Murder of Sri Lankans: KL police detain eight individuals

The police have detained eight foreigners to facilitate investigations into the murder of three Sri Lankan men at a rented house in Jalan Perhentian Kampung Kovil Hilir, Sentul Kuala Lumpur on September 22.

Lane infringement costs Sri Lanka 4x400m Mixed Relay Silver at Asian Games

Sri Lanka’s disappointing returns at the Asian Games continued with the Mixed 4x400m relay team being disqualified for a lane infringement after initially bagging a Silver medal.

’I settled controversial Rs. 2.6 mn electricity bill for MP Namal Rajapaksa’s wedding’: Sanath Nishantha

The controversial unpaid Rs. 2.6 million electricity bill of MP Namal Rajapaksa, which was being circulated on social media under the letterhead of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), was settled today by State Minister for Water Supply Sanath Nishantha.

Cannot revise three-wheeler fare at this time: Association

The All-Island Three-Wheeler Drivers’ Union (AITWDU) today said that they have decided not to announce any price revisions for three-wheeler fares over the fuel price revisions

USD 6mn loss due to delays in SriLankan flights: Minister

The loss caused by the delays of SriLankan Airlines flights in the past few days is about USD 6 million, so the employees cannot be given any allowance or salary increase at this time, Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said.

Arrest of TV journalist over murder; wife goes to HRCSL

The wife of the journalist of a private TV channel, who was arrested in connection with a shooting incident that took place at Talduwa in Avissawella on September 20, has lodged a complaint with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL).

Businessman, accomplice arrested over gruesome murder of woman

Two suspects, including the main suspect who is a businessman, wanted in connection with the murder of a woman whose decapitated and dismembered body was found on the banks of the Kelani River in the Siyamabalape area, have been arrested.

State economic policy has made Lankans suffer: Sajith tells US Ambassador

Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa has informed US Ambassador in Sri Lanka Julie Chung that Sri Lankan citizens are undergoing great suffering because of the current state economic policy.

HRCSL urges caution over Online Safety Bill

The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has addressed a letter to the Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles expressing their preliminary observations and recommendations regarding the controversial Online Safety Bill, which was published in the Official Gazette on September 18, 2023.

No more emergency purchases of medicines

The Health Ministry has suspended the emergency purchases of medicines following various hiccups associated with the emergency purchase procedures.

SLTB to increase fines for ticketless travel: Chairman

The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has decided to increase the fines for travelling on SLTB buses without tickets, after amending the SLTB Act.

Plans afoot to sell Milco, Highland to India’s Amul: AKD

Plans are afoot to sell Milco, Highland and 31 dairy farms owned by the National Livestock Development Board (NLDB) to India’s Amul Diary Company, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said.

Death of housemaid: SI, three cops further remanded till Oct 16

The Sub Inspector and the three Police officers arrested over their alleged involvement in the death of housemaid R. Rajakumari while being in Welikada Police custody were further remanded till October 16 by a Colombo Magistrate today.

Minister orders CID to launch probe into resignation of Mullaitivu Judge

Public Security Minister Tiran Alles ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to launch a comprehensive investigation into the resignation of Mullaitivu District Judge and Magistrate, T. Saravanarajah.

At least one rupee contributed daily to LTTE diaspora: Gemunu

Around fifty percent of the population in this country is contributing at least one rupee to the international Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) diaspora daily, Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) Chairman Gemunu Wijeratne said.

9 people killed and 40 injured after church roof collapses in Mexico

A church roof collapsed during Sunday mass in a northern Mexican city, killing at least nine people and injuring 40, the authorities said, as rescuers worked into the night, desperately looking for another 30 people believed to be trapped under the rubble.

IMF unveils 16-point plan to address governance challenges in Sri Lanka

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended sixteen priority actions in its recently released Governance Diagnostic Assessment (GDA) on Sri Lanka to address systematic and severe governance weaknesses and deep-rooted corruption vulnerabilities across State functions in order to unlock the country’s growth potential.

LIOC fuel prices also increased

Following the fuel price increase by Sinopec Energy Lanka and Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) last night, Lanka IOC also decided to increase their prices with effect from last night.

Do not raise third party concerns with US-SL tells USA, Japan

Sri Lanka has informed the United States and Japan to have direct dialogue regarding matters of their own geopolitical concerns but not those of any third party, Daily Mirror learns.

49 luxury buses imported for CHOGM 2013 now idle

Forty-nine luxury buses imported in view of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) In 2013 and later used for public transportation on the southern expressway now lie idle with Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) due to lack of spare parts to repair them, denying daily revenue of Rs. 80,000-90,000 to the government, Daily Mirror learns.

Rainy weather extended to hydro catchment areas and rice belt

As minor flood situation remained in three districts of the country, the rice belt and the hydro catchment areas are beginning to see some showers, as per the data released by the Department of Irrigation.

Easter Sunday attacks: Scotland Yard assistance not yet sought?

While President Ranil Wickremesinghe had claimed last year that the assistance of Scotland Yard had been sought to review the reports on the Easter Sunday attacks, British diplomatic sources said no such request was made as far as they were aware.

MS, GR continued to keep TMVP on payroll

Former Presidents Maithripala Sirisena and Gotabaya Rajapaksa continued to pay cadres of the Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pullikkal (TMVP) when they were President and Defence Minister, a whistleblower claimed.

CPC too increases fuel prices

Shortly after Sinopec announced revisions to its fuel prices, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) also increased its fuel prices, which will come into effect from midnight today.

Sri Lanka recieved nothing but taxes from IMF programme so far: Vijitha

Sri Lanka has not received anything from the IMF programme so far other than the unbearable tax burden on the people, NPP MP Vijitha Herath said today.

Sinopec increases fuel prices, excluding Petrol 92

Sinopec Energy Lanka announced today that its Executive Director has approved a revised fuel pricing structure, and they have released their updated fuel retail prices, effective immediately.

PM proposes to open children’s cinema in SL

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena stressed the need to open a children’s cinema in the country to open the door to another avenue for the children’s satisfaction.

Govt keen to combat tax evasion: State Finance Minister

State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siambalapitiya emphasized the need for various measures, as suggested by the International Monetary Fund, including strengthening administration, implementing minor reductions in tax exemptions, and actively combatting tax evasion.

Trinity Juniors secure victory

Trinity College edged out D.S. Senanayake College 5-0 to win the All Island Under-16 ten-a-side rugby tournament played at their rugby stadium in Pallekelle today.

Nightclub fire in Spain kills 11

At least 11 people have died in a fire at a nightclub in the south-eastern city of Murcia, Spanish authorities say.