Same witness signed on behalf of Govt. and US Company: JVP

Making another revelation with regard to the Yugadanavi agreement, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) today said that the same person has signed as the witness for both sides representing the Government and the US Company.

Health authorities highlight importance of booster dose

The Health authorities pointed out the importance of getting the third shot of COVID-19 vaccine as it strengthens one’s immunity.

New Chairman for Human Rights Commission appointed

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed retired Supreme Court Judge Rohini Marasinghe as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission

Gas companies should pay compensation to all those affected by gas leaks: Minister

Gas companies should pay compensation to all those affected by gas-related explosions, Environment Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said.

Court temporarily releases Champika’s passport

Former Megapolis and Western Province Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka whose passport was impounded in connection with the Rajagiriya accident case was today temporally permitted to travel abroad by the Colombo High Court.

No powercuts from today: CEB head

No power cuts will be experienced from today as the Norochcholai Coal Power Plant (NCPP) is fully functional now, Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) General Manager M.R. Ranatunge said.

New BOI Chairman appointed

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed Raja Edirisuriya as the new Chairman of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka.

If trade union action taken, will join hands with SLTB for alternatives: Railways GMR

The railway trade union action should be taken in a way that would not incur problems for the people and if trade union action is taken, the railway department will join hands with the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) and look for alternatives, the Railways General Manager (GMR) Dhammika Jayasundara said.

SL to reject latest ship with LP gas, says not up to standard - Sources

The latest ship that arrived in Colombo with LP gas for Litro Company does not comply with the required level of Ethyl mercaptan and because of that the authorities are considering to reject the stock, informed sources told Daily Mirror.

Indonesia earthquake, no tsunami threat to Sri Lanka: Met. Dept.

There is no tsunami threat to Sri Lanka as per the tsunami warning after the powerful earthquake near Flores Island in Indonesia, the Metrological Department said.

Elderly women robbed during visit to Colombo Eye Hospital

Two elderly women who happened to be sisters who had come to seek medical assistance at the Colombo eye Hospital have been robbed by a man who had promised to introduce them to an eye specialist.

60 pregnant mothers, 89 children died so far due to COVID-19

About 60 pregnant mothers and 89 children below 18 years of age have so far succumbed to COVID-19, Family Health Bureau Director Dr. Chithramalee de Silva said yesterday.

Govt. intervention paramount to import 50 electric buses: LPBOA

The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) has made a request to the government to intervene and import 50 electric buses to strengthen the transport service in the country.

Another chance for the unvaccinated to get COVID jab

The Health Ministry has created another opportunity for the unvaccinated individuals to get their vaccine without further delay.

UK records first Omicron variant death amid surge of COVID cases

At least one patient has died with the Omicron variant of COVID-19, the UK Prime Minister said.

Cabraal denies being summoned to cabinet

Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal has denied media reports that he has been summoned by the Cabinet of Ministers for its meeting today (13).

Mahela Jayawardene appointed Consultant Coach for national team

Sri Lanka Cricket has appointed former Captain Mahela Jayawardena as the ‘Consultant Coach’ for the National Teams with effect from January 01, 2022.

People urged to be cautious as SL faces ‘twin burden’ of dengue & COVID-19

The Health authorities have urged the general public to be cautious and alert ahead of the festive season as Sri Lanka is entangled in a twin burden of dengue and COVID-19.

Podi Lassi to be produced before a Magistrate- IGP

The Inspector-General of Police today informed the Court of Appeal that the alleged underworld figure Janith Madushanka alias ‘Podi Lassi’ is to be produced before a Magistrate’s Court as soon as his detention order expires.

Trains to be delayed tomorrow: Station Masters’ Union

Due to trade union action by the Railways Station Masters’ Union (RSMU), trains will be delayed tomorrow, Union President Sumedha Somarathne said.

If special GST is imposed, vehicle prices will rise further

If the new Special Goods and Service Tax (GST) is imposed on vehicle imports, the prices of imported vehicles will rise further, Vehicle Importers’ Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) Secretary Arosha Rodrigo said.

Postal unions to commence token strike from 4 pm today

A total of 23 postal unions have decided to commence a token strike from 4 pm today to midnight tomorrow over several issues, the United Postal Union (UPU) said.

People are paying Rs.15 for a bean pod and Rs.25 for one carrot: Ruwan

A time has come where people have to pay of Rs.15 for a single pod of beans and Rs.25 for a single carrot, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardhane said yesterday.

President leaves for Singapore

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa left the country for Singapore today morning on a private visit, the Daily Mirror learns.

Soldier killed after wall collapses on him in Diyatalawa

An Army soldier died when a wall collapsed on him at at the Army Science Faculty in Diyatalawa yesterday.

Suspended Chinese solar power projects will not be given to India : Dr.ramesh

Government spokesman Dr. Ramesh Pathirana dismissed media reports that the solar power generation projects in the north about to be launched by China but abandoned under controversial circumstances would be given to India.

Four people drown in Mannar and Wattala

Four persons including two 15-year old boys were killed after they drowned in the lagoon and sea in two separate incidents in Mannar and Wattala yesterday.

NATA has failed in carrying out its duty well: Oppn MP slams

Failing to fulfil its mandate by advising the government to invent new policies to curtail smoking and drinking, an Opposition MP slammed the National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA) saying they do not do their duty well.

Govt. may seek IMF assistance

Referring to reports which said that a special cabinet meeting has been summoned today to decide whether the government should seek IMF assistance to get out of the economic crisis, SJB MP Harsha de Silva said it is too late for it without a restructuring of debts.

Central Bank sells US$ 372mn in Nov. to defend rupee

The Central Bank sold US$ 372.35 million in November to defend the rupee—a record high in recent years—reflecting the seriousness of the foreign currency liquidity crisis Sri Lanka is currently in.