Army to built first ever Vesak Pandol in KL, Malaysia

Arrangements were underway to put up a Vesak Pandol by the Sri Lanka Army in Malaysia on account of the forthcoming Vesak season to showcase the significance of Vesak, the Army said.

Special investigation into Tusker Missaka’s death

The Wild Life Department has launched a special investigation into the death of Tusker ‘Missaka,’ that frequented the Yala Sanctuary, following an order issued by the Tissamaharama Magistrate’s Court.

World’s oldest person dies in Japan at age of 117

The great-great-great-grandmother regarded as the world's oldest person has died in Japan at the age of 117.

One killed, four injured in Attanagalle musical show shooting

A 37-year-old man was killed and four others including a woman were injured in a shooting incident at a musical show in Attanagalle last night. Police said the injured were admitted to the Wathupitiwala Hospital.

May Day on three different days

May Day in Sri Lanka will be celebrated on three different days this year with trade unions and political parties planning to celebrate it on May 1, May 6 and May 7.

Twenty tourist police posts by year end: Minister

Minister of Law and Order Ranjith Madduma Bandara yesterday said that 20 Tourist Police Posts will be established within this year at identified tourist hotspots across the country to prevent the harassment of tourists.

India approves death penalty for rape of girls under 12

Indian cabinet today approved the death penalty for those convicted of raping girls below the age of 12 years amid outrage in the country after a string of horrific cases of sexual violence, the Reuters reported a whort while ago.  

DMC warns of rough seas

Naval and fishing communities were strictly advised to restrain from fishing and naval activities in the sea areas from Puttalam to Batticaloa via Colombo and Galle due to rough seas, the Disaster Management Centre today said.

Lab controller of Horana rubber factory arrested

The Senior Laboratory Controller of the Horana Rubber Factory where five deaths were reported in the ammonia tank tragedy was arrested by the police today in connection with the incident.

PM calls for expansive ties with Iran

The private sectors in Sri Lanka and Iran should cooperate closely for the implementation of joint projects following the lifting of nuclear-related sanctions on Tehran, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has said.  

Ban on pandals on Vesak, Poson Poya days to remain: Minister

Buddhasasana Minister Gamini Jayawickrama Perera said yesterday the ban of pandals on Vesak and Poson Poya Days would not be changed and stressed the need to focus on the spiritual aspect of religion rather than on mundane activities.

Asanka Gurusinha Chief Cricket Ops Officer

Asanka Gurusinha would be appointed as the Chief Cricket Operations Officer with effect from May 15, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) CEO Ashley de Silva told Daily Mirror today. Yesterday, he said the election to elect new office bearers for the Cricket governing body would be held on May 19.

Seating to be rearranged if 16 SLFPers sit with opposition

Parliament Secretary General Dammika Dassanayaka said yesterday the seating in Parliament would have to be rearranged if the 16 former SLFP ministers, state and deputy ministers opt to sit in the opposition on May 8 when the Parliament reconvenes after the prorogation.

Two women hacked to death in Mahiyanganaya

A 59-year-old woman and her 40-year-old daughter were found hacked to death at Mapakadawewa in Mahiyanganaya last night, Police said.

Illegal constructions in Mirissa to be removed by May 1

All unauthorized constructions along the coastal belt in Mirissa will be removed by May 1, Coastal Conservation Department Director Prabath Chandrakeerthi said yesterday.

North Korea halts missile and nuclear tests

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said he will suspend all missile tests and shut down a nuclear test site with immediate effect,” BBC reported a short while ago. "From 21 April, North Korea will stop nuclear tests and launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles," it said quoting the Korean Central News Agency.

Continuing Unity Govt.: SLFP to give proposals to UNP

A senior member of the United National Party (UNP) said yesterday the party would soon receive a copy of the proposals recommended by the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).

House prorogued fearing impeachment motion by UNP: SLPP

President Maithripala Sirisena prorogued Parliament because he feared an impeachment motion to be brought against him by the United National Party (UNP) backbenchers, the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) said today.

Swaziland King renames country 'Kingdom of eSwatini’

King Mswati III of Swaziland had announced on Wednesday that he was renaming the country as "the Kingdom of eSwatini", BBC reported a short while ago.

SL should capitalise on location-specific advantages: President

Sri Lanka should capitalise on the location-specific advantages and position itself as a hub when the economic boom happens in the Asian Region, President Maithripala Sirisena said at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting on Thursday.  

STF deployed in Mirissa to ensure tourists' safety: IGP

Police Chief Pujith Jayasundara today said the Police Special Task Force (STF) had been deployed in Mirissa to ensure the safety of tourists following the unpleasant incident in which several Dutch tourists were assaulted by locals.

Leaders approve Charles as C’wealth head

The Commonwealth leaders have agreed the appointment of Prince of Wales Charles as the next head of the Commonwealth, the BBC reported a short while ago.

Issuance of taxi bills a law in two months: NCRS

Meters with the facility to issue a printed bill has been made compulsory for three-wheeler taxis from today and it will be legalised in two months, the National Council for Road Safety (NCRS) said.

Will boost economy in 100 days if given responsibility: Ravi

UNP Assistant Leader and former Minister Ravi Karunanayake said today he could build up the economy in 100 days if he was given the responsibility.

Mahendran spotted at Little India in S'pore?

A photograph showing Arujana Mahendran seen waiting for a cab at Little India in Singapore is currently going viral in the social media.

Ammonia tragedy: CEA suspends factory operations

The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has ordered to suspend the functions and operations of the Rubber Factory in Horana where five people were killed due to an ammonia gas exposure yesterday.

SL to lead Commonwealth Centre for Digital Health

Commonwealth Centre for Digital Health will be Launched in London today and President Maithripala Sirisena will be a special guest at the launch. The launch will be a part of a special Side Event to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2018

Ammonia gas tragedy: Factory manager remanded

The Horana rubber factory Manager who was arrested yesterday in connection with an incident where five people were killed after being exposed to an ammonia gas, was remanded till April 25 by Horana Magistrate’s Court today.

Red notice against Mahendran

A red notice was issued against former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahandran by the Interpol today, Police Spokesman SP Ruwan Gunasekara told Daily Mirror a short while ago.  

SLC election on May 19

The election to elect new office bearers for the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) would be held on May 19, SLC CEO Ashley de Silva said.The last election to appoint SLC office bearers was held in January 2016.