Central Bank Governor given Cabinet Minister status

The position of the Central Bank Governor has been given the Cabinet Minister status and the fifth rank in the New Precedence of the Government.

Hesha, Chaminda warn SJB leadership

SJB MPs Hesha Withanage and Chaminda Wijesiri who confirmed that they have resigned from the positions they were holding in the party, stressed that the SJB leadership should get rid of those who are engaged in conspiracies and clean up the party.

New Director General for National Zoological Gardens

Shermila Rajapakshe has been appointed as the Director General of the National Zoological Gardens, the Department of National Zoological Gardens said.

Hacked body found on road in Peliyagoda

The Peliyagoda Police have found the body of a man, brutally hacked to death, on the Posonwatta Road at Wanawasala in Kelaniya.

Govt. plans to allow organic fertilizer cargo agreeing fresh test via third party: JVP

The Government was planning to accept the shipment of 96,000 MTs of organic fertilizer which was rejected following the laboratory tests in Sri Lanka while agreeing to conduct another test through a third party, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna alleged today.

Online system launched at BIA to allow passengers to exit within 20 seconds

A new online system was introduced today at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) to allow arriving passengers to exit the airport within 20 seconds.

Red alert for 18 districts on severe lightning: Met Dept.

A Red alert on thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning has been issued for 18 districts, the Department of Meteorology said today.

Health Ministry sounds alarm over slight rise in COVID deaths

Stressing that there is a marginal increase in the number of COVID-19 fatalities, Deputy Director General of Health Services Dr. Hemantha Herath said it could be an early warning of an imminent danger.

First poppy flower pinned on President

The first Poppy flower to commemorate the Remembrance Day was pinned on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat today.

India ready to help uplift Sri Lankan Railways: Indian High Comm.

The world’s most advanced technology is currently being used in the Indian Railways and that the Indian Government is ready to provide this technology at any time to uplift the Sri Lankan Railways, the Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Gopal Baglay, said.

Edu. Minister approves proposal to obtain MBBS at the age of 22: GMOA

The Education Minister approved the proposal made by the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) for the Optimization of Medical and Undergraduate Age and the Establishment of a ’’Clinical Travel Medicine’’ Post Graduate Medical Degree.

Ben Gollings to coach SL at Asian Sevens Series

Former English rugby star Ben Gollings made a sensational return to the Sri Lanka rugby circuit on Monday (25) when he was appointed as Rugby Director to oversee both men’s and women’s sides in the shorter format with the Asia Rugby 7’s Series around the corner.

Prof. Buddhi Marambe removed from all positions with immediate effect. Ministry

Agriculture Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage today advised the ministry secretary to remove Prof. Buddhi Marambe of the Agriculture Faculty of the Peradeniya University from all posts he held at the Ministry with immediate effect.

JVP files writ petition challenging agreements on Yugadanavi power plant

JVP former Parliamentarians Sunil Hadunneththi and Wasantha Samarasinghe today filed a writ petition in Court of Appeal challenging the agreements entered between the Government of Sri Lanka and New Fortress Energy Inc in relation to the sale of 40% of the shares of Yugadanavi power plant in Kerawalapitiya to a US company.

Probe launched after video of senior police officer assaulting civilian goes viral

The Police Headquarters has commenced an investigation into the incident where a senior police officer in charge of the Sabaragamuwa Province had assaulted a civilian, which was caught on camera and later released on social media today.

Permission granted to reopen universities at a given date: UGC Chairman

Permission has been granted to resume university studies at any given date for the students who completed the 14-day period after the second COVID vaccine, University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Prof. Sampath Amaratunga said.

CPC introduces contact number to monitor fuel shortage

A special telephone number has been introduced by the Ceylon Petrolium Corporation (CPC) to obtain details if there is a fuel shortage and to alert them.

Two nabbed with one million fake Euro currency

A woman and a man have been arrested by the STF with counterfeit currency bills worth one million Euros during a raid at Dematagoda.

Cement prices skyrocket: Minister

The cement dealers have started selling cement at higher prices notwithstanding there is a shortage, Coperative Services, Marketing Development and Consumer Protection State Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna yesterday said.

SLFP to contest independently at future elections

The SLFP in a bid to go separate ways at future elections rather than in alliance with the SLPP will start selecting district and electoral organisers tomorrow (27) at the party head office, a spokesman of the party said yesterday.

One killed, another injured in shooting at Mulleriyawa

A 42-year-old man has been shot dead and another was injured when a gunman on a motorbike opened fire at them at Kotikawatte in Mulleriyawa this morning, Police said.

Health Minister-NMRA feud worsens over CEO post

The feud between Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) over the appointment of its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) worsened, prompting President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to intervene in the settlement of the dispute, Daily Mirror learns.

F1 track under discussion in Hambantota, Namal says nothing finalized

A private-sector project to construct a formula one racing track in Hambantota is under discussion with some international investors having shown interest, but the project is yet to be finalized, the Daily Mirror learns.

94% principals, 90% teachers, 46% students present in schools yesterday; Ministry

A total of 94% of the principals, 90% teachers, and 46% of students were present in schools yesterday, the Education Ministry said.

Signs of first planet found outside our galaxy

Astronomers have found hints of what could be the first planet ever to be discovered outside our galaxy.

No protests today: Teachers-Principals Trade Union

Although numerous protests were staged around the country yesterday, the Teachers’ and Principals’ Trade Union Alliance (TPTUA) today decided not to stage any protests in the country, Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) General Secretary, Joseph Stalin, said.

CB shrugs off claims that money printing is behind current inflation

Pushing back on the claims that the recent bout of inflation is caused by the unprecedented liquidity injections made into the system, the Central Bank said it had recognised the need to shrink its treasury bill holdings in a methodical manner, without disturbing the price and financial system stability.

Arosha appointed as CEO of third airline operator in Sri Lanka

The board of directors of the third airline operator in Sri Lanka, Fly Lankan Asia Limited, has unanimously chosen Dr. Arosha Fernando,for the post of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company.

Adani pays surprise visit to Mannar

Chairman of the Adani Group Gautam Adani who is currently visiting Sri Lanka paid a surprise visit to Mannar this evening.

Indictments served on Azath Salley over controversial remarks

The Colombo High Court today served indictments on former Western Province Governor Azath Salley in connection with the controversial remarks he made detrimental to ethnic-religious harmony in the country.