Efforts will be made to tackle underworld figures operating from overseas

The Foreign Ministry still awaits instructions from the Defence Ministry to decide on granting permission for the Chinese vessel “Shi Yang 6’ to carry out any research in the Sri Lankan waters, Daily Mirror learns. A briefing on board th

A new access road through Diyagama to the Horton Plains is to be opened tomorrow by the Department of Wildlife Conservation.

The members of the Sri Lanka Podujan Peramuna (SLPP) have not learned a lesson even after the Aragalaya incident, and they only speak about their party, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr Rajitha Senarathne said. While visiting the Seetha elephant, w

No scanner can scan inside the chest cavity (in the lungs or near the heart) of the Seetha elephant, Peradeniya University Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science Faculty Prof. Ashoka Dangolla said. He told the Daily Mirror tha

Ambassador of the Republic of Korea Miyon Lee, yesterday emphasized the importance of Colombo Port as a strategic location in the region as the Gateway to South Asia, a maritime hub that has brought together many nations in their venture for new trad

Prof Jayawardane was the only member who was not getting a salary from the health ministry

A lawsuit filed by the fishing community demanding compensation from the owners, operator and insurer of the vessel M.V. X-Press Pearl and the responsible authorities in Sri Lanka for failure to discharge their duties to avoid X-Press Pearl Maritime

The government issued a gazette notification yesterday announcing new fee structure for national identity card (NIC) and related services. Accordingly, the cost for issuing

11,000 child abuse incidents reported in Sri Lanka in 2021

A 23-year-old man has been arrested for the murder of his young wife, whose body was found buried behind their residence in Neeravipiddi, Mulliyawalai. Police said the victim’s mother reported that her 22-ye

Foreign Ministry approves ship to be docked till Oct 28 for replenishment only

Mutual driving licence exchange agreements are in place with 22 countries

Rule effective during morning and evening office hours

This will promote educational and economic cooperation between the two countries

Fine for cattle theft to be increased along with imprisonment

Thirteen employees of Milco were arrested by the Kollupitiya Police for allegedly holding its Chairman Renuka Perera and several others as hostage at the main office yesterday, the police said. Milco is a state owned company involved in the dairy ind

The National Policy and Action Plan on Migration for Employment in Sri Lanka (2023-2027) represents a significant step forward in the government’s approach to labour migration

The chairman of LITRO Gas Lanka, Muditha Peiris, yesterday requested Education Minister Susil Premajayantha to include the safety measures associated with using liquid petroleum gas (LPG) in the Advanced Level (A/L) syllabus. During an event organi

Decision made in protest of government’s failure to retain medical officers who are expecting to go abroad

The Sri Lanka China Journalists Forum and the All-Pakistan Journalists Association signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that outlines their commitment to promoting cooperation between Sri Lanka and Pakistan and enhancing the educational landsca

Newly appointed Health Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana said he expects to make some crucial and timely changes in terms of policies and individuals in the health sector. He made this remark at a news briefing held at the health ministry yesterday (24)

Colombo Commercial High Court is to hear the contempt of court case on November 20, which was filed against the director board of the leading footwear company Samson Group for relieving the duties of one of its directors against the court’s jurisdi

Sri Lanka is to establish a unit named ‘Anti-Narcotic Command’ with the help of foreign intelligence services to arrest drugs brought to Sri Lanka from foreign countries, President’s Senior Adviser on National Security and Chief of Presidential

Despite India’s objection registered with the Sri Lankan authorities, China’s foray in Sri Lanka’s Northern and Eastern provinces persists, particularly with a focus on the fisheries sector. When Chinese ambassador Qi Zhenhong visited the Nor

The Finance Ministry has issued the final notice to liquor manufacturers to pay their outstanding taxes before the end of this month. State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said liquor manufacturers were issued with final notices to pay up all taxes

The Court of Appeal yesterday issued a Writ of Certiorari quashing the government’s decision made to send public officers (including four grades of nursing services) on compulsory retirement at age 60. This order will be applicable to the nursing s

Aiding a Moulavi to record Easter Sunday PCoI proceedings Lawyer gets eight-month suspension

The Ministry of Defence has taken action to remove the names of two individuals who had been blacklisted due to their alleged support for terrorism and related activities. Ramesh had been the subject of an Interpol Red notice since July 27, 201

Police fired tear gas and used water cannons at the teachers’ and principals’ union members who staged a protest near Palam Thuna Junction in Pelawatta yesterday.