Rocket blasts off for India’s first space-docking mission

An Indian-made rocket has blasted off from a site north of Chennai, carrying two satellites which will test space-docking.

Angry mob lays siege to two NPP MPs, hurls abuses

Two ruling party MPs- Wijesiri Basnayake of Kurunegala and Ajith Gihan of Puttalam- came under mob violence when they came out in their separate vehicles after a meeting with the management of an apparel factory in the Bingiriya area.

World Test Championship - State of Play ahead of 2025 final

South Africa’s win over Pakistan sealed their first-ever World Test Championship Final spot, while Australia’s success in Melbourne significantly boosts their chances of Lord’s appearance.

Share Covid data, World Health Organization tells China

The World Health Organization has urged China to share data on the origins of the Covid pandemic, five years on from its start in the city of Wuhan.

‘Kiribath’ in jeopardy as rice shortage hits

With the shortage of Nadu and white raw rice varieties in the market, Sri Lankans will find it difficult to prepare traditional milk rice to welcome the dawn of New Year, a trader said.

Colombo Chief Magistrate requests recusal in brother’s Bribery Case

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thilina Gamage has requested the Secretary of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to appoint another Magistrate for the case involving former Provincial Council member Salochana Gamage, who was arrested in connection with a bribery case, as the suspect is his brother.

Special traffic plan in Colombo and suburbs tomorrow

The Sri Lanka Police will implement a special traffic plan to manage the expected increase in road traffic heading towards Colombo city and Galle Face Green for the 2025 New Year’s Eve on 31 of December.

Duffy, Hay heroics secure T20 series for New Zealand over Sri Lanka

Crucial wickets to Jacob Duffy and a rollicking cameo with the bat by Mitchell Hay saw New Zealand beat Sri Lanka to wrap up their Twenty20 series with a game to spare at Mount Maunganui on Monday.

Second Jeju Air flight suffers landing gear problem in South Korea

A Jeju Air flight from Seoul on Monday was forced to return after encountering a landing gear problem, the airline said, a day after South Korea’s most deadly plane crash.

AASL issues scam alert over selling unclaimed luggage for Rs. 645

The Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) has alerted the public on a false post circulating on social media claiming that unclaimed luggage is being offered for sale at a price of Rs. 645, Airport & Aviation Services Sri Lanka Private Ltd. (AASL) said.

Final Shortlists unveiled in men’s Test, Heyhoe Flint and Sobers categories

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today revealed the final set of shortlists in the ICC Awards 2024, honouring the outstanding performers in Men’s Tests and in the overall categories; the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year and the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy for ICC Women’s Cricketer of the Year.

Kamindu among nominees for Men’s Test Cricketer of the Year

Two England batting mainstays, India’s pace spearhead, and a new star in Sri Lankan ranks make for a glittering list of nominees for ICC Men’s Test Cricketer of The Year.

Government stabilised country within three months: Nalinda

The government has been able to stabilise the country within three months where some halted foreign funded projects have recommenced while discussions have been initiated to bring in new investments, Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

Doctors urge parents to supervise children amid surge in fireworks

Health authorities are urging parents to exercise extra caution with their children, especially when handling firecrackers, due to a noticeable increase in firework-related injuries.

Rs. 6,000 stationery allowance for schoolchildren proposed for 2025

To mitigate the adverse effects on the education of vulnerable schoolchildren, the government has decided to provide an allowance to assist with the purchase of school stationery at the start of the 2025 school year.

Harin Fernando involved in altercation at Colombo’s CH & FC Club

Former Minister of Tourism Harin Fernando was recently involved in an altercation at the CH & FC Club in Colombo.

Compensation for Yala season damages to be paid by January 5

All arrangements have been made to pay the compensation for damages caused by floods, droughts and wild elephants during the Yala season before January 5, the Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board said.

President extends condolences on passing away of Jimmy Carter

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake extended his deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, following his passing away.

New Army, Navy Commanders to be appointed

Major General Lasantha Rodrigo will assume the position of the 25th Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, succeeding retiring Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage.

Open Diyawadana, Basnayaka Nilame posts to all citizens, like Parliament under NPP: JPP President

Just as Parliament is open to professionals under the National People’s Power (NPP) government, the positions of Diyawadana Nilame and Basnayaka Nilame in the Buddhist temple system of Sri Lanka should also be open to any citizen of the country, Jathika Paribhogika Peramuna (JPP) President, Asela Sampath said.

Catholic Church in Sri Lanka complains against insults on Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith

A claim made by Namal Kumara who was in the limelight after the Easter Sunday bomb attacks is at the center of another controversy once again after he lodged a complaint with the Presidential Secretariat with regard to social media reports on the conduct of the Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Ranjith.

Rain to enhance for next few days

The showery condition is expected to enhance over the Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Uva Provinces from today (30) over the next few days, the Forecasting Division of the National Meteorological Centre said.

African Swine Fever virus entered through an unlawful consignment?

In the wake of African swine fever triggering fears about possible extinction of Sri Lanka’s wild boar population in addition to the damage on the pork industry, Sri Lanka’s biosecurity surveillance is under question since the virus is suspected to have entered the country through an unlawful consignment imported into the country during the time of the previous government in 2023.

Health Ministry’s controversial transfer raises concerns

The Ministry of Health’s move to reassign a medical specialist from Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital to the Castle Street Hospital for Women has sparked concerns over potential procedural violations, Daily Mirror learns.

Jimmy Carter, former US president, dies aged 100

The former peanut farmer lived longer than any president in history and celebrated his 100th birthday in October.

EU law mandating universal chargers for devices comes into force

Electronics manufactures must from Saturday fit all devices sold in the EU with USB-C charger ports in a bid by the 27-nation bloc to reduce waste and cut costs for consumers, who will no longer have to purchase separate chargers for each device they own.

Three electrocuted at house construction site

Three people were electrocuted at a house construction site in Norochcholai, when an iron scaffold came into contact with a live wire, police said.

All sand mining activities banned in low-lying areas around Kelani Ganga

A ban has been imposed on reclaiming low-lying land and activities like soil washing and sanding in the Kaduwela Municipal Council area to help prevent flooding from the Kelani Ganga.

Wanindu, Kusal Mendis, and Chamari nominated for ICC awards

Sri Lankan cricketers Wanindu Hasaranga and Kusal Mendis have been shortlisted for the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year award for 2024.

General Shavendra Silva bids farewell to active service

General Shavendra Silva, the 8th Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of Sri Lanka, will retire from his position and active service in the Sri Lanka Army on January 1, 2025.