A Historic Pichcha Mal Pooja in Kelaniya

In celebration of the 52nd anniversary of the Sri Kalyani Dhamma School, a special Pichcha Mal Pooja was held at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya on a recent day, organized by the Past Students’ Association of the Sri Kalyani Dhamma School.

GPS technology to address Human-Elephant conflict

The Department of Wildlife Conservation has decided to use GPS technology to monitor movements of elephants and thereby managing the issue which has reached serious proportions.

Government to set guaranteed price for rice: Price to be disclosed next week

The government announced its decision to set a guaranteed price for rice and it has been decided to reveal the new price next week.

SLFP to contest upcoming elections under ‘Chair’ symbol: Duminda

The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) will contest the upcoming elections, including the Local Government and Provincial Council elections, under the ‘Chair’ symbol, SLFP General Secretary Duminda Dissanayake said today.

Ranil meets Nepali Prime Minister

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe met Prime Minister of Nepal K.P. Sharma Oli on Thursday at the prime minister’s residence in Baluwatar,

Arrested for videoing women’s privates

An individual who videoed the private parts of several women and attempted to extort money or demanded sex bribes by blackmailing them by way of threatening to share the video clippings on internet and another who aided and abetted it were arrested by the Computer Crime Investigation Branch of the CID in the North Central Province. The 36 year old main suspect was a resident of Mahagalkadawala area and the 45 year old other suspect from Ibba

Rs.290 million grant from India to rehabilitate Karainagar Boatyard

A Memorandum of Understanding for rehabilitation of the Karainagar Boatyard in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka, with grant assistance from the Government of India to the tune of Rs. 290 million was signed and exchanged by High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha and High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India Kshenuka Dhireni Senewiratne on December 16, 2024. a statement from the Indian High Commission said.

CNC Nursery Gampaha annual concert and Christmas carols held

The annual concert and the Christmas carols of the CNC Nursery School in Pugoda,

No deaths of hill country leopards reported from Hagala Wildlife Range for 2024

Wildlife Conservation Department announced that no deaths of hill country leopards had not been reported from Hagala Wildlife Range for the last year.

J.R.P Suriyapperuma dies

Veteran politician J.R.P Suriyapperuma who represented Parliament from time to time for a few decades died yesterday at the age of 96. He last represented the House last from 2010 to 2015 as a national list MP of the UPFA.

Kankesanthurai-Nagapattinam passenger ferry service resumes after three-month suspension

The passenger ferry service between Kankesanthurai and Nagapattinam in India, which had been suspended due to inclement weather experienced in the North from October to December last year, resumed today.

Selfie with airman

A foreign tourist takes a selfie with Air Force personnel near the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo, yesterday.

50 individuals with hearing impairments to receive driving licences

A group of 50 individuals with hearing impairments who underwent special training provided by the Department of Motor Traffic will receive driving licences.

Thousands gather at religious sites to welcome New Year 2025

Tens of thousands of devotees flocked to the places of religious worship at the dawn of New Year 2025 last morning.

Country’s annual birth rate drops significantly to 250,000

The annual birth rate in the country, which previously stood at 350,000, has reportedly dropped significantly, Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) Consultant Paediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera said.

GMOA and AMS protest appointment at Castle Street Hospital

The appointment of Dr. Jayanga Thilakarathna as Resident Obstetrician and Gynaecologist (RO) at the Castle Street Hospital for Women (CSHW) has sparked significant backlash, with both the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) and the Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) raising concerns over the violation of established transfer procedures.

Sri Lanka achieved some stability on the surface level of the economy: President

Claiming that the government achieved some stability on the surface level of the economy, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said yesterday the government will implement an economic policy framework aimed at addressing the deeper structural problems in the economy within this year.

One inmate in Matara prison dies after Bo tree falls down, 10 injured

One inmate in Matara prison was reported dead and ten others were injured when a Bo tree within the prison premises fell on them.

New Government has made little impact on national development: SF

The National People’s Power (NPP) government has not made a big difference where the development of the country is concerned, Former MP Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka said yesterday.

Ban on foreign research vessels ends, Sri Lanka seeks no extension

The one-year ban on foreign research vessels for the conduct of surveys in Sri Lanka’s territorial waters ended yesterday, and the government has decided not to extend it because it is not in conformity with international laws, Daily Mirror learns.

Protest in Oyamaduwa against release of captured elephants to Wilpattu

A massive protest was launched yesterday in Oyamaduwa against the Wildlife Department’s decision to release the wild elephants captured from other areas to the Wilpattu Forest Reserve.

China donated Rs. 1.5 billion worth assistance to North and East early this year

Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong said that early this year, the Chinese government supported the northern and eastern regions by providing essential supplies for livelihoods with a total value of Rs. 1.5 billion rupees, including housing units, rice, and fishing nets.

Govt. urged to work out timeline to scrap executive presidency

The government should come up with a particular time frame within which the Executive Presidency would be abolished and a new constitution would be enacted, a well-known civil movement said yesterday.

‘Clean Sri Lanka’ programme to be launched tomorrow

The ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ programme focusing on areas such as social behaviour, environmental cleanliness and people’s ethical behaviour will be launched tomorrow with the participation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat, Senior Additional Secretary to the President for Finance and Economic Affairs G. N. R. D. Aponsu said yesterday.

Advertising food items with children under 12 prohibited

A Gazette notification has been issued by Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, prohibiting the featuring of children under the age of 12 years in advertising food items, effective January 1, 2025.

Issues in releasing imported rice to market due to higher taxes: Former Dy Speaker

Former Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapaksha said yesterday an issue has arisen in releasing imported rice to the market due to higher taxes imposed on imported rice.

Farmer protests on bus halt roof over delayed fertilizer subsidy

A former member of the Nuwaragam Palatha Pradeshiya Sabha (UNP), a farmer from Mahawilachchiya, staged a protest yesterday on the roof of a bus halt on the Mahawilachchiya–Pemaduwa Road, demanding an increased fertilizer subsidy.

Insight College Panadura Annual Awards Ceremony held last week

The Insight College Panadura Annual Awards Ceremony was held at the S. De. S. Jayasinghe Hall in Dehiwala last week. Counsellor of the Malaysia High Commission Mohammad Bin Tuming was present as chief guest and distributed gold medals and certificates to the students who took part in the various contests.

Attempt to sell ambergris worth Rs. 15 million foiled

An attempt to sell a stock of ambergris for Rs.15 million was foiled and two suspects taken into custody by wildlife officers with the help of the police.during a raid in Giriulla area yesterday.

Unprecedented enthusiasm at Co-op election

The election of the Chairman and the Board of Directors of Mahara Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society in the Gampaha district was held yesterday (29) . The members had shown a particular interest in the election and a large percent of members voted when compared to the previous elections.