Basil seeks further economic ties with India

Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa Indian Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister of India Nirmala Sitharaman met in New Delhi today.

SL seeks to strengthen defence ties with India

Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda explored avenues of further augmenting defence and security cooperation with India when he met the Defence Minister of India Shri Rajnath Singh in New Delhi, today (30), a statement from his office said.

Are power cuts inevitable?

UNP (United National Party) leader Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed fear today in Parliament that power cuts would be inevitable since the government lacked foreign exchange to import coal and oil for thermal power generation

SLAF Bell 212 and drones conduct aerial traffic tracking in Colombo area

SLAF launched a joint operation with the Sri Lanka Police which utilised a Bell 212 helicopter and drones to track traffic flow in the Colombo area yesterday

Germany sees huge potential in Sri Lanka

German Ambassador Holger Seubert and Chief Delegate of Delegation of German Industry and Commerce Andreas Hergenroether, in a brief video interaction with Daily Mirror, discuss the potential of Sri Lanka for investment, post pandemic economic cooperation and organic agriculture

Kinniya tragedy: Navy provides safe transport services

Following the Kinniya tragedy, the Navy has made arrangements to provide safe transport services to people until the completion of the bridge over the lagoon.

Maitri takes a dig at Mahindananda in Parliament

Former President Maitripala Sirisena who took a dig at Agriculture Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage in Parliament cautioned against alienation of alliance partners of the government.

Dutch ambassador cycles to raise awareness on gender based violence

Ambassador of the Netherlands Tanja Gonggrijp rides her bicycle to deliver ‘Orange The World’ banners to other embassies, international organisations and companies to raise awareness during the campaign.

First ever cable stayed bridge opened

First ever cable stayed bridge opened

Kinniya UC chairman held responsible for Kinniya tragedy

State Minister of Rural Road and Other Infrastructure Nimal Lanza, making his remarks in Parliament, held the chairman of the Kinniya Urban council responsible for the accident involving the ferry.

Thalatha presses for action against Govt MP on sexist remarks

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP for the Ratnapura district Thalatha Athukorale asked for action against Government MP Tissa Kutti Arachchi over his sexist remarks against MP Rohini Kaviratne and his defiance to tender an apology

Patients suffer as health workers go on strike

Patients were inconvenienced as a result of trade union action undertaken by hospital nurses and professionals of supplementary medicines.

Ancient royal emblem discovered

An artifact , believed to be a royal emblem of the second century , was discovered during archaeological excavation at the site of historic Deegawapi Dagoba in Ampara.

Proposed constitution will be discussed with MPs-PM

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said today in Parliament that the copies of the draft of the proposed new constitution would be made available to all the MPs for discussion .

Natamis back at work , but stick to demands for better pay

Navy operation in search of ferry victims

The Navy launched an operation in search of victims who went missing after a ferry capsized in Kinniya , Trincomalee.

Catholic priests congregate before CID

A number of Catholic priests congregated in front of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in solidarity with Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando who arrived in there to give a statement. He gave a statement for five hours and left the CID.

Elephant pearls seized in raid

Three persons were arrested for the possession of ten Elephant Pearls (Gajamuthu) after a raid carried out by the police STF (Special Task Force) in Eragama, Kalmunai.

Parliament focuses on high campaign cost

Education Minister Dinesh Gunawardena who is the Chairman of the Select Committee of Parliament to Identify Appropriate Reforms of the Election Laws and the Electoral System and to Recommend Necessary Amendments, said that impartial election campaigning is a key factor in free and fair elections

Upcountry vegetables short in supply

Upcountry vegetables were short in supply at the Peliyagoda wholesale market today (November 22) since the harvests dropped due to lack of fertilizer for cultivation. Vegetable growers in Nuwara-Eliya

Aeroflot now flies to Colombo

Aeroflot , the Russian national carrier , recommenced flight operations between Colombo and Moscow twice a week.

Two persons arrested with 7990 gelatin sticks

Two suspects were arrested with 7,990 gelatin sticks smuggled in from India and stored in a house in Mannar, the police said.

Documentary film on Buddhist heritage in Pakistan

A documentary film featuring the rich Buddhist heritage in Pakistan was screened at Temple Trees on November 16 as a follow up on bilateral discussions between Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.

An explosion at MacDonald’s outlet in Racecourse building

An explosion, suspected to be caused by a gas leak, occurred at the McDonald’s outlet located on the ground floor of the Racecourse building in Colombo, the police said.

Jalani Premadasa launches Project She

Jalani Premadasa , the wife of Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, took steps to donate computers among three schools in Thanthirimale , Anuradhpura under her programme ‘ Project She’.

FIFA President calls on Prez, PM

President of the international football governing body - FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) - Gianni Infantino, called on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa at the President’s House in Anuradhapura this morning (19)

People get booster shots against Covid-19

People braved rainy weather in queuing up to get their booster shots against Covid-19 at the vaccination centre at Viharamahadevi Park today (November 19). Sri Lanka has started administration of Pfizer shots as boosters for people over 60. (

Vistara Airlines resumes flight between New Delhi and Colombo

Vistara Airlines resumed its flight operations to the Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) from New Delhi today (November 19, 2021). The airline commenced its operations to Colombo in 2019, but had to suspend operations due to the pandemic

Sandahiruseya vested with nation

“Sandahiruseya” the latest Dagoba of Sri Lanka built in memory of fallen war heroes in Anuradhpura

Religious observances at Dewram Vihare

Religeous observences were made in Dewram Vihare in Panmipitiya , Colombo in view of Poya Day which also marked the end of Katina pinkama. However, there was less participation of Buddhist devotees due to the pandemic