Dr. M. J. M. Rizmy felicitated for completing special doctorate in Saudi Uni.

The Rizvi Junaid Foundation felicitated As-sheikh Al-Hafiz Dr. M. J. M. Rizmy for successfully completing his doctorate at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

MP Withana claims son’s arrest is act of political victimization

Opposition MP Jagath Withana has claimed that the recent arrest of his son Rasika Withana over an alleged illegal vehicle assembly is an act of political victimization.

Pathikada wins Award for Best Educational Television Programme

Asoka Dias has won the Sumathi Award for the Best Educational Television Programme this year. He received the award at the 30th Sumathi Awards ceremony, held recently.

Opposition threaten legal action over unfair appointment of Special Commissioners to Local Bodies

The government’s plan to vest certain dysfunctional local bodies under special commissioners has sparked controversy, with opposition parties threatening legal action if such measures are implemented unfairly.

Luxury jeep used in Sambur deer poaching racket busted

The Nuwara Eliya Police arrested three individuals after seizing the carcass of a Sambur deer, a protected species, being transported in a luxury Prado jeep following a raid in the Seetha Eliya forest reserve.

History and aesthetic subjects not removed: PM responds to allegations

Refuting various reports that history and aesthetic subjects have been removed under new education reforms, Education Minister and Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said history and aesthetic subjects have been included as

Young man charged with running away with an underage girl

A young man who ran away with an underage schoolgirl and stayed with her at a house in Haputale area was arrested by Lindula Police on Thursday night. It is an offence that amounts to unlawful removal from custody since

Galle Face Hotel says no order of kitchen closure by CMC; guests’ safety a priority

Following the Daily Mirror article on the Public Health Inspectors’ (PHIs) visit to Galle Face Hotel, the Hotel, in a statement, said that there had been no order to close their kitchen by the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) or any

Court rejects Rajitha’s anticipatory bail application

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali Jayatunga rejected the anticipatory bail filed by Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne.

wax museum opens to the public

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake officially inaugurated the wax museum this morning at the historic Ehelepola Walawwa in Kandy.

Demanding justice for Chemmani and Batalanda victims

A protest was held in front of Fort Railway Station yesterday, urging the government to impose the maximum punishment on those responsible for the incidents linked to Chemmani and Batalanda. Pic by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Colombo Mayor’s residence to be given for children’s recreation?

The official Residence of Colombo Mayor is to be open for children recreation activities.

Use special routes for special criminal suspects, Minister tells IGP

Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Bimal Rathnayake urged the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to ensure maximum security when transporting high-profile criminal suspects through airports, stressing the need to use a special route to avoid public disruption and potential security risks.

Sri Lanka should use ISB debt resettlement as leverage for U.S. tariff concessions: Ranil

By YOHAN PERERA Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated yesterday that Sri Lanka should leverage the resettlement of international sovereign bond (ISB) debt in negotiations with the United States to seek relief from the 30 percent tariff currently imposed on its exports.

Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development reviews PUCSL proposals on Electricity Amendment Bill

Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development reviewed proposals and recommendations submitted by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) regarding the Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill, Parliament media unit said.

Chemmani mass grave excavations to resume on July 21

JMO Jaffna General hospital Dr. Pranavan Selliah has informed court that excavations of the Chemmani mass grave in Jaffna will resume on July 21.

Future of traditional perahera festivals in jeopardy as elephant numbers dwindle – Diyawadana Nilame

In another 10 to 15 years, the number of elephants available for Sri Lanka’s traditional Perahera festivals — including the world-renowned Kandy Esala Perahera — could drop to just eight, raising serious concerns about the sustainability of these historic cultural processions.

Fear of prescribing drugs from outside: Health Ministry stalls on guidelines

Further intensifying a crisis within the state hospital system, the Health Ministry continues to delay the issuance of much-needed guidelines for doctors who are hesitant to prescribe essential medicines and surgical items from private sources in light of recent allegations against Dr. Maheshi Wijeratne.

Court bars YouTuber ‘Sudaa’ from defaming Diyawadana Nilame

The Colombo District Court has issued an enjoining order restraining YouTuber Sudantha Thilakasiri, also known as “Sudaa,” and another individual from publishing defamatory statements or content against the Diyawadana Nilame of the Dalada Maligawa, Pradeep Nilanga Dela.

Shani Abeysekara named as witness in Prageeth Eknaligoda disappearance case

The Attorney General has informed the Colombo Trial-at-Bar Judges Namal Balalle, Mahesh Weeraman, and Sujeewa Nishshanka that the current Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Shani Abeysekara, has been named as a witness in the ongoing case concerning the abduction and disappearance of journalist Prageeth Eknaligoda on January 25, 2010.

Over 150 acres of Udawalawa forest illegally cleared - ‘Rotti Chaminda’ arrested

The main suspect popularly known as “ Rotti Chaminda” and two others wanted in connection with illegal clearing an area of more than 150 acres of the Udawalawa protected forest reserve were arrested by the Forest Conservation Department yesterday.

SLPP, SJB sends overtures to Dayasiri

Both the Sri Lanka Podu Jana Peramuna (SLPP) and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) have sent overtures to MP Dayasiri Jayasekera, Daily Mirror learnt.

Savouring Rambutans...

A group of foreign tourists enjoy savouring Rambutan fruits during their visit to Colombo. Tropical fruits such as rambutan, durian, and mangosteen are widely available at local markets and roadside stalls during this time of year.

Sri Lanka can always count on China – Chinese Ambassador

Sri Lanka can always count on China to be a trustworthy brother and reliable partner, Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong said yesterday, reaffirming Beijing’s unwavering support to Sri Lanka.

Driving under influence may lead to U.S. visa revocation: Embassy

The U.S. Embassy in Colombo has issued a strong reminder to all U.S. visa holders and applicants that driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense under U.S. law, which could result in visa revocation or future ineligibility

Police branch OIC released on bail after allegedly abusing WPC

OIC Anti Vice Investigation Branch of the Tangalle Police who had been arrested on suspicion of abusing a WPC in rude words and sexually harassing her was produced before Tangalle magistrate and released on cash bail in Rs.10,000 and personal bail in Rs.200,000 each with two sureties.

Parliament to use AI to prepare Hansard

The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has successfully tested the Google AI integration system to prepare the Hansard, its Chairman Harsha de Silva said.

Türkiye celebrates Democracy and National Unity Day

Democracy and National Unity Day, which commemorates Türkiye’s heroic resistance against the failed 2016 coup attempt orchestrated by the Fetullahist Terrorist Organization (FETO), was celebrated at the official residence of the

Bribery Commission defends probe following arrest of specialist doctor

Following the recent arrest of specialist neurosurgeon Dr. Maheshi Wijerathna, the Bribery Commission has strongly defended its investigation, rejecting allegations of bias and media sensationalism.

Some 14,000 firearms released to general public for killing elephants

More elephants will be shot in the future with the steps taken by the Minister of Agriculture K. D. Lalkantha to release 14,000 firearms to the general public in villages to kill elephants and other animals who enter their property, an