Electricity Tariff: Relief measures proposed for affected consumers

A five-member committee appointed to look into public complaints regarding the unreasonable increase in electricity tariffs during the curfew period, has reportedly proposed that relief measures be granted to electricity consumers, an official said yesterday.

We will grant public servants benefits denied them: Ranil

Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday pledged to grant public servants all benefits slashed by the government since the outbreak of COVID-19.

Thewarapperuma threatens to withdraw from election

Kalutara District UNP candidate Palitha Thewarapperuma has threatened to withdraw his candidature because of being constantly harassed by the police since the general election was declared.

PCR reports received: Welikada inmates test negative for COVID-19

The prison inmates at the Welikada prison, who were subjected to PCR tests today, have tested negative for the COVID-19, Health Services Director General Dr. Anil Jasinghe said.

Brazil President Bolsonaro tests positive for coronavirus

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Tuesday he tested positive for the novel coronavirus, adding in a television interview that he was in good health despite running a fever.

Three migrant workers of same family allegedly killed in Qatar

The bodies of three Sri Lankan migrant workers of the same family who are alleged to have been killed in Qatar were brought back to Sri Lanka today, Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau (SLFEB) said.

Govt. not in a position to obtain two-thirds majority: NPP

While pointing out that the government was not in a position to obtain a two-thirds majority, the National People’s Power (NPP) said today it was responsibility of the people to use their votes to create a balance of power in Parliament because people benefited only when the power enjoyed by rulers was restricted.

Need two-thirds majority to replace saloon door with metal door: PM

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said a two thirds-majority was required to shut the ’saloon door’ and fix a metal door instead to establish a stronger government.

Fixed Deposits - No change in interest payable to senior citizens’

The Ministry of Finance, Economy and Policy Development said today the special interest rate of 15% payable to senior citizens for their fixed deposits had not been revised or reduced and would be continued to be paid as usual.

Five suspects arrested for harassing Russian girl remanded

The five suspects who were arrested for allegedly harassing a Russian girl at Galle Face Green, Colombo, have been remanded until July 10 by the Colombo Fort Magistrate today.

Over 170 inmates undergo PCR tests

At least 174 inmates out of 250 personnel identified as contacts of the COVID-19 patient detected from the Welikada Prison have been subjected to PCR tests, the Prison Department said.

AG returns more incomplete probe files

Attorney General Dappula De Livera has returned further 38 incomplete investigation files to the Acting IGP in respect of the suspects arrested in relation to the Easter Sunday attacks, AG’s Coordinating Officer State Counsel Nishara Jayaratne said.

Hotel owner killed in Kesbewa

An owner of a hotel in Kesbewa was found murdered inside the hotel early this morning, police said.

FB tightens noose on misinformation in Sri Lanka

Facebook has tightened the noose on misinformation in Sri Lanka which includes bringing on dedicated Sri Lankan policy and programs managers to engage with local stakeholders, Daily Mirror learns.

Wanted Inspector of Police surrenders

IP W.K. Saman Wasantha Kumara attached to the Police Narcotic Bureau, who was wanted by the CID over alleged involvement in drug trafficking, has surrendered to the Kadawatha Police a short while ago, police said.

Interim order stays Ravi’s arrest

Court of Appeal issued an interim order staying the operation of arrest warrants issued by Colombo Fort Magistrate against former Minister Ravi Karunanayake and six others in connection with alleged second bonds scam in 2016.

Angoda Lokka’s accomplice ‘Beba’ arrested over organized crimes

Krishan Nilanga Dabare alias ’ Beba’, a close associate of underworld figures ’Angoda Lokka’ and ’Athurugiriya Ladiya’ had been arrested by the STF while in possession of heroin in Athurugiriya last night.

CID seeks public help to locate an IP over drug trafficking charges

The CID today released a picture of IP W.K. Saman Wasantha Kumara (49) who was attached to the Police Narcotic Bureau, seeking public assistance to locate and arrest him over alleged drug trafficking offenses.

Welikada inmate tests positive for Covid-19

An inmate at the Welikada prison has tested positive for Covid-19, the government Information Department said quoting Director General of Health Services Anil Jasingha said.

Teenagers jump into Mahaweli River

A teenage couple aged 16 and 17 have taken their lives by jumping into the Mahaweli River this morning. Police said the victims had jumped to the river from a bridge near the Wattegama Railway Crossing.

’Who is the real cat’s paw of communalistic political parties?’

One should go in front of the mirror and find out as to who is really the cat’s paw of communalistic political parties, SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa said yesterday.

India remains interested in developing ECT

India remains interested in taking stake in a joint venture to develop the East Container Terminal (ECT) of the Colombo Port in conformity with the Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) which was signed among the three governments of Sri Lanka, Japan and India on May 28, 2019 under the previous government, the Daily Mirror learns.

Security to remain heightened in places of worship, public places

Security will continue to be heightened in churches and places where public gather including in Kataragama, Kandy and other places of worship following advice by the intelligence, Police Spokesperson SSP Jaliya Senaratne told the Daily Mirror last evening.

PC polls before end of this year: GL

The Provincial Council (PC) Elections which has been delayed for several years will be held before the end of this year, Senior Advisor to the Prime Minister, Prof. G.L.Peiris said.

Five arrested for harassing Russian girl at Galle Face

Five suspects were taken into police custody for allegedly harassing a Russian girl at Galle Face Green, Colombo on Sunday night, Fort Police said.

No one in camp heard Kattankudy bicycle bomb blast: ex-CID OIC

There was an Army Camp near the area where a bicycle bomb exploded before Easter Sunday attacks in Kattankudy but no one in the camp had heard the blast, former Criminal Investigation Division OIC of the Kattankudy Police, M.P.M. Mohammed Jesuli informed the PCoI probing Easter Sunday attacks today.

Group of SJB members will join UNP after polls: Akila

A group of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) candidates will join the UNP after the conclusion of the general elections, UNP General Secretary Akila Viraj Kariyawasam said today.

Retired female teacher donates Rs.200,000 to COVID Fund

M.A.H.P. Marasinghe, an 84-year old retired female teacher, had handed over Rs. 200,000 as a contribution to COVID Fund to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa who was in Puttalam today.

Weddings can now host upto 300 persons

The Health Ministry said today that guests at a wedding should be limited to 50 per cent of the seating capacity of the size of the reception hall or up to a maximum of 300 persons. Earlier, only 100 persons were allowed at a wedding.

New Parliament must comply with COVID-19 guidelines: Dr. Jasinghe

Parliament heads and Director General of Health Services Dr. Anil Jasinghe today discussed measures to be taken when the Parliament sits post general elections where Dr. Jasinghe highlighted the need to adhere to the COVID-19 guidelines.