No regrets for not elected; sad to see what sitting MPs doing: Ranil

Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today said he does not regret much about not getting elected to Parliament at the last general elections, but saddened to note what the elected MPs were doing.

Kandy Stars Thrown Under the Bus

Arguably the best rugby players of the country are set to be overlooked for national selection due to incompetent administration.

Pandora Papers; My wife and I are totally innocent - Thirukumar Nadesan

Businessman and husband of former parliamentarian Nirupama Rajapaksa, Thirukumar Nadesan whose name has transpired in the Pandora Papers, in a letter to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today said he and his wife ‘are totally innocent and are guilty of no wrongdoing’.

Human trafficking case linked to SL: NIA files chargesheet against six persons

National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials on Tuesday filed a chargesheet before the NIA Special Court, Bengaluru, against six accused persons in connection with a human trafficking case linked to Sri Lanka.

President directs BC to probe Lankans listed in Pandora Papers

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has directed the Chairman of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption to conduct an immediate inquiry into the Sri Lankan listed in the controversial Pandora Papers.

World’s largest container ship ’Ever Ace’ arrives at Colombo Port

The world’s largest container ship ’Ever Ace’ arrived at the Port of Colombo last night on the return of her maiden voyage.

Three negative tests required for travellers boarding from SL to Macau

Individuals boarding direct flights or the first connecting flight to Macau coming from extreme high pandemic risk countries such as Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Turkey must present three negative Covid-19 nucleic acid test in the 7 days prior from departing, health authorities announced.

EU GSP+ Monitoring Mission concludes visit to Sri Lanka

A team of senior European Union (EU) officials who was in Sri Lanka to review Sri Lanka’s progress in implementing the 27 international conventions applicable under the Generalised System of Preferences Plus (GSP+), concluded the visit today.

Validity period of all visa categories extended by 30 days: Immigration Dept.

The validity period of visas of all categories which were obtained by foreigners who are currently staying in the country was extended for 30 days from October 7 to November 6, the Immigration and Emigration Department said.

Pandora Papers: Cabinet proposes comprehensive probe

The Cabinet yesterday discussed Pandora Papers and the damaging effect it could have on the country, Daily Mirror learns.

Bandula accepts garlic scam in Lanka Sathosa

Trade Minister Bandula Gunawardena yesterday admitted in Parliament that there had been a massive garlic scam in the Lanka Sathosa.

Dengue stings amid COVID-19; similar symptoms a concern

Amidst the threat of COVID-19 and the consequent lockdown, health authorities have sounded an alert on cases of dengue, which have started to emerge due to prevailing incessant showery conditions.

Russian actor blasts off to attempt a world first: a movie in space

A Russian actress and a film director blasted off for the International Space Station on Tuesday, beating Tom Cruise in the race to shoot the first movie in space.

COVID vaccines for Uni. students at campuses: UGC Chairman

The University Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman Prof. Sampath Amaratunga said anti-COVID-19 vaccination will be given to university students at all the universities from Monday (11) to Friday (15).

Situation on Trinco Oil Tanks to be resolved to benefit both countries: Prez to Indian Foreign Secy

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has told Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla that the Minister in charge of the subject has been entrusted with the task of resolving the situation regarding the Trincomalee oil tanks in a manner that is beneficial to both countries, the Presidential Media Division (PMD) said.

Ferry service between Karaikal and Jaffna awaiting clearance to set sail

The ferry service proposed between the ports of Karaikal in the Union territory of Puducherry and Jaffna in Sri Lanka is awaiting clearance from the Indian Ministry of External Affairs to take off, Puducherry Lt Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan said on Tuesday

Adults, women at excess risk for COVID re-infection: Latest research

A latest foreign research highlighted that adults, women, immunocompromised individuals and those with prior hospitalization for COVID-19 are at excess risk for COVID reinfection.

Follow online booking facilities to receive passports: Emigration Dept.

The Department of Immigration and Emigration today advised the applicants to follow the online booking facilities to receive their passports.

Schools lesser than 200 students, administered by PCs, to reopen on Oct. 21: Minister

Following discussions with the Provincial Governors, it has been decided to re-open the primary classes (Grade 1-5) of schools where there are students numbering below 200 on October 21 for learning activities, Education Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said.

Reveal who really owns Rosetti Ltd in Jersey Island: Vijitha

The National People’s’ Power (NPP) MP Vijitha Herath today urged the Government to reveal the actual owner of the Rosetti Ltd., the Company which was set up by former parliamentarian Nirupama Rajapaksa and her husband Thirukumar Nadesan in the Jersey Island as exposed by the Pandora papers.

’’I have no intention of joining politics’’ - Rohitha

Youngest son of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, Rohitha Rajapaksa today said he had no intention of entering politics and was presently involved in public campaigns, especially in the Kurunegala district only to fulfill the pledges made by his father to the people during the general election campaigns held last year.

Keheliya appoints Ajith Rohana as member of NATA

Senior DIG Crimes and Traffic Ajith Rohana has been appointed as a member of National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA) by Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella with immediate effect.

SC orders to ensure safety of eight prisoners

The Supreme Court today ordered the Attorney General to direct the Commissioner General of Prisons and Prison Superintendent of Anuradhapura to ensure the security of eight prisoners who filed Fundamental Rights petition against state Minister Lohan Ratwatte.

45,000 engaged in electrical profession; 95% lack adequate qualification: PUCSL

About 45,000 people engaged in the electrical-related profession in the country and more than 95% of these so-called professionals do not have recognized qualifications, Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Chairman Janaka Ratnayake said.

SP, certain areas in WP suffer power outage

The Southern Province (SP) and several areas in the Western Province (WP) have been affected due to sudden disruption to electricity supply, Power and Energy Development Director and Media Spokesperson Sulakshana Jayawardena said.

Health Ministry deeply concerned about Long-COVID symptoms

In the wake of what was revealed in a recent study on core long-COVID-19 symptoms, the Health ministry is compelled to pay a special attention on the post-COVID symptoms and discuss the matter in depth.

Deluge above 100 mm in many provinces: Met Dept.

Showers or thundershowers in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western, Southern and Northern provinces with heavy showers above 100 mm is expected, the Meteorology Department said today.

Govt. should resolve salary anomalies before reopening schools: Ruwan

The government should resolve the salary issues before reopening schools, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said.

ICIJ releases full investigation report on Nirupama Rajapaksa

The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) has issued its full investigation report into the incident where former parliamentarian Nirupama Rajapaksa and her husband Thirukumar Nadesan being listed in the Pandora Papers for having hidden wealth stashed away in offshore companies.

Dr. Siran Deraniyagala passess away

Former Director General of the Archaeology Department and renowned Sri Lankan pre-historian, Dr. Siran Upendra Deraniyagala, passed away at the age of 79.