Proposed ganja cultivation may destroy the crippled nation: Ven. Sobitha Thera

Any attempt to legalize the cultivation of cannabis (ganja) by naming it as ’’Triloka Patra’’ is the beginning of the downfall which will completely pulverise the already-crippled nation, Ven. Omalpe Sobitha Thera said.

IGP, Public Security Ministry Secy summoned by SLHRC

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) and Public Security Ministry Secretary were summoned by the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (SLHRC) to inquire into possible violations of human rights following the arbitrary actions by policemen these days.

President pledges to introduce new economic order to suit new world order

President Ranil Wickremesinghe today pledged to introduce a new economic order to suit the new world order and highlighted that Sri Lanka will embark on this new path through the 2023 budget.

Sri Lanka women’s rugby team captain missing in Korea

The captain of the Sri Lanka women’s rugby team, Dulani Pallekondage, who has come to South Korea to participate in the second leg of the Asia Rugby Sevens Series, has gone missing after the tournament.

Police begin probe against cops harassing female cops, protestors

A special police investigation has been launched against the Panadura South HQI and his team after they were caught on camera physically assaulting female protestors and female cops who were on duty.

SLC struggle to raise $200,000 bail deposit for Danushka Gunathilaka

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is struggling to raise a second bail deposit of Australian 200,000 dollars for Sri Lankan Cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka which has to be submitted to a magistrate court early next week to appeal for bail once again, the Daily Mirror learns.

CPC increases diesel, kerosene prices from tonight

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has revised the price of a litre of diesel and Kerosene with effect from tonight.

Court imposes travel ban on Diana Gamage

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today issued an order directing the Controller-General of Immigration and Emigration to prevent State Minister Diana Gamage from leaving the country until November 17.

Dollar- starved govt pays US $ 10mn demurrage for fuel shipments

The dollar-starved government paid as much as US $ 10 million as demurrage during the last six months for shipments of fuel, Daily Mirror learns .

On Jacqueline Fernandez’s bail hearing, court says, ’Why not arrest her?’

As a Delhi court on Thursday heard the bail plea of Jacqueline Fernandez in connection with the ₹200 crore money laundering case, the court asked why the Bollywood actor has not yet been arrested.

More than 9,000 public complaints against Police misconduct

A total of Nine thousand two hundred ninety five public complaints have been lodged against Sri Lanka Police with the National Police Commission (NPC) during the last five years, documents show.

Productivity-based revenue sharing model gaining traction in estate sector

The Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs) last week said that the much-resisted productivity-based revenue sharing wage model is now gaining traction among the estate sector stakeholders amid....

CID quizzes actors Sangeetha Weeraratne, Jeewan Kumaranatunga, his wife Shereen Kumaranatunga over their involvement with Thilini

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has recorded statements from former Deputy Minister and vetaran actor Jeewan Kumaranatunga, his wife Shereen Kumaranatunga and popular artist Sangeetha Weeraratne in connection with their alleged involvement with the owner of Thico Group (Pvt) Ltd Thilini Priyamali.

More complaints surface against SL cricketers during Australia tour

A 3-member investigation panel consisting of Justice Sisira Ratnayake (retired high court judge) has been appointed to initiate an inquiry into the alleged incident involving player Danushka Gunathilaka and other complaints which seem to have come to light against some other players, the Daily Mirror learns.

Danushka Gunathilaka scandal; Why did SLC keep such a player?

Sri Lankan citizens woke to shocking news last morning of a national cricketer facing allegations of sexual assault in Australia during the T20 World Cup.

Danushka Gunathilaka arrested and charged with sexual assault in Sydney

Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a Sydney woman, reports said.

President to swear in a few more Cabinet ministers

President Ranil Wickremesinghe will appoint a few more Cabinet ministers during the budget period, a top source said.

Chemsex trending in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has been through many storms in recent months with the economic crisis, political crisis, a change in leadership, protests, a rise in HIV and now the latest to hit the country’s youth - a rise in the dangerous chemical sex, especially among Colombo youth.

No fuel price revision this week: Minister

Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said fuel prices would not be revised this week and requested the dealers to place orders for their requirements.

Sajith leaves anti govt. protest amidst displeasure from protestors

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and several members from the SJB were today seen leaving the anti government protest site after they failed to move past the human barricade set up by the police.

Medical expert warns dengue could reach its peak in Colombo

Dengue will reach a peak level in Colombo and Suburbs during the final three months of this year and early next year, a medical expert said.

All tight lipped; Speaker to seek legal notice to get names of dual citizens

As the 21st amendment was passed in Parliament recently, the question which has now hit the House by storm is which MP is a dual citizen? While silent whispers and internal talks continue among the parliamentarians, no name has still come to light with almost all departments remaining tight lipped over it.

WATCH: Sri Lanka keep World Cup semis hopes alive with six-wicket win

Dhananjaya de Silva scored an unbeaten 66 as Sri Lanka kept their slim Twenty20 World Cup hopes alive with a six-wicket win over Afghanistan at the Gabba in Brisbane on Tuesday.

JVP still unleashing violence like the 88-89 era - Namal

The Janatha Vikukthi Peramuna is still behaving like they did in the 88-89 era where they unleased violence on the people, SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa said today.

Sri Lankans fail to secure highly paid employment opportunities overseas

The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) has directed the Foreign Employment Ministry and the Bureau of Foreign Employment (BOFE) to prepare an efficient programme within two weeks to send skilled and trained workers for overseas jobs in collaboration with vocational training institute.

Cop in a soup for driving ex-dy minister Muthuhettigama’s illegally assembled jeep

A Police Constable has been arrested with illegally assembled jeep, by the Walana Anti-Corruption Squad, which suspected to be of former Deputy Minister Nishantha Muthuhettigama.

Lankan among victims in Seoul Halloween stampede

A 27-year-old Sri Lankan man was among those who died in a stampede at the packed Halloween festivities in the South Korean capital Seoul.

Engineering faculty student’s murder in 1997 following severe ragging: Appeal Court upholds death sentence for convict

The Court of Appeal today upheld the death sentence imposed against the accused who committed the murder of his fellow junior student Selvanayagam Varapragash who was an Engineering Faculty student at Peradeniya University in 1997.

Hoteliers warn they won't tolerate another wave of protests which affect tourism

Sri Lanka’s hotel sector yesterday asserted it will not tolerate any protests that will eventually result in severe negative implications to the industry, specially at a time when some improvement is seen in international travellers visiting the country.

New fraud hits Sri Lankans by storm, over 8,000 people lose billions

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has launched an investigation into a new financial fraud which so far has involved Rs.14 billion with 8,000 people being victims in a fake crypto currency scheme.