Sexual bribe a menace in public service: Justice Minister

Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe said that sexual bribe had become a menace in the public service.

Power grid connectivity Sri Lanka and India poised to form joint venture

Sri Lanka and India are now poised to form a joint venture to execute the power grid connectivity project, Daily Mirror learns.

Parliamentarians under IRD radar for possible tax-related frauds

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) is reported to have upped the ante on parliamentarians over possible involvement in tax frauds, Daily Mirror learns.

Southwest monsoon gets active with bountiful rain

Southwest Monsoon is expected to get active once again during the coming days, Director General Department of Meteorology Athula Karunanayake said yesterday.

Special traffic plan for Dawoodi Bohra convention

The specific roads subject to closure will be announced in due course

Dhammika Perera throws his hat into the ring for presidential poll

Tycoon and Member of Parliament Dhammika Perera yesterday announced his readiness to contest the upcoming Presidential Election, contingent on the decision of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP). “I am prep

Two weeks of dry spell of liquor for Kataragama Esala Festival

The sale of alcoholic beverages has been banned for 16 days by order of the Excise Chief in respect of the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya’s Esala Festival, which is to commence today in the Southern religious town of Kataragama.

Freezing of Keheliya family members’ Rs.93Mn in fixed deposits extended for 3 months

Order made following a request by the Bribery Commission

Use seawater for flushing instead of freshwater, Hong Kong-based scientist tells Sri Lanka

Director of Environmental Protection Department of Hong Kong Dr. CHUI Ho Kwong Samuel said that the Hong Kong Environment Protection Department (HKEPD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Chinese Academy

Young woman found dead in abandoned well Lover flees, murder suspected

The body of a young woman was found in an abandoned well in Kumarapuram in the Mutur Police area. The victim Nades Kumar Vinodini, 25, was a resident of Thanganakar in Serunuwara who had gone missing since last Monday

New canine recruits for police from the Netherlands

The dogs, aged 8 to 12 months, will undergo three months of training

Uma Kumaran, Sri Lankan origin Tamil, elected to UK Parliament as Labour Party sweeps polls

There were five candidates of Sri Lankan origin and only she has won the election

Rangiripura gets new police post funded by public

The new police post at Rangiripura in Monaragala was declared open by Monaragala Division DIG J.S.Weerasuriya. Addressing the ceremony, he said the people in Rangiripura area had been facing the threat of narcotic-related crimes an

Vesak celebrated in Ethiopia with Lantern Festival and meditation session

The Lantern Festival of Sri Lanka, organised by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Addis Ababa in collaboration with the Sri Lankan community in Ethiopia, was celebrated in Ethiopia on 23 June 2024, marking the International Day of Vesak 2024 with a magnificent showcase of Sri Lankan culture and Buddhist spirituality, according to a statement from the Foreign Affairs Ministry.

Whitening cream endorsed by Piumi Hansamali not registered with NMRA : Official

The beauty products, including skin whitening creams endorsed by model Piumi Hansamali are not registered with the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA), Daily Mirror learns.

PHI murder was a case of mistaken identity

Following the arrest of the gunman linked to the murder of Public Health Inspector (PHI) Deepal Roshan Kumara in Elpitiya last February, investigations revealed that the fatal shooting was a case of mistaken identity, as the slain PHI was inadvertently shot instead of a police officer in the area, police sources said.

AG objects to bail for Hirunika

The Attorney General yesterday raised objections to former Parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra being enlarged on bail, in a bail pending appeal.

Probe after infant dies due to hospital refusal

A probe has been initiated over the incident where a two-month-old baby suffering after choking on milk was refused treatment at the Matara District New Hospital in Kamburugamuwa resulting in her death.

Sixteen FD accounts with Rs. 93 mn of Keheliya’s family members frozen

On an application made by the Bribery Commission, the Colombo High Court has issued an order to freeze 16 fixed deposit accounts and three insurance policies belonging to the family members of former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella. The value of the frozen fixed deposit accounts and insurance policies has been estimated at Rs. 93.125 million.

FR petition against Presidential Election: SC fuller bench to hear petition on Monday

The Chief Justice has nominated a fuller bench comprising five judges of the Supreme Court to hear the Fundamental Rights petition, which sought an order restraining the Election Commission from taking any further steps to conduct the Presidential Election in 2024.

Special Crimes Investigation division takes over vehicle idling in the airport

Officials from the Elpitiya Special Crimes Investigation Division took custody of a vehicle that had been parked at the car park of the arrival terminal of the Katunayake Airport for a month, police said.

Let me do my job – Dayasiri

The General Secretary of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party, Member of Parliament Dayasiri Jayasekara yesterday told those concerned not to interfere with the right to act as the Secretary General of SLFP.

Sri Lanka closes $12.5 Bn bond restructuring deal

Sri Lanka has successfully concluded its discussions with bondholders, reaching an agreement on restructuring terms yesterday. This follows an unsuccessful first round of talks in April.

SC suspends criminal proceedings in X-Press Pearl case

The Supreme Court yesterday issued an interim order staying the further proceedings relating to the indictment filed before Colombo High Court against eight accused including the Captain of the fire-ravaged container ship MV X-Press Pearl.

Drugs worth more than Rs 19 billion recovered as a result of Yukthiya

In what seemed to be a staggering disclosure, the pioneers of Yukthiya operation revealed that drugs worth Rs 19,075 million had been recovered since its beginning in December 2023.

FR petition filed to halt Presidential Election

A businessman has filed a fundamental rights petition in the Supreme Court restraining the Election Commission from taking any further steps in conducting a Presidential Election in 2024 until the Court makes a determination regarding the petition.

Indian bottom trawlers cause Rs.700 Mn damage to Sri Lankan fishing gear

Sri Lanka’s Fisheries Ministry has estimated the damage done to fishing gear of Sri Lanka fishermen by Indian bottom trawlers at Rs.700 million and communicated it to the Indian authorities including External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar. Indian bottom trawlers, indulgent in IUU (Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated) fishing has become an irritant to bilateral relations between the two countries.

Two students fall to death from Altair apartments in Colombo, probe underway

Two students, a male and female aged 15, studying at an International School in Colombo, are suspected to have committed suicide by jumping from the 67th floor of the Altair apartments building in Kompanna Veediya on Tuesday evening. Police identified the deceased as residents of Wellawatta and Kelaniya.

Bilateral creditors do not reduce principal amounts - President

“Many have suggested obtaining concessions for foreign loans without any sacrifices. This is impractical and inconsistent with international practice. Some parties criticize us saying the government has not requested a principal loan reduction. However, bilateral creditors do not reduce the principal amount. Instead, concessions are typically provided through extended repayment periods, loan grace periods and lower interest rates. Final decision

Attempt to frighten fiancee leads to death

A young man who noosed his neck to frighten his fiancee, pretending he was attempting to commit suicide had turned to reality as he died when the slip knot tightened. The victim was a 17 year old young man from Bogaswewa area. Investigations revealed that during an altercation between them, the y