Rs. 2.4 Mn spent on printing documents for wild animal census - Ministry

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands, and Irrigation has revealed that Rs. 2.4 million has been spent on printing documents related to the upcoming census of wild animals that damage agricultural crops.

Pakistan militants attack train and take passengers hostage

Armed militants in Pakistan’s Balochistan region have attacked a train carrying hundreds of passengers and taken a number of hostages, military sources have told the BBC.

Operation room established for animal census on Saturday

A special committee has been appointed on the advice of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation Minister K.D. Lalkantha, to minimise damage caused to crops by wild animals and find solutions.

Government to introduce Cyber Security Bill

The Government is to introduce a ‘Cyber Security Bill which will empower Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness (SLCERT) to see that websites follow stipulated precautions to ensure the security of their sites soon, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeratune told Parliament today.

79th Bradby Shield dates confirmed

Trinity College will host the first leg of the 79th Bradby Shield on August 23 at the Trinity College Rugby Stadium in Pallekele.

Health Minister urges media to respect victim’s privacy

Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa urged all print and digital media to respect the privacy of the lady doctor involved in the unfortunate incident at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital by refraining from disclosing her identity.

FR petition filed challenging compensation allocation to ex-MPs for property damages

A Fundamental Rights petition has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking an order directing the authorities to conduct an investigation into the compensation payments made for damages caused to the properties during the attacks and violence carried out by groups of people on May 9, 2022.

Sexual assault on female doctor: GMOA threatens TU action

In the wake of the alleged sexual assault on a female doctor at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital, the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has issued an ultimatum to the government demanding the immediate arrest of the suspect involved in the incident.

BBS questions Govt on lifting ban on religious book imports

The Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) today questioned the government on the criteria used as the basis for lifting the ban on the import of religious books into the country.

Royal Park murder case.. I have paid the compensation already – Maithripala

Former President Maithripala Sirisena has confirmed that he has already made the required compensation payment to the victims of the Royal Park murder case.

Over Rs. 12 billion Aswesuma allowances to be credited by tomorrow

Over Rs. 12 billion in Aswesuma beneficiary allowances for March, under the Aswesuma Welfare Benefit Payment, will be credited to the respective beneficiary accounts by tomorrow (12), the Finance, Planning and Economic Development Ministry said.

Cabinet approves 5,882 recruitments to fill Ministry vacancies

Considering requests from various departments and affiliated bodies of the Ministries to fill vacant posts, the Cabinet has granted approval for the relevant Ministries and institutions to proceed with 5,882 recruitments, as recommended by the committee.

Govt approves committee to study bus modifications’ impact on passenger security

The government has granted approval to appoint a committee to study the impact of bus decorations and modifications on passenger security, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.

Arrest perpetrators responsible for Baby Hamdan’s death

A Colombo Magistrate ordered the Borella Police to arrest all perpetrators whoever responsible for the death of Baby Hamdi following a kidney surgery at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital, Borella.

Doctors at Anuradhapura Hospital launch indefinite strike over sexual assault

The doctors of the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital launched an idefinite strike against the sexual assault of a lady doctor at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital.

Former Provincial Councillor arrested with firearms, ammunition

Former Provincial Councillor Sanjaya Siriwardena has been arrested in Attanagalla with a T-56 firearm, two magazines, 130 rounds of ammunition and a12-bore firearm in his possession.

Suspect who allegedly raped a lady doctor found to be an army deserter

The suspect who sexually assaulted a lady doctor at the Anuradhapura Teaching hospital is found to be an army deserter, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala told Parliament today.

Maithripala tells court he paid required compensation to Royal Park victims

Former President Maithripala Sirisena, through his lawyer informed the Supreme Court today that he has paid the required compensation to the victims of the Royal Park murder case.

No change in government stance on Adani’s wind power project: Nalinda

Claiming that the stance of the government on the Adani Wind Power project has not changed, Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today the Adani group can decide to pull out of the project if they are not ready to revise the tariff rates.

Nalinda dodges question on link between Deshabandu and Tiran

Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa was careful not to mention former Minister Tiran Alles’ name despite numerous questions from journalists about potential links between former IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon and former Minister Alles.

Govt. to table Batalanda Commission report in Parliament this week

The Cabinet decided to table the Batalanda Commission report in Parliament within this week, Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

Sajith misused funds to construct bridge across Walawe Ganga: Government MP alleges

Either Sajith Premadasa, during his tenure as the Housing Minister, or his secretary has misused funds allocated to construct a bridge across the Walawe Ganga in the Hambantota District, Government MP Upul Kithsirti alleged in Parliament today.

Failure to pay compensation to Royal Park victims: SC issues show cause notice to Maithripala Sirisena

The Supreme Court today issued notices to former President Maithripala Sirisena, requiring him to show cause for his failure to pay the compensation awarded to the victims of the Royal Park murder case.

Parliament to form Caucus for differently abled persons: Speaker

Parliament is to form a Caucus for differently abled persons, Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne announced today.

House for MR in Kataragama sparks CID inquiry

A house built in Kataragama for former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has prompted an investigation by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). Dishan Gunasekara, the Basnayake Nilame (chief lay custodian) of the Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya, was questioned by CID officers yesterday regarding the property.

Philippines ex-leader Duterte arrested on ICC warrant over drug killings

Philippine police have arrested former president Rodrigo Duterte after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant accusing him of crimes against humanity over his deadly ’’war on drugs’’.

Indian PM Narendra Modi to break ground for Sampur solar project

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is expected to visit Sri Lanka early next month will participate in the groundbreaking ceremony for the ground mounted solar project in Sampur in the Eastern Province, Daily Mirror learns.

Rosy to contest for CMC?

Former Mayor of Colombo Rosy Senanayake is planning to contest for the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) under the UNP banner.

Sri Lanka among countries with lowest terror threats in the world

The Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) has published the annual Global Terrorism Index 2025, in which Sri Lanka ranked 100th with a score of zero and was classified as a country with «no impact» of terrorism.

Excise to introduce budget liquor to counter ‘Kasippu’

In a bid to attract over 40% of the country’s illicit liquor drinkers into a much safer drinking culture the Department of Excise is mulling to introduce a new ‘quarter’ bottle with a lesser strength of arrack for an affordable price to match ‘Kasippu’, the Daily Mirror learns.