Sri Lanka Parliament passes bill to regulate online content

Sri Lanka’s Parliament has passed a hastily proposed bill to regulate online content, sparking criticism from rights groups and opposition politicians that the government is trying to crack down on dissent and stifle freedom..

Electricity tariff revision in October: Sri Lankan consumers struggle to beat govt.’s third electric shock

At least one hundred thousand electricity consumers in Sri Lanka have been left in the dark over the past one year as they have been unable to pay the accumulated electricity bills by the expected....

Lawmakers paying 36% as tax and their salaries exposed !

The government has introduced different income brackets under the ‘Pay As You Earn Tax’ (PAYE) system. If you earn between 100,000 to 141,667 rupees per month, you’ll be charged 6% in taxes for what’s earned above Rs 100,000. In the same manner if you earn between 141,667 to 183,333 rupees per month, you’ll be charged 12%. And the tax rate goes up as you earn more - 18% for those earning between 183,333 to 225,000 rupees, 24% for those earning be

Privatising Nuwara Eliya Racecourse: A case of changing horses in the middle of a race!

The Sugathadasa National Sports Complex Authority (SNSCA) alleges that Royal Turf Club (RTC) is yet to pay a sum of Rs. 40 million as maintenance dues over the past few years. The 82-acre expanse of land- located...

Controversy surrounds establishing information management system

The involvement of a former State Minister of Health and an Additional Secretary Ministry of Health to introduce an ‘information management system’ to manage medical supplies to health institutions in the country....

Over 100mm rain expected a bit early today

While expecting an enhancement of the prevailing showery weather condition, showers above 100mm will occur over most places in the island after 1 p.m., the forecasting division of the National Meteorological Centre said.

Maithripala and others ordered to pay total compensation before June 30 2024

The Supreme Court yesterday issued an order directing former President Maithripala Sirisena and several other respondents in the Easter Sunday attack petitions to pay total compensation ordered by Court to the victims of the Easter Sunday attacks before June 30, next year.

Focus on Bandiwewa Maha Vidyalaya Soccer lasses net golden goal in journey of thorns

Football is a sport that is popular among Sri Lankans, similarly to cricket. Therefore people in urban as well as rural areas engage in both these sports. The Polonnaruwa...

Gaza war and the planned exodus of Palestinians, according to scripture

As Israel kills a child every ten minutes in the Gaza Strip, the world’s biggest open prison, it’s revolting to see that the horror has still not drawn condemnation from the United States....

Let’s dream of a renaissance in Sri Lanka - EDITORIAL

These are times when parents and even politicians are promoting the thought of quality education because when pursuing a goal in life ambition must match skill. Just the other day...

Why Rajapaksas keep winning elections

Voters tend to vote differently in Presidential and Parliamentary elections. However, given the public mood at the time and the absence of a convincing political alternative,..

The morning after Uva: GOVT. AND OPPOSITION AT THE CROSSROADS

The total number of fatal motor accidents that had occurred as of 9 July 2023 amounts to 1,126, while the number of confirmed deaths that has occurred as a result amounts to 1,192, as per Police records. Further, the total number of accidents recorded island-wide to date amounts to 10,012. However, Police Media Spokesperson SSP Nihal Thalduwa pointed out that the logged number of accidents does not reflect the real scenario, as there are instance

A new Cold War?

A couple of days ago I was on the Moscow Metro. In the interchange I asked two women the direction. Then they asked me did I like Russia? I asked them the same question and they said “no”.

Underdevelopment, Poverty and Public Health

The spread of the deadly Ebola virus in three West African countries, namely, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea has created a public health crisis in these countries...

End the gender apartheid

There’s a form of apartheid that’s been taking place worldwide in every society, culture and religion known to mankind.

Govt. restricts holding events, meetings at Galle Face Green

A Cabinet decision has been taken not to grant permission for the holding of musical performances, political meetings or other activities at the Galle Face Green, except for religious activities, with effect from April 20.

Sri Lanka at 75 is a failed state; CBK

Despite possessing enviable social indicators at the time of Independence in 1948, Sri Lanka, at 75, is a “failed state”, former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga said on Sunday.

President to call for a national government

President Ranil Wickremesinghe is expected to make a fresh call for a national government on April 25 when Parliament takes up the debate on the IMF extended Fund Facility (EFF) agreement.

We endeavoured to merge UNP, SJB - Mano

Whilst stating that he together with MP Rauff Hakeem initiated an effort to bring UNP and SJB under one umbrella, MP Mano Ganesan said they had to abandon the idea since the SJB leadership did not respond.

SL assures “comparable treatment” to all its creditors

President Ranil Wickremesinghe assured Sri Lanka’s commitment to principles of “comparable treatment” when engaging with its creditors in the upcoming debt restructuring process.

India, Japan and France to announce SL debt restructuring process on Thursday

Finance Ministers of the three creditor countries-India, Japan and France will hold a press briefing in Washington on Thursday to announce Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring negotiations process, the IMF has announced

US has no intention of setting up military base in SL: Ambassador

U.S. Ambassador Julie J. Chung said yesterday that her country does not have any intention of setting up a military base in Sri Lanka.

SJB confirms few crossovers after New Year

SJB MP Nalin Bandara Jayamaha today confirmed that some members from the SJB will cross over to the government after the New Year.

All road users to pay a toll

The government will soon set up a Road Maintenance Fund (RMF) with initial funding of Rs. 100 million to make all main and inter-provincial roads toll-paying roads, Transport and Highways Minister, Dr. Bandula Gunawardana said.

Sajith vows disciplinary actions against members attempting to divide SJB

Those party members who try to divide and destroy the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will be brought before a disciplinary Committee, Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa said over the weekend.

Ranil to contest Presidential election, hints at poll early next year

President Ranil Wickremesinghe will contest the next Presidential Election and has hinted at a possible presidential poll to be held early next year, the Daily Mirror learns.

Pre-school teacher hacked to death in Peradeniya

The Peradeniya Police launched investigations after a preschool teacher was hacked to death this morning, while she was on her way to the school at Kobbekaduwa, in Peradeniya.

SJB MPs split following Daily Mirror article, some criticize DM while others confirm talks with RW

The opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya is in a quandary following the Daily Mirror article tilted ’’Sajith loses grip on a dying SJB?’’ which was published on April 4, 2023 on its newspaper and online platform.

Some SJB MPs, including Harsha willing to support RW - Rajitha

Several Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MPs are willing to support President Ranil Wickremesinghe and will do so as a group if the party fails to take a decision, SJB MP Rajitha Senaratne said today.

Anti Terrorism Bill published without adequate consultation with relevant stakeholders - BASL 

Issuing a statement regarding the recently gazetted ‘Anti Terrorism Bill’, the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) today announced that it would not hesitate to challenge any bill that would deem to undermine the Rule of Law and the Liberty of the Citizen in the country.