Ditwah continues to affect vegetable prices: Trader

Cyclone Ditwah still continues to affect vegetable prices as they are higher than the usual rates, which have been at this time of the year in the past, a senior trader attached to Manning Market said yesterday.

Ball now in govt.’s court: GMOA issues ultimatum

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the government to address its grievances.

Post of Auditor General Opposition calls for more time to scrutinize President’s nominee

The appointment of a new Auditor General has been postponed as some members of the Constitutional Council (CC) had wanted more time to scrutinize President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s nominee for the post, informed sources

Govt. hard-pressed between disaster response and IMF programme

The government is encountering difficulties in funding its disaster response amid tight fiscal constraints, since the IMF stresses that spending must comply with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Daily Mirror learns.

Former deputy Speaker alleged to have received Rs.200,000 in disaster compensation: MP

Nine child marriages and 79 teenage pregnancies recorded last year: NCPA

The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) reported receiving a total of 10,455 complaints related to children last year, including nine cases of child marriage and 79 teenage pregnancies, highlighting ongoing concerns about child welfare in Sri Lanka. Of the total complaints, 8,514 fell under the NCPA Act, while 1,941 were outside its direct mandate.

Increased solar energy weakens Northeast monsoon rains, says Met. Department

Increased solar energy in the Sri Lankan atmosphere has reduced Northeast monsoon rains, a senior official from the Department of Meteorology said yesterday.

CID failed to record statements from University of Wolverhampton officials: Lawyers allege

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) team that visited the United Kingdom to probe the authenticity of an invitation received by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe failed to record statements from officials of the University of Wolverhampton, lawyers representing the former President alleged yesterday.

Doctor identifies 3 missed opportunities in Sri Lankan detainee’s death in Japan

Sri Lankan detainee Wishma Sandamali’s life could have been saved at three different times before she died at an immigration facility in Japan in 2021, a doctor said in a court hearing on Wednesday, according to the Japanese Jiji Press.

Rs. 100Mn allocated for 78th Independence Day celebrations

The government has allocated Rs. 100 million from the budget 2026 for the 78th Independence Day celebrations, Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils Aloka Bandara said yesterday.

Stephanie appointed to PO Committee due to social service work: Spokesman

Well-known model and former beauty queen Stephanie Siriwardhana has been appointed to the six-member Prison Observation Committee, Prison Media Spokesperson A.C. Gajanayake said, highlighting her background in social service activities.

Are children in Sri Lanka safe?

Violence and sexual abuse against children still remain a key problem highlighting that Sri Lanka is yet to be on a path that ensure a safe future for children.

First LANKAN to earn U.S. Navy SEAL Trident DEAD

Lieutenant Koyan Chamitha of the Sri Lanka Navy’s elite Special Boat Squadron (SBS), the first Sri Lankan to complete the U.S. Navy SEAL basic training and earn the coveted SEAL Trident, passed away in the early hours of today at the Walisara Wardroom.

Patients caught in doctors–Health Ministry tug of war

Patients were caught in the middle as disruptions to government hospital services continued for a fourth day amid ongoing tensions between doctors and health authorities.

Former President’s London trip confirmed as private-court told

Colombo Fort Magistrate Isuru Netthikumara informed court that, according to statements obtained from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in relation to the investigation, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s visit to London was not an official visit but a private visit.

SL scrambles to protect rubber trade ahead of EU forest rules

Sri Lanka is working hard to protect its rubber products exports to the markets in the European Union to avoid any impact from the EU Deforestation Regulation which will come into effect next year, the Daily Mirror learns.

Nalanda College incident Govt. to adopt regulation process if media, social media do not self-regulate

Claiming that the attention of the government has been drawn to the circulation of videos on social media, involving a leading school in Colombo, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday the

Ditwah impact: Sri Lanka to seek leniency from EU for GSP+

Given the impact of cyclone Ditwah, which caused US $ 4.1 billion damage, Sri Lanka is to seek redress from the European Union in its evaluation of the country’s eligibility for GSP+ trade facility under the new

Plans afoot to restore Kalu ganga mouth and Calido beach

The Cabinet approval has been granted to move ahead with plans to restore the Calido beach, the Kalutara lagoon and the mouth of the Kalu Ganga following severe coastal erosion triggered by flood

Dry weather to prevail across most parts of the country

The Department of Meteorology says dry weather conditions are expected to prevail across most parts of the country.

Police raise alarm over drug-laced sweets aimed at students

The Sri Lanka Police have sounded a severe alarm regarding a disturbing trend where dangerous narcotics are being disguised as popular confectionery items to target schoolchildren.

About 30% of Sri Lankan adults suffer from mental health issues: Expert

Nearly 30 per cent of Sri Lanka’s adult population is affected by mental health problems, Consultant Psychiatrist Dr Madhushani Dias said.

Criminal behaviour among youth aged 16–22 on the rise in Sri Lanka

Criminal behaviour among young people aged between 16 and 22 has increased significantly over the past 10 years in Sri Lanka, Forensic Psychiatrist Dr Tharaka Fernando said.

Frequent influx of purported UFO footage: Professor Jayaratne

Professor Chandana Jayaratne, head of the Department of Physics at the University of Colombo and Chairman of the Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies, has stated that videos purporting to show Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) are regularly submitted to him and associated scientific institutions in Sri Lanka

Disaster averted: Driver saves 80 passengers

A quick-thinking bus driver averted a potential tragedy early yesterday morning, saving 80 passengers on board a bus on the Hatton–Colombo main road after it suffered a complete brake failure on a steep descent.

All prisons overcrowded; 39,000 inmates in prisons designed for 11,000

Sri Lanka’s prison system is operating at more than three and a half times its intended capacity, creating a critical and unsustainable crisis, the country’s Commissioner of Prisons (Rehabilitation) stated yesterday.

Cyclone Ditwah’s toll 649 dead, 173 still missing

The death toll from Cyclone Ditwah has surged to 649 people, with an additional 173 individuals still missing, according to the latest report from Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Centre (DMC).

Police serve Namal summons at 9.50 am for 9.30 am court appearance: SLPP

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam has strongly criticised the police for issuing summons to MP Namal Rajapaksa that was impossible to comply with, citing serious procedural lapses and alleged political motivation.

Sri Lanka on alert on Nipah virus cases in India

Sri Lankan health authorities are closely monitoring developments following the detection of a cluster of Nipah virus infections in India’s eastern state of West Bengal, amid heightened surveillance measures across parts of Asia.

Gold sales spike in SL as global prices hit records

Gold prices in Sri Lanka have surged to unprecedented highs in direct response to a record-breaking rally in the global market, sparking a surge in domestic gold circulation as consumers rush to sell their holdings at a premium.