CA suspends election activities in nomination disputed LG institutions

The Court of Appeal today directed the relevant Returning Officers to suspend the election activities until tomorrow (02), in relation to Local Government institutions where political parties and independent groups have filed petitions challenging the rejection of nomination papers.

TIN made mandatory for all services at Department of Motor Traffic

The Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) has been made compulsory for obtaining all services from the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT).

Elephant topples safari jeep in Yala National Park

An elephant was seen toppling a safari jeep in Yala National Park while tourists were inside the vehicle.

Pakistan’s former PM Imran Khan nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts for human rights and democracy. Members of the Pakistan World Alliance (PWA) – an advocacy group founded last December – who also belong to the Norwegian political party Partiet Sentrum, announced the nomination of Khan, 72.

Chamara Sampath further remanded till April 8

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today ordered that former Uva Provincial Councillor and former Minister Chamara Sampath Dasanayake be further remanded till April 8 over the alleged withdrawal of six fixed deposits maintained by the Uva Provincial Council in a State bank at Badulla in 2016.

Australian woman injured in train accident while taking selfie

An Australian woman travelling on the Badulla-bound Odyssey Express train from Colombo Fort on Monday evening (31) sustained serious injuries after hitting her head against an iron post near the railway line between Nanu Oya and Ambewela stations while attempting to take a selfie from the footboard.

No legal barrier in bringing motion to remove Deshabandu as IGP: Justice Minister

Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said there is no legal barrier in bringing a motion to remove suspended IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon from the office of IGP as claimed by former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe.

Sri Lanka will uphold Buddhist values in supporting Myanmar, Thailand: Sajith

Sri Lanka will always fulfill its duty towards earthquake-hit Myanmar and Thailand, preserving true Buddhist values, Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa said today.

Govt aid for students affected by elephant intrusions

The government has decided to provide financial assistance to support the uninterrupted education of children from families affected by frequent elephant intrusions into their villages.

Sathasivam Viyalendran further remanded

Former State Minister Sathasivam Viyalendran, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has been further remanded until April 8.

100mm showers expected in coming days

The atmospheric conditions are becoming favourable for afternoon thundershowers, with rainfall of about 100mm expected in most parts of the island over the next few days, the Forecasting Division of the National Meteorological Centre said.

Burst Petronas gas pipe sparks colossal fire in Malaysian suburb

A colossal fire erupted Tuesday in a Malaysian suburb outside Kuala Lumpur due to a burst gas pipeline, prompting evacuations of nearby homes.

Three Bangladesh nationals arrested with fake Greek visas

Three Bangladesh nationals were arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to tavel to Greece with forged Greek resident visas.

Security boosted in Colombo for festive season

Police said that security will be heightened in Colombo during the upcoming festive season.

Four vehicles crash and pileup at Gelanigama on Expressway

Four vehicles traveling towards Colombo from Matara on the E01 crashed and piled up at the 25.5-mile post near the Gelanigama Interchange on the Southern Expressway this morning, the expressway Police said.

Picnic turns tragic as girl drowns, teacher rescued at Nayaru Beach

A 19-year-old girl drowned and two others, including a teacher, were hospitalized yesterday (March 31) after they swept away by the waves while bathing at the Nayaru Beach in Kokkilai.

MAS supports Sri Lankan athletes ahead of Asian Under-18 Athletics meet

The MAS Athlete Training Academy, an initiative of MAS Holdings, has provided sports gear and per diem sponsorships to promising athletes and coaches set to compete at the Asian Under-18 Athletics Championships in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, in April 2025.

Japan warns ‘big one’ earthquake could kill 300,000 people

Japan’s long-dreaded “big one” earthquake could kill almost 300,000 people along its urbanised Pacific coast, create 12.3mn evacuees and cause $1.8tn of economic damage, a new government forecast has warned.

Sri Lanka set to lose $ 1Bn FDI with Adani moving out

Sri Lanka is set to lose US $ 1 billion in FDI since Adani wind power project in Mannar is now uncertain with both the project company and the Sri Lankan government remaining firm on tariff rates, Daily Mirror learns.

Sri Lanka emphasises equitisation to reform SOEs and bolster capital markets

The government is prioritising equitisation as a key strategy to enhance the governance of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and inject liquidity into the capital market, instead of embracing full privatisation, which has garnered negative sentiment among the Sri Lankan public, according to the comments by Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) Chairman Senior Professor Hareendra Dissabandara.

IRD introduces tax relief for small savers with new self-declaration system

Sri Lanka’s Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has introduced a simplified self-declaration process to alleviate the 10 percent advance income tax (AIT) burden on interest earnings for the low and middle-income earners.

CID statement given on Trincomalee pilot vessel accident

Social activist and complainant Sanjaya Mahawatte yesterday said that he had given a successful statement to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for nearly four hours regarding an accident involving a modern pilot vessel stationed at the Trincomalee Harbour, which resulted in a loss of over Rs. 250 million.

Namal calls on AKD to question Shani, Ravi Seneviratne over Easter attacks

While alleging that Shani Abeysekera, and Ravi Seneviratne have used political asylum by holding key positions in the government to avoid prosecution regarding the Easter Sunday attacks, SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa called on the President to question them.

Govt focuses on developing Jaffna International Airport

The government has paid special attention to enhancing facilities and undertaking development activities at the Jaffna International Airport (JIA), also known as Palali Airport.

Fuel prices to be revised from tonight

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has announced a revision of fuel prices, effective from midnight today (31).

Laugfs increases LP gas prices

The price of 12.5kg domestic Laugfs Gas cylinders has been increased by Rs.420 with effect from today.

Search for quake survivors intensifies in Myanmar, Thailand; death toll expected to rise 2,000

Survivors were pulled out of rubble in Myanmar and signs of life were detected in the ruins of a skyscraper in Bangkok on Monday as efforts intensified to find people trapped three days after a massive earthquake in Southeast Asia that killed around 2,000.

PM visits France for high-level conference at UNESCO

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, is on an official visit to Paris, France, to participate in the high-level segment of the International Expert Conference on An Integrated and Sustainable Approach to Safeguarding the World Heritage Property of the Sacred City of Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka and Associated Living Heritage.

Price of a cup of tea to increase by Rs. 10 from tonight: Canteen Owners

The All Island Canteen Owners’ Association (AICOA) has decided to increase the price of a cup of tea by Rs. 10 from tonight.

Station Masters to refrain from duties from tonight

The Sri Lanka Railways Station Masters’ Union (SLRSMU) has decided to refrain from all duties at sub-train stations in the Colombo region starting tonight.