GR govt. made wrong decision to cremate COVID dead, RW govt. to apologize

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

22A to Constitution unlikely to see the light of day

The enactment of the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution in Parliament is heading to be unrealistic because it is all set to deny two-thirds for the ruling party in case a vote is taken.

MRI under fire for not performing sufficient testing

The Medical Research Institute (MRI), the apex institute which performs laboratory testing, laboratory diagnosis and consultations has come under fire for neglecting a significant number of its testing.

Joe Biden steps down from election race

U.S. President Joe Biden ended his reelection campaign on Sunday after fellow Democrats lost faith in his mental acuity and ability to beat Donald Trump, leaving the presidential race in uncharted territory, the foreign media reported.

Prasanna urges Ranil to declare candidacy promptly

During a spirited rally in Kadawatha today, Minister Prasanna Ranatunga passionately urged President Ranil Wickremesinghe to promptly announce his candidacy for the presidency within the upcoming week.

It is regretted that President places blame on me for current constitutional error - Jayampathi

Dr. Jayampathi Wickramaratne , the former MP who played a key role in drafting the 19th Amendment , said the upper limit of the term of President and Parliament as mentioned in Article 83 of the Constitution was not touched at that time only to avoid a referendum, and therefore it is regretted that President Ranil Wickremesinghe placing the blame solely on him for the constitutional error.

22nd Amendment Bill gazetted by President

The bill titled the ’Twenty-second Amendment to the Constitution’ was published in a gazette notification, as ordered by the President.

Customs interdict four top officials over major fraud

Sri Lanka Customs yesterday interdicted four of its senior officials attached to the Central Cargo Examination Directorate for being involved in a major fraud of releasing an illicit goods container to its importer by preparing fraudulent documents, the Daily Mirror learns.

Lawyers facilitated Kanjipani’s escape from country: Alles

Amidst speculation surrounding the escape of underworld figure Kanjipani Imran, who is implicated in the Athurugiriya shooting incident, Public Security Minister Tiran Alles stated that the lawyers who represented Kanjipani played a pivotal role in facilitating his departure from the country immediately following his release on bail.

Gnanasara Thera released on bail

The Court of Appeal today ordered to release Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Galaboda Atte Gnanasara Thera on bail, in a bail pending appeal.

Excessive use of Air Force helicopters by MR and Sirisena revealed

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa made 978 flights using Air Force helicopters under presidential privilege for domestic flights between 2005 and 2015, while former President Maithripala Sirisena flew 557 times during his five-year tenure, information obtained from the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters under the Right to Information has revealed.

No attempt by Sajith to patch-up : Fonseka

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Chairman, Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, says he is still on the fence on contesting the upcoming Presidential elections but is willing to take the challenge and put the country back on track.

Starlink satellite system nears approval as Musk’s representative visits Sri Lanka

A representative from the Starlink satellite system, founded by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk of SpaceX and Tesla, visited Sri Lanka this week and is set to return next week to complete the final stages of obtaining the necessary licence for operations in the country.

Electricity tariff slashed by 22.5%

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) announced today a 25 per cent electricity tariff reduction for domestic consumers, effective from tomorrow, along with an overall tariff revision of 22.5 per cent.

Sri Lanka limits bilateral engagements ahead of Presidential Elections

The government has limited its bilateral engagements including entertaining foreign leaders except Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi within the next couple of months because of the presidential elections, Daily Mirror learns.

Thailand allows visa-free entry for Sri Lankans from tomorrow

Thailand will allow visa-free entry for travellers from 93 countries and territories, including Sri Lanka from tomorrow (July 15).

Vehicles emitting excessive smoke to be blacklisted

The Vehicular Emission Test Trust Fund (VET) of Motor Vehicles has announced that vehicles emitting excessive smoke will be blacklisted.

45 Sri Lankan organised criminals still at large overseas

As many as 45 Sri Lankan criminals –red noticed by Interpol are stationed overseas - mostly in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) - and carry organised criminal activities in Sri Lanka, a top police source said.

No legal or financial barriers as of now - EC

Amidst concerns raised by various parties about the Election Commission’s ability to conduct the impending Presidential election due to legal and financial obstacles, Election Commission chairman R.M.A.L. Rathnayake has emphasized that currently there are no such barriers.

India suspends new loan projects given current economic status in Sri Lanka

India has suspended fresh loan or Line of Credit (LoC) projects in Sri Lanka given the current status of the economy, Daily Mirror learns.

SL's new visa fee does not discourage int’l visitors: VFS Global

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has expressed serious concerns over the government’s decision to outsource visa issuance, making entry slightly more expensive.

Sri Lanka moves to amend Constitution on presidential and parliamentary terms

The Cabinet of Ministers has greenlit a resolution aimed at amending specific articles of the Constitution concerning the terms of office for the President and Parliament.

Dubai based gangsters orchestrated shooting; Kanjipani Imran suspected mastermind

Investigations with regard to the shooting in Athurugiriya where two persons including Club Wasantha were killed, revealed that two underworld criminals, ’Loku Patti’ and ’Gona Kovile Shantha,’ currently hiding in Dubai, directly orchestrated the operation to kill Club Wasantha.

Sri Lanka must create a conducive environment for rating upgrade: Semasinghe

With the completion of three key steps in its debt restructuring— the finalisation of Domestic Debt Optimisation....

It’s time for elections and time to decide: President

Whilst highlighting that he had completed his tasks, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said today that the people will have to decide the country’s destiny at the Presidential polls which will be declared shorty.

Special probe into infant’s death after hospital refuses admission

The Health Ministry has launched a special inquiry into the incident where a two-month-old baby, who was suffering after choking on milk, was refused treatment at the new hospital in Kamburugamuwa, Matara District, resulting in her death.

NPP urges SC to dismiss petition against Presidential poll

Filing an intervention petition against the Fundamental Rights petition, which sought an order restraining the Election Commission from holding the Presidential election in 2024, National People’s Power Parliamentarian Vijitha Herath has moved the Supreme Court to dismiss the petition at the outset, citing that it was misconceived in law.

Dhammika Perera says he is geared to run for President

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

Whitening cream endorsed by Piumi Hansamali not registered with NMRA

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.

President responds to petition filed to halt Presidential election

President Ranil Wickremesinghe said today that Chamindra Dayan Lenawa, who filed a fundamental rights petition before the Supreme Court to halt the Presidential election, had not consulted the President or his legal representatives before filing this application, the President’s Media Division said.