SC grants leave to proceed against Deshabandu and others

The Supreme Court has granted leave to proceed against Western Province Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon and other police officers over the arrest made in respect of protesters at Lipton Circus and Colpetty in 2020, while they were staging a protest over the US police murder of George Floyd.

Harin appointed Vice Chair of UNWTO South Asia Commission

Tourism Minister, Harin Fernando, has been appointed Vice Chair for the South Asia Commission of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) from 2023 to 2025.

Diana Gamage in hot water over contempt of court charges

Colombo Chief Magistrate Prasanna Alwis has sent a complaint to the Court of Appeal urging to institute legal action against State Minister Diana Gamage for the offence of contempt of Court.

Don’t get caught to fake foreign job scams: Manusha warns public

Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara today urged foreign employment seekers not to get duped by racketeers who promise lucrative foreign employment while indicating that they are closely connected to him, one of his family members, or his personal staff.

Egg, chicken price reduction after three months

Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said at least three months will be needed to reduce the prices of eggs and chicken.

Comprehensive investigation on deaths caused by anaesthetic drug: Minister

A comprehensive investigation has been launched into the deaths caused by an anaesthetic drug administered at the Peradeniya Teaching Hospital, Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said today.

Frustrated Hirunika slams SJB leadership

Former MP Hirunika Premachandra who expressed frustration on the current situation of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), slammed the party leadership saying the SJB top brass trusts only two-faced crooks.

SriLankan cockpit crew refused to cooperate when co-officer fell ill: Minister alleges

Civil Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva strongly criticized the SriLankan cockpit crew claiming that they refused to cooperate to operate the scheduled flight even when a co-officer was sick.

How much has been spent on developing cricket? - Arjuna asks after SLC reveal record surplus

Chairman of the National Sports Council and Cricket World Cup winning captain Arjuna Ranatunga intimated that despite Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) reporting a record surplus, it was of no benefit towards the development of the sport in the country.

Police open fire at three-wheeler

Police opened fire at a three-wheeler which failed to comply with an order to stop at the Karapitiya area in Galle.

“I had sleepless nights whenever a death of a Muslim Covid patient occurred” - Ali Sabry

Foreign Minister Ali Sabry, in an interview with Daily Mirror, said that he had sleepless nights whenever a death of a Muslim Covid patient occurred during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in Sri Lanka.

SL battles rising crime rate as killings continue

With a dramatic surge in shooting and criminal incidents in recent months, the Police have increased secret operations to thwart criminal activities triggered by rivalries among underworld gangs.

Penalty announced on foreign visa overstayers

The Public Security Minister has issued a Gazette Extraordinary announcing the penalties to be charged for foreigners who overstay in the country beyond the prescribed visa period.

Will not continue as Health Minister if I fail to address drug shortage: Keheliya

Claiming that financial issues and a court decision have been obstacles to resolving the medicinal drug shortage, Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said today he would no longer function as the Health Minister if he fails to address the drug shortage in the country.

SriLankan flight delay due to ’’go slow’’ union action: Dayasiri

Denying SriLankan Airlines’ statement that flight UL 470 to Seoul was delayed due to a cockpit crew member falling ill, Parliamentarian Dayasiri Jayasekara said the delay had been due to a ’go slow’ trade union action launched by the cockpit crew.

Customs seized Rs. 640mn worth heroin from container

A large stock of heroin worth more than Rs. 640 million was seized by Customs officers of the Colombo Port Control Division while being smuggled into the country, Customs Media Spokesman Deputy Customs Director Sudatta Silva said.

31 dead after gas explosion at barbecue restaurant in China

At least 31 people are dead and seven injured in the Chinese city of Yinchuan, in the northwest Ningxia region, after a gas explosion at a barbecue restaurant Wednesday night, according to state media.

The Netherlands to return artefacts taken during Dutch period

The Netherlands has agreed to return to Sri Lanka some of the artefacts taken during the Dutch period, the Daily Mirror learns.

Misfire kills boy in Ambanpola

A 16-year-old boy died yesterday after a sudden misfire from a muzzle-loading gun in the Ambanpola police area, the police said.

’Wall of death’ claims life of child

A one-year and 11-month-old female child died yesterday after falling from the steps of a ’Wall of death’ during a carnival at the Dambagalla Pradeshiya Sabha grounds, Police said.

Don’t put me in a tough spot: Fonseka on presidential candidacy

SJB MP Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka requested journalists not to inconvenience him by repeatedly asking him if he will be a candidate at the next Presidential election.

Min. says new divorce laws soon after homosexual stir raised in Parliament

Minister of Justice Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe yesterday said that laws pertaining to divorce will be amended to meet the needs of modern society.

Suhiru to lead CR & FC for upcoming season

Former national sevens and XVs player Suhiru Anthony will lead the CR & FC rugby outfit for the 2023/2024 rugby season which will kick off later this year.

Arrogant Navy Demolishing Sri Lanka’s Asian Medal Prospects

The Wushu Federation of Sri Lanka have been left fuming after Sri Lanka Navy has opted to deny two of their athletes world class training scholarships of three months in Iran ahead of the Asian Games in Hangzhou in China later this year.

CEB switches to LNG for power generation to reduce cost

In a cost reduction attempt in electricity generation over the next 24 months, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has decided to generate power from the 600+ MW of LNG power plants available until its requirement for long-term LNG power generation is fulfilled.

UL says sick cockpit crew member delayed flight to Seoul

SriLankan Airlines today said the flight UL 470 to Seoul was delayed due to one cockpit crew member, who was scheduled for this flight, falling sick.

Another shooting incident leaves three injured

Three individuals were injured after an ex policeman opened fire at them in Walasmulla, Matara, police said.

SLC records highest ever surplus of Rs. 6.3 billion

Sri Lanka Cricket has reported a net surplus of Rs. 6.3 billion, the highest ever for a financial year in the history of the organisation.

Titanic tourist submersible: Search relocated after noises heard

Rescuers searching for a tourist submersible near the Titanic wreck in the North Atlantic have heard ’’noises’’ in the area near where it went missing on Sunday, the US Coast Guard says.

Elon Musk ’confident’ Tesla will very soon be in India

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Tuesday that he expects his electric vehicle company will soon invest in India, a fast-growing auto market.