News Room : UNP upset over Faizer’s nomination
160 United National Party (UNP) Chairman Vajira Abeywardena issuing a communiqué said that appropriate action will be taken regarding the appointment of President’s Counsel Faizer Musthapha as a national list MP after having discussion with the partner parties of the New Democratic Front. “The decision regarding filling the post of the national list MPs should be taken by the party leaders...
News Room : Eight Arrested in ‘Club Wasantha’ Murder Case Granted Bail
Eight suspects arrested and remanded in connection with the murder of businessman Surendra Wasantha Perera, also known as ‘Club Wasantha’, were granted bail by the Homagama High Court today (10). The suspects were released on two surety bails of Rs. 100,000 each and under strict conditions. The court imposed overseas travel bans on all eight individuals, who were also required...
News Room : South Korea imposes another travel ban
In the wake of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s failed attempt to impose martial law, South Korean authorities have continued to tighten restrictions. Today, Korea National Police Agency Commissioner General Cho Ji-ho was added to the list of officials banned from leaving the country, along with two other high-ranking police officers. The move comes a day after President Yoon himself imposed a...
News Room : Musthapha Nominated to Fill Remaining ‘Gas Cylinder’ National List Vacancy
Former MP Faiszer Musthapha PC has been nominated to fill the remaining slot in the National List of the New Democratic Front (NDF), Asian Mirror learns. Accordingly, the Election Commission (EC) has been informed about his nomination. The NDF secured two slots from the National List based on the votes received in the 2024 General Election. Ravi Karunanayake was gazetted as one...
News Room : Dr. Anil Jasinghe Appointed New Secretary of Health and Mass Media Ministry
Dr. Anil Jasinghe has been appointed as the Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Mass Media. He received his appointment letter from the President’s Secretary, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, at the Presidential Secretariat today (10 December).
News Room : Positive outlook for SL exports in 2025 – The Island
LG polls postponement: Dallas alleges about 10% of estimated expenditure of Rs 8 bn wasted By Shamindra Ferdinando Leader of Nidahas Janatha Sabhawa and executive committee member of Samagi Jana Sandhanaya, ex-parliamentarian Dallas Alahapperuma, yesterday (09) said that legal action would be instituted against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe for having a caused a loss of over Rs. 720,000,000 by postponing the local government (LG) polls. The...
News Room : US and Sri Lanka advance emergency preparedness with regional partners – The Island
LG polls postponement: Dallas alleges about 10% of estimated expenditure of Rs 8 bn wasted By Shamindra Ferdinando Leader of Nidahas Janatha Sabhawa and executive committee member of Samagi Jana Sandhanaya, ex-parliamentarian Dallas Alahapperuma, yesterday (09) said that legal action would be instituted against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe for having a caused a loss of over Rs. 720,000,000 by postponing the local government (LG) polls. The...
News Room : Under 14 Semi-finalists found – The Island
The 94th BASL (Boxing Association of Sri Lanka) Men’s and Women’s Clifford Cup Boxing Championship will take place from December 18 to 22, at Sahas Uyana, Kandy. Matches will commence daily at 2:00 pm, bringing together Sri Lanka’s finest boxers for a thrilling display of skill, strength, and sportsmanship. The tournament will adhere to IBA (International Boxing Association) rules effective...
News Room : General Election: 7,412 election income, expenditure reports received from among 8,361 candidates – EC
87 The Election Commission (EC) has issued the breakdown of the election income and expenditure reports submitted by the candidates who faced the 2024 Parliamentary election directly and through the National lists from each district in the country by the deadline that ended on December 6, 2024. Election Commission Chairman R.M.A.L.Rathnayake announced yesterday (9) that a total of 7,412 election income...
News Room : Dhananjaya de Silva-Kusal Mendis stand gives Sri Lanka outside chance
South Africa took major strides towards wrapping up a series whitewash on day four in Gqeberha, dismissing Sri Lanka’s top five after setting a mammoth 348 to win. An unbroken 83-run stand between Dhananjaya de Silva and Kusal Mendis has given Sri Lanka mild hope going into the final day. But they are still 143 runs shy, and are the...