Tax concession for vehicles despite detrimental effect to the economy ; Minister

The Government has decided to expand the taxable value of vehicles despite the detrimental effect on the economy, Deputy Minister of Finance Harshana Sooriyaperuma told Parliament yesterday.

Kudu Salindu seeks revocation of Interpol red notice

In a writ petition before the Court of Appeal, Salindu Malshika Gunaratne, alias “Kudu Salindu,” has sought an order preventing the issuance of red notices against him through Interpol.

Five of one family in hospital-Pet Dog waiting for them

In another shocking episode in Gerandiella fatal bus accident that caused the death of 23 passengers and serious injuries to several others, five members of one family have been among the victims.

Ramith Rambukwella remanded over alleged misuse of Rs. 8 Million in ministry funds

Ramith Rambukwella, son of former minister Keheliya Rambukwella, was today ordered to be remanded till June 3 by Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali over allegations of aiding and abetting the misappropriation of over Rs. 8 million in public funds during his time as private secretary to his father at the Ministry of Mass Media, Health, and Environment.

Wild elephant run over

Increasing the death toll of wild elephants in the human-elephant conflict, another jumbo had been run over by a train at Habarana on the Batticaloa line in the early hours of last morning.

Keheliya’s son named suspect in Rs. 8M misappropriation case Keheliya further remanded

The Bribery Commission has named Ramith Rambukwella, son of Keheliya Rambukwella, as a suspect in the ongoing investigation into the alleged misappropriation of approximately Rs. 8 million in ministry funds. The funds were

COPE flags unpaid Medical bills and administrative lapses at Sri Jayewardenepura Hospital

The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has raised serious concerns over financial mismanagement and irregular administrative practices at the Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital, based on recent findings from the

TEDxColombo Celebrating the Power of ‘MAD’ ideas

TEDxColombo, one of the most prominent and long-standing TEDx events in Sri Lanka, proudly announces the 13th edition of its flagship event, scheduled for Sunday, June 1st, 2025, at the iconic Nelum Pokuna Theatre. Known for

SLPP too commemorates War Heroes

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) held a commemoration of war heroes at the war memorial at Battaramulla with the participation of former presidents Mahinda Rajapaksa, Gotabaya Rajapaksa and several other politicians.

Appointment of new Auditor General Final decision to be made today

The Constitutional Council which met yesterday to approve the appointment of the new Auditor General has decided to meet today once again to make the final decision, Daily Mirror learnt from reliable sources.

Kush raids continue at BIA Three more SL passengers from Thailand nabbed with Rs.120Mn worth of drugs

Making yet another detection of the Cannabis variety ‘Kush’ in a row in the past few weeks Sri Lanka Customs manning the airport yesterday thwarted an attempt to smuggle a consignment of narcotics from Thailand worth over

Prison officers, driver suspended for allowing inmate’s family on prison bus

Two prison officers and a prison bus driver attached to the Angunakolapelessa Prison have been suspended in connection with an incident where an inmate and his family members were found in a prison bus parked outside

Racism raising its ugly head again in the North and South for the sake of power: President

Racism has begun to raise its ugly head again in the North and South for the sake of power, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said yesterday.

UNP, SJB agree to administer local bodies with opposition support

The United National Party (UNP) and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) have reached an agreement to work together and administer local bodies where the opposition holds a majority, in collaboration with other opposition parties.

We will reveal who’s behind the plot against Deshabandu: Counsel

Sanjeewa Weerawickrama, counsel for IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon, informed the committee of inquiry probing the charges against his client yesterday that he would reveal who is behind the exercise against him.

Underage siblings suffer grave sexual abuse

A ten-year-old boy and his eight-year-old sister in the Kosgoda Police area have been subject to grave sexual abuse by three men.

Fourth int’l symposium on sustainable plantation management in Colombo today

The National Institute of Plantation Management (NIPM) is set to host the 4th International Symposium on Sustainable Plantation Management (ISSPM 2025) today (20), at the Marino Beach Hotel, Colombo.

Nuwara Eliya follows Kandy: Extensive environmental damage caused by devotees in N’ Eliya

Barely a month after the exposition of the sacred relics of The Buddha in Kandy where huge mountains of garbage were left over by the devotees of the event, Nuwara Eliya where the National Vesak festival was held saw a similar situation but not in the same magnitude.

We will form administrations of local bodies where opposition has a majority: Sajith

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will somehow form administrations of local bodies where opposition has a majority, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said yesterday.

Roads around Badulla impassable due to erosion

Vehicular traffic on the Passara – Madugasthalawa road has been restricted from yesterday due to the impending danger of a possible earth slip. A senior official of Badulla Provincial Road Development Authority said the road has caved in at the 6th km post signalling the possible danger.

Zahira College 131st annual prize giving ceremony held last week

The 131st annual prize giving ceremony of Zahira College, Colombo was held last week at the college Gaffoor Hall under the patronage of Principal Trizviiy Marikkar and former Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo Senior Professor H. D. Karunaratne as the chief guest.

Indian HC visits Ambuluwawa

Indian High Commissioner Santhosh Jha on Saturday (17) visited Ambuluwawa Religious and Bio Diversity Complex in Gampola.

Three-and-a-half-year-old child dies after falling into water-filled pit in Galnewa

A three-and-a-half-year-old child has died after falling into a water-filled pit on Friday, according to Galnewa Police.

16th National War Heroes Commemoration today

The 16th National War Heroes Commemoration is to be held at the National War Heroes Cenotaph in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte from 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm today under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

State Poson festival from June 07 to 13

The State Poson Festival Committee met on Wednesday (15) at the Anuradhapura District Secretariat. Under the co-chairmanship of District Secretary K.G.R.Wimalasuriya and Deputy Minister of Irrigation Dr.

Ambassador of Israel meets Milinda Moragoda

The newly appointed Ambassador of Israel to India, accredited to Sri Lanka Reuven Azar visited the Pathfinder Foundation Headquarters at Riverpoint recently and met with the Founder Milinda Moragoda,

Prevent public LTTE commemorations and displaying of terrorist insignia; National Joint Committee

National Joint Committee yesterday urgently requested the government to prevent public LTTE commemorations and displaying of terrorist insignia.

Three accused sentenced to death over trafficking 179 kilos of heroin

Colombo High Court Judge Adithya Patabendi yesterday sentenced three accused to death after finding them guilty of possessing and trafficking over 179 kilograms of heroin, which was transported via a multi-

Ranil raises question on CIABOC Director General’s conduct

Raising concerns about the alleged misleading submissions made against him in Court yesterday by the Commission to Investigate Allegations on Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), Former President Ranil

Court rejects Bribery Commission’s request to re-remand Chamara Sampath

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court yesterday rejected a request made by the Bribery Commission to cancel the bail granted to Badulla District Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dassanayake and to have