Mother, daughter found dead mysteriously in Ginigathhena

Bodies of two women, a mother and her daughter, who died under mysterious circumstances, found in a house at Kanda Suridugama in Ginigathhena yesterday.

Pakistan Army pledges fullest support to SL military

Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of Pakistan General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M) yesterday pledged his fullest support to the Sri Lankan armed forces.

Car driven by cop falls down 150 feet precipice, wife killed

A 34-year-old woman was killed and four others were injured after a car driven by a police constable skidded off the road and fell into a 150 feet precipice near the 29th kilometer post of Riverston Matale Road in Laggala.

Power generation awarded to private sector at Rs. 40mn daily loss

The power generation at the Kelanitissa power plant has come to a halt since Wednesday evening, with the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) suspending fuel supply required for power generation.

SJB MP decides to function independently in Parliament

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Vadivel Suresh who had left the party said he had decided to function as an independent MP.

Death of businessman Dinesh Schaffter: Aggrieved party highlights contradictions in postmortem report

The aggrieved party of late businessman Dinesh Schaffter today informed court that they have noticed several contradictions and inconsistencies in the postmortem report compiled by the Colombo Judicial Medical Officer.

Indian Coast Guard foils smuggling bid from Sri Lanka, seizes 17.74 Kg gold

In a joint operation, the Indian Coast Guard alongwith the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, Chennai, seized a gold consignment of 17.74 Kg worth approximately Rs 10.5 crore from Mandapam seashore in Tamil Nadu while the consignment was being smuggled from Sri Lanka by sea route.

Suicidal knifeman who ran at parade officers in UK screams ’I want to go back to Sri Lanka’ in court

A suicidal knifeman who ran at armed officers during the Horse Guards Parade in UK last year hurled abuse at a court and yelled ’I want to go back to Sri Lanka’ on Wednesday.

Exempting non-cash benefits from PAYE tax only benefits Ministers, MPs: Wasantha Yapa

The circular issued by the Inland Revenue Department exempting employees from paying PAYE tax on non-cash benefits would not benefit the government sector employees but would only benefit the Ministers and MPs who recieve a wide range of non-cash benefits, an MP said today.

EC publishes list of candidates contesting LG polls

The Elections Commission has published the list of names of the candidates of the independent groups and recognized political parties who will contest for each local government body in the local government election to be held on March 9.

Interim Order preventing collecting Personal Income Tax from judges further extended

The Court of Appeal today further extended its interim order preventing Justice Ministry officials from deducting the Advance Personal Income Tax from the monthly salaries of the High Court Judges until their writ petition is supported.

14 govt. MPs request Speaker to appoint Select Committee to probe EC violating their privileges

A group of 14 government MPs have submitted a letter to the Speaker of Parliament requesting him to appoint a Select Committee to investigate into incidents of infringement of privileges of MPs by the Election Commission.

Intervene to lower price of wheat flour: Canteen Owners

The All Island Canteen Owners’ Association (AICOA) has placed a demand that the responsible authorities must intervene immediately to stop the flour mafia and lower the wheat flour price to the extent that the people could bear it.

Wonder why RW trying to implement controversial 13A at this critical juncture: Maithripala

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has taken a torch which is burning from both side by trying to fully implement the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, Former President Maithripala Sirisena said today.

SriLankan Airlines to enter China’s sky again

SriLankan Airlines is to renew its commercial operations to China in the first week of April 2023, with a thrice weekly service each to Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou as China reopens its borders.

Kanchana asks why PUCSL allows special electricity tariff relief to Housing Apartments

Claiming that the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has granted special electricity tariff reduction to Housing Apartment Complexes than normal domestic units, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said today that electricity could be provided to normal domestic units at concessionary rates if the special relief granted to Housing Apartments was withdrawn.

Arachchikattuwa SLPP candidate attacks Pradeshiya Sabha officer

A police complaint had been lodged by a technical officer of the Arachchikattuwa Pradeshiya Sabha against a Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) local government election candidate who allegedly assaulted the officer.

Alleged use of SPC funds to pay Keheliya’s mobile phone bill: Case fixed for further pre-trial

A corruption case filed against Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and former State Printing Corporation (SPC) Chairman Jayampathi Bandara Heenkenda was today fixed for further pre-trial to be held on March 9 by Colombo High Court.

CID can take action against Diana Gamage even without an arrest warrant issued by court: Colombo Chief Magistrate

The Colombo Chief Magistrate today observed CID can take action against State Minister Diana Gamage for allegedly committing offenses under the Immigrants and Emigrants Act even without an arrest warrant issued by a court.

AHM Fowzie sworn in as MP

A.H.M. Fowzie was sworn in as a MP of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) a short while ago.

Port City basic infrastructure development work to be completed by end of this year

The infrastructure development activities of Port City Colombo, the largest foreign direct investment (FDI)-driven project in Sri Lanka, are slated to be completed by the end of this year, said Investment Promotion Ministry Secretary M.M. Nayeemudeen.

Tourist arrivals in first week of Feb. top 25k

The tourist arrivals in the first seven days of February have crossed the 25,000 mark, maintaining the momentum of the inflow of international visitors that was achieved in the past several weeks.

Cabinet nod to amend ETF Act to introduce health insurance scheme for private sector

The Cabinet nod was granted this week to prepare a bill to amend the Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF) Act, with a view to introduce a health insurance scheme for the private sector employees.

’’Islandwide trade Union action cost Sri Lanka over Rs.1 bn’’ - Economists

The country has lost an estimated revenue of Rs.1 billion due to several crucial sectors launching a protest today, inconveniencing millions of citizens and leading to roads being blocked in the business hub of Colombo, senior economists said today.

Applications called to recruit graduate teachers for national, provincial schools

The Examinations Department invites applications for the competitive examination to recruit graduate teachers for national and provincial schools.

Asela B Rekawa appointed MEPA Chairman

Attorney-at-Law Asela B. Rekawa has been appointed as the Chairman of the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) with effect from February 7, by Minister of Urban Development and Housing Prasanna Ranatunga.

Basil says ready to give up US citizenship

Former Minister and Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna National Organizer Basil Rajapaksa said that he is ready to give up his US citizenship if the dual citizenship was an obstacle to his future political activities.

CID records statement from GR over recovery of millions in cash from President’s House

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has recorded a statement from former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa over the recovery of Rs.17.85 million from the President’s House on 9th July 2022.

Non-cash benefits exempted from PAYE tax for employees

A circular has been issued by the Inland Revenue Department exempting employees from paying PAYE tax on non-cash benefits such as for vehicles, fuel allowances, housing and medical benefits which have been provided to employees at their places of employment.

GR claims for money recovered inside the President’s House

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa through a lawyer today claimed for sum of Rs. 17.85 million recovered from the President’s House on 9th July.