GR gets new luxury state bungalow in Colombo 07

The said luxury house situated on Stanmore Crescent, Colombo 7, is usually assigned to the Foreign Minister serving at the moment

Survey reveals Urban poverty tripled, rural doubled

33% people ate fewer meals while 47% limited portion sizes

Detection of Monkeypox cases:Don’t panic, says Epidemiology Chief

Two fresh Monkeypox cases, including 15-day-old baby, reported

Rationale behind imposing massive fine of Rs.70Mn Intention was to retain French gold smuggler in SL for further investigations – Customs

The rationale behind Customs imposing a massive fine of Rs.70 million on the French national who was intercepted at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle gold worth over Rs.80 million

Businessman keeps 29-year-old mother of three for six months

The woman had lived in that house under threats and intimidations for about 06 months

MP Ponnambalam released on bail

The Tamil National People’s Front (TNPF) leader and MP Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam, who was arrested yesterday morning for obstructing police duties was released on bail by the Kilinochchi Magistrate last evening

Sri Lanka seeks to expedite Israel –India projects in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka decided to expedite the proposed projects under trilateral cooperation among Israel, India and Sri Lanka, a Minister said.

Diana accuses SJB of forging her resignation

State Minister Diana Gamage accused the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) of forging her resignation in an attempt to remove her from the party’s Deputy Secretary post. Gamage said a forged document had been submitted to the Colombo District Court indicating her resignation by the SJB. “This forged document indicating my resignation has been submitted to the District Court.

Judges express dissatisfaction over appointments to High Court by Prez

The Judicial Service Association of Sri Lanka (JSASL), the sole organization representing all the District Court judges and Magistrates in the country has expressed its dissatisfaction regarding the President’s decision to appoint former Assistant Secretary General of Parliament Tikiri Jayathilaka and Senior State Counsel Nayani Nirmala Kasthuriratne as High Court judges.

Natasha and Bruno, remanded till June 21 for insulting Buddhism

Natasha Edirisooriya and Bruno Divakara who claimed to be the the owner of SL-Vlog were further remanded until June 21 by the Fort Magistrate Court yesterday. The suspects were not produced before court during the inquiry yesterday but the detectives of the Computer Crime Division of the CID making submissions informed court that their investigations on the suspect were not yet concluded.

Plastic waste from eight countries washed ashore in SL

Colombo Port City hosted the Joint Symposium on Coral Reef Ecology bringing together renowned experts in the field to discuss the current state of coral reefs and explore strategies for their protection and restoration

Taxing Times: All 225 MPs on the Tax Radar

Responding to criticisms that politicians are not subject to the new tax regulations, State Finance Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said that all politicians would be required to register for income tax under new regulations.“The new regulation will especially be applicable to politicians,” Siyambalapitiya said.

Sajith asks how ordinary person fined Rs. 70Mn while MP fined Rs. 7.5Mn for similar offence

Questions as to who was behind the imposition of the lesser fine for the MP

Failure to implement tree plantation programme: CA issues notices on Bathiudeen

The Court of Appeal yesterday issued notices on former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen in connection with a contempt of court application filed for his failure to comply with the orders made by the Court of Appeal in connection with the Wilpattu National

Customs RTF seize Rs.350Mn worth cars, fags, cosmetics and booze in container

Officials found three partly dismantled hybrid cars, a Toyota Prius and two Toyota Allions

SL to get connected with Indian grid by 2030: Kanchana

The Sri Lankan government has made it a priority to implement the India-Sri Lanka grid connection by 2030, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said.

COPE slams GSMB for seeking minister’s approval for issuance of licences

The GSMB Chairman appears to have acted according to his own whims and fancies and not in accordance with the Act

5,400 police personnel assigned for security of non-MPs and Ministers: Tiran

Says steps would be taken to either remove or cut down on the number of security personnel assigned for such people

Judgement in citizenship case against Diana Gamage postponed

The Court of Appeal yesterday postponed for July 25 to deliver its judgement regarding the writ petition filed seeking an order declaring State Minister of Tourism Diana Gamage is not qualified to be a Member of Parliam

SC rules some clauses of Anti-Corruption Bill inconsistent with the constitution

The Supreme Court had determined that certain clauses of the proposed Anti-Corruption Bill was inconsistent with the constitution and has to be passed with a special majority in Parliament while the situation can be avoided if the Bill is amended as advised by the judiciary.

Ponnambalam faces travel ban over altercation with Police

The Kilinochchi Magistrate has imposed a travel ban on Ceylon Tamil Congress leader MP Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam over the incident that occurred in Jaffna between MP Ponnambalam and the Police rece

Nabbed by Customs at BIA with gold worth Rs.85Mn French gold smuggler remanded after failing to pay fine of Rs.70Mn

A French national who was apprehended by the Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on Saturday for attempting to smuggle in gold worth over Rs.85 million was ordered to be remanded by the Negombo Magistrate as the former had failed to pay a stag

Select committee to look into economic crisis Terms of Reference to be changed

Government is to call for the amendment to the resolution to change the Terms of Reference of the already adopted resolution to appoint a select committee to probe as to who is responsible for the current financial crisis in Parliament this week.

Millennium City Case against ASP Kulasiri Udugampola fixed for defence evidence

The AG had filed indictments against the accused for raiding a safe-house used by Army intelligence personnel

Unruly air passenger incidents on the rise: IATA

A new analysis by International Air Transport Association (IATA) released this week showed that post-pandemic, unruly passenger incidents are on the rise. The latest figures show that there was one unruly incident reported for every 568 flights in 2022, up from one per 835 flights in 2021.

Battaramulla Cooperative Insurance Company head shot

The Chairman of the Battaramulla Cooperative Insurance Company Darshana Samarawickrama received injuries in a shooting incident when he was on his way to assume duties last morning and admitted to Homagama Base Hospital.

Pastor Jerome’s FR petition to be heard on July 28

The Fundamental Rights petition filed by Pastor Jerome Fernando seeking an order preventing police from arresting him in connection with the controv

Govt. to bring in stringent regulations on food ads

According to new regulations, every health claim and Nutrient Function Claim, shall have prior written approval by the Chief Food Authority

SJB says Prez can postpone elections only with approval of people by referendum

Says a General Election should be held first to find out the opinion of the people

Increase in skin diseases among children; don’t fear to bathe them: Paediatrician

Due to the increase in heat during the day and night, there is an increase in the spread of skin diseases such as sweat blisters and eczema among children, Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) Consultant Paediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera said.