Dr. Harsha Cabral assumes duties as NSB Chairperson

Legal luminary Dr. Harsha Cabral assumed duties as Chairman of National Savings Bank (NSB) today at the NSB head office premises.

Pastor Jerome to be arrested upon arrival

Pastor Jerome Fernando, who is facing a CID investigation over his hate comments against Buddhism, Islam and Hinduism, will be arrested upon his arrival at the BIA as there is a travel ban issued against him by the Colombo Fort Magistrate, Police Spokesperson SSP Nihal Thalduwa said.

Veteran singer Tony Hassan passes away

Veteran singer Tony Hassan passed away at the age of 73, family sources said.

Three provinces get new governors

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed three new governors for the Wayamba, Northern and Eastern Provinces a short while ago, the President’s Media Division said.

Chinese fishing vessel capsizes in Indian Ocean, 39 onboard missing

A Chinese fishing vessel capsized in the central Indian Ocean, state media reported on Wednesday.

Dr. Shafi’s FR petition dismissed by Supreme Court

A Fundamental Rights petition filed by Dr. Shafi Shihabdeen, who was at the centre of the controversy surrounding the alleged sterilisation of female patients, was yesterday dismissed by the Supreme Court.

Japan provides US$ 4.6mn through FAO to boost paddy production in Maha season

The Japanese government through the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is providing US$ 4.6 million to strengthen the production capacity of smallholder paddy farmers in identified districts of the dry and intermediate zones of Sri Lanka.

Allow an affordable drink for common man – Booze makers appeal to Govt.

Considering the exorbitant prices of booze and a sharp drop in demand for consumption, the top liquor manufacturers in the country have recently made a request from the government to allow an affordable drink for the common man, sources said.

Tourist arrivals continue to dip

Tourist arrivals to the island nation continue to slow down with the number of weekly international travellers entering Sri Lanka dropping...

CEB still deep in red despite sharp tariff hikes

Despite the sharp upward revisions in electricity tariffs, the financial performance of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) remains dismal....

Port City eyes US$ 14bn worth investments as construction phase begins

Port City Colombo (PCC), the sprawling 269-hectare area of reclaimed land, is set to begin its construction phase, which is poised to attract investments worth US$ 14 billion, with its infrastructure development phase nearing completion.

Pastor Jerome says will return on Sunday

Pastor Jerome Fernando who is facing a CID probe following his derogatory remarks against Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism, said on a Instagram post this evening that he will return to Sri Lanka on Sunday.

Inland Rev. Dept. still to get Rs. 904 bn as arrears of taxes, penalties and interest

It was revealed at the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) that the total arrears of taxes, penalties and interest due to the Inland Revenue Department by December 31, 2022 in relation to RAMIS and Legacy systems is Rs. 904 billion.

Travel ban imposed on Pastor Jerome, but he has already left

An overseas travel ban has been imposed on Pastor Jerome Fernando by the Fort Magistrate’s Court this evening, but Pastor Fernando has already left the country earlier today.

SJB decide to field Sajith for presidency

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) working committee decided to field its leader Sajith Premadasa as its candidate for the next presidential election.

Peeping Tom arrested

A Peeping Tom who video filmed with his mobile phone the scenes of young women in their bath through a minute hole in the bathroom door, was produced before Minuwangoda Acting Magistrate Athula Gunasekara and remanded till May 29.

Mahanayake of Amarapura Maha Nikaya passes away

Mahanayake of the Sri Lanka Amarapura Maha Nikaya Most Venerable Aggamaha Pandita Dodampahala Chandasiri Maha Nayake Thera has passed away at the age of 84 while receiving treatment at a hospital in Colombo.

AI for Grade 6-9 and 10 to 13 in schools from 2024

The subjects of information technology (IT) and artificial intelligence (AI) will be taught to students in Grades 6 to 9 and 10 to 13 starting in 2024 with the aim of improving the country’s education sector and in line with the level of international education, said Education Minister Susil Premajayantha.

Water cannons used to disperse Medical Faculty students

The Police used water cannons to disperse a group of protesting students from the Medical Faculty Students Action Committee at Horton Place in Colombo a short while ago.

Pastor Jerome leaves the country ahead of CID probe

Pastor Jerome Fernando who now faces a CID investigation over his controversial remarks made against Buddhism, Islam and Hinduism left the country today morning, a close source to the Pastor confirmed to Daily Mirror.

Political hand behind Jerome Fernando? Civil activist group complains to CID

Nirashan Withanage, spokesperson of the Sarva Pakshika Aragalakaruwo organization lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) against the inflammatory comments by Pastor Jerome Fernando.

Father killed, son injured in Weligama shooting incident

One person died and another was seriously injured in a shooting incident at Denipitiya in the Weligama police area on Monday night (15).

Govt. approves extending fully electric vehicle imports up to Sept. 15

The government today approved extending the period for foreign exchange remittances made by Sri Lankan expatriates working overseas in order to obtain a vehicle permit, Cabinet spokesman Minister Bandula Gunawardana said.

New members appointed to NPC

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed members to the National Police Commission (NPC), President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Kushani Rohanadeera is new Secretary General of Parliament

President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday appointed Kushani Rohanadeera as the new Secretary General of Parliament with effect from May 23, 2023.

Registration of Overseas Players commenced for 4th LPL

Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce that the ‘Overseas Player Registration’ for the 4th Edition of the Lanka Premier League has now commenced.

Right-sized military back in their classic role, State Minister tells US Deputy Assistant Secretary

The Sri Lankan military will be right-sized gradually and then be set up for their classic role, State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon said.

Former All Black and Kandy SC Coach Bruce Robertson no more

Former All Blacks Centre and Kandy Sports Club Head Coach of the 2005 outfit, Bruce Robertson passed away after brief illness in New Zealand recently.

Sajith and Ranil should unite: Vadivel

MP Vadivel Suresh said President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa should unite while setting aside their differences, to develop the country.

Why Pastor Jerome was not probed earlier – Catholic Church

The Catholic Church today questioned as to why the authorities have failed to probe those who contaminate the minds of people with false religious beliefs.