The founder of Dilmah Tea, Merrill J. Fernando, passing away on July 20 (Thursday) leaves a ‘thirst’ in those connected with the tea industry and people who cherish this beverage to know more about this man. He was 93 years old when death put out

The Health Ministry has acknowledged that a total of 63 drugs have failed quality tests in 2023, additional Secretary to the Health Ministry, Dr. Saman Rathnayake, disclosed during a news briefing held at the Ministry auditorium yesterday. Dr. Rath

India to announce grants in different sectors for Sri Lanka

A 41-year-old man was injured after he was shot at in a house at Thalawathugoda in Thalangama yesterday. Police said two men had arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire at the victim. The injured was admitted t

Following the Daily Mirror’s report on the suspension of elective cesarean section surgeries at Teaching Hospital Kalutara due to a shortage of the anesthetic drug Marcaine Spinal Heavy, the Health Ministry has taken action to addr

A 57-year-old man has died after he developed an allergic reaction at the Teaching Hospital Kegalle following the administration of the antibiotic used in the Peradeniya hospital resulting in the death of the 21-year-old girl.

the suspect had sent threatening messages to the mobile phone of State Minister Pramitha Bandara Tennakoon on May 10, 2022

Some 134 members were absent during the time of voting

Rs. 30 million had been halted in the accounts of Onmaxdt while Rs. 300 million had been taken out of the country so far

A decision was taken to reduce the estimated bill for the electricity supply to the Esala Perahera after considering certain facts, Sri Dalada Maligawa Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela said.

A container truck driver was injured when a hatch cover fell on the truck at the Colombo Port yesterday morning, an official at the Port said. He said the accid

The President should penalise those who have robbed public assets if he is not Ranil Rajapaksa, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said yesterday. Mr. Premadasa who was speaking during the debate on the Central Bank Amendment Bill referred to the

Two more MoUs on electricity, Trincomalee development

A young man of Kanthale has received a thank you card from Buckingham Palace for wishing King Charles iii, and his wife, Princess Camila on the occasion of his coronation.

The European Commission has proposed a four-year extension to the current GSP+ scheme until December 31, 2027, so that countries, such as Sri Lanka, do not lose their preferential access in the interim. The proposed extension is a result of ongoing n

Statement expected to be recorded on July 27

All elective cesarean section surgeries at the Teaching Hospital Kalutara have been halted in order to preserve the remaining 17 vials of an anaesthetic drug called Marcaine Spinal Heavy needed to carry out elective cesarean sections, Daily

Popular English teacher Sakvithi Ranasinghe and his wife pleaded guilty to the charges relating to committing a criminal breach of trust with regard to Rs. 1,628 million worth funds of the depositors at Sakvith

A public interest litigation filed challenging alleged violation of Fundamental Rights on May 9, last year following the attack on Galle Face protesters was yesterday dismissed by the Supreme Court. The Executive Director of the Right to Life Human

A millionaire who was arrested for sexually assaulting a woman who happened to be his employee was released by Colombo Magistrate on two sureties of Rs 300,000 each. The suspect had assaulted the victim at an auditorium of a five-star hotel in Colomb

The Court of Appeal has affirmed 12 years rigorous imprisonment imposed by a High Court against an English tuition master for committing grave sexual abuse of a 10-year-old boy on three occasions. On May 20, 2022, the Emb

One of the major amendments proposed by the opposition was that the legislation should be effective from the date the UN charter on corruption was approved by the member states

Despite the 24-hour token strike by the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) at the Outpatient Department (OPD) of the Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) being called off yesterday (19), GMOA Media Spokesman Dr. Chamil Wijesinghe warned of res

The Sri Lankan Foreign Service is crippled without the adequate number of career diplomats triggered by non-recruitment for a long time, apparently to reserve vacancies for political appointments, Daily Mirror learns.

Ahead of the visit to New Delhi, President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in a meeting with the MPs from the North and the East outlined plans for the 13th Amendment with full powers, except police powers, to be implemented including specified functions in th

Granting pardon to a convict by the Executive President is an absolute power conferred on the Executive President that connote be challenged under a fundamental rights petition in the Supreme Court, said Deputy Soli

The 24-hour token strike to be launched by the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) starting from 8 a.m. today (19) at the Out Patient Department (OPD) of the Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) will go down

Thefts of iron rods and iron nails at Dematagoda and Ratmalana railway yards and bridges are rampant at present and the assistance of the STF will be sought to provide security to these places, Transport Minister Bandula

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has issued an order permitting the CID to inspect the details of nine bank accounts maintained by Pastor Jerome Fernando, his wife, the Glorious Church and his company, as a part of ongoing inv

Ministers Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara who were members of Samagi Jana Balawegaya have been expelled from the party, an SJB senior said yesterday.