Sri Lanka fallen into India’s geopolitical strategy: FLSP

While asserting that it has filed an application to get information on the agreements signed with India under the Right to Information Act, the Frontline Socialist Party (FLSP) charged that Sri Lanka has got involved with India’s geopolitical strategy as a result of the defence pact which has been signed by the two countries.

Special transport arrangements for New Year season

Special transport arrangements have been made for the New Year season by the Transport Ministry, the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), the National Transport Commission (NTC), and the Railway Department to facilitate travel from Colombo and its suburbs to other provinces.

Will Police take over Customs duty to screen passengers, baggage at BIA in future?

Competent authorities in charge of the security of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) are deeply concerned over a controversial move to take over the prime duties of the Sri Lanka Customs to screen passengers for narcotics and illicit goods under the control of the Sri Lanka Police, the Daily Mirror learns.

Worship of the Sun gave birth to Yoga

Presented by Ayurvedic Practitioner, Yoga Instructor Sewwandi Kodituwakku.

Tri-Forces Special Team departs for Myanmar to provide disaster relief

A specialized medical and disaster relief team, consisting of 26 members from the Sri Lanka tri-services led by Brigadier Punya Karunathilake, has departed for Myanmar on a special flight on Saturday, to assist those affected by the recent earthquake in that country.

Anuradhapura airbase designated as international airport for a day

The Anuradhapura airbase was declared an international airport effective for one day to facilitate the departure of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a separate aircraft to Rameswaram in the southern part of India yesterday.

Indian woman arrested at BIA with Rs. 65 Mn worth of cocaine

An Indian woman was arrested last morning (06) at Bandaranaike International Airport by officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau with cocaine worth Rs. 65 million.

Sajith requests Modi’s help to address US reciprocal tax burden

I have requested Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to support Sri Lanka come out of the crisis created by the 44 percent reciprocal taxes on imports from Sri Lanka by US President Donald Trump, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said over the weekend.

Leading liquor store owner booked for promoting booze sales through Facebook

A leading liquor store chain owner cum hotelier had been booked by the Department of Excise yesterday for promoting booze sales through Facebook by using attractive discounts, thus violating the NATA Act.

Mitigate impact due to US tariffs: Modi agrees to consider Sri Lanka’s request on increasing exports to India

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to consider the request of the Sri Lankan government to increase Sri Lanka’s exports to India as a means to mitigate the impact of the US reciprocal tariffs on Sri Lanka’s export to the US, Minister of Labour Prof. Anil Jayantha Fernando said yesterday.

Ex Chief Minister assigned to serve in prison’s printing division

Former Chief Minister of North Central Province S. M. Ranjith, currently serving a 16-year rigorous imprisonment at Welikada Prison, has been assigned to work in the prison’s printing division, according to Prisons Spokesman Gamini B. Disanayake.

Rs.535Mn worth high-end phones, fags seized in multiple Customs detections

In two major detections carried out by Sri Lanka Customs yesterday, a passenger smuggling over 500 phones from the airport and a large consignment of cigarettes arrived at the Colombo port with a total value of over Rs. 500 million

Rejection of nominations Court orders to accept around 37 nominations

The Court of Appeal yesterday ordered the relevant returning officers to accept approximately 37 nominations that were originally rejected in connection with the Local Government Elections.

Renewable energy key to South Asia’s stability and security: Col. Nalin Herath

Colonel Nalin Herath - Director General and Acting Director (Research) of the Institute of National Security Studies coming under the Ministry of Defence- said the governments in South Asia must prioritise investments in renewable

Harsha urges Govt. to suspend proposed amendment on SVAT removal for exporters

In the wake of the reciprocal tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump, SJB MP Dr. Harsha De Silva urged the government to suspend next week’s scheduled amendment on SVAT removal for exporters as an urgent relief until

It is ironic that JVP-led Govt. signing defence pact with India

Traditional JVPers who stood for socialism should not be silent spectators on the signing of the proposed Defence Pact with India, Front Line Socialist Party (FLSP) which is a breakaway group of JVP said yesterday.

Money laundering charges Indictment filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, Daisy Forrest

Indictments has been filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa and his grandmother, Daisy Forrest, before the Colombo High Court over allegations of money laundering involving Rs. 73 million.

Schoolgirl gang-raped, six suspects arrested

The suspects taken into custody in connection with the alleged gang rape of a 15-year-old schoolgirl were produced last morning before Homagama Acting Magistrate Pathmasiri Jayawardene and six of them were referred to Makola

One kilo of heroin valued Rs.10.5Mn seized, suspect arrested

A stock of one kilo of heroin was seized in transit and a suspect was arrested on Thursday evening by Matugama Police during a raid.

Over 100 wild elephants relocated to forest reserves

More than 100 wild elephants have been successfully driven into forest reserves as part of an ongoing operation to mitigate the damage caused by the animals in nearby villages. The operation, which began on March 15 in the Andigama area, aims to reduce the impact of the elephants as they roam into human habitats and cause extensive destruction.

Bail rejected for Deshabandu Tennakoon

The Matara Magistrate, Aruna Indrajith Buddhadasa, rejected the bail application for suspect Deshabandu Tennakoon, ordering his continued remand till April 10.

She elephant in muddy pool rescued

A she elephant that bogged down in a muddy pool was saved and released to the forest reserve by the wildlife officials from Horowpathana National Park.

HC sentences man to death for heroin trafficking

Colombo High Court Judge R.S.S. Sapuwida, yesterday sentenced an accused to death after convicting him on two charges of possession of 16 grams and 882 milligrams of heroin and trafficking the substance.

CAA issues gazette setting maximum retail prices for bottled water

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) issued a special gazette notification enforcing maximum retail prices for PET bottled drinking water, effective from April 1.

Global cooperation urged at UNESCO conference to safeguard Anuradhapura’s heritage

Director-General Audrey Azoulay emphasized the critical importance of global solidarity and international cooperation in protecting the Sacred City of Anuradhapura, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Don’t give your surname to someone else’s baby - former Ministers

Claiming that the anti-corruption drive of the present government is one which was introduced by the previous regime, two former ministers yesterday said the present government should not give its surname to someone else’s baby, former Ministers Rajitha Senaratne and Bandula Gunawardene said yesterday.

34th Rotary District Conference today

34th Rotary District Conference: Empowering Change and Innovation

CID commences probe into Namal Rajapaksa’s exam fraud allegations

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court that they have launched an investigation into allegations that Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa fraudulently obtained his attorney qualification.

“If you lay a hand on my wife, I know what I will do”: Lohan to President

Former Minister Lohan Ratwatte has criticized President Anura Kumara Dissanayake over the recent arrests of politicians and their wives.

Kin of late Sri Lankan detained in Japan to seek all footage shown over her death

The immigration authorities refused to disclose the rest of the footage, saying it may “interfere with public safety and the maintenance of order” by revealing information about the operation of security systems