Committee on High Posts approves new HC to Australia, Ambassador to Bahrain

The Committee on High Posts has approved the appointment of a new Ambassador and High Commissioner.

Former Presidents used underworld to commit crimes: Deputy Minister

Former Presidents have used underworld figures to commit various crimes, Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala told Parliament today.

Bottom-trawling must end in the interest of fishermen of Sri Lanka and India: C.V. Wigneswaran

Ending the destructive bottom-trawling method of fishing would safeguard the livelihoods of ordinary fishermen in Tamil Nadu and northern Sri Lanka, former Chief Minister of Sri Lanka’s Northern Provincial Council C.V. Wigneswaran has said, urging Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to act on the long-persisting problem.

Foreign digital service providers can retain overseas earnings amid tax increase: Handunneththi

The tax burden on individuals providing services to foreign countries while residing in Sri Lanka has increased. However, they have the option to keep their income abroad without bringing it into the country. Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunneththi said that he does not agree with this tax.

Government planning to arm tri-forces with modern technology than manpower: Ruling party MP

The government is planning to arm the tri-forces with modern technology rather than manpower, going with the global trend, NPP MP Major General (Rtd.) G.D. Sooriyabandara said today.

Mahinda Rajapaksa’s contributions far outweigh foreign travel expenses: Cassilingam

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Jaffna District Organizer Geethanath Cassilingam has defended former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, stating that his contributions to the country far outweigh the expenses incurred on foreign visits during his tenure.

MS, RW stopped probes into frauds, corruption during Yahapalana government: Ananda Wijepala

Former Presidents Maithripala Sirisena and Ranil Wickremesinghe stopped investigations into hundreds of frauds and corruption cases during the Yahapalana government, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala told Parliament today.

Nepal’s Kathmandu rattled by strong quake, no casualties reported

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck north of Nepal’s Kathmandu on Friday, according to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre.

Trump says US will impose additional 10% tariff on China

Donald Trump said he planned to hit goods from China with a new 10% tariff, the latest salvo in the US president’s steadily escalating trade fights.

Good air quality recorded in several cities

The air quality level was recorded as good in Colombo 07, Kandy, Kegalle, Nuwara Eliya, Kalutara, Polonnaruwa and Anuradhapura yesterday, the Vehicular Emission Test Trust Fund of the Department of Motor Traffic said.

SLCERT reports over 17,000 social media incidents last year

Over 17,000 social media incidents were reported last year, the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) said.

Two brothers killed in clash at Baddegama

Two brothers were killed following a clash between two groups at Maddevila in ​​Baddegama last night, police said.

9-year-old girl dies after shooting in Hettipola, suspect arrested

A suspect has been arrested over a shooting incident in Hettipola last night, in which a 9-year-old girl was killed.

‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’s murder triggers fresh revengeful crimes

In the wake of revenge killings triggered by the murder of notorious underworld criminal ’Ganemulla Sanjeewa,’ police have gone on alert and launched special operations across the country to pre-empt such counter criminal attacks involving underworld groups, the Daily Mirror learns.

Cardinal ignored Easter attack warning: Gnanasara alleges

Days after being released from jail, Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara set the stage for another controversy when he said that he informed Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith about the Easter Sunday attacks well in advance but it fell on deaf ears.

Using ‘finance’ in business names without approval illegal: CBSL warns

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday cautioned the public in using the word ‘finance’ in a manner that violates the provisions of the Finance Business Act.

Nestlé Lanka inaugurates new Rs.1.1bn biomass boiler at Kurunegala factory

Continuing its journey of doing good for Sri Lanka, Nestlé Lanka invested in a biomass boiler project at its state-of-the-art factory in Kurunegala.

Sri Lanka must await B-minus credit upgrade to tap global markets

Sri Lanka must wait for a sovereign credit upgrade to B-minus level to access global financial markets, where the country could also start to experience significant foreign investment flows, a senior global banker said.

Police beef up security for cricket Big Match season

The Police Department will have a special security mechanism in place for the oncoming schools cricket Big Match season, which will commence from this weekend onwards and close to about 1, 000 police officers will be deployed including for the traffic operations, the Daily Mirror learns.

Colombo Land Valuation Indicator records 7.7% increase in 2H24

The Land Valuation Indicator (LVI) for Colombo District recorded 236.8 during the second half of 2024, with a year-on-year increase of 7.7 percent.

USAID allegedly funded controversial NGOs in Sri Lanka, claims BBS General Secretary

Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary, Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara alleged the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) had funded controversial seven NGOs.

Former Speaker’s monthly fuel cost Rs. 4 million: Bimal reveals

Former Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardhane used fuel worth Rs. 33 million within nine months from January 1, 2024 to September 24, 2024 which amounts Rs. 4 million per month, Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayake said today.

All unused vehicles in government institutions to be sold before March 31

All unused vehicles in government institutions, including those in the Presidentia’s office, are to be sold before March 31, Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe told Parliament today.

President’s expenditure head approved by Parliament

The President’s expenditure head, together with 24 other expenditure heads were approved by Parliament without a vote.

Rs. 245 Mn paid to Easter attack victims as per Supreme Court judgment - AG

The Attorney General informed the Supreme Court today that Rs. 245 million has been paid to the victims from the funds recovered, as ordered by the Supreme Court judgment, in connection with the fundamental rights petitions filed over the failure to prevent the Easter Sunday bomb attacks.

Rs. 28 mn paid as compensation to Gnana Akka: Nalinda

The former government had paid Rs. 28 million as compensation to famous soothsayer Gnana Akka for the damages to her house and shrine during the Aragalaya period, Chief Government Whip Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

Second vehicle shipment arrives

The second ship to bring the latest vehicles to the country from Japan after import restrictions were relaxed, arrived at the Hambantota International Port this afternoon (27).

Oscar winner Gene Hackman and Wife found dead in Santa Fe home

Oscar-winning US actor Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog have been found dead at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Pakistan finishes bottom of Group A standings after washout against Bangladesh

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Points Table: Here are the latest updated standings after the match between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on Thursday.

Japan officially invites President Anura Kumara to visit Japan

Japan has officially extended an invitation to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to visit Japan, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.