CA commutes teenager’s death penalty to 7-year-jail

The Court of Appeal has commuted the death sentence of a teenager to seven-year imprisonment after taking into consideration the new amendments brought to the Penal Code in 2021 that death sentence should not be pronounced against a person who is under the age of 18 years, at the time of the commission of an offence.

Moves to legalise cannabis?

State minister of Indigenous medicine Sisira Jayakody said that a cabinet paper has been presented to legalize cannabis.

Remand prisoners can buy a cell-Frontline Socialist Party says

The government had introduced a fresh regulation which enables civil prisoners to secure special accommodation in prisons by making a payment, the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) said.

Diana re-confirms she will leave for US to initiate talks with Walt Disney

State Minister of Tourism Diana Gamage today reconfirmed that she will leave for US soon to initiate talks on inviting Walt Disney to invest in a theme park in Sri Lanka.

New York brawl brings shame to Sri Lankans

​A brawl which broke out during an after-party in New York following the first-ever Miss Sri Lanka New York pageant has tarnished the image of the Sri Lankan community in the US.

South Asia’s first Disneyland to be set up in Hambantota?

State Minister of Tourism Diana Gamage will be visiting US next month to initiate talks in constructing South Asia’s first Disneyland in Hambantota.

Mendis powers Sri Lanka to big win over Ireland at T20 World Cup

Disciplined bowling and an unbeaten half-century by Kusal Mendis powered Sri Lanka to a nine-wicket hammering of Ireland in their opening Super 12 match at the T20 World Cup on Sunday.

India destroys expired vaccines; Over million vaccines to expire on Oct 31 in SL

Indian vaccine maker Serum Institute of India (SII) has said it had to dump 100 million doses of their Covid-19 vaccine after they expired.

22A approved in Parliament

The 22nd Amendment to the constitution was approved by a two- thirds majority in Parliament shedding a few powers of the Executive President.

UK will consider any request to support inquires

While claiming that the Metropolitan Police have not deployed any officers in support of the Sri Lankan investigation into the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka, Britain on Wednesday said that Metropolitan Police ‘will consider any request to support an overseas investigation where it is proportionate, necessary and legal.’

SL among the safest countries to travel

Sri Lanka has been among the top 13 destinations and safest countries in the world to travel to, the Tourism Ministry said.

Govt. ready for prudent economic management following successful debt restructuring: Prez

The Government is ready to implement prudent economic management after successful debt restructuring, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said today.

Thilini Priyamali Saga - A story of cheat, sex & greed; probe continues

Colombo has seen many controversies. Especially among the rich and elite who at times enjoy their evening’s dining and enjoying their luxurious lives, and discussions of who is new in their social circles and who threw the most lavish parties. The higher the circle, the grander the parties and the bigger the discussions on money.

Shehan Karunatilaka wins Booker prize for The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida

The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka has won the Booker prize for fiction. The judges praised the “ambition of its scope, and the hilarious audacity of its narrative techniques”.

CID arrests Thilini Priyamali’s business partner

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has arrested the business partner of the owner of Thico Group Private Ltd Thilini Priyamali in connection with alleged financial fraud.

EU focuses “green recovery” as way forward to exit ongoing crisis in SL

The European Union (EU) in Sri Lanka said the Team Europe focus on “green recovery”, as a way forward to exit the ongoing multi-faceted crisis in Sri Lanka and that the EU has stood shoulder to shoulder with Sri Lanka to help the country recover from its civil war, the 2004 Tsunami, the Covid-19 pandemic, and now the economic crisis.

MR says election not an issue, SLPP can win even today

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said that the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna can win an election, even if it is held today.

Tense situ in Nawalapitiya: 16 including SJB organizer arrested

At least 16 persons including Nawalapitiya Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Organizer Sasanka Sampath have been arrested for protesting against a meeting held by the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) in Nawalapitiya today.

CID takes Thilini to another location from Welikada

Thico Group Chairperson Thilini Priyamali who was recently remanded over charges of financial fraud was handed over to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today to be taken to a location for further investigations.

Trincomalee District Strategic Development Plan to benefit future generations: Prez

President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that the Trincomalee District Strategic Development Plan is not targetting elections, but a project that has been initiated to benefit future generations.

Colombo 7 businessman loses Rs.750 million to Thilini

At least 11 complaints, including the latest from Colombo 7, amounting to more than Rs.3 billion in financial fraud has been lodged against Thilini Priyamali, the owner of Thico Group Private Ltd as of today, police said.

Court of Appeal orders to postpone Magisterial inquiry against Maithripala Sirisena

The Court of Appeal today issued an order postponing Magisterial inquiry against former President Maithripala Sirisena in connection with the Easter Sunday attack incidents.

CA severely warns Sanath Nishantha: Warrant recalled as he secured attendance

While ordering to recall the arrest warrant issued against State Minister Sanath Nishantha, the Court of Appeal today severely warned him to be present in court for all dates when the contempt of court cases against him are called before court.

Central Bank declines to accept Russian Mir Payment System

The Central Bank has declined to allow the use of Russian Mir payment system to transact with Russia, Daily Mirror learns.

Import, Export Control Act to be submitted to parliament for approval

The regulations under the Import and Export Control Act will be submitted for parliament approval in due course after Cabinet ....

President’s office strikes at Bandula, says SL will remain ’middle income’

Contradicting Cabinet Spokesman Bandula Gunawardane, President’s Media Division (PMD) said Sri Lanka will remain a middle-income country.

Cabinet nod given to voluntarily downgrade SL’s income status

Cabinet nod has been given to demote Sri Lanka to a lower income status, a step that is taken with the aim of having more access to financial assistance, loans and concessions.

Economic crisis hits the sex industry - charges of women and men go up

Amidst a severe economic crunch which has left people across the country facing severe hardships, one of the sector’s which has also suffered a severe blow is prostitution.

​Central Bank pushes back against widespread calls for lower rates 

Pushing back on growing calls by many to cut rates to ease the pain on households and businesses and thereby kick start growth in the economy, the Central Bank last week defended its tight monetary policy as necessary until it s

Namal back in political action

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) parliamentarian Namal Rajapakse has been appointed as the chairman of the ‘National Council Sub-Committee for Identifying Priorities in Formulating Short, Medium and Long Term Policies’ recommended by the SLPP.