China ready to help Sri Lanka join BRICS

China is among the countries which are ready to help Sri Lanka join the BRICS coalition in the future, a bloc with economies which account for an estimated 37.3% of global gross domestic product based on purchasing power parity, Daily Mirror learns.

Kottahachchi does it again!! Minister admits error in New Year SMS cost claim by Kottahachchi!!

Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa admitted that there seems to be a mistake in the figures presented by National People’s Power (NPP) MP Nilanthi Kottahachchi about the cost of text messages sent by the

President quoted Ranil’s social media post,says Nalinda

While responding to Ranil Wickremesinghe’s allegation as to how President Anura Kumara Dissanayake came to know of his correspondence with the Bribery Commission, Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday the

Never issued social media posts on Bribery Commission probe: RW

Referring to a remark made by Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa that he had uploaded a post on social media about his non-availability to testify before the Bribery Commission, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said he

Lightning strike kills candidate, injures six

P. Shashikala (47), a Ceylon Workers Congress candidate for the Haliela Pradeshiya Sabha, died and six others were seriously injured after lightning struck a group of workers in Neluwawatta, Ettampitiya on Monday evening. The injured

Govt. to call Int’l bids for 152MW of solar plants

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to procure 152 megawatts of electricity generated from ground-mounted solar panel systems through an international competitive bidding process, as part of the government’s long-

Defying FBI report on Easter Sunday bombings probe will create unwanted issues: RW

Defying Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) investigation report on Easter Sunday attacks which confirms that Zahran Hashim and his team were ISIS members will create unwanted issues, Former President Ranil

Kandy garbage brought to Colombo for incineration

Nearly 625 tonnes of unsorted garbage collected during the cleaning process in Kandy, following the ten-day exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic at Dalada Maligawa, is to be incinerated using the burner at the Colombo Municipal Council, Kandy Municipal Commissioner Ms.Indika Abeysinghe said.

Bribery Case involving Chamara Sampath How does AKD know my correspondence with Bribery Commission? asks Ranil

Former President yesterday asked how President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was aware of correspondence he had with the Bribery Commission on negotiating a date for him to testify before it.

NPP chooses Aragalaya site for May Day rally despite earlier stand to restrict political work there

Despite the hardening of stance earlier on the reservation of Galle Face Green for political work, the National People’s Power (NPP) has decided to hold its May Day rally there this year.

Govt. moves to alienate Colombo Dockyard to an Indian firm

The Front -line Socialist Party charged that the government is planning to alienate 51 per cent of equity held by a Japanese firm at Colombo Dockyard Company to an Indian company.

Over 600 tonnes of garbage in Kandy

Devotees who visited Kandy during the exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic have haphazardly disposed more than 600 tonnes of garbage into the environment by 12.00 noon yesterday.

Appointments for CT, MRI scans at National Hospital cancelled

The Picture Archiving and Communication System (PAC System) at the National Hospital has been out of service for the past two weeks leading to the suspension of appointment scheduling for CT and MRI scans, sources said.

Post-mortem mandatory for child deaths under five years of age

The Ministry of Justice and National Integration has made post-mortem examinations mandatory for all deaths of children under the age of five.

SL businessman, wife abducted in B’desh for $ 20 Mn ransom

Ananda Pathirana, a well-known businessman in Sri Lanka’s ornamental fish export industry, and his wife, Princy Pathirana, were abducted on Wednesday during a visit to Bangladesh, and the perpetrators, identified as an extortion

IMF reaches staff level agreement with Sri Lanka

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff and Sri Lankan authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on the Fourth Review of Sri Lanka’s reform programme, enabling Sri Lanka to access to US$344 million, upon the Executive

Court orders AG to file contempt charges against Deshabandu

Matara Magistrate Aruna Indrajith Buddhadasa yesterday (25) directed the Attorney General to initiate proceedings before the Court of Appeal against suspended IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon, who is accused of contempt of court for

Western Province hit hardest by Chikungunya surge

The Western Province has recorded the highest number of Chikungunya cases in the country this year, according to official data released by health authorities.

FactCheck.lk responds to Ranil on EPF losses due to debt restructuring

“We believe those we factcheck deserve the benefit of the doubt and that their responses should be given the highest consideration”

Ranil pooh-poohs Govt.’s claim of successful tariff deal with US

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has questioned the government’s assertion that it has successfully influenced the United States to change its stance on reciprocal tariffs.

PHIs working hard to keep Kandy clean

Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) are working hard to keep Kandy city clean as large crowds arrive to see the Tooth Relic of The Buddha.

Great mismatch between promises and delivery: SLPP

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) said that there is a great mismatch between what the government promised before the elections and delivered after.

Govt. confused and coming up with utter falsehoods: Harsha

Whilst the government seemed to be totally confused when it comes to handling the economy, it has been successful in uttering falsehoods to the gullible public, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr. Harsha de Silva said yesterday.

Govt’s unrealistic promises will lead to downfall of the nation: Wajira

The government’s action of giving unrealistic promises and working against the framework provided by 15 legislations, which were enacted by the previous regime, will lead to the downfall of the nation, United National Party (UNP) Chairman Wajira Abeywardena said yesterday.

NPP fulfilled key promise to reform political culture: General Secretary

The National People’s Power (NPP) has fulfilled the most expected and key promise of changing the political culture in the country, where perks and privileges of politicians, including the President, have been cut down while putting a stop to fraud and corruption, NPP General Secretary Dr. Nihal Abeysinghe said.

Surge in Chikungunya Health Ministry taking steps to increase facilities in hospitals

Amidst rise in Chikungunya cases in Sri Lanka, Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday the Epidemiology Unit is on alert and the Health Ministry is making an intervention regarding the matter.

Supply of Insulin running out? Minister assures no shortage

Amid recent claims by health trade unions, Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa assured the public that there is no shortage of insulin in the country.

Cops make U-Turn on Dan Priyasad, First dead, now alive

SLPP activist Dan Priyasad was injured in a shooting in front of his residence at the ‘Laksanda Sevana’ apartment complex in Meetotamulla last night, police said.

Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith not among aspirants for papacy

Referring to the reports on social media that Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith is a contender for the papacy which has fallen vacant with the death of Pope Francis, a spokesman for the Catholic Church in Sri Lanka said

Fatal motorcycle accident involving stray dog uncovers man’s secret relationship; wife identifies body

A young couple riding on a motorcycle died and a one and half year old child received injuries when the motorcycle ran over a stray dog and toppled at Beligamuwa in Galewela.