Musical artist Shan Putha arrested

The popular musical artist Shan Putha has been arrested for possessing a 9mm firearm.

Batalanda Commission report tabled in Parliament

The report of the Batalanda Commission which probed into the alleged torture of youth in 1988/89, was tabled in Parliament by Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayke today.

Electricity tariff will be reduced by 30% within three years: Minister

The power tariffs will be reduced by 30 percent only within three years, Power and Energy Minister Kumara Jayakodi told Parliament today.

Passengers evacuate onto wing of burning American Airlines jet

Passengers on an American Airlines flight were evacuated onto the tarmac of a Colorado airport as a fire broke out on the plane, sending smoke billowing into the air.

Mannar wind power project to be given to another company if Adani not interested: Minister

The contract for the wind power project in Mannar will be given to another company if the Adani group is not interested, Minister of Power and Energy Kumara Jayakodi told Parliament today.

Shooting injures one in Weliweriya

A person was injured in a shooting incident at the Araliyagasdeka Junction in Weliweriya last night (13), police said.

Air quality level: Monaragala slightly unhealthy, Jaffna remains unhealthy

Monaragala has recorded a slightly unhealthy air quality level, while Jaffna remains in the unhealthy air quality category today, the Vehicular Emission Test Trust Fund of the Department of Motor Traffic said.

Cannot expect anything from a government that placed a monkey in the fore: Thisakutti Arachchi

People cannot expect anything from this government, as it has placed a monkey in front of everything else, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) former MP Thisakutti Arachchi said.

Ella-Wellawaya road blocked due to earthslip

The Ella-Wellawaya road has been blocked near the 12th kilometre post due to an earthslip caused by adverse weather, police said.

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Tata Motors with DIMO launches all-new passenger vehicle portfolio in SL

Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer and the pioneer of sustainable mobility, along with DIMO, the authority in automotive excellence for over 85 years and the sole authorised distributor for Tata Motors in Sri Lanka, launched the all-new range of passenger vehicles (including internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and electric vehicles (EVs)) in the country recently.

Fin. Min. rejects Excise proposal to bring Mendis back on track

The Department of Excise, the competent authority managing the liquor industry is left with no other option but to seek the Attorney General’s assistance to deal with the Rs.5.8 billion tax evading W. M. Mendis and Co., as the financial plan proposed by the former to get the liquor giant back on track has reportedly been rejected by the Ministry of Finance, the Daily Mirror learns.

Apparel sector upbeat on prospects to achieve US$ 8bn export target

Sri Lanka’s apparel industry is upbeat about future growth and expansion with industry leaders emphasising the need for greater collaboration and policy consistency to sustain the sector’s current growth momentum.

Ten years on - Central Expressway not in sight

The estimated cost for the construction of phase 1 of the Central Expressway (Kadawata - Meerigama stretch) has more than doubled since 2015 when the project agreement was originally signed, a deputy minister said yesterday.

SL must return to int’l capital markets at some point: Dr. Coomaraswamy

Adds cutting exposure to foreign holdings of rupee securities was deliberate to minimise volatility and troubles

US sanctions target Iranian oil network, including SL-based firm

The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned Sri Lanka-based Marine Solution Pvt Ltd, the technical manager of the Barbados-flagged SHANNON II, for its involvement in shipping Iranian oil, the US Treasury Department said.

UNP Kalutara District Organiser Lakshman Wijemanne joins SJB

UNP Kalutara District Organiser Lakshman Wijemanne has left the United National Party (UNP) and joined the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB).

’Buddha Rashmi Vesak Festival 2025’ to be held from May 13

The ’Buddha Rashmi Vesak Festival 2025’ is scheduled to be held from May 13 onwards in the vicinity of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, the Temple Trees official residence, Perahera Mawatha and the Beira Lake area, the Prime Minister’s Media Division said.

Govt implementing record basic salary hike for public sector despite financial limits: President

Despite financial limitations, the government has implemented the largest-ever increase in the basic salary of public sector employees, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said.

Animal census aims to survey monkey, squirrel, peacock populations, not ensure 100% accuracy: Minister

The animal census is not being conducted with the aim of obtaining 100% accurate data but rather as a survey to estimate the number of monkeys, giant squirrels and peacocks living in these areas, Agriculture Deputy Minister Namal Karunaratne said.

Former Boossa Prison Superintendent shot dead

Former Superintendent of the Boossa Prison, Siridath Dhammika, was shot dead by an unidentified gunman in Thalagaha, Akmeemana a short while ago, police said.

Sexual assault of female doctor: Suspect detained for questioning

The suspect apprehended in connection with the sexual assault of a female doctor at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital has been ordered to be detained for 48 hours for further questioning.

India gifts 50,000 ampoules of Furosemide injection

In response to an urgent request from the Sri Lankan Government, India has gifted 50,000 ampoules of Furosemide injection (20mg/2ml) to address the immediate shortage in Sri Lankan hospitals, the High Commission of India in Colombo said.

Australian ex-cricketer MacGill found guilty of cocaine supply charge

Former Australian Test cricketer Stuart MacGill was on Thursday found guilty in a Sydney court of taking part in the supply of cocaine.

Mervyn Silva transferred to Prison hospital for safety

Former Minister Mervyn Silva, who was remanded for allegedly selling state-owned land to a private party using forged documents, has been transferred to the prison hospital ward.

Perahera elephant attacks youth

A man was injured after an elephant taken to parade in a perahera organised by a Kovil in Kotagala, Hatton, attacked him last night.

No change in raw rice price limits: CAA confirms

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) announced today that no changes have been made to the maximum retail prices of raw rice.

Woman arrested at BIA in connection with murder of Buddhist monk

A 24-year-old woman arriving from Dubai was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in connection with the murder of a Buddhist monk at a temple in Wettewa in 2022.

Over 5,500 shops raided, 4,070 traders penalised for rice price violations

More than 5,500 shops have been raided for selling rice above the maximum retail price as of March 12, and legal action has been taken against 4,070 traders for violations, the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) said.

Only one linear accelerator out of order; Apeksha Hospital Director clarifies

The Government Radiology Technologists Association has revealed that three out of the five linear accelerators used for treating cancer patients at the Maharagama Apeksha Hospital are currently out of order.