Plans afoot to initiate Intelligence Unit to protect students from drugs

The Government mulls establishing a Social Intelligence Unit to help students rid themselves from the drug menace.

Dengue cases cross 69,000 mark; 1,400 cases within the week

The tally of Dengue cases recorded for 2023 has topped the 69,000 mark, according to the Epidemiology Unit

School holidays again on December 22; New term on February 2 next year: Minister

Education Minister Susil Premajayantha today announced the school holidays for the second phase of the third term of the government and government approved Sinhala and Tamil medium schools.

Massive fire claims 32 lives at drug rehabilitation center in northern Iran

A devastating fire engulfed a drug rehabilitation centre in northern Iran, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 32 lives and leaving 16 individuals injured, according to Iranian media reports on Friday.

Sri Lanka’s Cricket World Cup debacle: Sri Lanka Cricket Secretary resigns

Secretary of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Mohan de Silva has tendered his resignation.

Maximum retail price for sugar also announced

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has issued a gazette notice setting a maximum retail price (MRP) for sugar with immediate effect.

Litro increases LP gas prices

The price of a cylinder of 12.5 kg Litro domestic LP gas has been increased by Rs. 95 with effect from today, Litro Gas chairman Muditha Peiris said.

AASL earns record breaking revenue in 2023

The Airport and Aviation Services (Private) Limited has earned Rs. 28.5 billion in revenue during the past nine months (from January 1 to September 30) and said that it was an increase of 57% when compared to the same period in 2022.

Elon Musk sees an AI future where ‘no job is needed’

Elon Musk declared artificial intelligence (AI) “one of the most disruptive forces in history” in a sit-down conversation with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak that dove into the dangers and opportunities of AI on Thursday, capping off the UK’s inaugural AI Safety Summit.

100mm heavy showers today too

Heavy showers above 100mm will occur after 1 p.m. today in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Central Provinces and in the Mannar, Vavuniya and Mullaitivu districts, the forecasting division of the National Meteorological Centre said.

Young woman succumbs to injuries from Pettah textile store blaze

A 21-year-old woman receiving treatment following the recent fire that engulfed a textile store in Pettah succumbed to her injuries yesterday.

Elephant Bharana’s head with tusks exhumed

The tusker Bharana of Kalaweva, which had died of electrocution after getting entangled in an illegal power line, was exhumed last afternoon, three years after its burial, under the supervision of Wildlife officials.

Hunger, anger and helplessness stalk the land

Our people are suffering and our children are starving. In fact, according to UNICEF, more than 5.7 million people, including 2.3 million children, require humanitarian assistance.

How irresponsible spending drains SLC coffers

While Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is toiling to return to its glorious match winning trend, members forming the ‘Cricket Board’ and handling cricket administration are accused of abusing their positions and milking the rich coffers of the controlling body for cricket to their own whims and fancies. With the release of the Auditor General’s (AG) report on SLC astonishing details have surfaced as to how the hierarchy forming the Cricket Board’s admini

Sevanagala sugar factory is to be given to a government ally: Sajith Premadasa

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has voiced concerns about the future of the state-owned Sevanagala sugar factory, alleging that it is to be handed over to a close ally of the government.

Nepal earthquake: More than 100 killed in remote western Nepal

More than 100 people have been killed after an earthquake struck remote western Nepal on Friday.

India adjusts $15Mn grant to INR for Buddhist ties

The US $ 15 million grant committed by India in 2020 for the promotion of Buddhist ties between the two countries has been recalibrated to Indian rupees (INR) to suit the latest market developments, Daily Mirror learns.

An IGP not seeing retirement

Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Wickramaratne was given yet another extension for the fourth time by President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday, signaling that there is no agreement on the next senior most to be chosen for the permanent appointment.

Bangladesh seeks recognition of more of its medical colleges in SL

Bangladesh requested for recognition of more of its public medical colleges by the Sri Lankan health authorities, an official said.

President’s helicopter makes emergency landing at school ground

President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing at a school ground due to unexpected weather conditions while en route to Welimada today.

Get rid of everyone concerned with cricket even if SL loses ICC status: SJB MP

The Sports Minister should get rid of everyone directly concerned with cricket even if Sri Lanka loses International Cricket Council (ICC) membership, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Hesha Vithanage said today.

Refrain from providing information to census officers: Grama Niladhari officers

The Grama Niladhari Officers’ Union requests the public not to provide any information to officers who visit homes for the census without the presence of a Grama Niladhari.

Eleven Sri Lankans from Gaza arrive safely in Egypt

The eleven Sri Lankans belonging to two families who were stranded in Israel arrived in Egypt safely, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said today.

Resign now, Sports Minister tells Sri Lanka Cricket

As the fallout of Sri Lanka’s embarrassing 302-run defeat to India in the Cricket World Cup continues, Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe has called for the immediate resignation of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), threatening drastic action if they do not.

C.D Wickramaratne gets another extension as IGP

Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D Wickramaratne has been given another three weeks service extension by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, the police said.

Sri Lankan suspected of being held hostage by Hamas dies

The Sri Lankan national, who was believed to have been taken hostage by the Islamic militant group Hamas in Palestine, has been confirmed dead, according to the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Tel Aviv.

Litro gas prices to be increased from tomorrow

The Price of a 12.5 kg Litro domestic LP gas cylinder will be increased by Rs. 75-90 with effect from tomorrow, Litro Chairman Muditha Peiris said.

Nepal, Oman qualify for T20 World Cup 2024

Nepal secured an eight-wicket victory over the United Arab Emirates in the Asian qualifiers semifinal, while Oman dominated Bahrain with a ten-wicket triumph.

Exam soon to recruit 3,000 Grama Niladharis: Prime Minister

The Grama Niladhari Exam will be conducted in the first week of December to fill three thousand Grama Niladhari vacancies, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardane said.

GMOA suspends strike; withdrawal from VIP ambulance service continues

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to suspend the provincial-level trade union action with effect from today.