New Electricity Amendment Bill to be introduced soon: Minister

The New Electricity Amendment Bill will be introduced soon under which the division of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) will be done away with, Minister of Trade Wasantha Samarasinghe told Parliament today.

Thousands evacuated as Japan’s biggest fire in decades continues to burn

Japan has deployed more than 2,000 firefighters to battle the country’s biggest forest fire in three decades.

Other two suspects arrested over Ganemulle Sanjeewa’s murder remanded

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali today remanded another two suspects arrested over the murder of Ganemulla Sanjeewa at the Colombo Cheif Magistrate’s Court, till 7 March, 2025.

FR petition filed to prevent elephant-train collisions

A Fundamental Rights petition was filed before the Supreme Court seeking an order directing the authorities to develop a comprehensive plan to mitigate elephant-train collisions in Sri Lanka.

Three suspects remanded for defrauding cancer patients

Three suspects, arrested for allegedly defrauding cancer patients by falsely promising financial assistance and fraudulently transferring over Rs. 2.2 million from their bank accounts using forged identity documents, have been remanded today (03) till March 17, 2025, by Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali.

Trump makes English official language of US

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order making English the official language of the United States.

Doctors threaten island-wide strike

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has warned of an island-wide strike starting from March 5 if the government fails to address concerns over reductions in additional duty and holiday allowances for government doctors.

Deputy Minister blames Opposition for fuel crisis

Coming up with a number of disclosures in Parliament, Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra today alleged that the Opposition is behind the fuel distribution crisis that is prevailing at the moment.

Energy Minister, Opposition MP clash in Parliament

Power and Energy Minister Kumara Jayakodi and Opposition MP Chamara Samapth Dassanayake clashed in Parliament over the recent power breakdown.

Van crash injures 14 schoolchildren

Fourteen schoolchildren, aged between 11 and 14, were hospitalized after a van crashed into a tree in the Kuruwita area early this morning.

PHI remanded for soliciting bribe to renew trade license

A Public Health Inspector (PHI) from Galewela, accused of soliciting and accepting a bribe of Rs. 200,000 from a businessman to renew a trade license, has been remanded today till March 11 by Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali.

Two ex-officials of ‘Maganaguma’ accused of misappropriation granted bail

Two former officials of the Maganaguma Development Department, who were arrested for allegedly facilitating the misappropriation of public funds allocated for development projects during 2012-2015, were ordered to be released on bail today by Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali considering the health condition of the suspects.

CID probe into attempt to create fuel shortage

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into an alleged attempt to create a fuel shortage by halting orders from the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), police said.

Nominations for LG elections open

Nominations for the upcoming Local Government Elections will be accepted from March 17, 2025 to March 20, 2025, the Elections Commission announced.

Train schedules revised to prevent elephant-train collisions

In a bid to reduce elephant-train collisions, Sri Lanka Railways has introduced revised train schedules and new speed limits for night operations in areas where elephant crossings are frequent.

Naked man arrested for riding motorcycle to Kandy from Colombo

A man was arrested this morning by Kadugannawa police for riding a motorcycle from Colombo to Kandy while naked.

LG polls in first week of May?

The Local Government (LG) elections are likely to be held in the first week of May, Daily Mirror learns.

One dead, 726 affected by adverse weather

One person died due to a lightning strike and 726 people from 178 families have been affected in five districts due to the prevailing adverse weather, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said

The full list of Oscar winners and nominees

The Academy Awards have taken place in Los Angeles, with Anora scooping the most honours, while Conclave, The Brutalist, Wicked and Emilia Pérez also took prizes.

Air quality good in most cities

A good level of air quality was recorded in most cities, while a moderate level was observed in Jaffna, Kurunegala, Galle, and Puttalam, the Vehicular Emission Test Trust Fund of the Department of Motor Traffic said.

’National Women’s Week’ declared

In line with International Women’s Day, which falls on March 8, the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has declared a ’National Women’s Week’ to commemorate this significant occasion.

Electricity tariff cut brings consumer prices further down in February

Sizeable cut to electricity tariffs in the third week of January brought consumer prices in the Colombo district further down in February.

Govt. doubles up measures for deal with Qatar for petroleum purchases

In a bid to avert any energy crisis in the future, the government is hurriedly taking measures to purchase both petroleum products, including LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) from Qatar under a government-to-government agreement, an official said.

Build resilience as economy stabilises, CBSL tells private sector

As Sri Lanka transitions from economic stabilisation to growth acceleration following its worst economic crisis in 2022,

Fuel distributors warn of shortage from today

While disputing the statement made by Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Chairman stating that there would be no fuel shortage this week, the Fuel Distributors’ Association said that no fuel orders had been placed since Friday and the public were warned to expect a shortage from today.

Former Speaker denies allegation on fuel usage

Denying the allegation by Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayake that the former Speaker had used fuel worth Rs. 33 million within nine months from January 1, 2024 to September 24, 2024, which amounts to Rs. 4 million per month, former Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena said spreading falsehood to gain power will not be successful every time.

Special Exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic from April 18 to 27

The special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic for the public will be held from April 18 to 27, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

CPC receives 1,581 fuel orders; no reason for shortage tomorrow: CPC Chairman

Refuting claims of the fuel distributors that existing fuel stocks at filling stations will last only till tomorrow morning, Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Chairman D.J. Rajakaruna said there will be no fuel shortages as the CPC has received 1,581 orders today across the country and that fuel is being distributed despite today being a Sunday.

“You didn’t drop Adani, it dropped you” – Mano Ganesan to Govt.

Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) leader and opposition MP Mano Ganesan has sharply criticized the government over the exit of Adani Green Energy from Sri Lanka, calling it a major setback for the country’s investment prospects.

683 underage workers migrated for domestic work: COPE reveals

A Parliamentary Committee has revealed that 683 underage workers have migrated for domestic work between May 2023 and June 2024.