Presidential Commission report on Easter Sunday Attack RTI Commission reprimands Parliament officials for giving false information

Parliament had initially declined to furnish the requested information saying such information was not in its possession

Natasha granted bail by Colombo High Court

Comedienne Natasha Edirisooriya was arrested for allegedly making comments on Buddhism, detrimental to the country’s religious harmony and she was ordered to be placed under remand custody by Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court

Muthu Raja will not be returned to Sri Lanka - Thai Government

Muthu Raja is suffering from a cataract in the right eye, its front left leg cannot be bent, he has infected wounds on his hips and has problems with his nails and the soles of all four feet

Attempt to undermine undertaking by Health Sec.

A fresh attempt is underway by certain health ministry officials with the blessings of high office bearers of a powerful trade union to undermine the undertaking given by the Health Ministry Secretary to the Court of Appeal on the retirement of medical specialists, two medical specialists alleged on behalf of the 176 petitioners. A total of 1

Dates for Esala Perahera announced

The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy (Dalada Maligawa) yesterday announced the official dates of the 2023 annual Esala Festival. Accordingly, the annual Esala Festival will commence on August 17 and will continue until August 31 in Kandy. The first Kumbal Perahera of t

33% of total lawsuits in Magistrate’s Court are child abuse and rape cases

Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe revealed yesterday that 33 percent of the total lawsuits in Magistrate’s Court in Sri Lanka are child abuse and rape cases which was a situation to be ashamed of as a nation.

Literacy of grade three children has dropped alarmingly

Literacy among grade three children in Sri Lanka has dropped alarmingly due to the COVID pandemic, Minister of Education Susil Premajayantha told Parliament yesterday. “ The Literacy rate of grade thre

DDR: Minimum impact on EPF, ETF,

Despite the government having secured the parliamentary passage of the Domestic Debt Restructuring (DDR) programme, the opposition parties continue to make criticism and witticism about its impact, real or perceived, on contributors to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and the Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF). In the implement

AICOA says No more free food for celebrities, politicians

The All Island Canteen Owners’ Association (AICOA) urged its members to hit anyone with hot water, waste water or with their fried rice mixture pan if they refuse to pay their bills.

Nuclear plant proposals from Russia, US, India, Europe - Kanchana

States attention has also been directed towards exploring nuclear energy options, with plans to incorporate it into the 2023-2042 generation plan

Female Airport employee nabbed while carrying gold gel in underpants

Gold gel weighing five kilos valued at Rs. 100Mn

MP’s son robbed of valuables

The son of a Parliamentarian and General Secretary of a political party, who was in the company of his fiancée in a motorcar parked near the Grama Niladhari office at Layard’s Road, Bambalapitiya had been threatened with death at dagger point and robbed his gold chain valued about Rs. 60,000 and cash Rs.3,000, by an unidentified individual on Monday evening (03).

request to build Tirupati temple in SL

Governor of Eastern Province Senthil Thondaman who met with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, had requested to build a Tirupati temple in Sri Lanka.

Eight students injured as Jak tree falls

At least eight students were injured when a jak tree hanging over a building of Ekiriyagoda Junior School in Kegalle fell on the building during the gale experienced in the area yesterday afternoon.

Kataragama Esala festival ends with water cutting ceremony

The Esala festival in Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devala ended after the water cutting ceremony last morning at Jeewamali ferry in Menikganga. The Kapurala performing the rite was brought to the venue

Final procession of the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya

The final procession of the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya was paraded through the streets, last night , Esala Full Moon Poya Day. The annual Kataragama Esala Perahera festival started on June 19. The

X-Press Pearl disaster Remove sunken containers from SL waters – Cardinal

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith urged the authorities to remove containers from the ship X-Press Pearl which caught fire in the sea off Sri Lanka. “These conta

“Health Minister soliciting bribes”

Director General of Health focused on foreign tours

Nine leading liquor companies to get license suspended

If fail to settle Rs.6.2Bn tax arrears within 14-day Excise ultimatum

Electricity tariff reduction not sufficient to reduce prices of bakery products

Even though the overall electricity tariff reduction was 14.2 percent, the All Ceylon Bakery Owners’ Association (ACBOA) said that it is not a reason for them to reduce the prices of bakery items, including the price of bread. ACBOA President N.K. Jayawardena told the Daily Mirror that their request is to reduce the electricity tariff by at least 75 percent from the increased amount.

X-Press Pearl disaster Remove sunk containers from SL waters – Cardinal

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith urged the authorities to remove containers from the ship X-Press Pearl which caught fire in the sea off Sri Lanka. “These containers numberi

Litro gas prices to be reduced today: Chairman

The price of a 12.5 kg cylinder of Litro domestic LP gas is expected to cost less than Rs. 3,000 once the price reduction is implemented with effect from midnight today, Litro Gas Chairman Muditha Peiris said today. He said that an official announce

Transfer of Muthu Raja Mission possible due to concerted efforts by SL, Thai governments -Thai envoy

Joint operation cemented unique, time tested ties between two countries

Don’t return abused Muthu Raja to Sri Lanka, Thai people appeal

There were allegations that the animal was badly abused while at a Buddhist temple

Grandfather and grandson drowned in the sea in Norochcholai

The grandfather had saved two of his grandsons and drowned with the other in his attempt to save him

President asks Opposition Leader to prioritize national interests over politics

It is with the effort of all those concerned that the country could be built”

Electricity tariff increase in February based on wrong data: Fmr PUCSL chairman

“The actual cost data revealed that a 30% tariff increase was sufficient, therefore, I opposed the 66% tariff revision”

No IGP as crime rate continues to soar

President Wickremesinghe is yet to recommend a suitable name to the Constitutional Council to appoint the 34th IGP

Excluding banking sector in DDO will lead to lower interest rates: CA Sri Lanka

CA Sri Lanka commended the development of a DDO framework to successfully achieve the desired gross financing targets

Pakistan enters US $ 3bn staff-level deal with IMF

Pakistan is undergoing an acute balance of payment crisis and has witnessed a sharp fall in its foreign reserves