Killing of Sri Lankan in Sialkot: Brother urges social media users to stop circulating videos of killing

05 Dec 2021

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The brother of Sri Lankan factory manager Priyantha Kumara Diyawadana, who was brutally murdered in Sialkot, Pakistan, has urged media and social media users to stop circulating videos of his brother’s brutal torture and murder.

Sri Lanka plunged into darkness - an act of sabotage?

03 Dec 2021

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General Manager of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), M.R. Ranatunga told Daily Mirror a short while ago that he suspects the islandwide power failure maybe an act of sabotage by the Trade Unions.

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Ranjan reads a BA degree while behind bars

03 Dec 2021

7

The Supreme Court was today informed that former Gampaha district Parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake is currently reading a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree while behind bars.

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First Omicron patient identified in Sri Lanka

03 Dec 2021

15

The first patient carrying the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 has been identified in Sri Lanka, the Health Ministry said today.

Gas distribution suspended until gas odorant chemical volume fixed: Ministry

03 Dec 2021

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The two main LP gas distributors have been advised to suspend their distribution until they brought the Ethyl Mercaptan volume up to standard, the State Ministry of Co-Operative Services said today.

Key board level resignations at BOI

02 Dec 2021

5

At least three prominent members of Sri Lanka’s apex investment promotion agency, Board of Investment, have resigned from their positions with immediate effect, Mirror Business learns.

PM’s office refutes reports of official role given to Shiraz Yoonus

02 Dec 2021

5

The Prime Minister’s Office today refuted reports that SLPP member Shiraz Yoonus held any post or designation at the PM’s office and added all statements released by Yoonus did not represent the views of the government or the Prime Minister.

Azath Salley demands compensation upon acquittal: Three MPs noticed for making malicious complaint

02 Dec 2021

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Three parliamentarians who made complaints against former Western Province Governor Azath Salley were noticed to appear in court on February 21 by Colombo High Court for allegedly causing Salley’s arrest without sufficient grounds.

All preventive measures taken against more COVID-19 patients entering SL

02 Dec 2021

14

In the wake of fears amongst people that Omicron might enter Sri Lanka wreaking havoc, the Health Ministry today said all preventive measures had been taken at the country’s airports to prevent more possible COVID-19 patients from entering the country.

HC acquits Azath Salley

02 Dec 2021

8

The Colombo High Court today ordered to acquit and release former Western Province Governor Azath Salley from a case filed against him over a statement he made on March 9 this year.

X-Press Pearl disaster: SC granted leave to proceed with Cardinal’s FR

01 Dec 2021

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The Supreme Court today granted leave to proceed with the Fundamental Rights petition filed by Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith seeking an order directing the authorities to provide financial assistance to the fishermen in the Gampaha, Colombo, and Kalutara Districts who have lost their income following the X-Press Pearl disaster.

UNP questions Central Bank Governor over IMF claims

01 Dec 2021

10

The United National Party today raised questions over the claims made by Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal regarding conditions being laid down by the International Monetary Fund.

Attorney General’s extensive statutory powers are held in public trust- SC

01 Dec 2021

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The Supreme Court today held that the Attorney General’s extensive statutory powers in relation to criminal investigations and prosecutions are held in public trust. The Court further observed that any compromise of the independence of the Attorney-General will have a negative impact on the rule of law.

Alleged discrimination against LGBTIQ community by police: Notices to be served on IGP

01 Dec 2021

5

The writ petition filed by ten civil society activists challenging the ever-rising abuse, harassment and discrimination against individuals of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Questioning (LGBTIQ) community, at the hands of the Police has been re-fixed for support by Court of Appeal.

President gets tough on cabinet over gas crisis

01 Dec 2021

10

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, on Monday evening, urged his cabinet of ministers to immediately inquire into the incidents of LP gas-related explosions reported from various parts of the country, causing a wave of fear among consumers.

RW not joining government

01 Dec 2021

11

United National Party (UNP) Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe has no intention of joining the Government, sources close to the former Prime Minister told Daily Mirror last night.

Basil lands in India for talks with Modi

30 Nov 2021

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Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa landed in New Delhi a short while ago and was received at the airport by High Commissioner Milinda Moragoda.

Rajagiriya accident case against Champika Ranawaka fixed for Dec. 2

30 Nov 2021

2

A case filed against former Megapolis and Western Province Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka over the alleged motor accident that took place in 2016 at Rajagiriya was yesterday fixed for December 2 by Colombo High Court.

Yugadanavi power plant cases to be heard before SC fuller bench on Dec.16

29 Nov 2021

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The Fundamental Rights petitions filed challenging the agreements on the Yugadanavi power plant are to be heard on December 16 before a Supreme Court’s fuller bench.

Former Chief Minister S.M. Ranjith indicted

24 Nov 2021

4

The Bribery Commission has filed indictments before Colombo High Court against former North Central Province Chief Minister S.M. Ranjith Samarakoon and Shanthi Chandrasena, the spouse of Minister S.M. Chandrasena for allegedly causing an unlawful loss to the government when obtaining fuel allowance between September 27, 2012, and December 31, 2014.