Sacked SLMC Vice President seeks justice

Prof. Jayantha Jayawardane who was removed as the Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) Vice President recently called for a reasonable hearing over his arbitrary removal.

Former Chinese premier, dies at 68

Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, once seen as reform-minded contender to the country’s top leadership role, died of a sudden heart attack early Friday in Shanghai, state media reported.

Korean Ambassador highlights Colombo Port’s strategic significance

Ambassador of the Republic of Korea Miyon Lee, yesterday emphasized the importance of Colombo Port as a strategic location in the region as the Gateway to South Asia, a maritime hub that has brought together many nations in their venture for new trade routes and investments.

New access road to Horton plains to be declared open

A new access road through Diyagama to the Horton Plains is to be opened tomorrow by the Department of Wildlife Conservation.

Foreign Ministry awaits Defence Ministry clearance for permission on research

The Foreign Ministry still awaits instructions from the Defence Ministry to decide on granting permission for the Chinese vessel “Shi Yang 6’ to carry out any research in Sri Lankan waters, the Daily Mirror learns.

Security surveillance beefed up to crack down on organized criminals

Security surveillance has been beefed up islandwide to crack down on organized criminals, particularly in the Southern and Western Provinces, amid the escalating wave of killings and robberies across the country.

Fishing community’s case demanding compensation fixed for Dec 13

A lawsuit filed by the fishing community demanding compensation from the owners, operator, and insurer of the vessel M.V. X-Press Pearl and the responsible authorities in Sri Lanka for failure to discharge their duties to avoid X-Press Pearl Maritime Disaster was yesterday fixed for December 13 by the Colombo Commercial High Court.

No scanner to scan Seetha’s chest cavity: Prof. Dangolla

No scanner can scan inside the chest cavity (in the lungs or near the heart) of the Seetha elephant, Peradeniya University Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science Faculty Prof. Ashoka Dangolla said.

Anyone except Keheliya good as Health Minister: Rajitha

Anyone except Keheliya Rambukwella is suitable to take the Health Minister Portfolio, Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Dr Rajitha Senaratne said.

Make recruitments for 210 existing vacancies in IRD: Siyambalapitiya

Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya directed that necessary arrangements be made for the immediate recruitment of the 210 existing vacancies in the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).

SLPP has not learned a lesson after Aragalaya yet: Rajitha

The members of the Sri Lanka Podujan Peramuna (SLPP) have not learned a lesson even after the Aragalaya incident, and they only speak about their party, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr Rajitha Senarathne said.

Sri Lanka thrash England by eight wickets at Cricket World Cup

Sri Lanka pushed dismal England to the brink of World Cup elimination on Thursday when they handed the defending champions an eight-wicket thrashing.

Arrest, detention of writer Shakthika: FR petition fixed for argument

The Fundamental Rights petition filed by award-winning writer Shakthika Sathkumara challenging his arrest and detention over an allegation that he had propagated religious hatred through a short story titled ’’Ardha’’ (Half) has been fixed for argument by the Supreme Court.

2023 second school term ends on Friday

The second school term of government-approved Sinhala and Tamil-medium schools for the year 2023 will end on Friday (27), the Education Ministry said.

Court resumes trial against former Chief Minister S.M. Ranjith

The Colombo High Court resumed recording evidence from the prosecution witnesses in a corruption case filed against two accused, including former North Central Province Chief Minister S.M. Ranjith Samarakoon.

’Namal, Sagara behaved like kittens under GR, but bark like dogs now’, slams Lanza

Government MP Nimal Lanza who is now close to President Ranil Wickremesinghe said SLPP General Secretary MP Sagara Kariyawasam and MP Namal Rajapaksa remained mute like kittens under the Gotabaya Rajapaksa presidency but are barking like dogs now.

Indian Coast Guard arrests eight SL fishermen

A group of eight Sri Lankan fishermen from the Kalpitiya and Kandakuliya areas have been arrested by the Indian authorities for trespassing into Indian sea limits.

US congratulates Sri Lanka on IMF deal, urges fair treatment for all creditors

The United States has stressed the equal and equitable treatment of all creditors in Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring efforts while congratulating the island nation on securing a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Sri Lanka to resume ETCA talks with India

Sri Lanka is set to enter its 12th round of negotiations on the proposed Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ETCA) with India, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

China’s youngest-ever astronauts blast off to space station

China launched its youngest-ever crew for its orbiting space station on Thursday as it seeks to put astronauts on the moon before 2030, ABC News reported.

Former Army Commander L.P Balagalla passes away

Former Army Commander General (Rtd) L.P Balagalla passed away while being treated at the Colombo Army Hospital Narahenpita for a brief illness.

Sri Lanka, England set for high-stakes clash

Sri Lanka is leaning towards a three-seamer-one spinner strategy as they look to employ an extra batter against England in their crucial World Cup match at the Chinnasuwamy Cricket Stadium in Bengaluru today.

Light show at World Cup 'dumbest idea', says Maxwell

Australia’s record-breaking batsman Glenn Maxwell blasted mid-match, nightclub-style light shows at the World Cup as ’’the dumbest idea’’ on Wednesday, claiming they cause ’’shocking headaches’’.

Fees for NIC related services upped

The government issued a gazette notice yesterday announcing new fee structure for national identity card (NIC) and related services.

Think tank calls for urgent policy action to tackle brain drain

As Sri Lanka continues to deal with the outflux of its talent pool, largely owing to the prevailing economic conditions, the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) stressed the need to look at designing an appropriate mix of policies to address labour and skill shortages at the earliest.

Maine mass shooting: At least 16 dead, suspect at large

At least 16 people were killed in a mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday evening, ABC News reported.

President reveals plans to merge plantation and agriculture sectors

Sri Lanka plans to amalgamate the country’s plantation industry and agriculture sector as part of its effort to modernise the country’s agricultural landscape.

Sea bottom research off limits for Shi Yang 6

The National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA) which awaits collaborative research with the Chinese vessel ‘Shi Yang 6’ subject to approval by the Foreign Ministry said it had agreed for air-sea interaction survey with a focus on the water column of the Indian Ocean but not on the sea bottom given security sensitivity involved, a scientist said.

UK-SL making progress on mutual driving licence exchange agreement: UK Minister

In an effort to facilitate mutual driving licence exchanges, the United Kingdom and Sri Lanka are currently engaged in negotiations to establish an agreement, the UK Parliament was told.

Milco chairman held hostage , 13 employees arrested

Thirteen employees of Milco were arrested by the Kollupitiya for allegedly holding its chairman, Renuka Perera and several others as hostage at the main office yesterday, the police said.