Following discussions with vehicle importers, the government is focused on resuming vehicle imports in four stages, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said. After the meeting, the State Minister claimed that vehicle importers are expected to deliver a report soon on the potential impact of lifting vehicle import restrictions. He said the report will include detailed information on the relaxation of import restrictions. Minister Siyambalapitiya pointed out the importance of the […]

Kurunegala, May 8 (Daily Mirror) - A retired Army Major General and a former Army Sergeant have been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department on charges of trafficking ex-military personnel to conflict zones in Ukraine. Police said they were arrested in the Kurunegala area. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Police and Intelligence agencies have launched extensive operations to arrest illegal human traffickers and several people involved in a racket to send retired war […]

The former Chief Executive Officer of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) Dr. Vijith Gunasekera has been arrested. He was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department after recording an almost 10 hour long statement with regard to the importation of substandard medicines to the country. Earlier, Dr. Vijith Gunasekera was removed from the post of CEO on a decision by the NMRA Board of Directors over the allegations on the import of substandard medicines to the country and […]

A 54-year-old man was shot dead by two unidentified men who arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire in Bogahapitiya, Ahungalla tonight. Police said the victim was shot at while he was at his residence. The deceased has been identified as a resident of Ahungalla. Ahungalla Police are conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the shooting and identify the suspects.

Malta, May 8, (Malta Today) - A Sri Lankan has been remanded in Malta on Tuesday after being charged with the rape of his ex-girlfriend. Technician Mathihul Akmal Mohamed Jabir, 32, from Sri Lanka, was arraigned before magistrate Joseph Gatt by police inspectors John Spiteri and Sherona Buhagiar, assisted by prosecutor Cynthia Tomasuolo. The magistrate read out the charges and informed the defendant of his rights. Jabir is charged with the rape of a woman, understood to be his ex-girlfriend, […]

The United States paused a shipment of bombs to Israel amid concerns over their potential use in a ground operation in Rafah without a plan for civilians there, the US defense secretary confirmed. Follow for live updates.

Leg-spinner Viyaskanth Vijayakanth was handed his Indian Premier League debut today after he was named in the Sunrisers Hyderabad playing XI against the Lucknow Super Giants.  Vijayakanth was drafted into the Sunrisers squad after Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga was ruled out of the tournament due to injury.

Colombo, May 08 (Daily Mirro)- Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security along with Controller General of the Department of Immigration and Emigration have been summoned before the Committee on Public Finance tomorrow, CoPF Chairman Dr. Harsha De Silva said today. He said they were summoned for a balanced inquiry into the ongoing visa fiasco. In a post on X, he said although it is customary for all public finance related legislations to be routed through the COPE, the visa matter was not […]

Colombo, May 08 (Daily Mirror)- Following the deaths of two inmates at the Magazine Prison allegedly after consuming a parcel of rice containing pork curry, the Department of Prisons has announced an internal investigation into the incident. According to sources, the Judicial Medical Officer (JMO) has issued an open verdict regarding their autopsies.  However, the bodies are slated to undergo further examination at the Medical Research Institute of Sri Lanka (MRI). The deceased individuals, […]