Dejected Justice Minister to meet President?

Justice Minister Ali Sabry is expected to meet President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to discuss his concerns on the ‘One Country, One Law’ Task Force.

SL strengthens war on drugs amidst high burglary rate

Sri Lanka’s police force has further strengthened its war against the sales and distribution of drugs as an increase in the crime rate by drug addicts, especially burglaries have been reported throughout the country in recent weeks, a senior police official told Daily Mirror last evening.

Withdrawing backup vehicles would give us huge relief: Dayasiri

If someone can take measures to stop the use of backup vehicles for ministers and VIP personnel, it will be a huge relief for us, Batik, Handloom and Local Apparel Products State Minister Dayasiri Jayasekara said.

Diana Gamage goes to Supreme Court

Parliamentarian Diana Gamage has filed a petition before the Supreme Court challenging the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) for expelling her party membership.

Government prepared to purchase paddy at Rs.100 per kilogram

The government is slated to purchase paddy at Rs.100 per kilogram, Minister of Agriculture Mahindananda Aluthgamage said yesterday.

Sri Lanka end Windies’ T20 World Cup title defence

Sri Lanka defeated West Indies by 20 runs at the T20 World Cup on Thursday, confirming the defending champions’ elimination from the tournament while Australia stayed on course for the semi-finals.

Air France to operate three weekly flights between Paris and Colombo

Air France is set to expand its long – haul network with the launch of three weekly direct flights between Paris and Colombo.

SLINTEC’s nano-fertiliser technology to uplift Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector

The Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (SLINTEC), a one-of-a-kind public-private partnership aimed at developing advanced technologies, has introduced homegrown nano-fertilisers to the market with the aim of uplifting the local agriculture industry.

592 fresh COVID-19 cases reported today

A total of 592 more COVID-19 patients have been detected within today,the Government Information Department said.

15 more COVID-19 deaths reported: Death toll surges to 13,806

A total of 15 more COVID-19 related deaths that occurred yesterday (03) were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services today pushing the death toll to 13,806.

Those who misuse public funds will be born as a demon in next birth: EP governor

If the money spent on the development of the children is misused, their soul will be born as a demon in the next birth, Eastern Province (EP) Governor Anuradha Yahampath said.

Woman’s body recovered in a travelling bag in Sapugaskanda

The body of a female was recovered in a travelling bag abandoned along the road near the Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery today, police said.

Four more luxury vehicles belonging to Dematagoda Ruwan and his brother seized

The Criminal Investigations Department’s Illegal Assets and Property Investigation Division siezed four more vehicles worth over Rs. 80 million belonging to Ruwan Chamila Prarasanna alias Dematagoda Ruwan and Dematagoda Chaminda who is serving death sentence for the murder of former MP Bharatha Laksman Premachandra.

Case against Sampayo and others fixed for day-to-day trial

The case filed against former Negombo Prison Superintendent Anuruddha Sampayo and six others has been fixed for day-to-day trial by Negombo High Court.

Cigarette prices to go up in the next budget

The price of cigarettes is to be increased after the next budget for the year 2022, National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA) Chairman, Dr. Samadhi Rajapaksa said.

One dead, four injured when teenager-driven jeep crashed at Mahabage

One person died and four others were badly injured when a jeep driven by a 16-year old boy collided with four vehicles at the Mahabage junction in Welisara this morning, the police said.

President returns after attending UN Summit

The Sri Lankan delegation led by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who was in Glasgow, Scotland to attend the UN World Summit, returned this morning.

Gazette issued removing maximum retail price of essential commodities

The government has removed the retail price cap on several essential commodities through a recent gazette notification.

Explosion at hotel in Weligama injures three

Three persons were injured due to an explosion at a hotel at Awariwattha in Weligama this morning.

Mount Lavinia brothel owner yet to be arrested

The owner of the luxury brothel in Mount Lavinia from where five Indonesian women were arrested, is yet to be arrested and produced before court.

Break failure halts Colombo-Kandy train at Alawwa

The intercity express train to Kandy from Colombo Fort suffered a brake failure when it reached Alawwa this morning, the railway control room said.

Derbyshire target Mickey Arthur as their new head of cricket

Derbyshire have made an audacious bid to recruit Sri Lanka coach Mickey Arthur as their new head of cricket, the Daily Mail reported.

Special Commodity Levy on imported rice reduced to 25 cents

The Special Commodity Levy of Rs.65 per kg of imported rice has been reduced to 25 cents for the next six months.

Meerigama-Kurunegala section of E-04 as ’User Fee’ National Highway

A special gazette notification was issued announcing the Meerigama-Kurunegala section of the Central Expressway (E-04) which was designated as an Expressway to be an ’User Fee National Highway’

Second consignment of nano nitrogen liquid fertilizer flown in

Two special cargo aircraft of the Indian Air Force landed at the Katunayake Airport this morning carrying the Indian made nano nitrogen liquid fertilizer procured by Sri Lanka, airport duty manager said.

Court issues summons on Palmyrah Development Board Chairman

The Jaffna Magistrate’s Court yesterday issued summons against Palmyrah Development Board Chairman Kirishantha Pathiraja,

Wheat flour shortage pushes confectioners, bakers to cut production

The availability of ready-to-eat wheat flour-based food products will take a considerable hit in the coming weeks, as the shortage of key ingredients to feed the supply chains of the confectionary and bakery sectors has pushed the manufacturers to cut down production, despite the high demand for such items.

Agreement with NFE cannot be disclosed due to certain conditions: CEB Chairman

Claiming that the agreement pertaining to the Kerawalapitiya Power Plant was signed with the US-based New Fortress Energy (NFE) following the approval of the Attorney General, CEB Chairman M.M.C. Ferdinando said today that the content of the agreement could not be disclosed due to a condition in the agreement.

21 more COVID-19 deaths reported

A total of 21 more COVID-19 related deaths that occurred yesterday (02) were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services today pushing the death toll to 13,791.

Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando did not appear before CID today

Rev. Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando through his legal consultants Premier Legal Consultants informed CID today that he was unable to comply with the lattet’s request to give a statement as directed by the Supreme courts.