Young businessman arrested over fatal accident involving Defender Jeep in Kiriella

A 24-year-old businessman has been arrested by the Kiriella Police for reckless driving after a Defender jeep he had been driving collided with a car and a motorcycle, resulting in the death of one person and injuries to five others in Kiriella last night.

Over 150 fuel station fail to place orders anticipating price revision: Minister

More than 150 fuel station dealers have not maintained 50 per cent capacity stock and placed adequate orders to maintain stock requirements as of yesterday anticipating a fuel price revision next month.

Not in Lanza’s alliance: Sugeeshwara Bandara

Director General of the Special Projects Unit at the Presidential Secretariat, Sugeeshwara Bandara refuted reports that he is to join the political alliance of parliamentarian Nimal Lanza.

15 injured in Rakwana bus accident

At least 15 passengers were hospitalised when a bus skidded off the road and toppled after crashing onto a wall early this morning at Galahitiya in Rakwana.

Along with Japan and India, China can join debt relief effort for Sri Lanka: Nirmala Sitharaman

As a large creditor to Sri Lanka, China is welcome to join the effort steered by Japan, India and France to help the island nation cope with its debt distress, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday.

SJB ally welcomes Indo Lanka land link

An Indo Sri Lanka land link will be economically beneficial to Sri Lanka to have cheaper and quicker access to the world’s fifth largest economy, leader of the Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA), which is an ally of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), said yesterday.

England bowler Stuart Broad to retire after Ashes series

England bowler Stuart Broad says he will retire after the conclusion of the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval.

UN urges moratorium after Kuwait executes 5 prisoners, including Sri Lankan drug dealer

The United Nations on Friday denounced the recent executions carried out by Singapore and Kuwait and called for the nations to impose a moratorium on carrying out the death penalty.

Japan focused on Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring, before resuming projects

Japan’s Deputy Director General for Press and Diplomacy Yukiko Okano briefing journalists on the discussions between the two nations, said that a number of investment proposals had been put forward by the Sri Lankan government for Japan’s consideration.

Japan-SL discuss LRT, Central Expressway, BIA projects

President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Foreign Minister of Japan Hayashi Yoshimasa discussed several Japanese-funded projects such as the Light Rail Transit (LRT), the East Terminal, the Kandy Development Plan, Central Highway, and the expansion of the Bandaranaike International Airport.

Tally of those registered for Fuel Pass QR Code tops 6.5 mn

The number of members registered with the National Fuel Pass QR Code has reached 6.5 million as of today, the Power and Energy Ministry said.

Two including Russian national killed in accident

Two individuals including a Russian national were killed after a car plunged down a precipice at Pusse Ela on the Hunnasgiriya-Meemure Road, Police said.

Cannot rule country with suppressive mindset like in 1980s: AKD tells RW

President Ranil Wickremesinghe should realize that he can no longer rule the country with a suppressive mindset like in the 1980s and if he resorts to such suppressive moves, it will be a complete failure, National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

Two more health workers arrested over patient’s death at NIMH

Two more assistant health workers attached to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) in Mulleriyawa have been arrested over the death of a patient at the institute recently, Police said.

Nearly 11,000 public complaints received so far: HRCSL tells President

The Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission (HRCSL) said it has received nearly 11,000 public complaints so far and there is a shortage of staff to effectively address these complaints.

Sports Minister’s daughters in SLC President’s visa letter request list?

The two relatives of Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe, who the Daily Mirror reported earlier this week were among individuals who received letters of endorsement from SLC for Australian visas last year, were names put forward by SLC President Shammi Silva, it is learnt.

Australia helicopter crash: Four military aircrew missing

Four people are missing after a military helicopter crashed off the coast of Queensland in Australia.

Wish to see Sri Lanka developed like Korea by 2048: President

President Ranil Wickremesinghe said he wishes to see Sri Lanka become a developed country like South Korea by 2048 while addressing the delegation of Sri Lankan Scouts participating in the 25th World Scout Jamboree to be held in South Korea.

Five parties to join Lanza’s alliance, inaugural rally in January next year

Five parties have already completed discussions with MP Nimal Lanza who is to form a new alliance, sources close to the MP said yesterday. They will hold their inaugural rally in January, next year.

Indian Navy Ship‘Khanjar’ visits Trincomalee

Indian Naval Ship ‘Khanjar’, an indigenously built Missile Corvette of the Khukri-class, is scheduled to visit Trincomalee from July 29 to 31, the Indian High Commission said.

There was genocide in Canada: Canadian envoy

Canadian High Commissioner Eric Walsh yesterday said that there was genocide in Canada and its now trying to bring about reconciliation with its indigenous people, and Sri Lanka also has potential for the same.

Indo-Lanka grid connection: technical details ready by September

In a step closer to Indo-Lanka national grid connection, the technical report on the project will be completed by September, this year, Daily Mirror learns.

French President arrives in Sri Lanka

French President Emmanuel Macron and his delegation arrived in the island a short while ago, the President’s Media Division stated.

Journalist Tharindu Uduwaragedara beaten, arrested by police

Journalist cum media activist Tharindu Uduwaragedara was beaten and arrested by the police and police riot squad units that dispersed a joint trade union protest held against the IMF deal yesterday in Borella, by firing tear gas and water cannons.

Immigration officer among two arrested over forged visa

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) apprehended a female and an officer attached to the Department of Immigration and Emigration, for their involvement in an attempt to leave the country using a forged visa at the Bandaranaike International Airport today.

Japanese Foreign Minister arrives in Sri Lanka

Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa arrived in Sri Lanka a short while ago on a two-day official visit, the President’s Media Division said.

Tamil MP suggests setting up a community police service under PCs

Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) Leader Mano Ganesan today proposed setting up a community police service and vesting it with the provincial councils.

Niger general declares himself leader following coup

Gen Abdourahmane Tchiani has declared himself the new leader of Niger after a dramatic coup.

Imam-ul-Haq, Richard Ngarava among late changes for LPL

Pakistani batsman Imam-ul-Haq and Zimbabwean fast bowler Richard Ngarava were among the last minute additions to Colombo Strikers and Galle Titans franchises respectively, ahead of the fourth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) that starts on Sunday.

Two health workers arrested over patient’s death

Two assistant health workers attached to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) in Mulleriyawa have been arrested over the death of a patient at the NIMH recently, Police said.