Man shot dead in Grandpass

A 35-year-old man was shot dead in the Madampitiya area of Grandpass, this evening, Police said.

Sahara desert flooded for the first time in decades

Striking images from the Sahara Desert show large lakes etched into rolling sand dunes after one of the most arid, barren places in the world was hit with its first floods in decades.

Earthquake shakes eastern Turkey, no casualties reported

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 struck eastern Turkey’s Malatya province on Wednesday, the country’s disaster and emergency management authority (AFAD) said, adding that there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties

Sri Lankan attorney Vincent Perera sworn in as new Attorney General of Seychelles

A Sri Lankan attorney, Vincent Perera has been sworn in as the new Attorney General of Seychelles on Wednesday at State House.

Parliamentarians fail to understand struggles of poor

None of the parliamentarians elected by the people understand the struggles of the country’s innocent poor, Janasetha Peramuna Leader Ven. Battaramulle Seelarathana Thera said.

Ten Indian flights receive bomb threats in 48 hours

Ten flights, including an Air India plane with 211 people from Delhi to Chicago, received bomb-threat messages through social media handles in the past 48 hours, prompting security agencies to reportedly undertake specific counter-terrorist drills at various airports, Foreign media reported.

Court clears path for Ambuluwawa cable car project

The Court of Appeal today issued an interim order restraining the Divisional Secretary of Udapalatha, Gampola, from unduly interfering with or suspending the Cable Car Project in Ambuluwawa, which is being carried out by a private company.

Over 1,000 pigs in livestock farms die

More than 1,000 pigs in livestock farms in the Anuradhapura district have died from a disease caused by an unidentified virus, much to the distress of local farmers.

Non participation in BRICS summit: Did President succumb to any pressure?: SJS

Sri Lanka’s main opposition party, the Samagi Jana Sandanaya (SJS) today questioned as to whether President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath have decided not to participate in the Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa (BRICS) summit 2024 due to pressure by any foreign force.

Arjun Aloysius’ bail request rejected once again

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court once again rejected a bail application filed on behalf of two directors of W.M. Mendis and Company Ltd. – Arjun Aloysius and A.R. Dinendra John.

Appeal Court blocks arrest of Upul Tharanga on return to Sri Lanka

The Court of Appeal today issued an order preventing Cricketer Upul Tharanga, the Chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket’s Selection Committee, from being arrested upon returning to the country in connection with an order issued by the Matale High Court.

Rs. 3,000 monthly interim allowance released to all pensioners today

The Pensions Department is set to distribute a monthly interim allowance of Rs. 3,000 to all pensioners from today (16).

Health experts sound alarm over spike in waterborne diseases

As torrential rains result in flooding across Sri Lanka, health experts are raising alarm over a spike in waterborne diseases, which spread through contaminated water.

Nearly 100 still missing in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene

Ninety-two people are still unaccounted for in North Carolina, weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated the western part of the state, Governor Roy Cooper said on Tuesday.

Retirement is temporary, not ready to quit politics: MR

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said that he is not ready to retire from politics and that his retirement is temporary.

Cuba to pay attention over medicine production in Sri Lanka

The Cuban government is paying attention to the production of medicine in Sri Lanka, Cuban Ambassador to Sri Lanka Andres Marcelo Gonzalez Gorrido said.

Do not venture into sea areas marked ’Warning’ till tomorrow

Naval and fishing communities are advised not to venture into the sea areas as the low-pressure area over south-east Bay of Bengal is likely to move west-north-westwards and become a depression, the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Meteorology Department said.

Revenue Deputy Commissioner arrested for accepting Rs. 200,000 bribe

A Provincial Revenue Department Deputy Commissioner in the Eastern Province was arrested on bribery charges after accepting a bribe of Rs. 200,000.

Parents should be alert as such teens vulnerable to self- harm, substance use

Depression among adolescents are high, and parents should be vigilant as they are predisposed to self- harm and substance use, an expert said yesterday.

Dates, venues confirmed for next Ashes series

The five-match series between the two arch-rivals will commence in late November in Perth.

10 foreign nationals arrested in Chilaw over online financial fraud

At least 10 foreign nationals, including two women, were arrested by police at a hotel in Chilaw last night in connection with alleged involvement in online financial fraud.

Most Dubai cigarettes seized at BIA are nearing expiry date – Customs

Large quantities of illegal cigarettes worth over hundreds of millions of rupees seized at the Bandaranaike International Airport over the past few weeks, in what seems to be ‘an influx of illegal fags’, are found to be nearing expiry dates, the Daily Mirror learns.

New government to strike fuel supply deal between CPC, CEB for power generation

The Ceylon Electricity Board has decided to strike a fuel supply deal with the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation to receive fuel for power generation in the future instead of the plan initiated by the previous government to do so through an open bidding process ,an official said .

Personal accounts hit by online scams

Amidst the mounting cases of online scams in Sri Lanka, Police warned that online scammers hacked only personal accounts and that no incidents of hacking accounts of banking systems or financial institutions had been reported in Sri Lanka or anywhere in the world.

Legal stability key to boosting Indian investments in Sri Lanka: Santosh Jha

The Indian government’s ability to promote investments in Sri Lanka among Indian investors depends on the creation of a welcoming and conducive ecosystem, along with legal and regulatory stability, according to Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha.

Minister confirms vote on account for December

​The government is expecting to present a vote on account instead of a budget in December this year, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Vijitha Herath said yesterday.

Efforts underway to ink one-year buyback agreements with 49 local medicine manufacturers

In a bid to strengthen the local pharmaceutical industry, the government is gearing up to enter into one-year buyback agreements with 49 shortlisted local medicine manufacturers.

Sri Lanka level T20 series with record-breaking West Indies win

Sri Lanka stormed back to level the three-match T20 series with an emphatic 73-run win over the West Indies on Tuesday, marking their largest ever margin of victory against the Caribbean side.

SJB candidate Rehan Jayawickreme vows to refuse perks if elected

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) candidate for Matara District, Rehan Jayawickreme, has vowed to refuse the usual perks given to MPs if he wins a seat in parliament.

Shooting in Matara leaves one dead

A 53-year-old man was shot dead by an unidentified gunman in the Ruwanwella area of Matara this evening (15), according to police.