Govt has forgotten pledge for justice over Easter attacks: Cardinal

The present government has seemingly forgotten its pledge to establish a special prosecution office to bring those responsible for the Easter Sunday bomb attacks to justice, Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said.

Israel strikes Iran nuclear facilities, missile factories

Israel said it targeted Iran’s nuclear facilities, ballistic missile factories and military commanders on Friday at the start of what it warned would be a prolonged operation to prevent Tehran from building an atomic weapon.

Air India AI-171 crash one of the rarest in aviation history - Aviation experts

The Air India flight crash which claimed over 250 lives in Ahmedabad yesterday is one of the rarest in aviation history as initial investigations revealed that the crash may have been due to dual engine failure, aviation experts said.

Plane crashes in Ahmedabad: More than 290 feared dead

At least 290 people are feared to have died after a plane bound for London crashed into a residential area shortly after taking off from an airport in India’s western city of Ahmedabad.

Iranian state media confirms killing of Revolutionary Guards chief in Israeli strike

Iranian state media confirms the killing of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Commander Hossein Salami in an Israeli strike.

Former Army Commander General Hamilton Wanasinghe passes away

Former Sri Lanka Army Commander General Hamilton Wanasinghe has passed away at the age of 91, family sources confirmed today.

COVID-19 situation under control despite rise in respiratory illnesses

Health authorities have confirmed that the COVID-19 situation in the country remains under control despite a noticeable increase in respiratory illnesses being reported in recent weeks.

Cummins eighth Australian to 300 Test wickets

Cummins’ 6 for 28 in the second innings of the WTC final was also the best figures by a Test captain at Lord’s.

Sri Lanka continuously maintains aviation safety standards - official

Sri Lanka always maintains the highest possible standards of aviation safety in accordance with the guidelines stipulated by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) which is a specialized United Nations agency which helps 193 countries to cooperate together and share their skies to their mutual benefit, an official said.

Dressage Olympian suspended for repeatedly whipping horse

Australian Olympian Heath Ryan has been suspended by Equestrian Australia after a video emerged that appeared to show him repeatedly whipping a horse.

Animal census completed at cost of just Rs. 2.7 Mn - Ministry

Sri Lanka’s first-ever nationwide animal census has been successfully completed at a total cost of just Rs. 2.7 million, the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation announced yesterday.

Animal cruelty still punishable by Rs.100 fine

The Animal Welfare Coalition (AWC) has raised concerns over the outdated legal framework governing animal cruelty offences in Sri Lanka, calling for swift legislative reforms to better protect animals.

Tarinda leads depleted side against Korea

Sri Lanka is set to begin their journey toward qualification for the 2027 Rugby World Cup with a crucial home fixture against South Korea tomorrow at the Racecourse ground in Colombo.

CSE ends mixed due to subdued trading activity

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed the day on a mixed note, with overall investor activity remaining relatively subdued. Both market turnover and share volume declined in comparison to recent sessions, which had experienced heightened trading activity.

India extends financial support for Nagapattinam-Kankesanthurai ferry service

The Government of India has extended its financial assistance for another year to support the ongoing passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam and Kankesanthurai, reaffirming its commitment to enhancing regional connectivity and strengthening people-to-people ties with Sri Lanka, the Indian High Commission announced.

Man on seat 11A miraculously walks out after deadly Air India crash

Ramesh Vishwaskumar Bucharvada, who was among the passengers onboard the Air India flight AI171, miracalously survived the deadly accident today.

Thousands of tourists to arrive in Sri Lanka to attend Dawoodi Bohra conference

Sri Lanka has pledged its full support to ensure the successful hosting of the Global Dawoodi Bohra Community’s Spiritual Assembly and Convention, scheduled to take place later this month in Colombo, the President’s Media Division said.

SriLankan Airlines extends condolences

SriLankan Airlines today expressed its heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of those who tragically lost their lives in the unfortunate incident involving Air India flight AI171.

’No survivors’ expected in Air India crash, Ahmedabad police chief says

The police chief for Ahmedabad has said there do not appear to be any survivors following the Air India crash.

Sri Lanka condoles Air India crash victims

Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath expressed deep sorrow over the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI 171 in Ahmedabad.

5 dead at medical students’ hostel in Ahmedabad where Air India plane crashed

Five medical students died and many suffered injuries after Air India flight crashed into the hostel of the BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. This includes, four undergraduate students and a postgraduate resident.

TPA to take disciplinary action against two of its members for joining government

The Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) is to take disciplinary action against two of its members in the Haldumulla Pradeshiya Sabha for voting in favour of the person who was nominated by the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) as the chairman, party leader Mano Ganesan said today.

SJB, SLPP, UNP, PA announce agreement to form administrations of local bodies

Four Opposition parties, namely the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Sri Lanka Podu Jana Peramuna (SLPP), United National Party (UNP) and the People’s Alliance (PA) today announced that they have reached an agreement to jointly form administrations of local bodies where the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) does not command a majority.

Monk jailed for sharing nude videos of married woman after illicit affair

A mistaken phone call that led to an illicit affair has ended in a conviction, as Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali today sentenced the Chief Incumbent of Sandagala Viharaya in Rajanganaya to six months of simple imprisonment for circulating nude photographs and videos of a married woman with whom he had developed a romantic relationship.

At least 133 killed in Air India flight crash

At least 133 people were killed after an Air India flight crashed near the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday. The incident took place when the Air India flight, carrying 232 passengers and 10 crew members, was taking off for London at 1.17 PM.

Student killed, 17 injured After tree falls in Balangoda

A tragic incident unfolded in Balangoda today when a large tree fell on a school building, killing one student and injuring 17 others, police said.

Ahmedabad Airport suspends all flights after crash

All flight operations have been temporarily suspended at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport here following the crash of an Air India flight to London.Flight AI 171 from Ahmedabad to London, Gatwick, on Thursday, was involved in a crash shortly after takeoff, outside the airport.

Court summons CBSL Intelligence Unit over delay in submitting bank records in bond scam probe

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali today ordered a senior officer of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) to appear before court in connection with the ongoing investigations into the Central Bank bond scam, due to the failure to submit bank records as previously ordered.

Powering reform: Why electricity tariffs must be rewired for Sri Lanka’s future

Sri Lanka’s electricity tariffs have never made much economic sense as they’re full of distortions, cross-subsidies and based on outdated assumptions. This is why the Advocata Institute recently made a formal submission to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), proposing a complete overhaul of the way electricity is priced. The goal isn’t just to balance the books. It’s to improve transparency and efficiency of the system.

’’Shocked, devastated’’: Aviation Minister on Ahmedabad Air India plane crash

Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said he was ’’shocked and devastated’’ upon learning about the Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad. The plane was carrying 242 passengers, Air India has confirmed.