A driver who has fled with over Rs.67 million in cash which was being transported to be deposited in ATM trailers of a private bank, had been arrested by the STF at Rendapola area on the Kandy-Hatton Road.

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said Sri Lanka is proud to be a co-lead of the “Global Energy Compact for No New Coal Power”.

In what appeared to be an indication of his plan for re-election, former President Maithripala Sirisena said he would not leave room for the present plight of farmers to befall them again under a future government led by him.

Despite objections by alliance partners, the ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) yesterday insisted on the need to proceed with the LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) project with New Fortress Energy, an American company.

Sri Lanka’s health experts yesterday warned the country was still under a threat from the Delta variant, especially the Delta 28 which had originated in the country, and not from the Delta 30 which had not been detected in the world since June this

There seems to be no respite for Sri Lanka despite a slight dip in COVID pandemic, as the country witnesses a dramatic spike in dengue cases, with over 120 cases reported yesterday (01) alone.

Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa and SJB MPs Harin Fernando and Dr. Kavinda Jayawardene share a light moment at the opening of the SJB Office in Wattala yesterday. Mr. Fernando was appointed as the SJB organiser of Wattala to coincide with the e

Jos Buttler smashed a magnificent 101 not out, as England registered their fourth consecutive win, beating Sri Lanka by 26 runs in a Super 12 match to virtually seal a semifinal spot in the T20 World Cup here on Monday.

As Daily Mirror exclusively reported last Wednesday (27) the Ministry of Youth and Sports has appointed former Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) President Asanga Seneviratne the head of the advisory committee for the development of rugby in Sri Lanka.

The doctors and the staff members of the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children (LRH) were administered the Pfizer vaccine as the booster dose today (01). Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

A total of 17 more COVID-19 related deaths that occurred yesterday (31) were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services today pushing the death toll to 13,760.

Some 1,912 people from 477 families have been affected due to the current deluge in the country, the Disaster Management Centre said.

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) today launched their pilot programme to create awareness among the public about the current, ongoing situation in the government. They made a kick start to their campaign from Maharagama under the title ’’Let

Sri Lanka Skilled Employment Holders Collective today launched a protest urging the authorities to secure their employment opportunities which were guaranteed for them.Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Whilst stating that there are differences of opinion between himself and Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa, SJB MP Harin Fernando today said Premadsa can be put on the right track if the MPs get together and show him the right path.

Due to COVID-19 pandemic in the country, the Education Ministry has decided against calling teachers for the transfer unit of the Ministry.

A 39-year-old Kenyan national was arrested last evening at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to smuggle 50 capsules containing cocaine after swallowing, Customs Spokesman and Deputy Director (Legal) Sudatta Silva said.

The Unemployed Graduates Union staged a protest today in Colombo calling for the authorities to provide them with employments. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

There is a risk that the new variant named A.30, which can evade COVID-19 vaccines, will enter Sri Lanka, the Public Health Inspectors’ Union said today.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has agreed to transport Indian liquid Nano-Nitrogen fertiliser recommended for use in agriculture, Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage said.

An appeal filed by former Sri Lankan Ambassador to the United States Jaliya Wickramasuriya challenging Court of Appeal’s decision to dismiss a writ petition filed regarding his diplomatic immunity has been dismissed by the Supreme Court.

The ’Presidential Task Force for One Country, One Law’ was a golden opportunity to make the social issues discussed by the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) organisation a reality, Head of the Task Force Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thera said today.

The UK has opened up for Sri Lankan nationals who can now enter the country by providing proof of their vaccinations as Sri Lankan travelers, from November 1, qualified under the fully vaccinated rules for travel to the UK.

Vax has been chosen as the word of the year by lexicographers at the Oxford English Dictionary (OED).

Despite the fact that some restrictions have been removed, the people should act wisely as the Covid pandemic is still raging in the country, Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said.

Army personnel were seen receiving the Pfizer vaccine as the booster dose at the Army Hospital in the presence of Army Commander General Shavendra Silva.  Sri Lanka commenced its third dose rollout today. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Two sluice gates of the Polgolla reservoir were opened due to heavy rainfall in the catchment area. The water in the dam has turned murky due to the erosion of waste and mud. Pix by Chaturanga Samarawickrama

The Environment Minister, instructed the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) to implement a programme to prepare a systematic Geo-chemical mapping programme to cover all parts of the island.

The Court of Appeal today permitted the Attorney General to file a confidential report explaining the reasons that led to the withdrawal of indictment filed against Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda.

The signal failure that was experienced this morning has been restored and trains are running as usual, Railways General Manager Dhammika Dassanayake said.