4,000 GN officers to fill existing vacancies: State Minister

Swift action will be taken to fill nearly 4,000 vacant Grama Niladhari (GN) positions, Home Affairs State Minister Ashoka Priyantha said.

Govt makes policy decision to increase number of electric vehicles: Dr. Jasinghe

The government of Sri Lanka has taken a policy decision to increase the number of electric vehicles (EVs) when importing vehicles, Environment Ministry Secretary Dr. Anil Jasinghe said.

Ruwan holds talks with Kenyan PM on strengthening bilateral ties

Senior advisor to President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Climate Change, Ruwan Wijewardene met with Kenyan Prime Minister Musalia Mudavadi today to explore the possibility of increasing Sri Lankan investments in that country.

Emmissions from 60% of vehicles cause air pollution in the country

Sixty percent of the total vehicle fleet in the country cause air pollution due to their emissions, Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) Chief Nishantha Anuruddha Weerasinghe said.

Parliament approves Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill

The Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill was passed with a majority of 45 votes in Parliament a short while ago.

Woman injured in bus shooting

A woman sustained injuries after an unidentified person opened fire at her while she was traveling on a bus today, Police said.

President to leave for Cuba

President Ranil Wickremesinghe is set to depart for Cuba to address the G77 + China Leaders’ Summit next week, the President’s Media Division said.

No decision to postpone A/L exam: Minister

There is no expectations of postponing the 2023 GCE Advanced Level (A/L) examination as announced by the Examinations Department, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

Opposition MP craving for Health Minister post: Vijitha

Claiming that an Opposition MP was craving for the post of Health Minister, NPP MP Vijitha Herath said the Health Ministry had been a lucrative and highly demanding portfolio for some, as millions of rupees were involved in it.

Polluted dust particles found in human blood circulatory system: Dr. Jasinghe

It has been proven that Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5) in the air enters the human body by diffusion into the blood, causing an inflammatory response all over the body and thickening blood vessels, Environment Ministry Secretary Dr. Anil Jasinghe said.

Probe on Channel 4 allegations on Easter Sunday attacks is a must: Fonseka

An international probe into the Channel 4 allegations on the Easter Sunday attacks is a must while select Commitees will not serve any purpose, Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka told Parliament.

Chamara Sampath's mix-up with Channel 4 and Channel Eye in Parliament

State Minister Chamara Sampath Dassanayake, who repeatedly used Channel Eye instead of Channel 4 when referring to the Channel 4 exposure on the Easter Sunday attacks, swiftly corrected himself after being informed by a fellow MP.

Recall retired doctors: Vajira

Retired doctors should be recalled immediately to work in hospitals where there are a large number of vacancies due to migration, a government MP told Parliament.

Tax payers spend over Rs. 4 mn to produce a doctor: Minister

Taxpayers of this country spend around Rs. 4 million to produce a doctor in Sri Lanka, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said today.

Gota slams Channel 4, says video is an anti Rajapaksa tirade

In response to the recent allegations made by UK Channel 4 News regarding the 2019 Easter bombings, former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that the latest program by Channel 4 is primarily an anti-Rajapaksa tirade aimed at blackening the Rajapaksa legacy from 2005 onwards.

Afghanistan complains to ACC about match with Sri Lanka

The Afghanistan Cricket Board complained to the Asian Cricket Council about Tuesday night’s match between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, according to ACB’s spokesman, Mohammad Naseem Sadaat.

China bans government officials from using Apple iPhones

China has banned the use of iPhones for central government officials, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.

Man jumps before train with daughter after discovering wife’s illicit affair

A 38-year-old man jumped before a moving train with his 6-year-old daughter after discovering that his wife was having an affair with another man.

PCB demands compensation for losing money due to matches being held in Sri Lanka

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday demanded compensation from the Asian Cricket Council for the loss of gate money it has suffered due to Asia Cup matches being held in Sri Lanka.

Uva Wellassa University gets new Chancellor

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed Professor Jayantha Balawardane as the Chancellor of the Uva Wellassa University, the President’s Media Division said.

Rs. 52 mn fined for those caught with fake security stickers: Minister

A fine of Rs. 52 million has been imposed on those who were caught with bottles of liquor with fake security stickers, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said today.

MPs whose houses were burnt given liquor licenses, alleges SJB MP

While Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Chaminda Wijesiri alleged that liquor licenses have been given to those MPs whose houses had been burnt during the mob attacks last year to silence them, State Minister Shantha Bandara denounced the allegation.

Asad Maulana is a con man: Chandrakanthan

MP Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan yesterday said his onetime secretary Asad Maulana whom channel 4 has introduced as a whistle-blower in its latest video on the Easter Sunday attack is a con man who betrays others for his survival.

Historic moment for Sri Lanka with series triumph over England

Having recorded their first-ever T20I win over England Women last week, Sri Lanka Women doubled up to record a historic series victory over the Englishwomen in Derby on Wednesday.

Did Gota order to kill Lasantha?

UK’s controversial documentary maker Channel 4 Dispatches film circulating on the Easter bombings of Sri Lanka has surfaced with fresh allegations into the assassination of Sunday Leader Editor Lasantha Wickrematunge, as it was allegedly performed on the direction of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

Govt calls for constrained response

The government views the latest Channel 4 film as a work of drama ahead of the session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and therefore advocates a constrained response to the allegations raised in it regarding the Easter Sunday attack, Daily Mirror learns.

SLTB to refurbish, reassign 15 double-decker buses for tourism

The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) will refurbish and reassign 15 double-decker buses for use in tourism, Transport Minister Bandula Guanawardane said.

Plans to stop children, women being used for begging: Geetha Kumarasinghe

Claiming that there are reports of children and women being mostly used for begging, State Minister Geetha Kumarasinghe said steps will be taken to curb this practice.

Four Ring-tailed lemurs, and 3 Emu’s arrive in SL

Sri Lanka received four Ring-tailed lemurs and three Emu’s last night from the Czech Republic, National Zoological Gardens’ Director-General Tilak Premakantha said.

Govt. manages to successfully control spread of dengue: Dr. Seetha Arambepola

The government has been able to successfully control the spread of dengue where the number of high-risk areas has been reduced to 13 from 67, State Minister of Health Dr. Seetha Arambepola said today.