Parliament to remove MP pension for AKD from next month

Parliamentary authorities have approved the removal of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s MP pension entitlement, effective next month, following his formal request, an official said yesterday.

22 killed in 27 shooting incidents this year

Twenty seven shooting incidents have been reported during the period between January 1 and March 23 (yesterday) this year in which 22 persons have been killed, according to police sources.

First sperm bank in the country to be open at Castle Hospital

The Castle Hospital for Women at Borella has taken steps to establish the first ever sperm bank in the country.

Female, youth quota issues lead to rejection of most LG nominations: EC

Complications in fulfilling the requirements to include stipulated percentages of female and youth representation in lists, as well as lack of supporting documents of the contestants have led to

Nominations of major Tamil parties among those rejected in Jaffna

Several political parties are to seek court intervention in Jaffna due to the confusion in accepting the nominations for the upcoming Local Government Elections 2025.

SL Navy documents shipwrecks off Colombo

Sri Lanka’s Navy has conducted a shipwreck expedition to document the current state of numerous shipwrecks lying beneath the waves, off Colombo, the SL Navy said.

Sri Lanka drops to 133rd in World Happiness Report

Sri Lanka has fallen to 133rd place in the World Happiness Report 2025, down from 128th in the 2024 edition.

Court order sought against non-registered safari jeeps

A court order will be sought against the actions of non-registered safari jeep owners who are demanding entry to Yala National Park without proper registration or trackers, the Yala National Park, park warden, Manoj Vidyarathna said.

Customs misclassifies SUVs like Nissan X-Trail, Toyota Raize: VIASL

Vehicle Importers’ Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) President Prasad Manage yesterday claimed that an issue has arisen at the Sri Lanka Customs Department, as the Nissan X-Trail and Toyota Raize, classified as hybrid SUVs by Japan Customs, have been identified as non-hybrid vehicles by Sri Lanka Customs. >>A4

Lanka Sathosa riddled with corruption

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP for the Colombo district Mujibur Rahman made a startling revelation about irregularities and malpractices at Lanka Sathosa,

No procedure violation in awarding Lanka Sathosa’s systems audit tender: Minister

There has been no violation of tender procedures in awarding the systems audit contract to a company of Presidential Advisor Duminda Hulangamuwa, Minister of Trade Wasantha Samarasinghe told Parliament yesterday.

Govt. may have to import rice again to meet demand

Claiming that the expected paddy harvest this year had diminished by 5 million metric tonnes, Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe said yesterday the government may have to import rice again to meet the demand.

Foreign national to contest Sri Lankan election for the first time

A German woman who has obtained Sri Lankan citizenship has entered the race for the upcoming Local Government Elections in the Matale District, marking the first time a foreign national is contesting a local election in Sri Lanka.

Lankadeepa’ wins most popular people’s newspaper award for the 19th consecutive year

Our sister paper Lankadeepa newspaper won the most popular people’s newspaper of the year award for the 19th consecutive year at ‘SLIM-KANTAR People’s Awards 2025’ held at Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte yesterday.

RW denies allegation on lavish spending for his tours to London

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday denied that he had spent lavishly on tours to the UK using state funds in 2023.

Deshabandu received monthly salary from SLC: Opposition MP

While alleging that IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon has received a monthly salary of 150,000 from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) in addition to free fuel during the past years, Opposition MP Hesha Withanage urged the government to conduct a probe on it.

Deshabandu’s wife, a legal officer at SPC, on leave 300 files on medicine procurement piled up

Claiming that suspended IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon’s wife who is a legal officer at the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation (SPC) had gone on leave, Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said the government will not allow any hindrance to the medicine supply as a result.

Sri Lanka cricket captains challenge player employment classification in Court

Sri Lanka cricket ODI Captain Charith Asalanka and Test Cricket Captain Dhanajaya De Silva have filed writ petition before Court of Appeal challenging the classification of Sri Lanka’s national cricketers as employees of the national association, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).

Deshabandu’s wife files complaint over unauthorized house search

The wife of suspended IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon has filed a complaint yesterday (18) with the Athurugiriya Police, alleging that a group claiming to be from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) conducted a search at their residence in Hokandara East, Athurugiriya, without a valid search warrant.

Court issues warrant on third witness in Mrs. World Pageant incident

Colombo Chief Magistrate Tanuja Lakmali, yesterday issued a warrant on Asha Basnayake, the third witness in the case related to the alleged forcible removal of the crown from Pushpika De Silva, the winner of the Mrs. World pageant held at Nelum Pokuna Theatre in Colombo in 2021.

Not possible to mete out justice on behalf of Easter attack victims in a month or two: Minister

It is not possible to mete out justice for those who were affected by the Easter Sunday attacks within a month or two, Minister of Science and Technology Chrishantha Abeysena told Parliament yesterday.

Batalanda Commission faults JVP for acts of terrorism

The commission which looked into what is called the torture chamber in Batalanda way back in 1989 has faulted Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) in addition to the then government, for engaging in severe acts of violence, during the given period.

It is regrettable that Police Chief evades arrest -Court of Appeal Judge

While dismissing the writ petition filed by Inspector General of Police Deshabandu Tennakoon, the Court of Appeal yesterday observed that it is regrettable that the head of the police department, who possesses extensive knowledge of the law, hid for several days to prevent his arrest and this would not only undermine the judiciary but also tarnishes the reputation of the police department.

Another tusker found dead

The carcass of a tusker was recovered yesterday from the Ihakuluwewa tank reservation in Polonnaruwa by the Diyabeduma Police.

Shooting spree continues

The shooting spree continues, with the latest incident leaving two people injured in Grandpass, Colombo, late last night. According to police, two gunmen arrived in a lorry and opened fire on the victims at Nagalagam Street.

Veddah Chief sues YouTube channel

Criticizing a recent on a programme telecast over a YouTube channel , Veddah Chief Uruvarigelage Vannila Ettho said he would take legal action against the channel.

Will Govt opt for private sector partnership for Srilankan Airlines?

Partnership with the private sector is among the multiple options for the development of the state-run SriLankan Airlines but the government has not decided on any since its focus is now on the national carrier’s debt restructuring, Daily Mirror learns.

Immigration raids another blessing festival at Nuwara Eliya: Foreign Preachers Sans Proper Documents Removed From SL

Amidst a strict ruling by the Department of Immigration and Emigration (DIE) regarding foreign preachers entering Sri Lanka for prayer festivals sans relevant religious visas is in place, the authorities raided another congregation in Nuwara Eliya during the weekend and ordered two foreign pastors to leave country with immediate effect,the Dailymirror learns.

Too late for Ranil to talk about Batalanda now: Nalinda

Claiming that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is now too late to talk about the Batalanda Commission report, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday the government will take legal action based on the report.

Batalanda Commission report : No provision to debate a P’ment sessional paper presented 25 years ago: Ranil

Taking up a debate on a sessional paper which had been presented to Parliament nearly 25 years ago is against both Sri Lankan and global parliamentary tradition.