SriLankan flights to Narita cancelled

SriLankan Airlines today cancelled its flights from Colombo to Narita (flight UL460) and flight UL461 from Narita-Malé to Colombo due to Typhoon Hagibis.

Motorcycles banned on Dehiwala flyover

Motorcycles are prohibited from using the Dehiwala flyover due to an increasing number of accidents, police said.

25 arrested at an FB party in Avissawella

Twenty-five youths, including four girls, who were engaging in illicit behaviour were arrested during a raid on a party organised through Facebook at a hotel in Thambiliyana in Avissawella last night.

Three killed as tree falls on house

Three persons were killed and another injured when a tree fell on their house in Welimada last night, police said.

Military items found from ex-LTTEer’s house in Kilinochchi

A stock of military items including hand grenades, live ammunition, and explosives was found in a house of a former LTTE member in Kilinochchi, police said.

Malaysian police detain 5 more over alleged links to LTTE

Malaysian police have detained five more men over alleged links to the Sri Lankan Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) separatist group, news agencies reported.

Ceremoniously opened lotus tower remains closed for public till next year

Although open, the Colombo Lotus Tower would remain closed for public viewing until next year as it has not yet been fully completed, Project Director Shantha Gunananda said.

Sri Lanka a vital logistics hub: German minister

German Vice Minister of Transport and Digital Infrastructure Steffen Bilger, who was in Sri Lanka recently, speaks to Daily Mirror, among others, about the importance of the port and airport services in Sri Lanka.

Gota returns

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna’s presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who left for Singapore for a medical check-up, returned to the country early this morning, airport sources said.

People don’t want to see Mr. Wickremesinghe as PM anymore - Thilanga

In spite of SLFP’s pledge to support Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, it was unlikely that all voters who voted for the SLFP and UPFA at the local government polls in February 2018 would vote en-mass for Mr. Rajapaksa at the presidential poll, Parliamentarian Thilanga Sumathipala said.

JVP hopeful of getting TELO, PLOTE support

JVP MP Vijitha Herath said yesterday there had been several unofficial discussions between the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and constituent parties of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) to garner their support to Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who was fielded as the presidential candidate of the National Peoples’ Power (NPP).

Govt to issue 10 year US$ 500 million Samurai Bond package

The government is in a move to issue a ten year US$ 500 million (60 billion yen) Samurai Bond package to repay foreign loans under the provisions of the Responsible Management Liability Act passed in 2003.

UNP alliance will continue strategies to win Prez election

The UNP led alliance will go ahead with its strategies to win the presidential election ignoring the results of the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha election, some MPs of the party said yesterday.

IT professionals lash out at Sajith for misleading public

The Association of Information Technology Professionals said yesterday that it was deeply saddened when it saw UNP presidential candidate, Mr. Sajith Premadasa, trying to mislead the public by showing a dashboard which he referred to as ’’Artificially Intelligent Management Dashboard’’.

SLPP wins Elpitiya comprehensively

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) won all 17 wards of the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Saba securing the election victory. The party garnered 23,372 votes and won 17 seats.

Our votes can’t be split: MR

Opposition and SLPP Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa said although many candidates have been fielded in the presidential election with the objective of splitting votes, the votes for the SLPP candidate cannot be split from such moves.

Forensic audit on bond scam to be completed by mid November: CB Governor

The forensic audit which is being carried out as per the recommendations of the presidential commission on the Central Bank bond scam would be completed by mid-November, Governor Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy said.

Red notice on severe lightning at several places - Met Dept

Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning were likely to occur at several places in the Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-Western, North-Central and Northern provinces and in Matara, Badulla, Trincomalee and Batticaloa districts in the evening or night, Department of Meteorology said today.

Anura Kumara’s election manifesto to be released on Oct. 26

The election manifesto of the National Peoples’ Power (NPP) will be launched on October 26 at the Water’s Edge Hotel, JVP MP Vijitha Herath said today.

Over 75 per cent voter turnout at Elpitiya PS polls

The voter turnout of the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha election was recorded as over 75 per cent at the conclusion of the election, Galle District Returning Officer Somarathna Vidanapathirana said.

Ex-Customs officials released on bail

Former Customs Director-General Jagath Premalal Wijeweera and former Customs Assistant Director-General Tharaka Seneviratne, were released on bail by Colombo Fort Magistrate Ranga Dissanayake today.

Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed awarded Nobel Peace Prize

The 2019 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for his efforts to ’’achieve peace and international cooperation’’.

Elpitiya PS poll: 55% voter turnout as at 1 pm

The voter turnout of the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha election was recorded as 55 per cent as at 1 pm, elections officials said.

SC extends stay order on special HC

The Supreme Court today extended the order staying the Special High Court Trial-at-Bar from hearing the D.A. Rajapaksa Museum Case till December 20.

Drug smuggler Gadafi sentenced to death

Mohammed Gadafi, a drug smuggler who was found guilty of possessing 43.44 grammes of heroin, was sentenced to death by the Colombo High Court today, Attorney General’s Coordinating Officer Nishara Jayaratne said.

Three Turkish nationals arrested for overstaying visas

Three Turkish nationals including a child were arrested by Special Task Force officers attached to the Thunmulla post last evening in Kohuwala on charges of visa violations.

Petrol prices reduced: LIOC

The Lanka Indian Oil Corporation (LIOC) yesterday announced a reduction in petrol prices with effect from last night, LIOC Vice President of Retail, Sales and HR of Sri Lanka Girish Ranjan said.

Tourist falls to death from hotel

A 52-year-old Australian tourist died after falling from a hotel in Slave Island in Colombo last night, police said.

CEB to float tenders to purchase 500MW from private sector

The failure to build another power plant envisaged in the long-term generation plan will cost taxpayers as the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) is planning to float tenders to purchase another 500 megawatts of electricity from the private sector to meet the surging demand during the first quarter of next year, Daily Mirror learns.

Elpitiya PS poll today

A total of 53,384 voters in Elpitiya will use their franchise to elect 28 members to the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Saba at 47 polling stations today from 7.00 am to 4.30 pm.