Adani not ready to budge on original tariff rate for Mannar wind project

India’s Adani Group is not ready to compromise on the initially agreed tariff rate and other parameters of the 484 MW wind and transmission project in Mannar, despite its agreement to execute the project if Sri Lanka requests, Daily Mirror learns.

Sri Lanka’s first cable car project to launch by year-end

Cable car projects that operate more than a kilometre between two mountains without any support are rare in the world. The Sri Lankan people will have the chance to experience this rare opportunity before the end of this year.

UK imposes sanctions on four individuals including Shavendra Silva over human rights violations

The UK government has imposed sanctions on four individuals responsible for serious human rights abuses and violations during the Sri Lanka civil war, including extrajudicial killings, torture and/or perpetration of sexual violence.

Immigration busts major Bangladeshi human smuggling racket to Europe via Sri Lanka

A major human smuggling scam to migrate Bangladeshi nationals to European destinations via India, Sri Lanka and the Middle East has been busted by the Department of Immigration and Emigration (DIE), where 10 such foreigners were arrested from Minuwangoda today.

Government loses over Rs.1Bn due to frauds related to vehicle registration

The government has incurred a loss of Rs. 78.15 million due to the failure of charging the prescribed fees for the registration of 296 motorcycles falling under the engine capacity category of 201 to 450, a statement from the parliamentary media unit said today.

Systematic programme planned to address pirivena teachers’ issues

A discussion was held today on formulating a systematic programme to identify the problems faced by teachers in Pirivenas and provide prompt solutions.

MPs exhibit their sports skills

MPs in both government and the opposition exhibited their sporting skills at an indoor sports programme held in the Parliamentary complex for the fifth year in succession recently.

Mahapola allowance to be delivered without delay

Attention was given to short-term measures to minimise delays in disbursing the Mahapola allowance for first-year students in 2025, as well as steps to ensure timely payments for students in other years, Education and Higher Education Deputy Minister Madhura Senevirathna said.

CIF files second bribery complaint over Rs. 260 M pilot vessel misuse

The Civil Intelligence Front (CIF) has filed a second complaint with the Bribery Commission, demanding an immediate investigation into the alleged misuse of a high-tech pilot vessel - acquired in 2019 with Japanese assistance for the Trincomalee Port which was used for an unauthorized private trip, resulting in an accident and a government loss of over Rs. 260 million.

Bahrain makes meningococcal vaccine mandatory for foreign workers including Sri Lankans

The meningococcal vaccine is now mandatory for all foreign workers entering Bahrain, including those from Sri Lanka, the Bahrain Health Ministry announced today.

Mervyn Silva further remanded

Former Minister Mervyn Silva and two others have been further remanded until April 3 following their appearance before the Mahara Magistrate’s Court.

Former CJ Jayantha Jayasuriya to be appointed as Permanent Representative to United Nations

The Committee on High Posts has approved the nominations to appoint two Ambassadors, a High Commissioner and a Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in New York, the Communications Department of Parliament said.

Court acquits Gammanpila in case involving Australian national

The Colombo High Court today ordered the acquittal and release of Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader, former MP Udaya Gammanpila and another accused in connection with a case involving the alleged misappropriation of Rs. 21 million through a fraudulent share transaction.

Sri Lanka & Australia to discuss economic and maritime cooperation this week

Sri Lanka and Australia are set to take stock of their economic partnership and maritime cooperation as they convene the 05th Round of Senior Officials Talks and the 03rd Strategic Maritime Dialogue in Canberra from March 25-26, 2025.

Action against over 22,450 institutions for non-payment of EPF: Minister

Action will be taken against over 22,450 semi-government and private institutions which have failed to pay or contribute to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF), Labour Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe said.

PHIs warn of low quality food products during New Year season

The Public Health Inspectors’ (PHI) Union announced that they will inspect food services around the island starting today in perpetration for the upcoming festive season.

Canadian PM Carney calls snap election, says Trump wants to break Canada

New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday called a snap election for April 28, saying he needed a strong mandate to deal with the threat posed by U.S. President Donald Trump, who ’’wants to break us so America can own us.’’

Pilot error caused K-8 trainer jet crash: Minister

A recent crash involving a Sri Lanka Air Force aircraft was caused by an error by the pilots, Minister of Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake said.

Police say Yoshitha Rajapaksa not involved in nightclub brawl

Initial investigations have revealed that former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s son, Yoshitha Rajapaksa was not involved in the brawl that took place at the Octopussy nightclub on Park Street in Colombo over the weekend.

No SJB, UNP and SLPP alliance: Sajith

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today denied claims that the UNP, SJB, and SLPP are forming an alliance to work as a joint opposition.

S. Korea court dismisses impeachment of PM, reinstates him as acting president

South Korea’s Constitutional Court dismissed the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo Monday, reinstating him as acting president -- a role he was given after the president was suspended for declaring martial law.

Traffic fine payments soon to go digital with ‘Govpay’

The public will very soon be able to settle traffic fines through Govpay, the recently introduced official online payment platform for government-related services, according to a top official from the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA).

First sperm bank in the country to be open

The Castle Hospital for Women at Borella has taken steps to establish the first ever Semen bank in the country.

Cyber security an afterthought for most fintech apps in Sri Lanka: Mastercard

Cybersecurity has become an afterthought for most fintech apps in Sri Lanka, while banks also show reluctance to leverage available technology to protect their consumers from fraudsters, according to Mastercard.

Starlink on hold until national security concerns are addressed

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite broadband services will be on hold in Sri Lanka until it guarantees the right for the government agencies to secure data or communication details in case of issues related to national security, Daily Mirror learns.

Tea exports dip in February

Sri Lanka’s tea exports fell in February, with volumes down 1.91 million kilograms year-on-year (YoY) to 20.40 million kilograms, industry data showed.

Sri Lanka’s national prices fall 3.9% in February over electricity tariff cut

The National Consumer Price Index showed that consumer prices, measured nationally, declined by 3.9 percent in February 2025 from a year earlier

Fake news alert: False claims of free marks for O/L Science circulating online

A false announcement misusing the names of the Education Ministry and the Examinations Department is currently circulating on social media, claiming that free marks will be awarded for the G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Science subject.

Pope Francis returns to Vatican after five weeks in hospital

Pope Francis returned to the Vatican on Sunday after surviving a five-week battle in hospital against double pneumonia that became the most serious health crisis of his 12-year papacy.

Sushant Singh Rajput: Investigators close case on actor’s suicide that shocked India

India’s federal investigative agency has officially concluded its probe into the death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, determining that no external influence led to his suicide.