Bail application filed by Homagama Former District Judge dismissed

A revision application filed by former Homagama District Judge Sunil Abeysinghe seeking an order to enlarge him on bail was dismissed by Court of Appeal.

Mathews requests SLC to relieve him from national duties until further notice

Angelo Mathews, who was included in the 30-member squad for the White-Ball Series against India, has requested Sri Lanka Cricket to relieve him from National Duties, owing to personal reasons, until further notice.

Namal Karunaratne, Samantha Vidyaratna granted bail

Five persons including All Island Govi Jana Federation National organiser Namal Karunaratne and Former JVP Councillor Samantha Vidyaratna, who were arrested for holding a protest violating quarantine regulations, were granted bail on a personal bail of Rs. 100,000/- each by the court

GMOA lambasts Govt.’s move to allow armed Forces to vaccinate people

The decision taken by the Government to allow the three armed Forces personnel to carry out the vaccination drive at their hospitals has created a lot of confusion, the Government Medical Officers Association claimed.

COPE directs SriLankan Airlines to submit business plan within a month

The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has directed the Chairman of the SriLankan Air Lines Ashok Pathirage to prepare a complete business plan to make SriLankan Airlines Limited profitable and submit it to the COPE within a month.

Indian cinema legend Dilip Kumar dies at 98

Dilip Kumar, one of India’s most respected actors and known for his roles as a tragic hero in Bollywood films, died on Wednesday morning, his family said.

US maintains warning of terror threat in Sri Lanka

The United States has maintained a warning of the threat of terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka. In an updated travel advise, Americans have been told to reconsider travel to Sri Lanka because of Covid and the “threat of terrorism”.

Duminda Nagamuwa, four others arrested for staging protest

Propaganda Secretary of the Frontline Socialist Party Duminda Nagamuwa and four others have been arrested by the Police for organising a protest at Ramanayake Mawatha in Slave Island violating quarantine order.

Gazette issued nominating Basil as national list MP

The elections commission today issued an Extra-Ordinary gazette notification announcing Basil Rohana Rajapaksa as a national list MP.

Trial-at-Bar bench nominated to hear cases against Pujith, Hemasiri

Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya has nominated a Trial-at-Bar bench to hear the cases against former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando and former IGP Pujith Jayasundara in connection with their criminal negligence and failure to prevent Easter Sunday Terrorist attacks.

Cricketers sign tour contracts for India series

Sri Lanka’s top national cricketers have made themselves available for the home series against India this month after agreeing to sign tour contracts.

Can’t admire Govt’s behaviour: Elle Gunawansa Thera

I do not admire the behavior of the incumbent government as it is treading in the wrong direction. Therefore, we must join hands to launch the Second War for Independence without politics and racism, the National Movement for the Protection of the Nation Chairman Ven. Elle Gunawansa Thera said.

Namal Karunaratne, Samantha Vidyarathna arrested over farmers’ protest

All Ceylon Farmers’ Federation National Organiser Namal Karunaratne and former Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) Provincial Councillor Samantha Vidyarathna were arrested for organising a protest over the fertiliser crisis, in violation of quarantine laws.

B’desh closely follows development of Colombo Port City: High Commissioner

Bangladeshi High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Tareq Md Ariful Islam said his country closely follows developments of the Colombo Port City and the enactment of the new piece of legislation to govern the activities of the special economic zone coming under it.

Man shot dead in Kataragama

A 52-year old man was killed in a shooting incident in Kataragama last night, Police Spokesman SDIG Ajith Rohana said.

50,000 more doses of Sputnik V vaccines arrive

A stock of 50,000 Russian made Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccines were brought to the country this morning, the airport Duty Manager said.

Will MR hold onto Finance?

A tussle has erupted between the Rajapaksa family as Basil Rajapaksa prepares to enter Parliament on July 8 and thereafter enter the cabinet by getting a ministerial portfolio, the Daily Mirror learns.

Sputnik V vaccine supply hindered due to spike in COVID cases in Russia

The supply of Sputnik V Covid -19 vaccines has been slowed due to the spike of cases in Russia warranting the manufacturer to meet the increasing local demand, a Minister said yesterday .

Nurses to carry out island-wide protest campaign on Thursday

The Government Nursing Officers Association has decided to launch an Island-wide protest campaign on Thursday (08) against the decision of the Cabinet not to approve the proposal presented by the subject Minister containing their demands.

Coin issued to commemorate centenary of Communist Party of China

The 1,000 rupee commemorative coin issued to mark the 65th Anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Government of Sri Lanka and the People’s Republic of China, and the 100th Anniversary of the Communist Party of China was presented to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa this afternoon, President’s Media Division said.

Public gatherings and protests banned until further notice: Police

Holding public gatherings and protests will not be allowed until further notice as per the instructions issued by the Director General of Health Services, the Police said.

Sri Lanka on alert as Lambda spreads in over 30 countries

Sri Lanka is on alert as the Lambda variant of the coronavirus was found to be spreading in some 30 countries and could even be resistant to current Covid vaccines.

Elections Commission informed of vacancy in Parliament

Secretary General of Parliament Dhammika Dasanayake has informed the Chairman of the Election Commission in writing that Parliamentarian Jayantha Ketagoda has resigned and thereby vacated his seat in Parliament with effect from today (6).

20 channels to telecast online education soon

With the aim of promoting online based education system, the cabinet ministers had agreed to broadcast all school subjects as programs through 20 television channels, Cabinet co-spokesman Dr. Ramesh Pathirana said.

Ongoing strike action by Health workers called off

The trade union action launched by 15 unions attached to health sector including Public Health Inspectors Union was called off following a decisive discussion held with Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi and other officials.

20A has allowed dual citizens to enter Parliament: Vijitha

Even though the Government assured to amend the clause on dual citizenship through a new Constitution, National People’s Power (NPP) MP Vijitha Herath said today the 20th amendment to the Constitution had paved the way for dual citizens to enter Parliament deceiving people and some Government factions that objected to the clause on dual citizenship.

UPDATE - Cardiologist remanded till July 19 over alleged rape of minor, met her at Liberty Plaza

A cardiologist attached to Welisara Navy Camp who was arrested over the allegations that he committed a statutory rape after having sexual intercourse with a 15-year-old girl was today ordered to be remanded till July 19 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.

Medical experts urge pregnant women to get jabbed

Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists have requested women, aged above 30, in the Western Province, to get inoculated against Covid -19 at the nearest vaccination centre.

Poet Ahnaf Jazeem’s FR: AG to raise objections

The Attorney General’s Department today informed Supreme Court that it would file limited objections against the fundamental Rights petition filed on behalf of 26-year-old poet Ahnaf Jazeem challenging his arrest and detention.

Health strike action to go ahead as talks fail

The trade union action launched by 15 unions including Public Health Inspectors Union will continue as talks held with relevant officials failed to break the logjam.