Polluted air poses risk to pregnant mothers’ fetuses: Physician

With increasing attention on air quality, experiments have revealed that polluted air can negatively impact the fetus of pregnant mothers, Consultant Respiratory Physician Professor Duminda Yasarathne said

Office for Reparations denies compensating any MP for destroyed houses

The Office for Reparations has not paid any compensation for the MPs whose houses were set on fire during the unrest in 2022, Daily Mirror learns.

Hot days, cooler nights expected for next three days

The Meteorology Department forecasts fluctuating temperatures, with hot days and cooler nights for the next three days, starting tomorrow, according to Duty Meteorologist Malith Fernando.

Two injured in alleged assault by MP Archchuna

Two individuals have reportedly been injured and admitted to the hospital following an alleged assault by MP Ramanathan Archchuna at a hotel in Jaffna.

Govt. seeks to import low-cost fuel from UAE

The government is in the process of exploring the possibility of importing low-cost fuel from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) under a government-to-government deal, Daily Mirror learns.

Ferry service between India, Sri Lanka may restart in February

Climate change-induced gale-force winds, erratic monsoons, and a turbulent sea are now hindering the smooth operation of the India-Sri Lanka ferry service, which was resumed 17 months ago.

Passport queues to end in a month: Immigration Dept.

Although the root cause of the prevailing passport queues is due to the mismanagement of the previous governments, the Department of Immigration and Emigration (DIE) will commit to clear all queues before Sinhala and Tamil New Year in April, an official said.

SL, UAE to ink investment promotion agreement

Sri Lanka is set to sign a mutual investment promotion and security agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), aimed at creating a robust framework for foreign direct investment.

CBSL flags fake job ads misusing its name and logo

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has warned the public about an employment scam falsely using its name.

Sinopec Fuel Oil Lanka strengthens SL’s bunkering sector with High Sulphur Fuel Oil

Sinopec Fuel Oil Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. (SFOL) has announced the introduction of High Sulphur Fuel Oil (HSFO) to the Sri Lankan market for bunkering, a move that is set to transform the country’s maritime fuel sector.

EPF set to upgrade management system following Cabinet nod

The Employees Provident Fund (EPF), the country’s largest pension fund, will soon see an enhancement in its operations with efforts underway to select an integrator to implement a new system.

Toque monkey sterilisation project fails

The toque monkey sterilisation project, recently implemented to address the threat posed by toque monkeys in several areas of the country, has failed.

No forest fire situation currently in the country: Forest Conservation

The Department of Forest Conservation announced today that there have been no forest fire situations reported in the country, and claims of such occurrences are false.

Kremlin says 'significant part of Ukraine wants to be Russia'

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov riffed on President Donald Trump’s suggestion that Ukrainians ’’may be Russians some day,’’ as both Moscow and Kyiv maneuver for leverage in revived peace talks the White House hopes will end nearly three years of full-scale war.

Government approves recruitment for 7,456 vacant posts

The government has approved recruitment to fill 7,456 vacant posts as recommended by the Committee for Public Service and Staff Management, Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.

AG or AG’s Department will not be abolished: Nalinda

The position of the Attorney General or the Attorney General’s Department will not be abolished with the establishment of the proposed Independent Prosecutor’s Office, the government said today.

Litro gas prices remain unchanged

Litro Gas Lanka Limited has decided not to increase the retail price of a 12.5 kg LP gas cylinder, even though gas prices in the international market have risen, Litro Chairman Channa Gunawardana said.

High blood pressure on the rise

High blood pressure is a major health concern in the South Asian region, contributing significantly to deaths among individuals under 70, the Health Promotion Bureau said.

Cabinet approves rural roads enhancement in Northern and Eastern Provinces

The Cabinet has approved the implementation of a rural roads enhancement and upgrading programme in the Northern and Eastern Provinces, Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.

Govt. approves Sapugaskanda refinery expansion to 100,000 barrels per day

The government has approved the development of the Sapugaskanda oil refinery within its existing premises, increasing its capacity to 100,000 barrels per day under a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model, Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.

Sri Lanka Police to establish Central Crime Investigation Bureau

The Sri Lanka Police will establish a new bureau, the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB), aimed at handling various criminal investigations.

Autopsies conducted on tourists who died in Sri Lanka; Exact cause yet to be determined

The post-mortem examinations of two foreign tourists who died while vacationing in Sri Lanka were conducted on Monday and the exact cause of death is yet to be determined.

No power cuts tomorrow: CEB

There will be no scheduled power cuts tomorrow, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) said.

17 Police officers discharged from service for drug use

Sri Lanka Police have terminated the services of 17 officers in the past four months for consuming illegal drugs, including heroin and synthetic substances like ICE.

President to meet several world leaders in UAE

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to hold discussions with several world leaders such as Colombian President Gustavo Petro, Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al Ahmad Al Sabah and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair today during his second day of the three-day-official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Trump signs order shifting US back toward plastic straws

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order ending a US government effort to replace plastic straws with paper.

Yoshitha, Daisy Forrest named as suspects in money laundering case

Police have named former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s son, Yoshitha Rajapaksa and Daisy Forrest, also known as ’Daisy Achchi,’ as suspects before the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court and filed a case against them under the Money Laundering Act.

Domestic gas cylinder explodes: Two injured

Two individuals were injured when a domestic LP gas cylinder exploded at the Navy Circuit Bungalow in Kataragama this morning, Police said.

Toyota releases new price list, with lowest price starting at Rs. 7.4 million

Toyota Lanka has announced the new prices for its wide range of brand-new vehicles following the relaxation of the ban on vehicle imports.

At least 50 die in Guatemala after bus plunges off bridge

A bus veered off a highway bridge into a polluted ravine in Guatemala City early on Monday, killing at least 51 people and trapping survivors, a spokesperson for the city’s fire department said.