105 domesticated elephants have been living in SL

A recent survey has revealed that 105 domesticated elephants have been living in Sri Lanka as at January 09, 2023.

Opposition to vote against domestic restructuring programme

Though the main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has decided to oppose the domestic restructuring programme, some Opposition members seemed to be having a different idea. SJB General Secretary MP Madduma Bandara told Daily Mirror that the Opposition decided to oppose it as the government is yet to reveal exactly what it is going to do with regard to the domestic debt restructuring programme. “We cannot support any programme which

Ali Sabry meets Chinese counterpart Two sides set to expand cooperation on BRI

Sri Lanka reassures adherence to one-China policy

Dengue cases will soar further: Expert

There has been a clear increase in the number of dengue cases this year, according to Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama, and over 47,000 cases have been reported since January

Forthcoming domestic debt optimization CB Governor says no adverse effect on banking sector

The Central Bank Governor Dr.Nandalal Weerasinghe strongly affirmed yesterday that the forthcoming domestic debt optimization (DDO), set to be announced this week, will have absolutely no adverse effect on the stability of the country’s banking sector or on the deposits held by individuals with banks.

Govt. in revenue crisis to finance health sector

The Health Ministry is in urgent need of Rs.68 billion ,particularly to purchase pharmaceuticals for the use of hospital patients

SriLankan pays lowest wages to pilots: Guild

While saying that Pilots’ salaries during the COVID-19 pandemic being slashed by 50%, the Airline Pilots’ Guild of Sri Lanka (ALPGSL) lamented that the SriLankan Airlines pays one of the lowest wages to pilots, well below industry standards

Machine capacity insufficient to print driving licenses: Commissioner General

The main reason for the delay in issuing driving license cards is not having sufficient printing capacity with the existing printing machines with the Department of Motor Traffic, its Commissioner General Nishantha Anuruddha Weerasinghe said.

Over 9,000 online passport applications received during last 9 days

With the new system, passports will be issued within three days of submission of applications

SJB to lay down conditions to support domestic debt restructuring?

The main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will not support the domestic debt restructuring programme which is to be presented to Parliament next Saturday July 1 2023 if certain conditions are not met, MP Harsha de Silva said yesterday.

Failing to increase revenue in the past few years Collect tax from big booze makers stringently – Mahindananda slaps Excise

Pointing out the inability to increase their tax revenue in the past few years a Parliamentarian slapped the Department of Excise to go after the big booze makers to collect their due taxes properly.

Suspect dead in shooting at Embilipitiya

A member of an underworld gang suspected of several murders and shootings in Minuwangoda was killed in a police shooting at Welikadayaya in Embilipitiya on Saturday (24). He was killed in exchange of fire during an encounter with the STF.

Key establishments from Colombo to move to Jayawardenepura after six months: UDA

The Presidential Secretariat, President’s official residence, Prime Minister’s office and Prime Minister’s residence will be moved

12 Arrested during Facebook party

A group of 12 young men were arrested and a stock of intoxicants in their possession seized during a Facebook party held at a hotel on the banks of the Kelani river at Gurugalla in Avissawella.

Police carry out search operation to apprehend drug traffickers

Police conducted a special search operation in Colombo South division to apprehend drug traffickers. Police officer

Food packs distributed to mark Hajj Festival

The Hassim Omar Foundation distributed food packs to needy people yesterday to mark the Hajj festival at the All Ceylon YMMA Conference Hall in Colombo 9. Picture shows Mrs. Hassim Omar presenting a food pack to a recipient, whilst Chairman of the Foundation Hassim Omar, YWMA President Mrs. Fawaza Thaha and members were also present.

Portrait of St. Joseph Vaz unveiled at Sacred Heart Cathedral, New Delhi

In taking forward efforts to further expand the dialogue with leading faiths in India, a thanksgiving prayer was organized by the Sri Lanka High Commission in New Delhi at the Sacred Heart Cathedral. Sri Lanka’s High Com

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Police Sergeant colludes with drug Traffickers

Suspect allegedly provided a pistol and revolver to businessman on request of drug trafficker operating from Dubai

Title of Upadhyaya conferred on Ven Diviyagaha Yasassi Nayaka thero

In 1998, the Nayaka Thero was conferred with the title of Chief of Judicial and Ecclesiastical Affairs of the Nava Korale in Colombo

US, SL military ties aim at ensuring free, open, peaceful Indo-pacific –Julie Chung

The Peace Corps has helped to form tremendous cross-cultural ties since 1962

President Wickremesinghe meets with US Treasury Secretary

President Ranil Wickremesinghe met with Ms Janet Yellen, US Treasury Secretary, yesterday (22) on the sidelines of the Paris Summit for a New Global Financing Pact, a statement from the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. The President expressed his sincere appreciation to the United States for its support in Sri Lanka’s debt relief measures and increased financial assistance for sustainable development. President Wickremesinghe commended Se

Tusker Muthuraja to be flown to Thailand on July 2

Tusker Muthuraja was one of the baby elephants received from Thailand during the time of President Chandrika Kumaratunga

Who pressurised President to resign from premiership in the midst of crisis?

President said there was a request for Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardane to take over as per the Constitution

Minister hiding real issue in SriLankan

Passengers who have booked their flights accommodated in nearby hotels

Veddah community obstructs Kataragama Perahera

The fourth day night procession in Kataragama Maha Devala Esala festival took place on Thursday (22) and the Veddah Community obstructed the procession that set off the main Wahalkada entrance of the Maha Devala performing an

Prof. Manjula Fernando assumes duties as chairman of PUCSL

Prof. Manjula Fernando who was appointed the chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka assumed duties. He was appointed on recommendations by the Constructional Council. Prof. M

Deshamanya Tissa Devendra passes away

Deshamanya Tissa Devendra passed away peacefully on 22nd June 2023. He is well respected for his decades in the Sri Lankan Civil Service and as a prominent author and regular contributor to the newspapers. Devendra

Deshabandu’s writ petition Pronouncement of judgment further postponed

The pronouncement of judgment in a writ petition filed by Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon challenging the magisterial inquiry and issuance of summons against him was yesterday further postponed for June 26 by the Court of Appeal.

Six-year-old girl and three others under gunfire

Police sergeant attached to Beliatta police had shot at the villagers during an altercation with them over the ongoing water supply project in the village