New cyber security law to be introduced soon: Deputy Minister

A new cyber security law will be introduced under which a Cyber Security Regulatory Authority will be introduced soon, Deputy Minister of Digital Infrastructure Eranga Weeraratne told Parliament today.

Heavy rains raise Castlereagh, Maussakelle water levels

Heavy rainfall recorded in the Castlereagh and Maussakelle catchment areas has led to a rise in reservoir water levels, reservoir engineers said.

14 students confirmed with meningitis in Uva Province

Health officials have confirmed that 10 students showing symptoms of meningitis are currently receiving treatment at the Welimada Base Hospital, while a further 18 students with similar symptoms are being treated at the Diyatalawa Base Hospital.

No decision to ban vehicle imports or restrict other imports: Deputy Minister

The government has not taken any decision to ban vehicle imports or restrict other imports, Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha said today.

Handle the economy diligently: Opposition

Few opposition political parties yesterday urged the government to act diligently and manage the sliding of the rupee to save the economy.

144 financial cybercrime cases under investigation this year

A total number of 144 cybercrime cases are under investigation this year, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala revealed in Parliament yesterday.

Mangrove guardian project launched in Chankanai

The Mangrove Guardian Project, funded by ChildFund Sri Lanka and implemented by Save a Life, was officially launched at the Chankanai Divisional Secretariat with the participation of senior government officials, stakeholders, and members of the Arali South community.

Tobacco-Free Generation policies face legal and practical challenges

The concept of creating a ’Tobacco-Free Generation’ (TFG) through legislation that bans tobacco sales to people born after a specified year is facing increasing scrutiny globally, with critics pointing to legal, economic and practical challenges experienced by countries attempting to introduce such measures.

Imposed Customs duty surcharge had favoured brand-new vehicle importers: Importers

The Vehicle Importers Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) has raised concerns over the impact of the government’s recently imposed 50 percent surcharge on Customs Import Duties for most imported motor vehicles, claiming that the measure might have been abused by brand new vehicle import agents, even though the government has done it in good faith.

Can Sri Lanka navigate its way out of crisis?

As the nation grapples with a volatile cocktail of fiscal mismanagement, soaring inflation, an escalating energy crisis, high taxation, and the looming threat of El Nino, economic forecasters are revising their growth projections for 2026. In this week’s analysis, One could examine the entangled challenges threatening the island’s fragile recovery and asks the critical question on every citizen’s mind, ’’how do we move forward’’

Provincial Council elections cannot be conducted this year - Tilvin

The elections to the Provincial Councils cannot be conducted this year because of current developments in the country, an official said.

Ampara district special coordinating committee meeting under presidential patronage

The Ampara District Special Coordinating Committee meeting is scheduled to be held this afternoon (22) at the auditorium of the Ampara District Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Over 92,000 applications received for 1,989 Health Assistant vacancies

More than 92,000 applications have been received for the recruitment of 1,989 vacancies for the post of Health Assistant (Junior) Grade III in government hospitals and healthcare institutions, the Ministry of Health and Mass Media stated.

Opposition wants party leaders’ meeting to discuss economic crisis

The Opposition today called for a party leaders’ meeting to discuss the current economic crisis and decide what Parliament could do about it, while the ruling party said there is no such necessity.

US to send 5,000 more troops to Poland, Trump says

President Donald Trump has said the US will be sending an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, a week after the Pentagon cancelled a planned deployment of 4,000 troops to the country.

Landslide warnings issued for six districts

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide early warnings for six districts following adverse weather conditions prevailing across the country.

Minor flood warning issued for low-lying areas of Kelani River valley

The Department of Irrigation has issued a minor flood warning in the low-lying areas of the Kelani River valley within the Divisional Secretariat Divisions of Ruwanwella, Seethawaka, Dompe, Dehiovita, Eheliyagoda, Yatiyantota and Bulathkohupitiya.

Nearly 100,000 uncollected number plates pile up: DMT

Nearly one hundred thousand vehicle number plates printed during 2023 and 2024, but not yet collected by vehicle owners, are currently piled up within its premises, the Department of Motor Transport (DMT) announced.

South-West monsoon strengthens; Over 300 mm heavy rain in Gampaha and Kegalle

The South-West monsoon is gradually becoming established over the island, with more than 300 mm of heavy rainfall recorded in the Gampaha and Kegalle districts this morning, Director of the Meteorology Department Merril Mendis said.

Nine flights diverted due to heavy rain at Katunayake airport

Heavy rainfall experienced in the early hours of May 22 around the Katunayake International Airport caused significant disruption to flight operations, the Airport Duty Officer said.

Sri Lanka warned of Rs. 380+ emergency measures needed now not tomorrow - Former Diplomat Kananathan

Sri Lanka’s rupee has once again come under severe pressure, sliding rapidly to around Rs. 354 against the US dollar this morning, raising fresh concerns about the country’s fragile external sector and declining foreign reserve position.

A major bureaucratic reshuffle in the offing?

In a major shift within Sri Lanka’s diplomatic postings, the Daily Mirror learns that Sri Lanka’s current Ambassador to the United States Mahinda Samarasinghe will return back to the country in July after ending his term. It is learnt that Samarasinghe will likely be replaced by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s Secretary, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake as the new Ambassador to Washington DC.

Risk of medicine shortage due to dollar crisis, trade union warns

The ongoing depreciation of the Sri Lankan rupee against the US dollar could trigger a shortage of medicines in both the public and private sectors, Medical and Civil Rights Doctors’ Trade Union Alliance Chairman Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa warned.

Angry crowd sets Ebola hospital tents on fire in DR Congo

An angry crowd set alight a section of a hospital at the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after family and friends of a young man thought to have died from the virus were prevented from taking his body away for burial.

Kalu Ganga water levels rise; Minor flood warning issued

Heavy rainfall pounding the Kalu Ganga Basin has triggered a warning of possible minor flooding in several low-lying areas of Ratnapura District within the next few hours, authorities said.

Prevailing rain in South-West to continue for hours

The Meteorology Department says the South-West monsoon is gradually getting established over the island, with prevailing rainy conditions over the south-western parts expected to continue during the next few hours.

Four unbeaten teams clash for top spot

The Dialog Schools Rugby League tournament is now in full flow with the completion of the fourth round matches last week and now reaching the tail-end stage of the league segment before it shifts to the Cup segment.

No religious sentiments in cricket says new chief

Head of the Sri Lanka Cricket’s Transformation Committee, Eran Wickremaratne, buried accusations against his religious conviction and at the same time asked a responsible media to show proof that his Christian beliefs stood in the way of others and will it stand in the way of fair-play in cricket administration.

Air France and Airbus found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 plane crash

Air France and Airbus have been found guilty of manslaughter over a 2009 plane crash which killed 228 people.

Cricket back to People and Parliament

Cricket in Sri Lanka is on the pathway for an unprecedented overhaul into the realms of accountability, decency and responsibility, the new Transformation Committee of the sport declared at its first meeting of journalists today nearly a month after replacing a despised hierarchy that nine out of ten people wanted dismissed.