DMT allows tuk-tuks to modify at a cost

The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) today granted permission allowing three-wheelers to have certain appliances fitted to trishaws, such as decorations, etc., DMT Commissioner General Nishantha Anurudda Weerasinghe said.

Stripping, assaulting women despicable: Geetha

State Minister of Women and Child Affairs Geetha Kumarasinghe condemned the assault of two women who were stripped and recorded on video by a group of men after being discovered with a monk.

Woman killed, another injured in hit and run

A woman was killed and another injured in a fatal accident on the High-Level Road in Galawilawatta, Homagama last night, Police said.

Dead Lankan detainee’s family demands indictment of Nagoya immigration center officials

NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- The family of a Sri Lankan woman who died in 2021 while detained at a Japan immigration center on Wednesday urged prosecutors who had previously dropped the case to indict officials on charges of professional negligence resulting in death.

Import restrictions on 300 more essential goods to be removed

Steps will be taken to remove the import restrictions on 300 more essential goods soon, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said today.

SriLankan Airlines employee acquitted after 12 years

Negombo Additional Magistrate Darshima Premarathne acquitted and released a former employee of SriLankan Airlines from the charges of aiding and abetting one John Benedict to leave Sri Lanka illegally.

Athapaththu, Samarawickrama record partnership guides SL Women to win over NZ Women

An unbeaten 80 from captain Chamari Athapaththu and 49 not out from Harshitha Samarawickrama set Sri Lanka Women up for a dominant 10-wicket win over New Zealand Women in the third and final T20I played in Colombo.

Fitch revises Outlook on CEB to Positive; affirms at ’B(lka)’

Fitch Ratings has revised the Outlook on Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to Positive from Stable while affirming its rating at (B)lka.

Army corporal arrested for sexually harassing Turkish woman

An army corporal was taken into custody on suspicion of sexually harassing a young Turkish woman who was travelling in a bus to Dambulla.

Sudath Sampath head of new Rugby selection Committee

The Sri Lankan Ministry of Sports has appointed a new National Rugby Selections Committee, headed by former rugby player Sudath Sampath. The other members of the committee are Duminda de Silva, Alex Nishantha Chanaka, Rajiv Ganapathy, and C.P. Abeygoonawardena.

Sri Lankan fisherman attacked with petrol bomb at sea

A Sri Lankan fisherman was injured in a petrol bomb attack by a suspected Indonesian fishing vessel on the high seas off the coast of Galle, Sri Lanka.

Measles shows an increase among those unvaccinated: Paediatrician

The measles infections in the country show an increase among those who had not received their immunization vaccines, Consultant Paediatrician at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children. Dr. Deepal Perera said.

One-third of total CT scanners in Govt. hospitals completely down

One-third of the total CT scanning machines in government hospitals are completely dysfunctional, medical professionals pointed out.

Seven deaths at Kandy Hospital due to alleged fungal infection: Probe underway

The Health Ministry has initiated a comprehensive investigation into the seven deaths allegedly caused due to fungal infection at the Kandy Hospital, Director General of Health Services Dr. Asela Gunawardena said.

President condemns burning of Quran in Sweden; slams HRC silence

While condemning the recent burning of a Quran in Sweden, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that it is a violation of the Freedom of Worship and questioned why the Human Rights Council in Geneva has remained silent on this issue.

SLPP MPs adamant on Cabinet posts, reject alternatives attached with perks

In a bid to appease some senior MPs of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) who insist on Cabinet portfolios, the government has proposed to set up a separate body called ‘high post committee’ comprising them and assign responsibilities to them along with perks such as vehicles and allowances, Daily Mirror learns.

A point of positive transformation in the relationship: Indian Foreign Secy

Visiting Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said yesterday his discussions with the Sri Lankan leadership and the Foreign Ministry were essentially focused on trying to ensure that the upcoming visit of President Ranil Wickremesinghe is actually a point of positive transformation in the relationship.

Sri Lanka to commence negotiations with Indonesia for preferential trade deal

Cabinet nod was granted this week to initiate negotiations with Indonesia to enter into a preferential trade agreement (PTA), which will ultimately....

Government finalises transaction advisors for divestment of 7 SOEs

The government has finalised transaction advisors to assist in the proposed divestiture of seven state-owned enterprises (SOEs) as part of its SOE...

Universal Periodic Review process: UK welcomes SL’s constructive engagement

The United Kingdom welcomed Sri Lanka’s constructive engagement with the Universal Periodic Review process and the initial steps it has taken to make progress in some areas since its last review.

Govt must pay special attention to trilingual skills when appointing government officers

The government should pay special attention to trilingual skills when assigning and appointing government servants to the public sector, Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government Additional Secretary (National Language) Anuradha Wijekoon said.

2023 A/L exam to be held between November to December

It has been proposed to hold the 2023 GCE Advanced Level (A/L) examinations during a period between November 27 to December 21, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

Another gold gel smuggling attempt thwarted by Customs at BIA

Another attempt to smuggle a stock of gold gel worth over Rs.160 million by five local traders concealed in their baggage bound for India was thwarted by the Sri Lanka Customs stationed at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this afternoon.

Six Sri Lankan athletes to feature in the Asian Athetics C’ship tomorrow

Six Sri Lankan athletes are scheduled to participate in the finals and preliminary rounds of the 25th Asian Senior Athletics Championship 2023 tomorrow.

New university to produce only teachers: Minister

Teachers will not be recruited for a three-year teaching diploma course at National Colleges of Education (NIE) in the future, but they will be assigned to a university established to produce teachers for a four-year degree, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

Parish Priest speaks on allegations of sexual abuse

The Parish Priest of a Church in Marawila, who is said to have sexually abused a 15-year-old school student, said he intended to obtain a fair judgment on the false allegations made against him and get the issue resolved.

Marc-André Franche appointed as UN Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka

Marc-André Franche of Canada has been appointed by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, with the host Government’s approval.

Fmr Minister Priyankara Jayaratne released from corruption case

Colombo Chief Magistrate Prasanna Alwis today ordered to release former Minister Priyankara Jayaratne and his private secretary from a corruption case following the Bribery Commission’s decision to withdraw the charges.

Sathosa to be restructured

Cabinet approval was granted to restructure Sathosa as it has not achieved the desired objectives of establishing it, Cabinet Spokesman Bandula Gunawardane said today.

‘Sri Lanka Legume’ tree removed with Cabinet approval: Bandula

‘Sri Lanka Legume’ tree (Crudia zeylanica) which blocked the construction of the Colombo - Kandy Expressway in the Daraluwa area of Veyangoda, was removed with Cabinet approval, Minister Bandula Gunawardane said today.