Imran Khan jailed for three years, banned from politics for five years

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to three years imprisonment and disqualified from politics for five years.

Unpaid Electricity bill: Namal Rajapaksa wants clarification from CEB

MP Namal Rajapaksa has demanded a clarification from the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) in relation to an alleged unpaid electricity bill by him being circulated on social media under the letterhead of the CEB.

Namal still to pay Rs. 2.6 mn power bill due for his wedding in 2019?

Former Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) Provincial Council member Nalin Hewage said the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) informed him in reply to an RTI filed by him that Parliamentarian Namal Rajapksa has still not paid the electricity bill due for his wedding in 2019.

Suspended JMO conducts two crucial postmortems

Consultant Judicial Medical Officer (JMO), Dr. Ruhul Haq, from the Colombo JMO Office, has conducted two significant postmortems in the past six months despite the suspension that was issued against him by the Sri Lanka Medical Council last December, being still effective until August 20.

Billionaire Onesh Subasinghe’s remains brought from Indonesia after six months

The remains of Sri Lankan businessman Onesh Subasinghe, who was murdered in a serviced apartment in Jakarta earlier this year, were brought to Sri Lanka on Tuesday after six months and handed over to his family members, police said.

Tanks, anicuts in National Parks to be filled with water for tourism management

The Wildlife Conservation Department has decided to provide water for animals in the tourism zones of The National Parks as part of its strategy for tourism management, Wildlife Conservation Department Director General Chandana Sooriyabandara said.

President to make special statement on 13A

President Ranil Wickremesinghe is to make a special statement on the 13th Amendment to the Constitution in Parliament next week, a special statement from the UNP said.

Probe commenced over death of three-year-old boy at LRH

The Lady Ridgeway Children’s Hospital has commenced an investigation into the death of a three-year-old boy who died following a kidney operation at the LRH last week.

Japan-SL discuss LRT, Central Expressway, BIA projects

President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Foreign Minister of Japan Hayashi Yoshimasa discussed several Japanese-funded projects such as the Light Rail Transit (LRT), the East Terminal, the Kandy Development Plan, Central Highway, and the expansion of the Bandaranaike International Airport.

China’s top option for next naval base is Sri Lanka, report says

Sri Lanka tops the list of nations that may host a Chinese naval base in the coming years as Beijing seeks to expand its maritime capabilities, according to a new report.

Billions have circulated via Pastor Jerome’s bank accounts -AG

The Attorney General informed the Supreme Court today that investigations have so far revealed that approximately Rs. 12.25 billion have circulated via Pastor Jerome Fernando’s bank accounts.

Health Ministry responds to Daily Mirror report, releases funds

The Health Ministry has taken action in response to an exclusive report by the Daily Mirror regarding defaulted payments of electricity and maintenance bills at seven hospitals in Colombo.

Lady attorney arrested for chewing and destroying case documents inside court

The Kekirawa police has arrested a female attorney-at-law who had allegedly torn and destroyed two copies of documents that were included in a file in the archives in relation to a land case pending before the Kekirawa District Magistrate’s Court.

Saudi Arabia launches new programme in SL to attract talented employees

In an effort to draw in more talented employees from Sri Lanka, the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) inaugurated the Skill Verification Programme (SVP) on Wednesday, a statement from the Saudi embassy in Colombo said.

SL born Gary Anandasangaree appointed Canadian minister

Sri Lankan born Tamil MP Gary Anandasangaree has been appointed as a Cabinet Minister in the Canadian Government.

Parliament to debate alleged misuse of funds by SLC during T20 WC in Australia

A debate on alleged misuse of funds by the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) in connection with the recent T20 world cup held in Australia, is to be held during the next parliamentary week, it was reported today.

Sri Lanka relaxes capital controls for first time in over 3 years

The government on Monday announced easing of certain restrictions hitherto slapped on outward remittances since April 2020, amid improvements seen in the country’s domestic foreign exchange market.

Sri Lankan Kiwi becomes the youngest-ever winner of Mountbatten medal

A Sri Lankan Kiwi from South Otago has become the youngest-ever winner of a Mountbatten medal, after the heroic rescue of his younger brother from heavy surf.

CB chief issues ultimatum to banks to cut lending rates

The Central Bank last week issued an ultimatum to banks to reduce lending rates, which have only fallen disproportionately, compared to the plunge in deposit rates in response to the easing in the monetary....

Litro, Laugfs to sell gas at same prices: Minister

Minister of Trade, Consumer Affairs and Food Safety Nalin Fernando stressed that according to the existing price formula, the two LP gas companies should sell gas at the same prices and that legal action would be taken if this requirement is violated.

“I do want to start my sports again” says top SL athlete working as housemaid in Dubai

A top Sri Lankan athlete Sachini Perera who set national records in the pole vault and has been working as a housemaid in Dubai to help support her family at home said “I do want to start my sports again”.

Land connectivity proposal came from SL President- Indian Foreign Secretary

Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra said land connectivity between India and Sri Lanka was proposed by Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Health Ministry admits quality issues in 63 drugs in 2023

The Health Ministry has acknowledged that a total of 63 drugs have failed quality tests in 2023, Additional Secretary to the Health Ministry, Dr. Saman Rathnayake, disclosed during a news briefing held at the Ministry auditorium yesterday.

All elective cesarean surgeries at Kalutara Hospital suspended

All elective cesarean section surgeries at the Teaching Hospital Kalutara have been halted in order to preserve the remaining 17 vials of an anesthetic drug called Marcaine Spinal Heavy needed to carry out elective cesarean sections, Daily Mirror learns.

Lives of cancer patients at stake as radiographers dodge work

Radiographers at the Radiation Treatment Department of the Maharagama Apeksha Hospital are facing criticisms for their slow pace of work, which is reportedly putting cancer patients’ lives at risk.

I’m Ranil Wickremesinghe, not Ranil Rajapaksa: RW tells Tamil party leaders

President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized to Tamil Parliamentarians representing the North and East yesterday that he had already put forth a comprehensive proposal to address the problems faced by the people in those regions. He said that it was up to the Tamil Parliamentarians whether to take it forward or not.

LRH Doctors to strike for the first time in history

The 24-hour token strike to be launched by the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) starting from 8 a.m. today (19) at the OutPatient Department (OPD) of the Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) will go down in history as the first strike at the hospital.

Sri Lanka ranks 95 along with Libya in Passport Index

Singapore has replaced Japan as the most powerful passport among all passports in the world, as it allows visa-free access to as many as 192 global destinations, according to the latest ranking published by Henley Passport Index, released on Tuesday.

Bandula reveals how ‘Sri Lanka Legume’ tree was removed so soon

Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa questioned Transport Minister Bandula Gunawardane on how the ‘Sri Lanka Legume’ tree (Crudia zeylanica) which blocked the construction of the Colombo-Kandy Expressway in the Daraluwa area of Veyangoda, was removed within a short period of time.

Sri Lanka attempts to join the world largest trade bloc to heal economy

In its bid to revive the economy in the long run, Sri Lanka has initiated steps to join the world’s largest free trade zone called ’Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) ’, a trade grouping of countries including key world economies such as China, Australia and Japan.