Ships carrying LP gas reaches Colombo Port: Litro Gas Company

While claiming the current shortage of ’Litro’ gas is due to a distribution issue, a senior official of the Litro Gas Company said that ships carrying Liquid Petroleum (LP) gas have reached the Colombo Port.

Only Parliament has the power to enact laws for One Law One Country

Only Parliament has the power to enact laws pertaining to ’One Country One Law’ and not Presidential Task Forces, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said today.

Youth who supported us now queued up to obtain passports to go abroad: PM

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa today said that youth who were so hopeful after the present government was formed and who drew wall paintings at public places to express themselves had now queued up to obtain passports to go abroad.

PTF for One Country, One Law is improper and against the accepted framework for lawmaking- BASL

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka today announced that the Presidential Task Force for ‘One Country’, ‘One Law’ is improper and outside the accepted framework for lawmaking.

Sri Lanka knocked out of T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka was knocked out of the World Cup with a game to go, after South Africa cruised to a six wicket win over Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi today.

Reckless human behaviour could lead to major crisis: Dr. Sudarshini warns

Playing down safety concerns can hamper people’s response to the covid threat and aggravate the crisis, State Minister of Primary Health Services, Pandemics and COVID Prevention, Dr. Sudarshini Fernandopulle warned.

Body found in water tank in Gampola Hospital not a COVID patient

The body that was recovered from a 40-foot-deep water tank at the Gampola Hospital was not of a COVID19 patient but instead was of a heart patient, a spokesperson of the Hospital told the Daily Mirror today.

Sri Lanka-Seychelles flights from November

Special flights will operate to Seychelles from the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) starting in November, airport senior official said.

Rajagiriya accident case against Champika Ranawaka fixed for trial

The second case filed against former Megapolis and Western Province Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka over the alleged motor accident that took place in 2016 at Rajagiriya was today fixed for trial by Colombo High Court.

Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando files FR to prevent imminent arrest

Rev. Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando today filed a Fundamental Rights petition in Supreme Court seeking an order preventing CID from arresting him regarding a complaint made by Major General Suresh Salley.

SLT files legal action against Manusha Nanayakkara over false and defamatory statements

Sri Lanka Telecom PLC (SLT) has initiated legal action against SJB Parliamentarian Manusha Nanayakkara in the Colombo District Court, requesting him to pay a sum of Rs. One Billion as damages, averring that irreparable loss and damage has been caused to SLT’s brand image and reputation by grossly unfounded and false statements, a statement from SLT said.

Despite circular, CEB Trade Union Alliance to reach Colombo for protests

While ignoring the circular issued by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) cancelling all employees’ leave, the CEB United Trade Union Alliance has decided to converge in Colombo tomorrow after applying sick leave, Alliance Convener Ranjan Jayalal said.

CEB staff’s leave cancelled until further notice

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) today announced that all leave for the staff has been cancelled from today until further notice.

Prioritise vaccinating 60 plus and elders suffering from non-communicable diseases: GMOA

According to the priority list given by the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) today, said the senior citizens and the elders who suffer from non-communicable diseases, including front-line COVID control workers and health staffers, should be given the third dose of the COVID vaccine.

Over 70% of total population vaccinated: Health Minister

It is an enormous achievement that Sri Lanka has been able to vaccinate over 70% of the total population, Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said today.

Top Cop accused of torture, sexual abuse

A senior Police officer, already transferred over an incident involving a driver on the road, has now been accused of torture and sexual abuse, in a letter sent to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa by a law firm.

Committee appointed to probe mishap: GMR

A committee has been appointed to investigate yesterday’s collision of two trains between Ragama and Peralanda railway stations, Railways General Manager Dhammika Dassanayake said.

No strike tomorrow, but date will be fixed: CEB United Trade Union Alliance

There is no strike tomorrow, but we are calling the employees attached to the maintenance services to Colombo, Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) United Trade Union Alliance Convener Ranjan Jayalal said.

O/L, A/L grade 5 exam dates scheduled

The government has fixed the date for conducting the 2021GCE Ordinary Level (O/L), Advanced Level (A/L) and grade five scholarship exams.

CMC member clarifies on Rosy’s expenses

Clarifying the reports that Mayor of Colombo Municipal Council Rosy Senanayake had spent colossal amounts of CMC funds for refreshments, UNP CMC member said funds had been spent for public events not for her personal use.

CEB engineers write to US Embassy over New Fortress LNG deal

The Ceylon Electricity Board Engineers’ Union (CEBEU) has sought the intervention of the United States Embassy in Colombo to halt the moves to award the exclusive LNG supply contract to US-based New Fortress Energy, circumventing tender procedures.

Driver escaping with over Rs. 67Mn cash of private bank arrested

A driver who has fled with over Rs.67 million in cash which was being transported to be deposited in ATM trailers of a private bank, had been arrested by the STF at Rendapola area on the Kandy-Hatton Road.

SL proud to be co-lead of “Global Energy Compact for No New Coal Power” :President

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said Sri Lanka is proud to be a co-lead of the “Global Energy Compact for No New Coal Power”.

Maithri pledges better future for farmers under his Govt.

In what appeared to be an indication of his plan for re-election, former President Maithripala Sirisena said he would not leave room for the present plight of farmers to befall them again under a future government led by him.

Ruling party insists on New Fortress Energy deal despite objection by allies

Despite objections by alliance partners, the ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) yesterday insisted on the need to proceed with the LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) project with New Fortress Energy, an American company.

Why is SL on alert over the wrong Delta variant?

Sri Lanka’s health experts yesterday warned the country was still under a threat from the Delta variant, especially the Delta 28 which had originated in the country, and not from the Delta 30 which had not been detected in the world since June this year.

Alarming increase in Dengue cases

There seems to be no respite for Sri Lanka despite a slight dip in COVID pandemic, as the country witnesses a dramatic spike in dengue cases, with over 120 cases reported yesterday (01) alone.

England defeat Sri Lanka by 26 runs in Sharjah

Jos Buttler smashed a magnificent 101 not out, as England registered their fourth consecutive win, beating Sri Lanka by 26 runs in a Super 12 match to virtually seal a semifinal spot in the T20 World Cup here on Monday.

Seneviratne heads rugby advisory committee

As Daily Mirror exclusively reported last Wednesday (27) the Ministry of Youth and Sports has appointed former Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) President Asanga Seneviratne the head of the advisory committee for the development of rugby in Sri Lanka.

17 more COVID-19 deaths reported

A total of 17 more COVID-19 related deaths that occurred yesterday (31) were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services today pushing the death toll to 13,760.