Chinese embassy says no withdrawal from northern power projects

The Chinese embassy said , China’s Sino Soar Hybrid Technology Co., Ltd, had not withdrawn from the execution of northern power projects.

Islandwide power failure due to transmission failure: Power Ministry

A total power failure is experienced in the country due to a transmission failure, The Power Ministry said.

Mahinda Samarasinghe assumes duties as SL Ambassador to USA

Former MP Mahinda Samarasinghe assumed duties as the Sri Lankan Ambassador to the United States of America, Mexico, Trinidad and Tobago yesterday.

First Omicron patient identified in Sri Lanka

The first patient carrying the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 has been identified in Sri Lanka, the Health Ministry said today.

Excavations to retrieve gold suspected to be buried by LTTE begins in Mullaitivu

The excavations at Puthukudiirippu in Mullaitivu to retrieve gold suspected to be buried by the LTTE during the war commenced yesterday as per a court order.

Another Easter Sunday attack suspect arrested

The Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) has arrested a 25-year-old man from Hingula yesterday suspected to have links with Easter Sunday attack, Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa said.

Gas distribution suspended until gas odorant chemical volume fixed: Ministry

The two main LP gas distributors have been advised to suspend their distribution until they brought the Ethyl Mercaptan volume up to standard, the State Ministry of Co-Operative Services said today.

Entire director board of BOI resigns

The entire director board of Sri Lanka’s apex investment promotions agency, Board of Investment, and its Director General are reported to have stepped down from their positions with immediate effect, Mirror Business learns.

China suspends power projects in three islands in North

China’s Sino Soar Hybrid Technology Co., Ltd. has decided to suspend power projects in three islands in the Northern Province due to security concerns raised by a thrid party.

Experts point out measures to be taken to avert gas explosions

While highlighting the measures to be taken to prevent and minimise possible gas explosions, the Committee to Investigate LP gas explosions said a total of 131 such incidents had been reported across the country during the period from January 01, 2021 to December 01.

Best way to face Omicron variant is to boost immunity through vaccination: Medical experts

Claiming that it was not possible to prevent the Omicron Covid variant entering the country, medical experts said today the best way to face the new variant was to keep the immunity at a healthy stage by obtaining the Covid-19 vaccines at the earliest.

Standard for LP Gas is already formulated: PUCSL Chairman

A standard for the Liquid Petroleum (LP) gas has already been formulated, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said today.

Finance Minister meets India’s National Security Advisor

Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa who is on a two-day official visit to India, met with the National Security Advisor of India Shri Ajit Kumar Doval, in New Delhi today (02).

India reports first cases of new Covid variant

Two men in the southern Indian state of Karnataka have tested positive for the Omicron coronavirus variant after returning from overseas.

Key board level resignations at BOI

At least three prominent members of Sri Lanka’s apex investment promotion agency, Board of Investment, have resigned from their positions with immediate effect, Mirror Business learns.

PM’s office refutes reports of official role given to Shiraz Yoonus

The Prime Minister’s Office today refuted reports that SLPP member Shiraz Yoonus held any post or designation at the PM’s office and added all statements released by Yoonus did not represent the views of the government or the Prime Minister.

Withdraw controversial gas cylinders to prevent further disasters: Vijitha

Claiming that immediate intervention of the Government was needed to resolve the incidents of gas explosions,National Peoples’ Power (NPP) MP Vijitha Herath said today steps should be taken to withdraw the controversial gas cylinders from the market preventing further disasters.

More information about Omicron needs to be available to get clearer picture: SLMA

While stating that it’s premature to draw conclusions about the new COVID variant, the Sri Lanka Medical Association said the theories and opinions put forward by experts, are yet to be proven.

Azath Salley demands compensation upon acquittal: Three MPs noticed for making malicious complaint

Three parliamentarians who made complaints against former Western Province Governor Azath Salley were noticed to appear in court on February 21 by Colombo High Court for allegedly causing Salley’s arrest without sufficient grounds.

All preventive measures taken against more COVID-19 patients entering SL

In the wake of fears amongst people that Omicron might enter Sri Lanka wreaking havoc, the Health Ministry today said all preventive measures had been taken at the country’s airports to prevent more possible COVID-19 patients from entering the country.

HC acquits Azath Salley

The Colombo High Court today ordered to acquit and release former Western Province Governor Azath Salley from a case filed against him over a statement he made on March 9 this year.

Attanayake takes on Ranil in Parliament over Hambantota port

Heated arguments erupted with regard to the Hambantota Port in Parliament today.

Donated Pfizer vaccines flown in

A consignment of 182,400 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines donated to Sri Lanka were flown from Dubai to the Bandaranaike International Airport this morning

COVID-19 virus found in three Quebec deer in Canada

Three deer in Quebec have tested positive for COVID-19, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Four arrested for conducting unauthorized workshop for students in Haliela

A consultant and his three private security guards were arrested along with a firearm by the Haliela Police for conducting unauthorized psychological programme for students at a school in Haliela yesterday.

First confirmed US case of Omicron coronavirus variant detected in California

The United States’ first confirmed case of the Omicron coronavirus variant has been identified in California

Compensation for dependents of victims of serious injuries increased: Pavithra

The National Council for Road Safety has decided to increase the payment of compensation for the dependents of victims of serious injuries, Transport Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi said yeaterday

CB to freeze bank accounts using unlawful money transfer methods

Bank accounts of those who distribute & receive money through unlawful money transfer methods will be frozen with immediate effect, Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal said.

Sri Lanka will handle debt repayments ’seamlessly’: CB Governor

Sri Lanka is confident of being able to ’’seamlessly’’ repay all of its sovereign debt that comes due in 2022, Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal said on Wednesday, while exploring new instruments to make its debt profile more sustainable.

25% of private buses use kerosene and claim govt. imports low-quality diesel: Gammanpila

Nearly 25 per cent of the private buses run on kerosene instead of diesel, and bus owners blame the government for importing low-quality diesel, Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila said