardane to look into the insolvency of Sri Lanka claiming that the committee would not fulfil the expected out

Sajith urges opposition MPs in select Committee to resign

Committee appointed by Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena is of no use as it is chaired by the General Secretary of the party which took the country to bankruptcy

Coats of Arms STILL MISSING from the President’S House : President’s Secretary

Whilst implying that some artifacts from the President’s House is still missing after a lapse of one year since the public invasion on the location in 2022, President’s Secretary issues an announcement to the public Saman Ekanayake, made a request for the return of any Coats of Arms with archaeological or artistic value that belonged to Sri Lanka’s former governors and presidents.

Condominium Conflict

In an action which came up before Colombo District Court Residential Towers (Pvt) Ltd (TRI-ZEN) at No. 17, Sir Chittampalam A Gardiner Mawatha Colombo 02 was restrained from building and or painting the North-West side of their condominium building at No.5, Braybrooke Place, Colombo 02. The Empire Management Corpora

Customs says anybody can appeal for their forfeited goods

Customs says anybody can appeal for their forfeited goods

Diana Gamage complains against nuisance caller who uploaded an audio clip

The audio clip is alleged to be of State Minister’s scolding a person in filth

Gampaha Hospital confused with details of dead baby

The Gampaha Hospital authorities had got confused with the details of a dead baby and assigned the body to different parents who disclaimed, the police said. The police said the parent d