TRAPPED AND ABANDONED

Since the COVID-19 pandemic struck, thousands of Sri Lankan migrant workers are left with no job, no money and no way....

When Thondaman clashed with MR…

Ceylon Workers’ Congress (CWC) leader and Cabinet Minister of Livestock and Rural Community Development, SaumiyamoorthyArumugam Ramanathan Thondaman died of a cardiac arrest on May 26.

Fast bowler Shehan Madushanka remanded for possessing heroin

Sri Lanka’s fast bowler Shehan Madushanka and another were remanded till June 2 by the Kuliyapitiya Acting Magistrate on the charges of possessing heroin.

Disclose true financial position: Ranil tells Govt.

Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday urged the government to reveal the true situation of the national

Can hold poll if health authorities give green light: Tissa

There is no issue in holding the general election if health authorities give the green light and if the safety of voters can be guaranteed, former UNP General Secretary and SJB national list candidate Tissa Attanayake told a press confere

Rigid mechanism to ensure safety of schoolchildren: Alahapperuma

When schools reopen, a comprehensive and rigid mechanism will be in place to ensure the safety of 4.5 million students

Parliamentary election After SC verdict, need 70 days to finalise preparations: EC

The Elections Commission (EC) said it would require 70 days to hold the election from the date the Supreme Court (SC) de

Will sue those who flout social distancing etiquette: DIG

Legal action will be taken against those who fail to maintain social distancing in public places, DIG Ajith Rohana said yesterday, adding that Health Services Director General Dr. Anil Jasinghe issued a circular granting police the authority t

SLT clarifies situation regarding recent cyber-attack

Sri Lanka Telecom today said that they have detected an attempt of a cyber-attack, which has affected only some of their internal IT systems.

10th Covid-19 death reported in Sri lanka

A 51-year-old woman who returned from Kuwait died from Covid-19 reporting the 10th COVID-19 death in Sri Lanka, Director General of Health Services Anil Jasinghe said.

Disinfectants don’t stop COVID-19 transmission

Security personnel and health workers disinfecting public places has become a common sight, widely captured by the media.

We can fully control the pandemic before long: Army chief

Chief of Defence Staff and Army Commander Lt. General Shavendra Silva said the efforts of health authorities, the armed forces and the Police had been able to restrict the spread of Covid-19 to one cluster and it was a positive sign that Sri L

Govt. spends colossal sum to underprivileged people: Bandula

The government has distributed a massive sum of Rs.3, 007 billion to the poorest of poor and Samurdhi families rendered helpless

Sri Lanka’s economic growth bound to go down to -3.5% - Ranil warns

Warning that Sri Lanka’s economic growth is bound to go down to -3.5 percent, former Prime Minister and UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday urged the government to formulate a long term plan to revive the economy battered by C

Apparel companies, private sector enterprises unable to pay salaries: Harsha

Revealing that some 52 apparel companies and other private sector enterprises had stated that they cannot afford to pay salaries to their employees, former non-Cabinet Minister Dr. Harsha de Silva yesterday called for out of the box thinking to re

EC’s duty is to hold elections, not to postpone: Prasanna

The Election Commission was appointed to hold elections and not to postpone them and it is their responsibility to hold the General Election in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Health Sector, Minister Prasanna Ranatunga sai

Met. Dept. warns of cyclonic storm “AMPHAN”

The deep depression over south-east Bay of Bengal and neighbourhood, has intensified into a Cyclonic storm “AMPHAN” (pronounced as UM-PUN) and is expected to become more severe, Department of Meteorology said yesterday.

Did the Tigers form TNA in 2001?

Former Jaffna District Parliamentarian and Spokesperson of Tamil National Alliance (TNA) and Illankai Thamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK), Mathiaparanan Abraham Sumanthiran is currently in the eye of a political storm. The YouTube interview given by the 56-year-old President’s Counsel cum politician to the “Truth with Chamuditha” show conducted by senior journalist Chamuditha Samarawickrama is the reported cause of the controversy.

COVID-19 would undoubtedly be a turning point Interview with CB Governor W.D. Lakshman

Daily Mirror discussed the impact of COVID-19 on the national economy with Central Bank Governor and former Vice Chancellor of the Colombo University Deshmanya Prof. W.D. Lakshman

SC fixes for support on May 18 and 19 AG says unable to appear for EC members

The Supreme Court (SC) yesterday deferred until May 18 and 19 the supporting for leave to proceed in respect of the fundame

Will President Gazette a Fresh Date For Convening a ‘New’ Parliament If Elections Are Postponed Again?

The Elections Commission has scheduled June 20 as the new date for the postponed election of April 25. Eight Fundamental Rights petitions have been filed in the Supreme Court regarding the holding of elections on June 20.

Opening of schools primary sections to be delayed further

The re-opening of schools for primary students will take a little longer period than for senior grades, an official said today.

NIC last digit directive with effect from May 11

The National Identity Card (NIC) numerical system, which had been introduced for the public to be adhered whilst stepping out of the house for essential purpose, would come into effect from May 11, the President’s Media Division said.

COVID-19: Fear, ignorance or who is fooling whom?

COVID-19 emanated from China and was made known to the World on December 31, 2019. In 120 days, it has ratcheted past three million case numbers and 210,000 reported deaths globally.

Not a time to play adversarial politics – Ranil Wickremesinghe

As Sri Lanka fights the Coronavirus a different sort of battle is beginning to build. A battle between the Government and the opposition reconvening parliament to pass new laws to address the current crisis in the country.

Kandy’s Sports Lovers Remember R. Premadasa

The sports lovers of Kandy remembered the late President Ranasinghe Premadasa on his 27th death anniversary yesterday May 1. He was also a sportsman and sports benefactor who did his best for the country. R. Premadasa’s name will go down in the annals of our sports history.

Detection of Covid-19 cases could go beyond Vesak: Dr. Jasinghe

The detection of Covid-19 cases could go beyond the Vesak festival (May 4 - 8) as the health authorities continue to find new inf

COVID-19 control and prevention President stresses need to strengthen control activities

A team of medical specialists who met President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday had requested him to pay attention to the standard of the chemicals used for disinfection available in the market. Accordingly,

SL to tread on road to normalcy from May 11

The normalisation of livelihood and institutional operations in Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara and Puttalam Districts will commence on May 11 while curfew is still in effect, the President’s Media Division said, adding that curfew in other districts would be effective from May 4 to 6 from 08:00 p.m. to 05:00 a.m.

Former Nawalapitiya UC Chairman, 7 others remanded over gambling

Eight people including the former Chairman of the Nawalapitiya Urban Council who were arrested for gambling at a restaura