132 Indian fishermen arrested in Sri Lankan waters this year

The Sri Lanka Navy has seized 18 Indian fishing boats and arrested 131 Indian fishermen for poaching in Sri Lankan waters so far this year.

Police probe alleged assassination plot

The Athurugiriya Police have initiated an investigation following a complaint that underworld groups plotted to assassinate Tissa Ravindra Perera, the Deputy News Editor of the Aruna newspaper, along with his family.

Child helpline service reports surge in abuse calls

The 1929 Child Helpline Service received a total of 29,667 calls regarding child abuse cases during the last year (2024), of which 7,362 were public complaints, according to the progress report issued by the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs for the year 2024.

Opposition to nominate members for Parliamentary Committees this week?

Opposition which refrained from nominating it’s members to parliamentary committees and boycotted participating in committees is expected to change its decision if the ruling party comes up with a favourable response to its requests.

Big Match revellers are safe from Colombo City trees: CMC

In somewhat good news for thousands of Big Match revellers who are expected to throng the streets around large cricket grounds in Colombo in the coming weeks, the Colombo Municipal Council assures safety from collapsing old city trees that could cause loss to public property and lives.

Assaulted Policeman interdicted

A Police constable attached to Gavaraduwa police who was admitted to hospital after being assaulted by a group of people at party in a hotel has been interdicted on suspicion of neglecting his duty and attending a party.

‘Engage’ urges the elderly to stay active and connected

Ensuring that Sri Lanka’s ageing community is not neglected or left behind, Engage, a Wellness Centre for the Aged, was inaugurated on Thursday by former Mrs. World, former High Commissioner to Malaysia, former Minister for Child and Women Affairs, and former Mayor of Colombo, Mrs. Rosy Senanayake.

Dietitians’ Association of Sri Lanka hosts Annual Scientific Sessions

The Dietitians’ Association of Sri Lanka (DiASL) held the 8th Annual Scientific Sessions on February 09, 2025 at Hilton Colombo Residencies.

Daily Mirror bags Award of Excellence at SLIA Annual Session 2025

Daily Mirror & Daily FT Manager Marketing Chameen Dayarathne receives the award of excellence for the best designing supplement at the annual session of Architect 2025 organized by the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects.

Don’t withdraw judges’ security - Sajith

Meanwhile, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa raised concerns in Parliament about the government’s decision to withdraw security from judges, urging instead for enhanced security due to the rising crime rate.

First scholarships awarded under the Galboda Sri Gnanissara Memorial Scholarship Trust Fund

The Galboda Sri Gnanissara Memorial Scholarship Trust Fund (Nena Isura) awarded its first set of scholarships to 12 deserving students, furthering its mission to support education in Sri Lanka, recently.

Burhani Serendib School celebrates 42 years with Global Robotics opportunity

In line with the 42nd anniversary, Burhani Serendib School is all set to launch an initiative to empower Sri Lankan students in the fields of STEAM education and robotics by hosting a national selection for the internationally acclaimed World Robot Olympiad (WRO).

Multinational companies still continue to rob Sri Lanka: Cardinal

Multinational companies still continue to rob our country by helping politicians by giving them money and it is important for everyone to restore democracy and good conscience to protect this beautiful planet, Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malclom Ranjith said yesterday.

Shooting inside Colombo Magistrate’s Court raises security concerns

A shocking security breach at the Colombo Magistrate’s Court has raised serious concerns after an armed individual, disguised as a lawyer, carried out a shooting inside Court No. 5. The incident, which occurred within a highly secured judicial environment, has prompted immediate scrutiny of the existing security measures.

Child and grandmother who lost their way in the jungle found

A 16 year old boy and his grandmother as part of a group of local tourists from Polonnaruwa on a visit to Little World’s End in Riverston who lost their way had been saved by the Police and the Army after a night long search operation till early hours of Monday morning (17)

Budget 2025: Nation has heard IMF voice through AKD’s vocal cords - FLSP

Alleging that the present government is also dancing to the tune of the IMF, Front Line Socialist Party (FLSP) Secretary Education Affairs Pubudu Jayagoda yesterday said what people heard was the voice of IMF through President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s throat, vocal cords, tongue and lips.

Indian student drowns

One of the Indian university students staying at a lodge in Menikhinna in Kundasale had accidentally fallen into the swimming pool and received serious head injuries when his head struck against the wall of the swimming pool and died on admission at a private hospital in Kandy.

Human Rights Commission cancels scheduled meeting, causing inconvenience to farmers

Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission’s abrupt cancellation of a scheduled meeting yesterday has left several farmer organizations frustrated and disappointed, as they travelled from Embilipitiya to Colombo, incurring significant expenses in the process.

Police to screen rejoining officers for drug use

The Acting Inspector General of Police has directed all senior officers and police OICs to ensure that any personnel seeking reinstatement after suspension or leaving the force undergo mandatory drug testing.

CMA Sri Lanka Budget Highlights 2025 Impact on Business, Economy, and Society

The Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (CMA) is organising a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) seminar on CMA Sri Lanka Budget Highlights 2025 - Impact on Business, Economy, and Society on Wednesday, 19th February 2025 from 1.30 pm-5.00 pm at the Ballroom Taj Samudra, Colombo.

Budget proposals

New Customs Law will be introduced to enhance trade facilitation and revenue collection.

Alumni UK Network Programme unlocking opportunities for Sri Lankan graduates

Have you graduated from a UK university? Are you back in Sri Lanka and looking to connect with a vibrant community that shares your educational experience? The British Council’s Alumni UK Network Programme offers an exclusive gateway to professional growth, networking, and more.

SJBers should be more realistic: Navin

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) members should be more realistic and should cooperate with the United National Party (UNP) and other opposition parties, newly appointed UNP Vice Chairman Navin Dissanayake said yesterday.

Top academic personality passes away

Prof. W. N. Karunadasa, retired professor of International Relations,

Veteran journalist Seetha Ranjani passes away

Veteran journalist and media activist Seetha Ranjani passed away yesterday in Anuradhapura at the age of 70.

Sri Lanka Press Association appoints office bearers for 2025

Sri Lanka Press Association (SLPA), the oldest journalist organization in the country conducted its 69th Annual General Meeting recently at the Western Province Aesthetic Resort Auditorium, where they appointed its office bearers for the year 2025. The new Executive Committee is as follows;

Local pharma producers urge Govt. to secure them a level playing field

Local pharmaceutical manufacturers urged the government to secure them a level playing field by granting them all the economical benefits that are presently given to local and foreign medicine importers in Sri Lanka.

Night classes in NCP

North Central Province Department of Education has launched a programme to hold evening and night classes for students preparing for the GCE Ordinary Level Examination this year.

Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam noticed by court

Leader of the Tamil National Peoples’ Front, Parliamentarian Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam who staged a protest with several others, raising black flags in front of Thaitti Tissa Vihara has been noticed to appear before Mallakam magistrate today (14) for violating a court order.

Milinda Moragoda to Address Centre for National Security Studies in Bangalore

The Founder of the Pathfinder Foundation, Milinda Moragoda will deliver a talk entitled “Navigating the Terrain of Policy-Making in the Age of Disruption” this Friday (14th Feb) in Bangalore at the Centre for National Security Studies (CNSS).