Sri Lanka cannot simply walk away from IMF: Ranil

Sri Lanka cannot simply dismiss its engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasised while citing the complexities that could arise, if a decision is made to do so.

Hotel accountant arrested for soliciting sexual bribe from female employee

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) conducted the first crackdown on bribery in the private sector under the powers conferred by the new Anti-Corruption Act.

Sanath Nishantha; will he be remembered?

Forty-eight-year-old Sanath Nishantha who hailed from Puttalam, left his house late on Wednesday to attend two weddings, one in Kurunegala and another in Chilaw. While wishing his wife and four children goodbye, little did he know that he would never return.

Jeevan Thondaman under fire for inviting South Indian actresses amidst austerity, hardship

Ceylon Workers’ Congress (CWC) General Secretary Minister Jeevan Thondaman is in the centre of controversy over the presence of South Indian actresses Aishwarya Rajesh, Aishwarya Dutta, Samyuktha Menon, and Meenakshi (Pinky Sarkar) in national Thai Pongal celebrations conducted in Hatton last Sunday.

Carrot, beans and leeks can be supplied at Rs. 300 to Rs. 350 a kilo, if imported: Minister

Commenting on the sky rocketing vegetable prices, the Trade, Commerce, and Food Security Minister Nalin Fernando said if vegetables were imported, vegetables such as a kilo of carrot, beans and leeks can be supplied at Rs. 300 to Rs. 350.

Leaked audio exposes woman attempting to bribe Narcotics ASP

A leaked audio conversation between a police officer and a female lawyer, suspected of representing a relative of organized criminal Ganemulla Sanjeewa who is being held at the Weeragula Police Station, has surfaced.

Even IMF has accepted NPP will come to power: Tilvin

Most countries and organisations in the world, such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have begun to realise that the National People’s Power (NPP) will come to power at the next election, NPP General Secretary Tilvin Silva said today.

Sri Lanka remains open for positive role in dousing India-Maldives tension

Sri Lanka remains open to play a positive role in dousing tension between India and the Maldives in the greater interest of regional peace, Daily Mirror learns.

Anura vows to dissolve President’s security detail, vehicle fleet once elected

Claiming that a future NPP government would stop politicians’ misuse of public money, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today they will dissolve the large security detail of the President and the fleet of expensive vehicles used by politicians.

Acting IGP hands over list of 42,248 crime suspects to OICs

Acting IGP Deshabandu Thennakoon has handed over a comprehensive list of 42,248 suspects involved in crimes across the entire island to the Officers-in-charge of crimes of all the police stations, the Public Security Ministry said.

Health workers announce massive strike action next week

Non-doctor employees are gearing up for an island-wide strike on Tuesday, January 16, as declared by the trade unions representing the health sector.

MPs party on dredging vessel at taxpayers expense

A joy ride for the ruling party parliamentarians had been provided by Sri Lanka Ports Authority in two dredging vessels on Tuesday January 9 at the expense of the taxpayers.

US expresses concerns over Human Rights violations during Sri Lanka’s ’Yukthiya’ operation

The United States has echoed the concerns raised by the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) regarding alleged human rights abuses during the recent ’Yukthiya’ Operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Police and the Ministry of Public Security.

Sri Lanka reports over 1,500 leprosy cases including children

Observing a significant increase in leprosy cases, a total of 1,550 leprosy cases were logged in 2023 with 173 cases being reported among school children.

Emergency declared at flood hit Yala National Park

An emergency disaster situation has been declared at the Yala National Park following the inundation of entrance points due to the spilling of minor tanks, an official said.

SJB Badulla District MP Chaminda Wijesiri resigns from Parliament

SJB MP Chaminda Wijesiri announced his decision to resign from Parliament a short while ago.

MPs can be suspended for three months if found guilty of any offence

The Attorney General has informed Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena that Members of Parliament can be suspended for a maximum of three months if they are found guilty of any offence.

Harassment of Civilians in the guise of ‘Yukthiya’?

On January 3, a WhatsApp message written by one Gerald De Saram revealed another incident of alleged police brutality on two teens. The incident had occurred when two youths, a boy and a girl were.....

IMF team expected in Colombo next week

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) would evaluate Sri Lanka’s economic progress next week, with a team of officials expected to arrive in the country, the Finance Ministry said.

Lawyers’ Collective urges AG to prosecute Deshabandu for torture

The Lawyers’ Collective, a prominent legal advocacy group in Sri Lanka has urged the Attorney General to immediately prosecute three police officers including Acting IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon for committing the offence of torture in view of the recently delivered Supreme Court judgment.

SL Navy conducts feasibility study for Red Sea deployment amidst Houthi concerns

The Sri Lanka Navy is currently conducting a feasibility study regarding the deployment of a ship in the Red Sea, contributing to the security of the region against Houthi activities, the Sri Lanka Navy said.

Persons with no TIN could face penalty up-to Rs. 50,000

With effect from 1 January, persons who have not obtained a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) will be subjected to a penalty not exceeding Rs. 50,000, the Department of Inland Revenue cautioned.

Health Ministry receives 600 complaints regarding medical negligence

Approximately 600 complaints are lodged annually, involving health staff, including doctors, Health Minister Ramesh Pathirana revealed.

King’s Honours for Sri Lankan-origin pioneer in tracking technology

A Sri Lankan-origin pioneer of location-tracking technology has been appointed OBE in the King’s New Year Honours.

No government can deviate from current IMF path: CB Governor

Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said yesterday any government could renegotiate the programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) but it would be required to follow the path chosen currently to get international support.

Colombo residents should be vigilant on COVID and other diseases: CMC

While assuring that there is no outbreak of COVID or any other infectious diseases in Colombo city at the moment, an official from Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) said residents of the city should take precautions to prevent any outbreak.

’’Minister asked me to do, I did it’’: Supplier tells court

Counsel appearing for the first suspect, owner of the company Isolez Biotech Pharma AG (Pvt) Ltd, involved in the substandard human immunoglobulin deal, told the court that he followed the instructions of the then Health Minister saying that ’’The Minister asked me to do, I did it’’.

Risk of new COVID variant spreading in Sri Lanka minimal: Health Ministry

The Ministry of Health asserted that the risk of the JN-1 sub-variant spreading in Sri Lanka is currently deemed very low.

Expressway records highest revenue

The Road Development Authority (RDA) has recorded more than a 40 percent revenue increase from the users of the expressways since last Friday (22), RDA Director General L.V.S. Weerakoon said.

SriLankan Airlines issues apology for travel disruptions

SriLankan Airlines today extended apologies to customers affected by recent travel disruptions involving a series of cancellations and delays.