Gas monopoly terminated

There will be a price reduction of a domestic gas container of 12.5 kilograms by Rs.125 or 130 in the near future with the newly established company to deal with the gas business in the country, a state minister said.

Pandora Papers: Secret wealth and dealings of world leaders exposed

The secret wealth and dealings of world leaders, politicians and billionaires has been exposed in one of the biggest leaks of financial documents.

40 more COVID-19 deaths reported: Death toll surges to 13,059

A total of 40 more COVID-19 related deaths that occurred yesterday (02) were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services today pushing the death toll to 13,059.

Dead body found floating in Polgolla dam

A body of an elderly man was found floating on the side of the Polgolla dam today, the police said.

No divisions within SJB: Gen. Secy.

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) today denied reports that there are divisions within the party, but notified that issues with Chaminda Wijesiri have almost been resolved.

Model Chula says CID questioned her about detained journalist

Model Chula Padmendra who was involved in controversial incident at the Mrs. Sri Lanka pageant said that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) recorded a statement from her on Saturday.

Shah Rukh Khan’s son detained over cruise drugs party

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) of India has detained Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’’s son Aaryan Khan and seven others after it raided a cruise ship in India and busted a drugs party, the PTI reported.

SLAF Chief phones new Indian Chief of Air Staff

Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana had a telephone conversation with the newly appointed Chief of Air Staff of the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari today.

Indian Foreign Ministry Secretary visits Trincomalee Oil Tank Farms

Indian Foreign Ministry Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla, who is on a four-day official visit in Sri Lanka, visited the Oil Tank Farms at Trincomalee today, the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka said.

Nine core long-COVID symptoms identified in a new study

A new study has underlined nine core long-COVID symptoms, occurring 90-180 days after COVID-19 was diagnosed, Dr. Chandima Jeewandara, Director of the Allergy, Immunology and Cell Biology Unit of the Sri Jayawardenepura University said.

Parliamentary Council to call for nominations for RTI Commission

The Parliamentary Council has decided to call for nominations for the vacant posts of members of the Right to Information Commission of Sri Lanka, Secretary General of Parliament Dhammika Dasanayake said.

Over 30,000 private bus operators withdrew from services: Gemunu

More than 30,000 private bus operators have withdrawn from the services due to imposed travel restrictions in the country, Lanka Private Bus Operators’ Association (LPBOA) Chairman Gemunu Wijeratne said.

SL spends US$ 9 mn to import medicinal plants from India: Env. Minister

Although there are enough medicinal plants in the country, Sri Lanka has spent around US$ 9 million a year to import them from India, the Environment Ministry said.

Get your children vaccinated without fear, ambiguity: Paediatrician

Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children (LRH) Consultant Paediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera requested all parents to encourage their children get their vaccines in the vaccination drive done across the country, including at LRH without fear or ambiguity.

Env. Minister flies to Korea to attend Asia-Pacific Env. Ministerial meeting

The Environment Minister and the Ministry Secretary left for South Korea yesterday at the invitation of the Government of the Republic of South Korea.

Over 1,000 caught during crime prevention operations in WP

Some 1,156 suspects have been arrested during a crime prevention operation carried out covering the Western Province yesterday.

Govt. plans to open primary schools this month: Edu. Minister

The Education Ministry is confident of re-opening primary schools in the country during the course of this month, Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said.

Indian Foreign Ministry Secy. arrives

Indian Foreign Ministry Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla arrived at the Katuayake International airport last night for a four-day official visit.

Will quit politics if proven guilty of garlic import frauds, says Bandula

Trade Minister Bandula Gunawardane said he would quit politics permanently, if he was proven guilty of garlic import frauds.

All liquor shops closed tomorrow

The Excise Department said today that all the liquor shops in the island will be closed tomorrow (October 3) due to World Temperance day.

Philippine president Duterte announces retirement from politics

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte says he is retiring from politics and will not stand in elections next year.

Trio of JMSDF destroyers arrive in SL

A trio of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ships named KAGA – a multi-purpose operation destroyer and MURASAME and FUYUZUKI - two other destroyers arrived at the port of Colombo on an official visit today.

Prisons visit to resume from Monday

The inmate visits, which were suspended due to COVID situation will be resumed from Monday (04), the Department of Prisons announced today.

Yohani injured in bizarre incident during stage performance in India

Singer Yohani de Silva said a guitar accidentally hit on her face during the last performance in India and had a slight bruise on her face.

India, Sri Lanka to conduct 12-day military exercise; focus on counter-terror ties

India and Sri Lanka will carry out a 12-day mega military exercise from Monday with a focus on enhancing counter-terror cooperation.

Police launch operations to nab drunk-drivers in WP

Some 188 drivers who were found intoxicated have been arrested during the operation conducted in the Western Province last night.

Services at transport medical institute to resume Monday

The services provided by the National Transport Medical Institute (NTMI) will resume on Monday (4), after the quarantine and travel restrictions imposed due to the vast spread of the COVID-19 virus in the country, NTMI Chairman and Chief Executive officer Dr. Savindra Gamage said.

Sudden removal of PCR testing at BIA: AMS writes to Health DG

The Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) in a letter to the Director General of Health Services Dr Asela Gunawardane stressed the gravity of the decision to remove PCR testing for arrivals at the Bandaranayake International Airport.

SJB to raise Ranjan Ramanayake’s imprisonment in Geneva

Whilst considering that former MP Ranjan Ramanayake is a political prisoner, the Samagi Jana Balwegaya (SJB) is to refer the issue to the UNHRC in Geneva and other local and international human rights agencies, an SJB MP told Daily Mirror.

Two arrested with Crystal Methamphetamine worth over Rs. 79 million

The Navy arrested two suspects with 9kg and 920g of Crystal Methamphetamine known as ‘Ice’, during a special operation conducted in Murunkan, Mannar yesterday.