Mahinda, Ranil hold crucial talks on possible electoral understanding

President Ranil Wickremesinghe is reported to have held talks with Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) leader Mahinda Rajapaksa at his Wijerama residence in Colombo last evening to explore a possible electoral understanding.

Sri Lanka faces challenges in seeking extradition of criminals located through Interpol

Despite dozens of Sri Lankan wanted persons out of 164 on the Interpol red notice list being located, local authorities are facing legal and logistical challenges in extraditing suspects to Sri Lanka, the Daily Mirror learns.

Agreements with creditors cannot be amended no matter who becomes President in September; RW

Agreements which Sri Lanka has reached with the IMF and the creditors cannot be amended no matter who becomes President in September, incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe told a rally in Galle during the weekend.

July Dengue cases reach highest in four months

The number of dengue cases in Sri Lanka for the month of July has surged to the highest level seen in the past four months, according to the Epidemiology Unit. With 3,944 cases recorded, the figures show a significant increase compared to previous months.

Census on wild elephants in Sri Lanka after 12 years

The Department of Wildlife is planning to hold a census on wild elephants in Sri Lanka next month. Sources from the department said the census will be held on August 19 and 20 this year. It has been estimated that a total number of 4500 officers would be needed for the exercise.

Seven-year-old boy drowns in swimming pool in Kandy

A seven-year-old boy had drowned in the swimming pool of a hotel in Kandy, the police said.

Presumptive and announced presidential candidates: who will call the shots after September 21?

Incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe was born on March 24 ,1949. He had his basic education at Royal College Colombo and entered Law College in 1972.

Legislature, judiciary on collision course over bar on IGP

PM requests Speaker to ensure the SC order is declared null and void

Presidential Election Armed Forces instructed to implement maximum security measures

State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon instructed security chiefs yesterday to implement all necessary measures to ensure the safety of presidential candidates and citizens following the announcement of the Presidential Election.

Supreme Court bar on IGP appointment done duly, Speaker stands firm

Says he acted duly in accordance with the Constitution

NPC applies brake on move to transfer one-third of OICs during election time

Interviews canceled after the IGP admitted procedural faults

EC pins hope on Senior DIG–Elections in absence of performing IGP

​In the wake of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon being barred from performing duties in his office, the Election Commission yesterday turned to Senior DIG (Deputy Inspector General) D.Y. Asanka Karavita to press ahead with poll-related duties, an official said.

Pakistan and Sri Lanka ink MoU to enhance cooperation in combating corruption

An MoU on Mutual Cooperation in Criminal Matters was signed between the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Pakistan and the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), Sri Lanka yesterday at Colombo.

AIESEC Jaffna Uni Event on Gender, Mental Health on Aug 03

AIESEC in the University of Jaffna will host “Voices Unbound,” an event focused on gender equality and mental health, on Aug. 3 at the Jaffna Public Library Auditorium, a media release said.

Presidential election in September

The Presidential election will be held in September, informed sources revealed yesterday.

Court orders capture and release of tusker Agbo into forest reserve

The Anuradhapura Chief Magistrate yesterday ordered the Anuradhapura Assistant Director of Wildlife Conservation to capture and release the wild elephant, popularly known as Agbo, which has been frequenting the Thirappane area for more than a year, into a forest reserve.

PM to make a special statement on IGP today

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardene is expected to make a special statement in Parliament today on the order issued by the Supreme Court barring the IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon from functioning.

Religious leaders call for withdrawal of three Bills

Religious leaders who are up in arms over three Bills namely Gender Equality Bill, Women Empowerment Bill and the Penal Code Amendment yesterday called for their withdrawal.

Constitutional Council will decide on SC judgement on IGP: Susil

Mixed opinions transpired in Parliament yesterday over the appointment of an acting IGP following the injunction order issued by the Supreme Court on IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon where Leader of the House Susil Premajayantha said a decision would be taken regarding the matter by the Constitutional Council headed by the Speaker.

12 centres distorting Sri Lankan history and Buddhist doctrine identified - Parliamentary Caucus

Twelve centres that distort Sri Lankan history as well as Buddhist doctrine are currently operating in the country, while 85 people who are perverting the Buddhist Dhamma have been identified so far, it was revealed at the Parliamentary Caucus functioning towards safeguarding National Heritage.

Abduction in 1987-1989 insurrection: Five-year jail term affirmed against fmr. SSP Douglas Pieris

The Court of Appeal yesterday affirmed the convictions and five-year jail terms imposed on four accused, including controversial former police officer SSP Douglas Pieris, in connection with an abduction incident that took place during the 1987-1989 insurrection. The five accused including former SSP Douglas Peiris were indicted in the Gampaha High Court on seven counts including abducting one Rathnachandra Liyanage in order to murder him on7th J

SF and Wijeyadasa to run for Presidency

As the Daily Mirror exclusively reported on May 22, 2024, the current Chairman of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka has formally declared his candidacy for the upcoming Presidential election yesterday.

SC prevents Deshabandu from functioning as IGP

The Supreme Court yesterday issued an interim order restraining Deshabandu Tennakoon from exercising the powers, functions and responsibilities of the office of Inspector General of Police (IGP).

SC interim order against IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon: Police Department in dilemma as two top officers barred from services

Sri Lanka Police is facing a dilemma at present as its two top officers including IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon have been barred from serving in their posts owing to the Supreme Court ruling on the latter, whilst Senior DIG Lalith Pathinayake was tipped to be the acting police chief likely to be appointed by the President, the Daily Mirror learns.

Police probe social media video of youth accusing cops of planting cannabis in car

The police launched an investigation into an incident where a video went viral on social media showing a group of youth accusing police officers on road duty of planting cannabis in the car they were travelling in.

Two prison officials hospitalized following assault by prisoner in transit

A detainee remanded in the Dumbara Prison on murder charges assaulted two prison officials causing serious injuries to them when they were taking him to the Batticaloa courts in connection with another case.

Divorce law to be totally scrapped: Justice Minister

“The government is planning to totally scrap the divorce law and introduce a new law named ‘no fault divorce’,” Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe said yesterday.

GR govt. made wrong decision to cremate COVID dead, study reveals

The Gotabaya Rajapaksa government made a wrong decision to forcefully cremate the COVID dead, after recent research found that the virus had not spread in the surface water.

Govt. owes more than Rs. 8Bn to medicine suppliers: Minister

The Medical Supplies Division has not settled a payment of Rs. 8.1 billion to the suppliers of medicines, Minister of Health Ramesh Pathirana said yesterday.

Govt. approves lease of Kurulu Uyana Island to Sri Jinarathana Bhikshu Training School

The government yesterday approved handing over the plot of land at Beira Lake, known as Kurulu Uyana Island, to the Sri Jinarathana Bhikshu Training School Committee for development under a long-term lease.