Two Indian prisoners sentenced to life, to be extradited to India

The Ministry of Justice has directed the Commissioner General of Prisons to hand over two Indian prisoners sentenced to life imprisonment to the Government of India on the basis of SAARC Prisoner Transfer.

Court calls for JMO report on Champika

The Colombo High Court today ordered the Colombo Chief Judicial Medical Officer to submit a report regarding the health condition of former Megapolis and Western Province Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka.

Adjournment debate to be held on President’s policy statement

The party leaders have decided to take up a two-day debate on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s policy statement on January 18, 2022, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene said.

Crash landing of private aircraft: MD, Chief Engineer of Sakurai Aviation remanded

The Managing Director of Sakurai Aviation Ltd and its Chief Engineer have been remanded till January 18 today.

SJB opposes gazette postponing local govt. polls

Samagi Jana Balawegaya ( SJB) today opposed the gazette notification issued postponing the local government election and stressed that some kind of an election should be held to find out the people’s stance.

Court allows Gammanpila to travel abroad

The Colombo High Court today permitted Minister of Energy Udaya Gammanpila to travel abroad from January 23 to April 29.

Lata Mangeshkar hospitalised after testing positive for COVID 19

Singer Lata Mangeshkar is in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a hospital in Mumbai after she tested positive for Covid-19. She has mild symptoms

People’s Bank of Sri Lanka removed from Chinese Embassy blacklist

People’s Bank of Sri Lanka has been removed from the blacklist of the Economic and Commercial Office of the Embassy of People’s Republic of China.

No power cut today

No power cut will be imposed anywhere in the country today, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) said today.

Farmers to get carbonic manure for 2022 Yala season

Decision has been made by the Government to supply local carbonic manure to the farmers for the Yala season 2022 through local producers.

Project to be launched to provide permanent housing for families living on rent basis

The Cabinet has approved the proposal to implement a housing program called ’Sonduru Mahal Niwasa’ in a bid to provide affordable permanent housing to low middle income families who are in need of house and living in rented houses.

Animal Welfare Bill to be gazetted

The Cabinet of Ministers have given their consent to gazette the Animal Welfare Bill and submit it to the Parliament for approval.

200,000 metric tons of Nadu Rice to be imported

The Government has decided to import 200,000 metric tons of Nadu Rice to ensure the availability of required rice consignments in the open market.

Health authorities sound alarm as Omicron tally crosses 100

Notwithstanding the control measures in place, the number of the highly contagious Omicron COVID variant has surpassed 100 cases in Sri Lanka, showcasing the variant’s higher transmissibility.

Woman commits suicide after jumping from CID building

A 46-year old woman who was arrested over an alleged financial fraud of Rs. 60 million, committed suicide by jumping from the fifth floor of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) building, the police said.

Perform like me if possible, Sajith tells other party leaders in the opposition

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday challenged the other parties in the opposition to perform like him, delivering to the people.

SriLankan records profits for first time since pandemic in Dec.

December 2021 became the first profitable month since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic for SriLankan Airlines as it reported a company profit of US$ 9.25 million and a group profit of US$ 10.66 million.

Urgent action needed to boost USP of Ceylon Tea

Relevant authorities must take urgent action to strengthen the Unique Selling Point (USP) of Ceylon Tea if Sri Lanka plans to retain and grow its global market share.

Singaporean arrested with hash oil, marijuana, unlicensed German pistol in Thalangama

A Singapore national has been arrested by the STF in possession of hash oil, marijuana and unlicensed German-made air pistol during a raid in Thalangama, Pelawatta.

RTI Commission to take up appeal filed by Sri Lanka Parliament

The Right to Information Commission (RTI) is to take up an appeal filed by Sri Lankan Parliament against the order give by the former to release information on MPs who have declared their assets to a journalist who had requested for them.

U.S. man recovering after 'breakthrough' pig-heart transplant

A U.S. man with terminal heart disease was implanted with a genetically modified pig heart in a first-of-its-kind surgery, and three days later the patient is doing well, his doctors reported on Monday

No provisions to change the leader of opposition: SJB

Sajith Premadasa will be the next presidential candidate, SJB National Organiser Tissa Attanayake said.

Formation of common political platform underway

The opposition steered by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is presently in talks with several political parties including those in the government to form a common political platform this year to contest the future polls, the Daily Mirror learns.

Yugadanavi power plant cases fixed for further hearing

The further hearing into several Fundamental Rights petitions filed challenging the agreements on Yugadanavi power plant was yesterday fixed for further hearing on January 12 by the Supreme Court.

Channa Jayasumana requests Ali Sabry to declare verdict as unlawful

State Minister Channa Jayasumana in a letter addressed to Minister of Justice Ali Sabry had requested him to take urgent measures to declare the verdict (Fatwa) given by All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama in 1979 is unlawful and secure the right to life and other fundamental human rights of Mawlavi Abdul Rauf Misbahee and Sufi Muslims of Sri Lanka.

Zimbabwe coach Covid-positive at start of Sri Lanka tour

Zimbabwe head coach Lalchand Rajput will miss the first two one-day internationals in Sri Lanka after testing positive for Covid-19 at the start of the tour, an official said yesterday.

Prez scraps state ministry held by Susil

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has brought about changes in ministerial subjects in an extraordinary gazette notification.

Four govt. aid agreements signed during Chinese FM’s visit

Four government aid agreements have been signed during Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to Sri Lanka, the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka said.

Postal trains service, previous reservations canceled without prior notice

Although the railway authorities had assured the Transport Minister they will run the trains according to the normal schedule, several trains, including long distance trains were cancelled with immediate effect, the Railways Station Masters’ Union (RSMU) said.

Gazette issued abolishing State Ministry of Prisons

An Extraordinary Gazette notification has been issued by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa abolishing the State Ministry of Prison Management and Prisoners’ Rehabilitation with effect from January 9.