Govt. launches programme to prepare error free ‘House Holders’ Register

The government has launched novel programme to prepare an error free ‘House Holders’ Register’ (HHR) utilizing a community based database of ’e -Grama Niladhari’ project, the Daily Mirror learns.

Colombo Uni. graduates' actions at Convocation exemplary: Sobitha Thera

How the graduates of the Colombo University acted during the convocation ceremony was exemplary and a great move, Ven. Omalpe Sobitha Thera said today.

Discipline is one of the most important aspects in military officer’s life: Prez

Discipline of the highest degree is one of the most important aspects in a military officer’s life, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said today.

Sajith demands answers over gas

Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa yesterday questioned the rationale behind the decision to unload consignments of gas from the two ships which approached the port recently

COVID vaccine card mandatory when visiting public places from Jan. 1

The COVID vaccine card will be compulsory for people who visit public places from January 1, the Health Minister said.

14 killed, many injured in massive blast in Pakistan’s Karachi city

Officials said the cause of the explosion is being investigated as it cannot be ascertained whether it was a gas pipeline or a build-up of methane that took place inside the sewage system.

Working on schedules to hold the GCE A/L, O/L, grade 5 exams next year: Minister

We are already working on schedules to conduct the GCE Advanced Level (A/L), Ordinary Level (O/L) and grade five scholarship examination dates that have already been announced by the Examinations Department, Education Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said.

43 Indian fishermen arrested with six trawlers in local waters

The Sri Lanka Navy arrested at least 43 Indian fishermen and seized six trawlers for allegedly poaching in the country’s territorial waters and engaging in illegal fishing in seas off Delft isles, Jaffna, the navy said.

At least 147 suspects arrested in crimes prevention operations in WP

At least 147 persons were arrested during special anti-crime operations carried out in the Western Province using roadblocks and mobile patrols yesterday.

Woman killed after elevator collapse in Kadugannawa

A 26-year old woman was killed and another injured when an elevator collapsed at a factory at Pilimathalawa in Kadugannawa yesterday.

Explosion at Pakistan bank kills at least 14

An explosion at a bank in Pakistan’s southern city of Karachi has killed at least 14 people, police say.

17 passengers injured after bus topples in Padiyathalawa

A bus carrying a group of pilgrims on the Mahaoya Padiyathalawa road has toppled injuring 17 passengers, police said.

Daily kerosene demand increases by 100 MT: CPC

The daily demand for kerosene has increased by about 100 metric tons, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) said.

Former PS member dies inside police cell in Hungama

A tense situation has been reported after a former member of the Pradeshiya Sabha who was arrested by the Hungama Police has died inside the police station lock up.

14 more COVID-19 deaths reported

A total of 14 more COVID fatalities were reported pushing total number of deaths to 14,734, the Government Information Department said.

Sri Lanka hits back at Fitch Rating over downgrade

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has denounced the assessment by Fitch Ratings (Fitch) that downgraded Sri Lanka’s international sovereign rating.

Fitch downgrades Sri Lanka as default fears mount

International ratings agency Fitch downgraded cash-strapped Sri Lanka Saturday by one notch to ’’CC’’ due to mounting fears of a sovereign default on its $26 billion foreign debt.

Litro Gas recommences operation from today

Litro Gas Lanka today announced that Litro Gas operations will recommence from today, as per the approval given by the Consumer Affairs Authority and the SLSI for one ship containing LPG .

An anonymous caller is threatening me: Patali

SJB MP Patali Champika Ranawaka yesterday said he had got a threatening call from an anonymous caller who had threatened that he would put out a video clip of the former.

Reappoint former chairpersons to committees - Sajith

Whilst stating that Parliament was prorogued to sweep important scams which Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) in particular had uncovered, under the carpet, Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa yesterday challenged the government to reappoint former chairpersons of these committees once again.

Govt. MPs urge Health Minister to take action against Ministry Secretary

A number of government legislators requested Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella yesterday to take action against Ministry Secretary Sanjeewa Munasinghe over the reinstatement of Dr. Shafi Shihabdeen who is facing charges over unlawful sterilisation of women who sought treatment from him during their childbirths.

Elevated prices to persist through next few months

Credit rating agency ICRA Lanka said consumer prices, which hit nearly a decade high last month, indicate that the economy might have entered an era of higher prices and the trend could persist in the next few months, proving that it is no longer transitory as repeatedly claimed by the Central Bankers.

Wanted suspect arrested after 8 years while hiding in Yala Reserve

A suspect wanted by the police on a number of crimes including murders had been arrested by the Kataragama Police after about 8 years while hiding in the Yala Reserve

Dr. Shihabdeen not acquitted from charges against him: Ven. Rathana

Dr. Shafi Shihabdeen attached to the Kurunegala Hospital has not been acquitted from all charges against him even though he was reinstated by the Health Ministry, Parliamentarian Athuraliye Rathana Thera said today.

PHIs slam health authorities for easing restrictions

While slamming the Health authorities for relaxing restrictions amid a Omicron threat, the Public Health Inspectors Union (PHIU) today said they doubt whether restrictions were eased under the advise of health experts.

PM officially declares 2022 as ’Navalar Year’ for Tamils

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, today declared 2022 as the ’Navalar Year’ after the ’Letter of Authorization for the Declaration’ was handed over by him to senior Hindu officials from the Department of Hindu Religious and Cultural Affairs.

Petitions against pardoning Duminda Silva: Hirunika and her mother seek SC fuller bench

Former Parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra and her mother Sumana Premachandra have sought a fuller bench comprising five judges or more than five judges of Supreme Court to hear the Fundamental Rights petitions filed challenging the legality of the Presidential Pardon granted by President to former Parliamentarian Duminda Silva.

Supreme Court commences hearing into Yugadanavi power plant cases

The Supreme Court today commenced hearing into several Fundamental Rights petitions filed challenging the agreements on Yugadanavi power plant.

CA orders gas companies not to release gas cylinders without SLSI standards

The Court of Appeal today issued an Interim Order preventing Litro Gas and Laughs Gas Companies from releasing gas cylinders for domestic use without specific standards prescribed by Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI).

Police round up 33 more suspects in Silakot lynching case

Sialkot police on Friday claimed to have arrested 33 more primary suspects involved in the lynching of 49-year-old Sri Lankan factory manager Priyantha Kumara in the city.