Special payment for employees who reported to work amidst strike

The Government has announced a special pay increment for non-executive government officials who reported for duty on July 8 and 9, 2024, despite the ongoing strike action. In addition, these employees will receive a commendation certificate, which will be considered for future promotions. According to the President’s Media Division, the proposal, submitted by President Ranil Wickremesinghe in this regard, was approved by the Cabinet yesterday.

No legal barrier to appoint five judges to Court of Appeal: Chief Justice

Clarifying the allegations made by Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya has said five judges of the High Court who were nominated to the Court of Appeal had not been appointed so far whereas there is no legal obstacle to appoint them as per the interim stay order by the Supreme Court. In a letter to Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardhane, the Chief Justice said one of the vacancies of the Supreme Court could al

Absent Station Masters will be deemed to have vacated their jobs

The Railways Department stated that all Station Masters who do not report for duty today (10) will be considered as having vacated their positions. In a letter, Railways General Manager S.S. Mudalige noted that the government had declared public transport services including train services as an essential service in a gazette notification (2390/28) issued yesterday. This announcement comes ahead of the scheduled strike by Station Masters an

Presidential Election Govt. Printer seeks enhanced security for ballot paper printing

Drawing from experiences at the last local government election where inadequate protection posed challenges in ballot paper printing, the Election Commission, at a meeting attended by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon yesterday, sought special police protection for the Government Press during the process for the conduct of the presidential elections, an official said yesterday. The Commission had a meeting with the IGP, t

Smugglers netted with 13 pythons, 3 birds and chameleon

A collection of reptiles and birds , which was being smuggled into a foreign country by sea was seized and five suspects arrested by the Navy on Monday night (08) during a raid in the sea off Galle. The suspects were from Negombo, Ettukala and Dalukotuwa areas. Investigations revealed that the stock of animals and birds ha

Club Wasantha a nightclub pioneer

Businessman Surendra Wasantha Perera alias Club Wasantha who was killed yesterday was a leading nightclub owner. He is said to be a pioneer of nightclub culture in Sri Lanka.

EC Chairman says Presidential Election to be declared by July end

The Election Commission will declare the Presidential Elections only at the end of this month, enabling polling to be taken on a day between September 17 and October 17, an official said.

Ranil’s candidature confirmed: Ruwan

United National Party (UNP) Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene over the weekend declared that President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s candidature at this year’s Presidential election is confirmed.

Special traffic plan as Bohra Convention gets underway

A special traffic arrangement has been implemented in conjunction with the Bohra convention, which commenced yesterday (July 7) at the Bambalapitiya Bohra Mosque.

Members of tomorrow’s grand alliance?

Incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe, former Presidents Mahinda Rajapaksa, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, former Minister Basil Rajapaksa, MP Namal Rajapaksa and Dhammika Perera at the rally organized by SLPP MP Rohitha Abeygunawardene in Kalutara on Saturday.

Bottle flung at Puttalam District SLPP MP at musical show

The Wanathawilluwa Police in the Puttalam District arrested a person who flung a bottle at parliamentarian Chinthaka Mayadunne, who got onto the stage of a musical show.

100 MPs who did not submit asset declarations referred to CIABOC

A list of hundred Parliamentarians who have not submitted their declarations of assets and liabilities to the Speaker of the Parliament before June 30 has been referred to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) by the Parliamentary officials, according to sources.

Woman who killed mother-in-law, kept her two kids hostage arrested

The police arrested a woman who allegedly killed her elderly mother-in-law and held her two kids hostage.

Sexual bribe a menace in public service: Justice Minister

Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe said that sexual bribe had become a menace in the public service.

Power grid connectivity Sri Lanka and India poised to form joint venture

Sri Lanka and India are now poised to form a joint venture to execute the power grid connectivity project, Daily Mirror learns.

Parliamentarians under IRD radar for possible tax-related frauds

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) is reported to have upped the ante on parliamentarians over possible involvement in tax frauds, Daily Mirror learns.

Southwest monsoon gets active with bountiful rain

Southwest Monsoon is expected to get active once again during the coming days, Director General Department of Meteorology Athula Karunanayake said yesterday.

Special traffic plan for Dawoodi Bohra convention

The specific roads subject to closure will be announced in due course

Dhammika Perera throws his hat into the ring for presidential poll

Tycoon and Member of Parliament Dhammika Perera yesterday announced his readiness to contest the upcoming Presidential Election, contingent on the decision of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP). “I am prep

Two weeks of dry spell of liquor for Kataragama Esala Festival

The sale of alcoholic beverages has been banned for 16 days by order of the Excise Chief in respect of the Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya’s Esala Festival, which is to commence today in the Southern religious town of Kataragama.

Freezing of Keheliya family members’ Rs.93Mn in fixed deposits extended for 3 months

Order made following a request by the Bribery Commission

Use seawater for flushing instead of freshwater, Hong Kong-based scientist tells Sri Lanka

Director of Environmental Protection Department of Hong Kong Dr. CHUI Ho Kwong Samuel said that the Hong Kong Environment Protection Department (HKEPD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Chinese Academy

Young woman found dead in abandoned well Lover flees, murder suspected

The body of a young woman was found in an abandoned well in Kumarapuram in the Mutur Police area. The victim Nades Kumar Vinodini, 25, was a resident of Thanganakar in Serunuwara who had gone missing since last Monday

New canine recruits for police from the Netherlands

The dogs, aged 8 to 12 months, will undergo three months of training

Uma Kumaran, Sri Lankan origin Tamil, elected to UK Parliament as Labour Party sweeps polls

There were five candidates of Sri Lankan origin and only she has won the election

Rangiripura gets new police post funded by public

The new police post at Rangiripura in Monaragala was declared open by Monaragala Division DIG J.S.Weerasuriya. Addressing the ceremony, he said the people in Rangiripura area had been facing the threat of narcotic-related crimes an

Vesak celebrated in Ethiopia with Lantern Festival and meditation session

The Lantern Festival of Sri Lanka, organised by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Addis Ababa in collaboration with the Sri Lankan community in Ethiopia, was celebrated in Ethiopia on 23 June 2024, marking the International Day of Vesak 2024 with a magnificent showcase of Sri Lankan culture and Buddhist spirituality, according to a statement from the Foreign Affairs Ministry.

Whitening cream endorsed by Piumi Hansamali not registered with NMRA : Official

The beauty products, including skin whitening creams endorsed by model Piumi Hansamali are not registered with the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA), Daily Mirror learns.

PHI murder was a case of mistaken identity

Following the arrest of the gunman linked to the murder of Public Health Inspector (PHI) Deepal Roshan Kumara in Elpitiya last February, investigations revealed that the fatal shooting was a case of mistaken identity, as the slain PHI was inadvertently shot instead of a police officer in the area, police sources said.

AG objects to bail for Hirunika

The Attorney General yesterday raised objections to former Parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra being enlarged on bail, in a bail pending appeal.