Croc on the loose prey on village dogs, cattle

The crocodile had been caught in a trap laid by the villagers who handed it over to the wildlife veterinary unit in Nikaweratiya

Medical crisis looms as dearth of specialists worsens

Sri Lanka is currently experiencing a massive shortage of medical specialists, with medical professionals warning of a serious threat to the country’s health sector, the Daily Mirror exclusively learns.

Titan sub crew believed to be dead after ’catastrophic implosion’

missing Titan was carrying five people — a British adventurer, a French diver, a Pakistani father and son, and the founder of OceanGate Expeditions

I was asked to step down after my house was set on fire –Prez

President Ranil Wickremesinghe said he was asked to step down on the day following his house being set on fire at the instigation of certain media outlets. Speaking during a ceremony held to mark the 40th anniversary of international democrats union (IDU) in London, he said there we also a request for the Speaker to take over as the President. However he said he stood firm and did not resign.

SC grants leave to proceed against Deshabandu and others

The Supreme Court has granted leave to proceed against Western Province Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon and other police officers over the arrest made in respect of protesters at Lipton Circus and Colpetty in 2020, while they were staging

Customs seize over Rs. 640mn worth heroin from container

A large stock of heroin worth more than Rs. 640 million was seized by Customs officers of the Colombo Port Control Division while being smuggled into the country, Customs Media Spokesman Deputy Customs Director Sudatta Silva said. He said 16 kg and 193 grams of heroin w

AG gives undertaking not to arrest Dappula de Livera

The Attorney General yesterday gave an undertaking before Court of Appeal that former Attorney General Dappula de Livera will not be arrested in connection with a statement given to the media in his official capacity as A

Report on Mass Graves and Failed Exhumations released We are standing on ground filled with skeletal remains – HR Activist

We are standing on a ground filled with skeletal remains and a country the UN rated second in the world for unsolved enforced disappearances, an HR activist opined yesterday at the release of a report based on a lengthy probe on mass gra

Frustrated Hirunika slams SJB leadership

Says SJB leader is actually playing with snakes

Will not continue as Health Minister if I fail to address drug shortage

Claiming that financial issues and court decisions have been an obstacle to resolving the drug shortage, Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said yesterday he would no longer function as the Health Minister if he could not address the drug

UL cockpit crew refused to cooperate when co-officer fell ill: Minister alleges

Civil Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva strongly criticized the SriLankan cockpit crew claiming that they refused to cooperate to operate the scheduled flight even when a co-officer was sick.

Magistrate advises seven youths for conducting a fake alcohol dansal on Poson Poya Day

Colombo Chief Magistrate yesterday advised seven youths for advertising a fake alcohol dansal on TikTok on Poson Poya Day. Magistrate Prasanna Alwis while advising the seven youths for conducting a fake alcohol dansal on Poson Poya on TikTok asked them to pay Rs 1,500 to the state as state cost by each of the students.

LTL Holdings provides financial support to “Suwa Seriya”

LTL Holdings is the leading engineering company in the Power Sector of Sri Lanka specialising in the offering of services along the value chain of the industry in Sri Lanka and to other countries across the globe. Its specialized services are in manufacturing of transformers & electrical switchgear, Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) and Operations of Power (O&M) Plants

SL battles rising crime rate as killings continue

With a dramatic surge in shooting and criminal incidents in recent months, the Police have increased secret operations to thwart criminal activities triggered by rivalry among underworld gangs.

UL says sick cockpit crew member delayed flight to Seoul

The airline said its flight schedule to South Korea is primarily based on supporting the travel needs of migrant workers

Cremating Muslim COVID-19 victims had a huge impact on SL’s relations with West Asia

The Cabinet had opined that the burials should be allowed since it was in accordance with the guidelines set out by the WHO, but the so-called experts’ group did not allow the decision to be taken

Don’t put me in a tough spot:Fonseka on presidential candidacy

He would not betray the voters of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) who have placed their confidence in him, by breaking away from the party

The Netherlands to return artefacts taken during Dutch period

The Netherlands has taken a policy decision to hand back artefacts taken from the countries colonized by them

No child has died due to anaesthetic drug: Health Ministry

Two women aged 26 and 60 had died due to complications caused by an anaesthetic drug

Ranjan fails to appear in court over ‘money for marriage’ case

The former parliamentarian is suspected to have obtained Rs.1 million from a lady teacher in Kandy, promising to marry her

Min. says new divorce laws soon after homosexual stir raised in Parliament

Unfortunately Sri Lankan laws do not have provisions for a person to call for a divorce when a person finds out that his or her spouse has been in a homosexual relationship with others

Shoot dead those involved in large scale corruption - SLPP MP

Those who are found guilty of large scale corruption should be shot dead, a Member of Parliament told Parliament yesterday. SLPP MP Nalaka Kottegoda told the House that the time has come for the government to take radical action with regard to corruption. “The anti-corruption laws should be implemented according to a particular time frame. Therefore we propose that the laws should be made effective from a certain date. Those who are found g

Korean Govt.to commence direct flights from SL to facilitate migrant workers: Manusha

Migrant workers have to face serious issues due to flight delays as their employers in the destination country have refused to accept them after failing to arrive on time

CEB switches to LNG for power generation to reduce cost

The proposal was presented by the Indian energy company Petronet LNG as an immediate solution to the power generation issue

Krrish Company Case: Namal Rajapaksa’s travel ban revoked

Krrish Company had remitted the money to a HSBC bank account belonging to Nihal Hemasiri Perera and he had later given the money to Rajapaksa on two occasions

Pastor Jerome withdraws writ application

The writ petition filed by Pastor Jerome Fernando seeking an order preventing police from arresting him in connection with the controversial Sunday sermon was yesterday withdrawn by his lawyers before the Court of Appeal. The Attorney General had earlier raised objections against the petition over misrepresentation and suppression of material facts. President’s Counsel Jagath Wickramanayake appearing for Pastor Jerome F

Police probe senior police officer’s alleged clandestine affair

Police have initiated investigations regarding a clandestine relationship between a senior police officer in the Thanamalwila division and a woman suspected of drug trafficking and her involvement in a murder.

Cabinet reshuffle soon as some ministers fail to perform

Discussions of a cabinet reshuffle have been underway in recent weeks between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the ruling parties

Govt. assures no haircut on domestic debt

Ensures no injustice will be caused to depositors, EPF, ETF and pension fund or their interest

Mandatory vaccine administration to Hajj pilgrims unregulated

The mandatory Meningococcal vaccine is reportedly being administered to Sri Lankan Hajj pilgrims through unregulated means, Secretary of the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) Dr. Haritha Aluthge said. “Reports i