Another man shot at, injured in Maligawatte

A man was injured in a shooting incident at Sangaraja Mawatha in Maligawatte this afternoon, Police said.

Digital platform to coordinate, follow up MoUs, bilateral, multilateral treaties: FM

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has introduced a digital platform to coordinate and follow up the ongoing and forthcoming bilateral as well as multilateral treaties, agreements and Memoranda of Understanding with the inter-ministerial stakeholders.

Sapugaskanda oil refinery to be closed for 20 days

The Sapugaskanda oil refinery will be closed from September 18 to October 8 for maintenance work, State Minister of Power and Energy D.V. Chanaka said today.

India increases financial allocation for grant projects in SL

The Government of India (GOI) has increased the financial allocation for various grant projects being implemented in Sri Lanka due to the rapid changes in the economic landscape, the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka said.

Sinopec offers discount of Rs. 3 per litre while CPC makes less than a rupee profit

Sinopec Energy Lanka, which recently started its business operations in Sri Lanka, is offering a discount of Rs. 3 per litre for both petrol and diesel. On the other hand, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) is making a profit of less than a rupee from all petroleum products after the fuel price revision, according to Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera.

Sri Lanka returns another $100m to Bangladesh

Sri Lanka yesterday paid back another $100 million of the $200 million it took from Bangladesh in a currency swap agreement two years ago, a top official of Bangladesh Bank said today.

No more QR code

QR code system for fuel supply in the retail market has been stopped from today, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said.

Sinopec Lanka announces fuel retail prices

Sinopec Lanka today published their latest fuel retailing prices with effect from today.

Debate on no-confidence motion on Keheliya next week

The debate on the no-confidence motion on Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has been scheduled for September 6, 7 and 8, the Communication Department of Parliament said.

Bus fares likely to be increased

The bus fares will be increased due to the increase in the price of diesel last night, Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) chairman Gemunu Wijeratne said today.

License of booze manufacturers face cancellation: Excise Chief warns

The Chief of the Excise Department warned the license of liquor manufacturers would be cancelled with immediate effect if they were caught using fake security stickers pasted on bottles of alcoholic beverages.

SLPP not a threat at all: Maithri

Claiming that the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) is not a threat at all, former president Maithripala Sirisena yesterday extended an open invitation to all other political parties to form an alliance to form a government.

Reports of internal discord lead AKD, Sajith to announce their presidential ambitions

Reports of internal discord over presidential candidacy prompted both the National People’s Power (NPP) and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) to unveil their presidential candidates well ahead of the usual timeline, Daily Mirror learns.

Sri Lanka register their longest winning streak in ODI history

Sri Lanka emerged victorious over Bangladesh in their tournament opener in the ongoing Asia Cup, marking a significant milestone by setting a new record for their longest winning streak in one-day internationals (ODIs).

Two MPs file petition against Keheliya and NMRA

Two Parliamentarians today filed a Fundamental Rights petition in Supreme Court seeking an order to set up an Independent Probe Committee to carry out investigations against health authorities including Health Minister and National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA), for repeatedly permitting the importation of medicines and medical devices that are substandard or unauthorized.

Colombo inflation slows to 4% in August on decline in food prices, high base effects

Inflation in Colombo has continued its decline through August compared to the previous year, providing much-needed relief to both individuals and businesses. However, the persistent high cost of living is still straining household budgets, as incomes have not kept pace.

Tourist arrivals cross 900,000 milestone for first time since 2019

Sri Lanka tourism reached a new milestone on Wednesday with over 900,000 international visitors having visited the island nation.

Pathirana-inspired Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh in Asia Cup

Fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana returned impressive figures of 4-32 to help Sri Lanka to a comprehensive five-wicket win over Bangladesh in the Asia Cup match on Thursday.

CPC, IOC raise fuel prices once again

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) and Lanka Indian Oil Company (LIOC) have announced another round of increases in fuel prices, effective from midnight today.

Medical Specialists highlight current blunders that compel to leave SL

Medical specialists who return from abroad after concluding overseas training, get disheartened due to a series of unaddressed issues, albeit they have the keen desire to serve Sri Lanka with dedication, the Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) said.

Finance Ministry calls report from customs

The Finance Ministry has called for a comprehensive report from Sri Lanka customs regarding the report over illegal import of thousands of vehicles into the country during the import ban.

Govt seeks public input on drug procurement process

The Health Ministry invites the public, experts, all stakeholders and interested parties to submit their written views, observations suggestions, and recommendations.

Govt continues to violate RTI Act on infrastructure project info

The government has continued to violate the Right to Information (RTI) Act by failing to disclose required information on infrastructure projects. In 2022 and 2023, only 18% and 25% of the necessary information was proactively disclosed online, respectively, according to Verité Research.

’’Ladiya’s’’ gang member fleeing country for Singapore brought back over murder

A member of notorious criminal Ladiya’s gang in Athurugiriya, who had shot and killed a person in Thalangama and fled the country to Singapore, was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport after he was brought back to the country.

India-Sri Lanka forge deeper ties with emphasis on economic integration, connectivity

Sri Lankan High Commissioner in New Delhi Milinda Moragoda said economic stabilization efforts are underway in Sri Lanka and emphasized that the future Indo-Lanka relationship would heavily focus on connectivity and investment founded on a promising economic integration road-map that was agreed upon during the recent visit of the Sri Lankan President to India.

Asia Cup: Bangladesh win the toss, to bat first against Sri Lanka

Bangaldesh opted to bat first after their captain Shakib Al Hasan won the toss in their Asia Cup match against Sri Lanka in Pallekele.

Writ petition seeking prevention of Pastor Jerome’s arrest postponed

The writ petition filed by Pastor Jerome Fernando seeking an order preventing the police from arresting him in connection with the controversial Sunday sermon was postponed today for September 21 by the Court of Appeal.

Man injured in another daylight shooting at Balapitiya

A 36-year-old man was injured after he was shot at by two unidentified men near a school in Balapitiya a short while ago.

Dr Daminda Attanayake appointed Event Chief Medical officer for Asia Cup

Dr Daminda Attanayake, who is currently working as the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to the Sri Lanka Cricket team and also the medical representative to the International Cricket Council (ICC) from Sri Lanka has been appointed as an Event Chief Medical officer for the Asia Cup.

Speaker endorses certificate on several Bills passed in Parliament

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena has endorsed the certificate on several bills passed recently in Parliament, including the Betting and Gaming Levy (Amendment) Bill.