Those involved in corrupt politics are now visibly uneasy: PM

Many people involved in corrupt politics are now visibly uneasy, and it has become increasingly clear that nationalism is being used as a last resort by those who have lost political power, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said.

Postal voting dates announced for LG polls

The Election Commission has announced the dates for postal voting for the upcoming Local Government (LG) elections, slated for May 6, 2025.

SLTB earns nearly Rs. 1,300 million over past nine days

The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has earned nearly Rs. 1,300 million in revenue over the past nine days, and the income is expected to increase further in the coming days, SLTB Manager H. Piyathilaka said.

Beware: Heat rising to caution level

The heat felt by the human body is expected to reach the Caution level in 29 districts.

Easter Sunday’s attacks PCoI report sent to CID for probe on President’s orders

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed the Secretary to the President to hand over the report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) into the 2019 Easter Sunday’s attacks to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for further investigation.

Additional trains for exposition of Sacred Tooth Relic

Additional trains have been scheduled in response to the surge in devotees attending the exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic at the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy, the Railways Department said.

Two persons killed in separate accidents

Two persons were killed and two others injured in separate train accidents yesterday (19).

India’s sword-wielding grandmother still going strong at 82

India’s sword-wielding grandmother still going strong at 82An 82-year-old woman who teaches the ancient Indian martial art of Kalaripayattu says she has no plans to retire.

Brazilian nabbed with cocaine worth Rs. 243 million

In a major breakthrough in the fight against international drug trafficking, the Sri Lanka Customs today intercepted a cocaine haul valued at Rs. 243 million.

More devotees expected in Kandy, people advised to avoid today

Police advised people to refrain from arriving in Kandy today to venerate and pay their respects to the Sacred Tooth Relic as more than 100,000 devotees are expected to arrive in Kandy by this morning.

Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island

The Meteorology Department forecast showers or thundershowers at several places in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Eastern Provinces and in the Polonnaruwa, Hambantota and Mullaittivu districts during the afternoon or night.

President denies saying no funds will be allocated for local bodies controlled by Opposition

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today he never said no funds will be allocated for local bodies that are not controlled by the National People’s Power (NPP) as claimed by some people.

Three businesswomen nabbed with Kush at BIA

Three businesswomen were arrested this morning at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to smuggle in a stock of ‘Kush’ valued at over Rs. 629 million.

Man killed in wild elephant attack

A 44-year-old man was killed in a wild elephant attack in Horowpathana early this morning.

President offering bribes to voters is regrettable: Sumanthiran

General Secretary of the Ilankai Tamil Arachu Katchi (ITAK) M.A. Sumanthiran said it is highly regrettable that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has chosen to repeatedly offer bribes to voters by stating that funds will be more easily allocated to councils governed by the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) and not to others.

Health authorities slammed for turning blind eye to Chikungunya surge

Health authorities are under fire for failing to issue relevant guidelines to contain Chikungunya in light of its rapid rise across the country.

Earth slips block Beragala–Wellawaya road

Traffic on the Beragala–Wellawaya road has been obstructed due to earth slips in the Viharagala area (at the 184 km post), the Disaster Management Centre said.

Shooting at Manampitiya Christ Church, suspect arrested

The suspect who opened fire at the ’Living Christ Church’ at Ayurveda Place, Manampitiya and fled has been arrested by the police.

Gimhani out, Fernando in

The prestigious Asian Under 22 and Youth Men’s and Women’s Boxing Championship, set to be hosted in Sri Lanka from May 12 to 23 at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, has been marred by growing concerns over the transparency and fairness of the national selection process.

NPP warns of non-allocation of funds for local bodies controlled by Opposition

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Rohini Kaviratne in a letter addressed to Secretary Election Commission and Assistant Commissioner Matale District has lodged a complaint against a leaflet that has been distributed by the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) which indicates that funds for the local bodies which will be secured by the opposition at the Local Government polls will be blocked.

Govt. has become a pawn of the thermal power mafia: Sajith

The government which has become a pawn of thermal energy mafia is all out to destroy the renewable energy sector, Opposition and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Leader Sajith Premadasa charged yesterday.

Sri Lanka lock horns with Malaysia in Asia Rugby Top 4 Qualifier

In what promises to be a gripping and high-stakes XV-a-side rugby contest, Sri Lanka will face off against Malaysia tomorrow in the Asia Rugby Top 4 qualification encounter at the Racecourse Ground in Colombo.

Reshan Swings to Glory

At just 17 years old, Reshan Algama stands as one of Sri Lanka’s top-ranked amateur golfers on the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) - and now, he carries the pride of his country into the Grand Final of the prestigious Nick Faldo Series Asia, after receiving a wildcard.

Heavy crowds throng Kandy for Dalada exposition

A heavy influx of devotees was experienced by this afternoon in Kandy when the exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic got underway. Most of them had joined the three queues three days ahead of the event.

Public Security Minister denies meeting Nissanka Senadhipathi

Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala denied media reports that he had met Nissanka Senadhipathi at his Ministry.

Ravi K’s Private Members’ Bill to repeal Online Safety Act gazetted

The Private Members’ Bill presented to Parliament by MP Ravi karunanayake to repeal the Online Safety Act No. 9 of 2024 has been gazetted.

Special allowances for police on duty during Sacred Tooth Relic exposition

Following the instructions of the Acting IGP, a special transport allowance and a combined allowance will be provided to police personnel assigned to ensure the safety of local and foreign devotees attending the exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Dekma) at the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy, the police said.

Gujarat Titans announce replacement of injured Glenn Phillips in squad

Gujarat Titans have picked Sri Lanka all-rounder Dasun Shanaka as a replacement for injured Glenn Phillips in their squad for the rest of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

Govt denies issuing VIP invitations for Sacred Tooth Relic exposition

The Government Information Department clarified that reports claiming that VIP invitations were issued by the government for special guests to attend the exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Dekma) at the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy are false.

Heavy showers, thunderstorms expected in several provinces

Showers of above 50 mm will occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, Eastern, North-Central and Uva Provinces during the afternoon or night, the Department of Meteorology said.