Piyumi Hansamali Files Motion in Money Laundering Inquiry, Alleges Harassment to her Customers

Piyumi Hansamali yesterday filed a motion before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court regarding the ongoing money laundering investigation against her.

Fuel price unchanged for 4 months despite formula price fluctuations

Since December 2024, the market prices of 92 Octane petrol and auto diesel have remained steady at LKR 309 and LKR 286 per litre respectively, despite fluctuations in the formula prices between January and March 2025. According to the Public Finance.lk fuel price tracker, the formula price of 92 Octane petrol increased from LKR 298.85 in January to LKR 310.14 in March—an overall rise of LKR 11.29 per litre. This resulted in the formula price bein

Police offer up to Rs. 1 Million for info on illegal firearms

The Sri Lanka Police decided to increase the reward offered for information leading to the recovery of illegal firearms and hand grenades.

The International women’s day will be celebrated today

A female vendor was spotted at her flower shop in Colombo Sri Lanka on March 7, 2025. The International women’s day will be celebrated today. Pic by Pradeep Pathirana

Tusker Sumedha loses one tusk in accident

A tusker, believed to be the one called ‘Sumedha’ had been hit be a moving lorry on the Habarana- Maradankadawala road yesterday morning , with one of its tusks broken off. The wildlife authorities have started operations to trace the injured animal . The broken part of the tusk had been found lying at the site of the accident. Veterinary Surgeon of the Anuradhapura Wildlife Range Dr.Chandana Jayasinghe told Daily Mirror such an injury could be f

Solar Industries Association (SIA) Urges Fair Policies to Protect SL’s Rooftop Solar Industry from Unjust Claims and Unstable Tariffs

The Solar Industries Association (SIA) representing over 1,000 companies and 40,000 workers in Sri Lanka’s rooftop solar sector in a media release mentioned that they strongly condemns recent developments that threaten the industry’s future and the nation’s renewable energy goals.

Poson Festival in Mihintale

The government has decided to provide state patronage to the Poson festival in Mihintale this year. A meeting to organize the Poson festival was held on Thurday(06) at Mihintale Rajamaha Vihara.

Magistrate Orders Investigation into the Deaths of Two Suspects Arrested for Kotahena Murder

The police later claimed that the suspects were killed in self-defense during the operation

Sri Lanka the Brussels of South Asia for New Zealand- High Commissioner

New Zealand’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka David Pine who made elaborate comments on his country decision to open a mission in Colombo said that New Zealand may be looking at Sri Lanka as the Brussels of South Asia. He said that New Zealand sees great potential in this country.

Introducing Glyclapan MR 60, a milestone in SL diabetes care history SL won’t produce its own medicine to maintain diplomatic affairs : Pharma giant

Although Sri Lanka is capable of manufacturing over 15 varieties of essential molecules for significant diseases, it will continue to rely on importing some innovative brands from overseas merely to maintain certain diplomatic relationships, a pharmaceutical giant said.

Couple sentenced to death for brutal murder of two-year-old adopted child

The Colombo High Court yesterday sentenced a couple to death after finding them guilty of brutally assaulting and killing a two-year-old child who had been taken for adoption.

Wild elephant knocks on doors at night, turns aggressive if not opened

A wild elephant in the Kekirawa area is reportedly exhibiting unusual behaviour — knocking on doors at night and becoming aggressive when residents do not open them.

Bond scam : Govt. explores fresh avenues to seek Arjuna Mahendran’s extradition

Following Singapore’s rejection of extradition of former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran implicated in the bond fraud, the government is now exploring fresh avenues to bring him back for litigation, a minister said yesterday.

3% fine to be imposed if vehicles imported not registered within 90 days

Sri Lanka ranked 91st in latest Henley and Partners International Passport Index

Sri Lanka has been ranked 91st in the latest rankings of the world passports by Henley and Partners International Index for Passports 2025, thus gaining visa free access to 42 countries worldwide.

Health Min.’s halt on sterilization may lead to killing of stray dogs in future: Dr. Nanayakkara

The decision by the Health Ministry to suspend the sterilization programmes will lead to an increase in the number of stray dogs and may result in the killing of these dogs in the future, Association of Veterinarians for Humane Management of Animal Population said.

Ranil unhappy with Al Jazeera interview, questions integrity of panelists

Expressing his dissatisfaction with his interview with Al Jazeera which was broadcast yesterday, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe raised questions on the integrity of the panelists who were part of the interview.

IMF unhappy with recent electricity tariff reduction

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is unhappy with the recent electricity tariff reduction by the new government because it hampers cost reflective pricing.

Authorities considering voting rights for prison inmates - AG tells SC

The Attorney General’s Department informed the Supreme Court yesterday that it is examining the possibility of implementing a programme to allow eligible prisoners and remand inmates to cast their votes at elections.

Stop your fishermen from destroying SL fishing industry; Bimal tells India

The Central government of India and the state government of Tamilnadu should enforce the law on its fishermen who are destroying the livelihood of Sri Lankan fishermen in the North, Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayake told Parliament yesterday.

SL economy still vulnerable despite positivity – IMF

Despite positive developments and recovery expected this year, Sri Lanka’s economy is still vulnerable, and it is critical to sustain the reform momentum for long-term growth, a top International Monetary Fund (IMF) official said yesterday.

IMF warns Sri Lanka trade unions against strike over pay demand

Sri Lanka’s fragile economic recovery could be hampered by threatened trade union strikes over reduced benefits for government employees in this year’s budget, the International Monetary Fund warned on Tuesday.

Animal census to go ahead

Notwithstanding significant criticism from relevant stakeholders including environmentalists, the government has decided to go ahead with the proposed animal census covering the entire country.

Interfering in Police affairs NPC rejects Acting IGP’s allegations

In response to Acting Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasooriya’s criticism of the National Police Commission (NPC) over certain appointments, the NPC has addressed the issue, rejecting allegations of interference in the internal affairs of the Police Department.

Security Forces on high alert over Muslim extremist group in east - Govt.

The government confirmed yesterday that security forces remain on high alert following reports of a Muslim extremist group operating in the Eastern Province.

Man strips naked to feel free, rides motorbike along Kandy-Colombo Road

A young man riding a motorcycle along the Colombo-Kandy road while naked was arrested by the Kadugannawa Police last morning. He was a 23-year-old man from Ahangama.

Doctors on warpath with Govt.

Frustration in the medical community reached boiling point as doctors have warned of an island-wide strike starting from March 5 due to the reductions in additional duty and holiday allowances for government doctors.

Opposition politician charges: Intelligence services crippled, politicised under NPP Govt.

Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader Udaya Gammanpila said the intelligence services had been politicised, and an officer who was 13 in terms of seniority had been appointed head of the Directorate of Military Intelligence after transferring all the other seniors.

Cancer Patients defrauded, Rs.2.2Mn transferred from bank accounts; three suspects remanded

Three suspects, arrested for allegedly defrauding cancer patients by falsely promising financial assistance and fraudulently transferring over Rs. 2.2 million from their bank accounts using forged identity documents, have been remanded until March 17, 2025, by Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali yesterday.

AKD’s govt raises concerns over inconsistent HR standards at UN Council

Sri Lanka has expressed concerns over the inconsistent application of human rights principles by the United Nations Human Rights Council, marking the first update on human rights from the country under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s new government.