Controversy surrounds appointment of Ganeshanathan as Dy. High Commissioner in Chennai

The recent appointment of Kedeeshwaran Ganeshanathan, a supporter of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), as Sri Lanka’s Deputy High Commissioner to Chennai has sparked significant concern among diplomatic circles and within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

High Post Committee to probe Ravi Seneviratne

The High Post Committee of Parliament has decided to summon Public Security Ministry Secretary Ravi Seneviratne for inquiry into legal cases pending against him.

Removal of former presidents’ perks is nothing but fulfilment of election promise: Handunnetti

Claiming that there is nothing to be surprised about removing former presidents’ perks and privileges, as it is only carrying out a promise made to the people, Minister Sunil Handunnetti said people should be perturbed only if the

Ill-fated bus in Ella Owner spent more on bus modifications than purchase price

The ill-fated bus that was involved in the fatal accident had been lavishly modified at a cost exceeding its original purchase price, officials revealed yesterday.

“Sri Lanka facing ‘Political Terrorism’ of personal revenge: Mahinda

Sri Lanka is witnessing “political terrorism” driven by personal revenge and a lack of discipline and professionalism, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said yesterday.

Law protects the vigilant, not the negligent: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court, in its judgement regarding the time period prescribed in the Constitution for those invoking jurisdiction for violations of Fundamental Rights by executive or administrative action, held that the law supports

42 per cent of all employed Sri Lankans are not even O/L qualified

As many as 42 per cent of all employed Sri Lankans in the public and private sectors have educational qualification levels only up to grade 10, and only 26.7 per cent of people have qualifications above Advanced Levels, according to

Chaminda Wijesiri plays video on Aragalaya, accuses ministers of double standards over aragalaya role

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Chaminda Wijesiri yesterday (11) accused several ministers in the present government of hypocrisy, alleging that they had once attempted to destroy Parliament during the 2022 Aragalaya but were now calling for decorum in the House.

Suspended sentence and Rs.25 Mn fine to stand as Prasanna Ranatunga drops Appeal

An appeal filed by former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga, challenging the Colombo High Court’s judgment to impose a suspended term of imprisonment in connection with the Meethotamulla extortion case, was withdrawn by him yesterday before the Court of Appeal.

One year on: no investment yet, state bungalows lie idle

Despite the lapse of nearly one year, the government has not yet been able to find any investment to start commercially viable activities on 30 state bungalows that were assigned to the Ministers by the past governments, Daily Mirror learns.

House hunting begins for MR

In the aftermath of the enactment of a new law stripping former Presidents of benefits, supporters of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa have started looking for a new house in Colombo to occupy, a source close to him said.

Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill has no bearing on former Presidents’ security: Minister

The Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill has no bearing on the security of former Presidents after its enactment, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said yesterday.

Nepal in turmoil as President, PM resign

Nepal plunged into a deep political crisis on Tuesday as several top government officials, including President Ram Chandra Paudel and Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli, tendered their resignations following days of violent protests

UN Rights Chief pushes states to impose further sanctions on SL rights abusers

Calling on all member states to cooperate in investigating and prosecuting alleged perpetrators of international crimes committed in Sri Lanka under principles of universal jurisdiction, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk

Police to introduce body-worn cameras for all traffic officers

In a bid to promote accountability on the roads, the Sri Lanka Police will soon begin issuing body-worn cameras to all traffic officers to improve transparency and reduce misconduct during public interactions. These cameras will record interactions between officers and the public while on duty.

Inappropriate touch in bus lands person in court

The Cinnamon Gardens Police arrested a person and produced him before court over allegations of harassing a university girl in a passenger bus while seated behind her.

Sri Lanka opposed to any external mechanism: Sri Lanka tells UNHRC

Sri Lanka is opposed to any external mechanism imposed on Sri Lanka, such as the Sri Lanka Accountability Project, which serves to create divisions and complicate the national reconciliation process underway in Sri Lanka, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath said.

President’s visit to Katchatheevu: Govt to increase alert on island.

The government is seeking to increase watch on the Katchatheevu island to prevent it from being used as a smuggling spot , a Minister said yesterday.

Govt. soft-pedals on NGOs

The government has delayed the enactment of the proposed piece of legislation for monitoring and supervision of both local and international NGOs despite the availability of a draft worked out during the previous rule, Daily Mirror

Sri Lanka’s non-participation in SCO summit a mistake: Opposition MP

Sri Lanka’s non-participation in the recently concluded Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit held in China could be a mistake as it will damage its image as a nation with a non-aligned foreign policy in addition to

Driver shouted no brakes : Survivor

The driver of the ill-fated bus in Ella shouted there were no brakes in the vehicle, followed by the conductor, a survivor said yesterday.

Ella–Wellawaya bus tragedy echoes past accident

The fatal bus accident that occurred on September 04 on the Ella–Wellawaya main road has drawn eerie parallels to a similar tragedy reported at the very same location 23 years ago.

I am happy to be able to save the lives of several people despite being injured: SF soldier

The Special Forces soldier who volunteered to rescue victims of the Ella bus tragedy while on leave said that he was happy to be able to save the lives of several people despite him being injured.

Good PR-The Expertin to deliver comprehensive business solutions

Good PR (Pvt.) Ltd, a leading public relations and event management company, announced a strategic partnership with The Expertin (Pvt.) Ltd, a prominent multi-disciplinary business strategy and integrated

Customs to release 506 more BYD vehicles

The Sri Lanka Customs yesterday informed the Court of Appeal that it has agreed to release another 506 BYD electric vehicles, which had been detained, upon the furnishing of a bank guarantee.

Infant’s body missing from Colombo national hospital mortuary

The body of an infant, which had been placed at the Colombo National Hospital mortuary, has gone missing, the Maradana Police said.

Customs acted selectively , discriminatory manner on BYD vehicles

Updating its customers and stakeholders on the ongoing legal proceedings, John Keells said that John Keells CG Auto (Pvt) Ltd. (JKCG) remains committed to collaborating closely with the relevant authorities to ensure the timely clearance of the vehicles and does not anticipate significant delays.

Rising trend of HIV cases continue

Sri Lanka is witnessing a continued increase in HIV cases, with the latest figures showing a dramatic rise compared to previous years, latest data reveal.

Minor subjected to ‘Nai Miris’ torture by acting OIC

The Supreme Court yesterday held that the former Acting Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Hatharaliyadda Police Station violated the Fundamental Rights of a 16-year-old boy by subjecting him to wrongful arrest, torture, and unlawful detention.

NPP FORCIBLY TAKES OVER FLSP OFFICE IN YAKKALA: PARTY ALLEGES

The National People’s Power (NPP) has forcefully taken over the Frontline Socialist Party (FLSP) office in Yakkala, located in the Gampaha District, FLSP Education Secretary Pubudu Jayagoda alleged yesterday.