95 red notices issued as Police intensify hunt for wanted criminals hiding abroad

In response to a rise in crimes involving criminals operating from overseas, the Sri Lanka Police have obtained 95 red notices to track down fugitives. Several high-profile suspects have already been repatriated as authorities intensify

Kasikote elephant tunnel project Work to resume on SL’s first-ever elephant crossing tunnel under railway lines

Authorities have announced the resumption of construction on a half-built elephant crossing tunnel under the railway track in Kasikote, Galgamuwa on January 19, Environment Minister Dhammika Patabendi said.

Nearly 12 million TINs issued as registration becomes mandatory

Nearly 12 million Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TIN) have been issued since the gazette notification making TIN registration mandatory for all individuals aged 18 and above, Inland Revenue Department (IRD) Commissioner Nandana Kumara said.

US transfers 10 TH-57 Sea Ranger helicopters to Sri Lanka First batch of helicopters to arrive in February

The United States Government is set to deliver the first batch of ten fully operational TH-57 Sea Ranger helicopters to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) in early February, marking a significant boost to the country’s aerial operational capabilities, the Sri Lankan Embassy in Washington D.C said.

Japanese smart engineering expertise sought for landslides prevention

A Japanese expert will arrive in Sri Lanka for collaboration in the application of smart engineering methods for slope stabilization as a measure for landslides prevention in the future, an official said.

Opposition files complaint with CIABOC on misuse of Rs 500 Mn. involved in education reforms

The Opposition has filed a complaint with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on misuse of Rs 500 million involved in education reforms.

‘Bustaurant’ luxury bus with high-end hotel comfort officially launched

A new luxury tourist bus service named ‘Bustaurant’, equipped with all the facilities of a high-end hotel, was officially launched yesterday (15), providing domestic and international visitors with a modern and fully equipped travel experience.

Grade 6 English module issue CID records statements from six officers attached to NIE

Statements have been recorded from six individuals, including senior officials of the National Institute of Education (NIE), in connection with the inclusion of a link to a pornographic website in a Grade Six English module.

Cyclone Ditwah forces families to sell cattle, jewellery and vehicles to survive, UNDP survey finds

A recent survey by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has revealed that some victims devastated by Cyclone Ditwah are increasingly selling personal assets - cattle, jewellery, tools, and even vehicles and relying on subsistence activities to survive, underscoring the depth of the socioeconomic crisis left in the storm’s wake.

China’s school uniform donation brings relief to millions of families: PM

Education Minister Harini Amarasuriya and Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China Qi Zhenhong were seen in deep conversation at the Colombo Port yesterday during a ceremony to hand over school uniforms donated by the

Fresh suspicions on Easter Sunday attacks: Govt. informs Catholic church

The government has informed the Catholic church in Sri Lanka that probes carried out on Easter Sunday attacks have given rise to fresh suspicions.

Test delays deepen Ondansetron doubts

After nearly a month, serious concerns have been raised over a considerable delay in reviewing a request to conduct independent testing on withdrawn batches of the Ondansetron injection, as well as the non-release of related laboratory findings.

Sri Lanka tightens drone laws after safety concerns

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said that it will introduce a comprehensive programme to regulate the use of drones in Sri Lanka, with particular emphasis on drones used for commercial purposes.

Controversy erupts over alleged ‘hidden LGBTQ promotion’ at ILO C190 awareness event

As the Sri Lankan government moves ahead with plans to stop violence and harassment at workplaces by ratifying the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) Convention No. 190 (C190), a controversy has arisen. Critics claim the

Elephant calf killed in road accident

A baby elephant had been knocked down and killed at Kasikote in Ambanpola on the Anuradhapura–Kurunegala road in the early hours of yesterday morning.

A tsunami of natural disasters hits Sri Lanka in a decade

Sri Lanka has experienced more than 44,000 natural disasters, including minor ones, over the past decade from 2015 to 2025, forcing successive governments to spend over Rs. 30 billion on compensation for affected

Call for select committee to probe irregularities in appointments to judicial posts Speaker thwarts opposition’s attempt

Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne yesterday thwarted a move by the opposition to get a parliamentary select committee appointed to examine the irregularities in the appointment and promotion of judicial officers.

Vehicle imports surge strained country’s external sector hit by global uncertainties

Import of vehicles, largely reflecting the release of pent-up demand at a scale much higher than expected, exerted pressure last year on Sri Lanka’s external sector that faced significant challenges amidst elevated global uncertainties,

Divisional Secretary probed over alleged fake marriage documents

Police have launched a special investigation following a complaint alleging that a Divisional Secretary currently serving at a Divisional Secretariat in the Ratnapura District had prepared fraudulent documents in connection with her marriage. The complaint was lodged by Ratnapura District Secretary K.G.M. Nishantha, prompting authorities to initiate detailed inquiries into the matter, police said.

Surge in fingertip injuries due to motorcycle cleaning, doctors warn

A rising number of injuries to the fingertips of dominant hands have been reported among men while attempting to clean their brand-new motorcycles, Colombo National Hospital’s Plastic and Surgery Department has warned.

An official and a few NGOs behind Grade Six module issue: MP

An official named Dharshana Samaraweera and few NGOs promoting homosexuality are behind the crisis pertaining to the Grade Six module issue, an opposition MP told Parliament yesterday.

Land connectivity: India awaits Sri Lanka’s response to detailed project report request

India awaits Sri Lanka’s response to the proposal for a detailed project report on land connectivity between the two countries, an official said yesterday.

Economic loss from tobacco and alcohol amounts to LKR 241 billion yearly

The Economic loss from consumption of alcohol and tobacco in Sri Lanka amounts to Rs. 241 billion annually which is one-fifth of the total economic loss caused by cyclone Ditwah and 40 percent of the total budget allocated by the government for healthcare, as per the Alcohol and Drug Information Centre (ADIC).

Power plant contracts given without tenders, including deal to two former cricketers: Opposition

Contracts have been given to set up seven power plants across the country without calling for tenders, an opposition MP revealed in Parliament yesterday.

Public Security Minister says Sarah Jasmine may be alive

Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala told Parliament yesterday that information uncovered during investigations suggests that Pulasthini Mahendran, also known as Sarah Jasmine and linked to the 2019 Easter attacks, is not dead. He also said there was no indication that Sarah Jasmine is currently in India.

Coal quandary Who used coal for power generation without quality clearance?

In the wake of controversy surrounding the substandard coal shipment, Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody said yesterday the Ministry would probe how a portion of the freshly imported stock was used for power generation at the Lakvijaya plant without obtaining quality clearance from an accredited laboratory.

Ondansetron Supply No Scope for SL to seek Indian govt. intervention over injection deaths

Sri Lanka has little to no room to seek the involvement of Indian government authorities over the recent deaths of several patients following the administration of an injection, as the purported Indian supplier is a private entity, Daily Mirror learns.

Sperm donors told to wait as bank meets demand

The newly established sperm bank at the Castle Street Hospital for Women in Colombo has received an adequate supply of sperm donations to meet current demand and therefore, prospective donors are requested to be patient

Vehicle number plate backlog hits 200,000; printing delayed further

The printing of vehicle number plates, delayed for over eight months, is expected to delay a further three months, with the backlog now approaching 200,000 vehicles since March last year.

PC arrested over indecent conduct with schoolgirl behind Presidential Secretariat

Colombo Fort Police have arrested two individuals, including a police constable, on allegations of behaving indecently with a 16-year-old schoolgirl in a forested area behind the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo Fort.