Great Britain supports implementation of Climate Prosperity Plan

Great Britain has expressed its willingness to provide the necessary technical and practical support to Sri Lanka to implement the ’’Climate Prosperity Plan’’.

Probe launched after video of a man abusing traffic police officers goes viral

The Police has launched an investigation after a video of a person threatening two police officers on traffic duty has gone viral on social media.

Paperless bills, receipts for consumers from January: Minister

The Power and Energy Ministry is contemplating to introduce paperless bills and receipts to all customers from January.

COPE reveals major irregularities at J’pura Hospital

The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) revealed major irregularities at the Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital.

Foreign tourists contribute to generate significant revenue to wildlife sector: Minister

The Wildlife Department has received a record income from tourists who came in luxury passenger liners, Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said.

Seeking blessings on Unduvap Poya Day

Devotees are seen engaged in religious activities at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo to mark the Unduvap Poya Day, this morning. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Int'l financial bodies agreed to support to SL in future: Siyambalapitiya

International financial organizations have agreed to provide future financial support to our country, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siambalapitiya said.

COVID clearance certification no longer mandatory to enter SL: Health Ministry

The Health Ministry has removed the restrictions that were in force on passengers travelling from overseas during COVID-19 pandemic.

Cabinet yet to discuss offering East Container Terminal to Japan: Bandula

While acknowledging the need to divest certain State-owned assets to re-build the country’s foreign reserves, Cabinet Spokesperson....

Three die in separate incidents in Maligawatta, Gokarella

Three people had lost their lives in separate incidents yesterday in Maligawatta and Gokarella police areas, the police said.

Over 12,000 kids abandoned in orphanages as parents are drug addicts

More than 12,000 children are currently being abandoned in orphanage homes because their parents are drug addicts, and most of them received hospital treatment without their parents due to abuse incidents, Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) consultant paediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera said.

Travel ban imposed on hospital directors over alleged kidney racket

A broker arrested over alleged kidney racket which was exposed recently at Western Hospital in Borella Cotta Road was yesterday ordered to be remanded till December 13 by Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.

Inter House Athletics Meet 2022 of the Lyceum Gampaha

Inter House Athletics Meet 2022 of the Lyceum International School Gampaha was held at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium Diyagam on Sunday. On the invitation of Lyceum International School Gampaha Director Dilmi Ratnayake and Principal Thilanka Karunaratne the Secretary to the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs Dr. Amal Harsha De Silva graced the occasion as the chief guest .

Morocco dump Spain out of the tournament by winning penalty shoot-outs 3-0

Morocco stunned Spain on penalties to advance to the quarter-finals of the World Cup after a 0-0 draw at the Education City Stadium.

’’Stop selling state properties’’

The Trade Union Coordination Centre (TUCC) today staged a protest in Kottawa and Homagama, demanding to withdraw the attempt to sell state properties and grant concessions for the people. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Wanindu takes first ever LPL hat-trick

Wanindu Hasaranga took the first hat-trick in Lanka Premier League history, dismissing three of the Colombo Stars’ batsmen on the opening day of the third season of the LPL on Tuesday.

School canteens, buses, vans will be drug-tested from Jan.

Not only the school canteens, but school children’s buses and vans will be checked for drugs in partnership with the police, along with the program to eradicate the drug menace from schools, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

CEB employees protest...

The Ceylon Electricity Board Joint Trade Union Alliance (CEBJTUA) today staged a protest in front of the CEB headquarters against several demands, such as the actions taken to increase the electricity bill and against selling national assets and risking their employees’ jobs. Pix by Samantha Perera

Thilini alleges she was stripped in prison

Thico Group owner Thilini Priyamali filed a complaint with the Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission through her lawyers claiming her rights were violated in prison.

Sri Lanka needs coordinated assistance, global financial institutions agree

Sri Lanka needs a coordinated assistance programme supported by multilateral financial institutions, representatives of the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, International Monetary Fund and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank agreed after meeting President Ranil Wickremesinghe today.

Over 300 graduates imprisoned last year

A total of 14,547 prisoners and 62,426 suspects have been imprisoned in Sri Lanka for various charges during the last year alone and more than 300 graduates were among those imprisoned, the Prisons Department said.

Kanchana accuses PUCSL Chief of providing low cost power to hotels

Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekara today accused the Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL) Chairman, Janaka Rathnayaka for providing electricity to the hotels and apartments at a lower rate.

Talking about cyber harassment

The Lanka Change Makers held a media briefing today to describe issues relating to sensitive matters such as cyber harassment, cyber bullying, and illegal online stalking that people in the country face. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Indonesia bans sex outside marriage in new criminal code

Indonesia’s parliament approved a criminal code on Tuesday that bans sex outside marriage with a punishment of up to one year in jail, part of a raft of legal changes that critics say undermine civil liberties in the world’s third-largest democracy.

Economic hardships force poor families to sell kidneys, racket busted

The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) uncovered a massive human organ trafficking racket operating at a private hospital in Borella deceiving people from poor families during the ongoing economic crisis.

Diana’s dual citizenship issue raised in Parliament

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene said he would look into the matter with regard to the alleged dual citizenship of Parliamentarian Diana Gamage.

Maithripala’s writ petition fixed for inquiry

A writ petition filed by former President Maithripala Sirisena challenging the magisterial inquiry and issuance of summons against him in connection with the Easter Sunday attack incidents was today fixed for January 17 by Court of Appeal.

No bus fare revision: Gemunu

Bus fares would not be revised as announced earlier following the reduction of the price of diesel by Rs. 10 yesterday, the Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) said today.

Immigration Chief says Diana Gamage not a Sri Lankan Citizen

The Immigration and Emigration Controller in a letter addressed to the Secretary of Ministry of Defence has informed that MP Diana Gamage has been found to be a citizen of UK and therefore a Sri Lankan passport cannot be issued to her.

Nearly 8-hour daily power cuts from January

Six to eight hour daily power cuts will have to be imposed from next year, if the proposed electricity tariff amendments were not implemented, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said.