Court issues arrest warrant on Pathum Kerner

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today issued a warrant for the arrest of Social media activist Dr. Pathum Kerner over an case filed by Colombo Crimes Division.

Spike in influenza, fever patients normal, not COVID cases: Dr. Herath

These days, the increase in the number of influenza and fever infections in the country is quite normal, but the escalation of COVID-19 positive cases is quite unexpected, Health Services Deputy Director General Dr. Hemanta Herath said.

SL ranks 5th among 10 countries with highest food price inflation: World Bank

Sri Lanka ranked 5th among the 10 countries with the highest food price inflation in the latest World Bank assessment.

’Haal Sameera’ arrested with firearms in Minuwangoda for extortion

The STF arrested Warnakulasuriya Kristebuge Sameera Sampath Fernando alias ’Haal Sameera’ with firearms and ammunition for his involvement in several crimes and frauds across the country.

US $ 18tn wiped off from global markets in first half of 2022, WFE data reveals

The new data published by the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), the global industry group for exchanges and central clearing counterparties, lays bare the full economic impact of the Ukraine war upon a global economy still trying to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Aragalaya causes Rs.5 million in damages to Galle Face: Ministry

The damage caused to the Galle Face Green due to the Aragalaya has been estimated at Rs. 5 million, a statement from the Housing and Urban Development Ministry said.

Positive investor interest for EOI floated by Colombo Lotus Tower

The Chinese-funded Colombo Lotus Tower, which has repeatedly come under much criticism for being non-operational for a long period since completion of its construction, has received positive responses from potential investors to set up ventures, a senior official said.

‘Bad bank’ mooted to deal with tourism industry debt

The Sri Lanka tourism authorities, led by Tourism Minister Harin Fernando, are actively contemplating on setting up what is called a ‘bad bank’ to restructure the debt of the crisis-hit tourism sector, Mirror Business learns.

National inflation increases to 66.7%

Headline inflation, as measured by the year-on-year (YoY) change in the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), increased to 66.7 percent in July 2022, from 58.9 percent in June 2022.

President never ordered British woman to be deported

President office today denied reports that said an order has been given by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to deport the British women who has allegedly supported the Galle Face protesters by spreading falsehoods.

Mano welcomes direct cash subsidy by govt. in the wake of kerosene price increase

Leader of Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) an ally of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Mano Ganesan today welcomed the decision by the government to introduce a direct cash subsidy to low income groups to purchase kerosene in the wake of the price increase.

Two Sri Lankan origin Canadians among Top 25 Canadian Immigrants of 2022

Two Sri Lankan origin Canadians, Professor Janaka Ruwanpura and Dr. Sivakumar Gulasingam were among the Top 25 Canadian Immigrants of 2022, the High Commission of Sri Lanka to Canada said.

EU concerned about using PTA

The European Union (EU) representatives in Sri Lanka expressed concern about reports on the use of the Prevention of Terrorism Act in the recent arrests.

Dearth of Science, technology enrollment in faculties caused unemployment: Minister

The main cause of unemployment in the country is a lack of enrollment in technology faculties, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

Prez meets Sajith and Madduma Bandara to discuss all party govt.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe met Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa together with Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara today where they discussed the proposed all party government.

Govt. should uphold rights of people to express their views: US Ambassador

The US Embassy in Sri Lanka urged the government to uphold the rights of the people to express their views.

3-hour power cut approved for tomorrow

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) today approved a three-hour power cut for tomorrow.

Defence Ministry signs detention orders to detain IUSF convenor and two others for 90 days

The Defence Ministry has issued Detention Orders on IUSF convenor Wasantha Mudalige and two others to be detained for 90 days and questioned, Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa said.

All universities reopen in September: UGC Chairman

Following discussions between university vice-chancellors and the University Grant Commission (UGC), a decision has been taken to re-open all universities in September, UGC Chairman Prof. Sampath Amaratunga said.

Another suspect arrested for forcibly entering SLRC

Another suspect, who was wanted for forcibly entering Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC), surrendered to the Cinnamon Garden police today.

Actor Jehan Appuhamy released on bail

Actor Jehan Appuhamy, who was wanted for defying court order, was released on bail by the Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage, after surrendering to the court today.

Direct cash subsidy for low income families: Minister

The government has proposed a direct cash subsidy for low income families, fisheries and plantation sectors that depend on kerosene, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said.

Australia working with India to provide fuel for SL navy and air force

Australia is working with India to provide fuel to Sri Lanka’s navy and air force, Australia’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Paul Stephens said.

President orders removal of British Instagrammer from SL

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has ordered to remove the British Instagrammer Kayleigh Fraser, who was in the centre of a controversy for backing the Galle Face Aragalaya through her social media platforms, from Sri Lanka with immediate effect, the Immigration Department said.

Cabinet should be formed if all party govt. unrealistic - Basil

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) requested President Ranil Wickremesinghe to expedite the appointment of state ministers , party officials said.

President contacts Gotabaya about his return

President Ranil Wickremesinghe is reported to have contacted former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to discuss arrangements for his return to the country, Daily Mirror learns.

UK-based Kavida to invest US$ 500, 000 to support Sri Lanka’s apparel resilience

UK-based Kavida AI announced recently its plans to invest US$ 500,000 in Sri Lanka, to support the local apparel sector via forums and leverage its capabilities in artificial intelligence (AI).

Central Bank recommends Finance Ministry to ban all open account imports

The Central Bank (CB) has requested the Finance Ministry to completely ban imports under open account payment terms while stressing that the banking sector has sufficient foreign exchange to finance essential imports.

Update: Two killed, two injured in Ambalangoda shooting

Two individuals were killed and two others were seriously injured in a shooting in a hotel at Delduwa in Ambalangoda on Sunday night, police said.

Work or go home: Prez tells state officials

Claiming that the government is not prepared to pay the state officials for nothing, President Ranil Wickremesinghe urged them to work or go home.