Health Ministry urges hot beverages instead of soft drinks at Dansals – The Ministry of Health has urged organizers of Vesak Dansals to encourage the distribution of hot beverages such as tea and coffee instead of soft drinks, citing concerns…
CALL FOR COURT ORDER TO RECOVER COAL LOSSES -FSP
Frontline Socialist Party seeks court order to recover substandard coal losses – Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) Education Secretary Pubudu Jayagoda has filed a writ petition before the Court of Appeal seeking an order directing the relevant authorities to recover losses…
MEETING OF ALL OPPOSITION PARTIES CALLED BY SAJITH
Sajith calls for meeting of Opposition parties – Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called for an urgent meeting of Opposition political parties representing Parliament and other stakeholders to discuss the Forex crisis which Sri Lanka is currently facing, the Opposition…
WARNING ON SAFE ELECTRICITY USAGE DURING VESAK DECORATIONS-PUCSL
PUCSL urges public to ensure safe electricity use for Vesak decorations The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has urged the public to follow proper electrical safety measures when illuminating Vesak lanterns and decorations to prevent accidents during the…
MARKET AT CSE PULLSBACK AS EARLY OPTIMISM FADES
Early optimism fades as currency pressure triggers market pullback The Colombo Stock Exchange witnessed a volatile trading session today, as early optimism driven by easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East was later overshadowed by concerns surrounding the sharp…
YOUTH SUMMIT ON ANTI DRUGS ON JUNE 26th
Anti-drug youth summit to be held on June 26 – An anti-drug youth summit will be held on June 26 under the “A Nation United” national program aimed at eradicating the drug menace in Sri Lanka. The President’s Media Division…
MINISTER OF SPORTS APPOINTS NEW SELECTION COMMITTEE
New Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee named The Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage, has approved the appointment of a new Selection Committee for Sri Lanka Cricket following a request made by the board.According to the Ministry,…
ON REMARKS ALLEGEDLY MADE BY DILUM AMUNUGAMA ON MINOR A COMPLAINT MADE
Complaint over remarks on minor by Dilum Amunugama – Complaints have been lodged regarding remarks allegedly made by Dilum Amunugama, the National Organizer of the political movement Sarva Jana Balaya, during a public media conference held yesterday (20), in which…
OVER ALLEGED TWO KILOS GOLD ROBBERY FIVE INCLUDING A SUB-INSPECTOR REMANDED
Sub-Inspector among five officers held over alleged gold robbery – Five police officers, including a Sub-Inspector, who were arrested and produced before court over the alleged robbery of more than two kilograms of gold worth over Rs. 100 million, were…
RUPEES ONE TRILLION TAX REVENUE MILESTONE AT IRD
IRD surpasses Rs. one trillion tax revenue milestone Colombo, May 21 (Daily Mirror) – The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced that it has successfully collected over Rs. one trillion in tax revenue as of May 18, 2026, marking a…
