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Former Minister Johnston Fernando and Design Point owner Patabendigige Hemantha Lalith de Silva were arrested by CIABOC over an alleged corruption case involving the procurement of chairs for the Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre in Polgolla, which caused a financial loss of Rs. 7,973,114.50 to the Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau. Both suspects are scheduled to appear before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.
Sri Lanka's Labour Ministry clarified that an international ranking placing Sri Lanka 120th globally in national minimum wage was based on 2024 Visual Capitalist data, not an ILO report. The Ministry highlighted that the country's national minimum wage has increased by over 87% since early 2024, rising from Rs. 12,500 to Rs. 30,000 per month by January 2026, meaning the 2024 ranking does not accurately reflect Sri Lanka's current wage level.
The Daily Star - Two hydropower workers were pulled from a tunnel buried by debris in Nepal on Friday, more than a week after catastrophic flooding swept through the area, government ministers said. Rescuers cheered as one man was pulled from a muddy opening, video released by the energy ministry showed.
Colombo, Sep. 4 (Daily Mirror) - Royal College produced a strong overall performance at the Wayamba Youth and Junior Archery Championship 2026, securing third place in the team standings with a total of 72 points. The achievement reflected the growing strength and depth of archery at Royal, with the young Archers recording notable results across several age categories.
Colombo, Sep. 4 (Daily Mirror) - Although the number of dengue cases has declined significantly, the risk of the disease remains, with health authorities urging the public to continue taking precautions against mosquito breeding. Community Physician Dr.
Colombo, Sep. 4 (Daily Mirror) - The Sun will be directly overhead at around 12:09 p.m. today (4) over Nittambuwa, Algama, Malwana, Aranayake, Meegahakivula and Panadura, the Meteorology Department said. The phenomenon is occurring as the Sun’s apparent position moves southward, with the Sun expected to be directly overhead at various locations in Sri Lanka from August 28 to September 7.
Colombo, Sep. 4 (Daily Mirror) - Court of Appeal Justice Rathanapriya Gurusinghe retired on September 1, prompting renewed concerns within the legal community over the failure to elevate an experienced career judge to the Supreme Court despite the existence of four vacancies. Justice Gurusinghe began his judicial career on March 5, 1996.
EMBASSY IN SRI LANKA - U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chairman Laura DiBella and FMC Commissioner Robert J.
Colombo, Sep. 4 (Daily Mirror) - Former Minister Johnston Fernando has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in connection with an ongoing investigation. Fernando arrived at the Bribery Commission today to provide a statement.
By Shane Seneviratne Colombo, Sep. 4 (Daily Mirror) - Police never instructed a mahout to bring his elephant after a dagger-like weapon was found in his possession during a road search conducted amid this year’s Kandy Esala Perahera, Central Province Deputy Inspector General of Police Sudath Masinghe said. Speaking at the Kandy District Coordinating Committee meeting yesterday (3), DIG Masinghe…
Colombo, Sep. 4 (Daily Mirror) - The Center for Environmental Justice (CEJ) has taken steps to install awareness boards in several key ecological areas in Anuradhapura to promote human-elephant coexistence and protect the country’s natural heritage. The boards were installed in collaboration with the Department of Forest Conservation and the Department of Wildlife Conservation, covering proposed…
Colombo, Sep. 4 (Daily Mirror) - Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya held bilateral talks with Bhutanese Minister for Education and Skills Development Yeezang De Thapa on September 3, focusing on strengthening cooperation between Sri Lanka and Bhutan in education and vocational training.