Trial date set for case against Yoshitha and Karannagoda The Colombo High Court today (28) ordered that the case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Navy Commander Wasantha Karannagoda…
SEVERE LIGHTENING ALERT ISSUED FOR THREE DISTRICTS
Amber alert issued for severe lightning in three districts The Department of Meteorology has issued an amber-level advisory warning of severe lightning in the Monaragala, Ampara and Batticaloa districts, effective until 11.30 p.m. today.According to the Met. Department, thundershowers accompanied…
FOR TOURISM GROWTH SKILLED WORKFORCE,STRONG INSTITUTIONS-HARINI
PM Harini stresses skilled workforce, strong institutions for Sri Lanka’s tourism growth 28 Oct 2026 | by Staff Writer Achieving Sri Lanka’s tourism ambitions by 2030 will require more than infrastructure development and investment, with a skilled workforce, strong institutions,…
MANDATORY ONLINE APPOINTMENT BOOKING FOR NEW PASSPORTS
Online appointment booking mandatory for passport applicants at regional offices from tomorrow The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced that applicants visiting regional offices to obtain passports under both one-day and normal service categories must book an appointment online…
CALL FOR AI USE TO IMPROVE HEALTH SERVICES
Health Minister calls for AI use to improve h Mirror AI Summary – Quick ReadGene Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has stressed the importance of using artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technology to improve Sri Lanka’s healthcare system.He highlighted the need…
GUILT ADMITTED BY JOHNSTON
Johnston admits guilt in luxury vehicle tax case Former Minister Johnston Fernando has informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court, through his lawyers, that he intends to plead guilty to charges relating to the possession of an unregistered luxury vehicle without…
FORMER YOUTH COUNCIL CHIEF ARRESTED FOR BRIBERY
Bribery Commission arrests former Youth Services chief – The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has arrested former National Youth Services Council Director General Lalit Piyum Perera. Comments – 0 Recommended Bribery Commission arrests former…
Viharamahadevi Satyagraha Suspension
Gammanpila challenge court order suspending Viharamahadevi Sathyagraha – Former Minister Udaya Gammanpila has filed a writ petition in the Court of Appeal challenging the legality of an order issued by the Colombo Chief Magistrate to suspend a Sathyagraha campaign held…
BIRD STRIKE DELAYS SRI LANKAN FLIGHT UL
Sri Lankan flight to London returns after bird strike – Sri Lankan Airlines flight UL503, scheduled to depart from Colombo to London Heathrow at 12.55 p.m. today, was delayed after a suspected bird strike affected one of its engines during…
CALL BY MINISTER TO BOOST COCONUT INDUSTRY
Minister calls for boosting coconut industry productivity Plantations and Community Infrastructure Minister Samantha Vidyarathna has called for research-based solutions to increase productivity in Sri Lanka’s coconut industry and address challenges faced by coconut growers.The Minister made these remarks during an…
