2,367 children enrolled in popular schools outside formal system: Auditor General Report

The 2022 annual auditor general report claimed that 2,367 children have been enrolled in popular schools outside the formal system for nearly three years.

Lawyers’ Collective notes growing authoritarianism under President

The Lawyers’ Collective, a prominent legal advocacy group in Sri Lanka, has noted its concern about the growing authoritarianism under Sri Lanka’s President.

Minister Roshan Ranasinghe responds to the story on seized vehicle

Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe in a response to the Daily Mirror story titled ’’Alleged Smuggled Land Cruiser Seized from Minister’s Vehicle Yard’’ which appeared on Saturday, November 25th said the seized land cruiser in question did not belong to him and he had no connection with it.

Imprisoned criminal smashes 23 CCTV cameras at Boossa Prison

- An inmate of the Boossa High Security Prison destroyed 23 CCTV cameras installed in the prison.

President questions allocation of freehold land for Shangri-La Hotel

President Ranil Wickremesinghe today questioned the allocation of freehold land for the Shangri-La Hotel while pondering why a similar privilege couldn’t be extended to the hardworking farmers who have cultivated the land for generations.

IPL 2024: Sri Lankan stars Wanindu, Dasun Shanaka released by RCB & Gujarat Titans

Today, all ten IPL franchises have announced the players they will retain and release for the upcoming 2024 edition. Among them, several Sri Lankan players, including Wanindu Hasaranga and Dasun Shanaka, have been released from Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans, respectively.

Lanka Sathosa reduces prices of nearly 400 items for festive season: Minister

Lanka Sathosa has taken measures to reduce the prices of nearly 400 items including essential food items with the aim of providing relief to the consumers during the coming festive season, Trade, Commerce and Food Security Minister Nalin Fernando said.

Sri Lanka expands teaching hospitals with new addition of Badulla hospital

In a bid to enhance the delivery of medical education and services in Sri Lanka, the Badulla Provincial General Hospital has been upgraded to a teaching hospital.

Sports Minister reveals SLC corruption exposed by resigned secretary

Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe said the recently resigned Sri Lanka Cricket Board Secretary Mohan de Silva contacted him from Australia, exposing corruption within the SLC.

New Electricity Bill to Parliament within next two weeks: Kanchana

The new Electricity Act, which was prepared with the aim of streamlining the activities of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and providing an efficient and excellent service to the consumers, will be submitted to Parliament within the next two weeks, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said.

Verité survey: 56% fear ’Online Safety Bill’ will limit social media freedom

In a survey conducted by Verité Research, 56% of the respondents who were familiar with the Online Safety Bill expressed concerns that it would curtail the freedom of using social media.

Sri Lanka to OK Sinopec’s $4.5 bln refinery proposal on Monday -minister

Sri Lanka will likely approve on Monday a proposal from Chinese state refiner Sinopec to build a $4.5-billion-dollar refinery.

Firearm linked to Udugampola shooting found during interrogation of ’Ganemulla Sanjeewa’

A firearm linked to a fatal shooting in Udugampola last year was recovered during the questioning of underworld figure Ganemulla Sanjeewa, detained by the Police.

168 child sexual abuses, 22 underage pregnancies reported in September

Some 168 cases of child sexual abuse have been reported in the month of September this year while 22 girls under the age of 16 have become pregnant, a Parliamentary Committee revealed.

PC promoted posthumously after drowning in pursuit

The police constable who drowned while attempting to apprehend a suspect in Ja Ela has been honored with a posthumous promotion.

Bribery Commission wants salary scale on par with Attorney General’s Department

The Commission to Investigate Bribery or Corruption has informed a Parliamentary Committee that its salary scale should be increased on par with the salary scale of the Attorney General’s Department.

Public sector to get part of Rs 10,000 pay hike from January 2024

The Government is exploring the option of providing Rs 5,000 of the proposed pay increase of Rs. 10,000 from January 2024, followed by the balance from April.

Cabinet has violated sports law: Sajith

Cabinet decision to ask the Sports Minister to seek Cabinet approval for appointing an interim committee to administer cricket is a violation of the sports laws, Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa told Parliament today.

Four Police officers arrested over death of remanded suspect in Jaffna

Four police officers were arrested over the death of an individual held in remand custody at the Jaffna prison.

Initiatives launched to return lands acquired by Forest, Wildlife Departments

Efforts have been initiated to return the lands that were originally owned by the residents of the Northern and Eastern Provinces which were subsequently acquired by the Forests Department and the Wildlife Conservation Department following the war, Wildlife and Forest Resources Conservation Minister Pavitra Vanniarachchi said.

Sri Lankans being sent to Israel are given military training: Hakeem

Sri Lankan expatriate workers who are sent to Israel are to be given military training, MP Rauff Hakeem alleged in Parliament today.

If Rohit has the desire, he will play T20 World Cup: Muttiah Muralitharan

Muttiah Muralitharan, the leading wicket-taker among spinners in World Cup history, believes Rohit Sharma’s current form gives him more than a fair chance

Derek Chauvin, convicted in George Floyd’s killing, stabbed in prison

Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been stabbed by another inmate at a federal prison in Arizona where he’s serving time for the murder of George Floyd.

EU extends EUR 15mn grant to promote circular economy in SL’s food sector

Sri Lanka and the European Union (EU) entered into a financing agreement to promote a circular economy and sustainable consumption and production in the food sector.

Imad Wasim announces retirement from international cricket

Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing an end to a career that spanned eight years.

Non-academic staff trade unions urged to address at provincial level: Ministry

All non-academic trade unions are advised to engage in discussions with the provincial authorities regarding any non-academic staff issues, the Education Ministry announced.

Alleged smuggled Land Cruiser seized from Minister’s vehicle yard

A land cruiser jeep smuggled to the country was seized by Panadura Walana Anti-vice Squad during a raid on Euro Nipon private vehicle yard in Dambulla belonging to Minister of Sports Roshan Ranasinghe and handed over to Dambulla Police.

Dispute over SLPP breakaway group hinders CC’s functionality

The appointment of the tenth member to the Constitutional Council (CC) has been hampered over differences within the opposition, eventually leading to its activities being hamstrung, Daily Mirror learns.

Increased hydropower generation will revise electricity bills: Spokesman

Wth the high rainfalls experienced and the increased hydropower generation will cause revisions in the electricity bills, Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) media spokesman Noel Priyantha said.

Hydropower generates Rs.16bn additional income for CEB last month: Kanchana

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) received an additional income of Rs. 16 billion last month as hydropower generation took place at full capacity due to heavy rains, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said yesterday.