All party leaders requested to submit their proposals on 13A

All party leaders have been requested to submit their proposals and suggestions regarding the 13th Amendment to the Constitution on or before August 15, President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Import restrictions on 300 more items to be lifted: Minister

The import restrictions imposed on 300 more items will be relaxed in September, with the positive economic activity in the country, State Finance Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

Various proposals made to reduce public sector cadre: PM

The government continued to maintain the public service despite suggestions to make a reduction in the cadre of the public sector, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said while speaking at the National Integration Participatory Development Programme, ‘Aluth Gamak- Aluth Ratak’ held at the Moneragala District Secretariat.

No price increase in Litro domestic LP gas: Chairman

Prices of Litro domestic LP gas will not be increased despite the LP gas price increase in the world market, Litro Gas Chairman Muditha Peiris said.

Sri Lanka ditches China in India’s favour

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has finally called for tenders to execute the hybrid power projects in three northern islands of Sri Lanka using a grant of US $ 12 million from India, ditching China from the venture completely, Daily Mirror learns.

Cheap flights between Abu Dhabi and BIA from September

The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) yesterday awarded the Foreign Air Operations Certificate to ’Air Asia Abu Dhabi’ air service to start a scheduled low-cost flight service between Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) and Abu Dhabi Airport.

Fatal accident kills four in Tambuttegama

Four people were killed and another four injured following an accident in the Tambuttegama police area this morning, Police said.

Suspended JMO conducts two crucial postmortems

Consultant Judicial Medical Officer (JMO), Dr. Ruhul Haq, from the Colombo JMO Office, has conducted two significant postmortems in the past six months despite the suspension that was issued against him by the Sri Lanka Medical Council last December, being still effective until August 20.

Govt. keen on reviving construction industry

The government stressed yesterday its intentions to revive the country’s stalled construction industry by resuming the large infrastructure projects that were halted due to the economic crisis. This crisis resulted in significant price increases due to high input prices and import restrictions.

Officials visiting SL to host show greeted by unmanned counter at BIA

While Sri Lanka has secured the bid to host a prestigious travel awards show in Colombo, the officials visiting Sri Lanka to discuss the event had been greeted by unmanned service counters at the Bandaranaike International Airport.

Registrations cannot be waived in ad-hoc manner: Rajitha slams drug imports

Former Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne said there are guidelines to be followed when unapproved drugs are being imported.

Colombo Port container handling capacity to be increased: Minister

The Ports, Shipping and Aviation Ministry is considering increasing the container handling capacity of the Colombo Port, said Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva.

No govt. funds used for Women MPs' New Zealand visit: Parliament SG

No government funds were used for the study tour of the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus to New Zealand, Secretary General of Parliament Kushani Rohanadeera said.

Minister to be tough on registration of pre-schools

Permission will not be granted to run pre-schools without the training provided by the Education Ministry or without a pre-school diploma, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

Billionaire Onesh Subasinghe’s remains brought from Indonesia after six months

The remains of Sri Lankan businessman Onesh Subasinghe, who was murdered in a serviced apartment in Jakarta earlier this year, were brought to Sri Lanka on Tuesday after six months and handed over to his family members, police said.

Rugby League World Cup shifted to 2026 after France withdrawal

The next Rugby League World Cup will take place in the southern hemisphere in 2026, it was announced Thursday. France pulled out of hosting the event, originally scheduled for 2025, in May, saying that the tournament carried unacceptable financial risk.

SL ranked 104th among Least Developed Countries in trade facilitation: Verité Research

Sri Lanka ranks 104th out of 125 developing and least developed countries (LDCs) in its implementation of trade facilitation measures over the last six years, a new study by Verité Research has found.

Mihintale in the dark, arrears to CEB Rs 4.1 million

The electricity supply to Mihintale sacred city has been disconnected last morning due to nonpayment of due arrears.

Litro gas price to be revised again

Litro Gas Lanka Chairman, Muditha Peiris, is set to announce the new domestic gas price revision tomorrow (04).

Ajith Rohana’s FR petition postponed for September 4

The Fundamental Rights petition filed by Senior DIG Ajith Rohana challenging his transfer to Easter Province from Southern Province was today re-fixed for support on September 4 by the Supreme Court.

Police advised not to depend only on JMO’s report due to contradictions

Colombo Additional Magistrate Rajindra Jayasuriya yesterday ordered the Borella Police to conduct an investigation based on all medical records available as there are contradictions and obscurities in the JMO’s report.

A person consumes microplastics size of a credit card weekly: Nutritionist

A person consumes five grams of microplastic a week, which is the size of a credit card, a Nutritionist said.

Mainly fair weather over the island

Fair weather will prevail over the island except for a few showers in the Western and Sabaragamuwa Provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts, the forecasting division of the National Meteorological Centre said.

Lanza Group Stands Firm, Ignores Basil’s Warnings on Alliance

The ruling party faction led by Member of Parliament (MP) Nimal Lanza remains resolute in its determination to establish a new political alliance aimed at bolstering the candidacy of President Ranil Wickremesinghe in the upcoming presidential elections, despite stern warnings and resistance from the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) under which they contested the 2020 general elections, Daily Mirror learns.

Water tariff to be increased by 30 percent

Water tariff is to be increased from at least 30 to 40 percent from today, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board ( NWSDB) announced yesterday.

Immigration nabs Jaffna couple with same modus operandi at BIA

Within 48-hours of an attempt by five Sri Lankan males to illegally migrate to Italy and seek asylum by using forged travel documents, the Immigration and Emigration Department officials arrested a couple at the airport on Tuesday evening using the same modus operandi to flee the country.

Chamber of Mineral Exporters launched to advance sector

In an effort to bring fresh focus to Sri Lanka’s mineral resource industry, the stakeholders of the sector yesterday launched the Chamber of Mineral Exporters (CME) as a collaborative initiative.

Colombo Dockyard makes history as JMSDF’s first foreign shipyard for vessel repair

Colombo Dockyard PLC was selected as an afloat repair service provider to the Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Forces (JMSDF) at the Colombo Port.

Azharuddin against ‘shortening’ of cricket, wants ODIs to remain

Former Indian cricketer Mohammed Azharuddin is not in favour of scrapping bilateral One Day International cricket, and the potential further ‘shortening’ of the game.

Govt to provide water to animals, not for animal welfare, but for tourism management: DG

As a response to the persistent drought, the Wildlife Conservation Department has decided to provide water for animals at national parks, Wildlife Conservation Department Director General Chandana Sooriyabandara said.