Ranil to make special statement on Batalanda Commission

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is to make a special statement on the Batalanda Commission report which was tabled in Parliament by Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayke earlier today.

SLMC National List MP resigns

Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) National List MP Mohamed Sali Naleem has decided to step down from his Parliamentary seat to contest the upcoming Local Government elections.

Anuradhapura Hospital director removed

In the wake of the sexual assault of a female doctor at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital, Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has removed the hospital’s director, Dr. Dulan Samaraweera from his position.

All geared-up to conduct first-ever animal census

All arrangements have been made to conduct the first-ever animal census of crop-damaging animals tomorrow (15).

Over 1,200 elephants killed in the last five years

Over the past five years, 1,238 elephants have tragically lost their lives due to various causes, with 138 deaths resulting from train accidents alone.

2024 Grade Five scholarship exam: Cut-off marks released

The Examinations Department today released the cut-off marks for the enrollment of students into Grade Six next year, based on the 2024 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination.

Hand grenade found in Anuradhapura rape suspect’s house

A live hand grenade of a foreign make has been recovered from the house of the suspect in custody in connection with the rape of a lady doctor in the Anuradhapura Hospital.

New regulations for importing hybrid and electric vehicles announced

Customs authorities have announced new regulations for importing motor vehicles, including hybrid and electric vehicles.

Expert warns of health risks due to lack of sleep

Sri Lanka is facing a sleep related problem that can lead to various physical and mental health issue due to not getting proper sleep, the Health Promotion Bureau said.

Chamara Sampath wants holiday for Parliament tomorrow due to animal survey

Opposition MP Chamara Sampath today proposed that MPs must be given holidays tomorrow in line with the animal survey to be held tomorrow.

Kadugannawa-Pilimatalawa railway crossing closed for 32-hour maintenance

The railway crossing at the 65-mile post on the upcountry railway line, between Kadugannawa and Pilimatalawa, will be closed for 32-hours for immediate track maintenance, the Railway Department announced.

Two elderly women hacked to death inside house in Muttur

Two elderly women were hacked to death inside a house in Thahanagar, Muttur early today, Police said.

Musical artist Shan Putha arrested

The popular musical artist Shan Putha has been arrested for possessing a 9mm firearm.

Batalanda Commission report tabled in Parliament

The report of the Batalanda Commission which probed into the alleged torture of youth in 1988/89, was tabled in Parliament by Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayke today.

Electricity tariff will be reduced by 30% within three years: Minister

The power tariffs will be reduced by 30 percent only within three years, Power and Energy Minister Kumara Jayakodi told Parliament today.

Passengers evacuate onto wing of burning American Airlines jet

Passengers on an American Airlines flight were evacuated onto the tarmac of a Colorado airport as a fire broke out on the plane, sending smoke billowing into the air.

Mannar wind power project to be given to another company if Adani not interested: Minister

The contract for the wind power project in Mannar will be given to another company if the Adani group is not interested, Minister of Power and Energy Kumara Jayakodi told Parliament today.

Shooting injures one in Weliweriya

A person was injured in a shooting incident at the Araliyagasdeka Junction in Weliweriya last night (13), police said.

Air quality level: Monaragala slightly unhealthy, Jaffna remains unhealthy

Monaragala has recorded a slightly unhealthy air quality level, while Jaffna remains in the unhealthy air quality category today, the Vehicular Emission Test Trust Fund of the Department of Motor Traffic said.

Cannot expect anything from a government that placed a monkey in the fore: Thisakutti Arachchi

People cannot expect anything from this government, as it has placed a monkey in front of everything else, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) former MP Thisakutti Arachchi said.

Ella-Wellawaya road blocked due to earthslip

The Ella-Wellawaya road has been blocked near the 12th kilometre post due to an earthslip caused by adverse weather, police said.

Tata Motors with DIMO launches all-new passenger vehicle portfolio in SL

Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer and the pioneer of sustainable mobility, along with DIMO, the authority in automotive excellence for over 85 years and the sole authorised distributor for Tata Motors in Sri Lanka, launched the all-new range of passenger vehicles (including internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and electric vehicles (EVs)) in the country recently.

Fin. Min. rejects Excise proposal to bring Mendis back on track

The Department of Excise, the competent authority managing the liquor industry is left with no other option but to seek the Attorney General’s assistance to deal with the Rs.5.8 billion tax evading W. M. Mendis and Co., as the financial plan proposed by the former to get the liquor giant back on track has reportedly been rejected by the Ministry of Finance, the Daily Mirror learns.

Apparel sector upbeat on prospects to achieve US$ 8bn export target

Sri Lanka’s apparel industry is upbeat about future growth and expansion with industry leaders emphasising the need for greater collaboration and policy consistency to sustain the sector’s current growth momentum.

Ten years on - Central Expressway not in sight

The estimated cost for the construction of phase 1 of the Central Expressway (Kadawata - Meerigama stretch) has more than doubled since 2015 when the project agreement was originally signed, a deputy minister said yesterday.

SL must return to int’l capital markets at some point: Dr. Coomaraswamy

Adds cutting exposure to foreign holdings of rupee securities was deliberate to minimise volatility and troubles

US sanctions target Iranian oil network, including SL-based firm

The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned Sri Lanka-based Marine Solution Pvt Ltd, the technical manager of the Barbados-flagged SHANNON II, for its involvement in shipping Iranian oil, the US Treasury Department said.

UNP Kalutara District Organiser Lakshman Wijemanne joins SJB

UNP Kalutara District Organiser Lakshman Wijemanne has left the United National Party (UNP) and joined the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB).

’Buddha Rashmi Vesak Festival 2025’ to be held from May 13

The ’Buddha Rashmi Vesak Festival 2025’ is scheduled to be held from May 13 onwards in the vicinity of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, the Temple Trees official residence, Perahera Mawatha and the Beira Lake area, the Prime Minister’s Media Division said.

Govt implementing record basic salary hike for public sector despite financial limits: President

Despite financial limitations, the government has implemented the largest-ever increase in the basic salary of public sector employees, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said.