Sri Lanka gets more funds under Union Budget allocation for MEA

Sri Lanka, which has a number of India-funded projects, has received ₹245 crore, an improvement of ₹95 crore over last year’s funding of ₹150 crore.

US missile destroyer arrives in Colombo

USS Michael Murphy of the United States Navy arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit today (23).

'Tactile ballot paper’ for visually-impaired voters in Presidential poll: EC

A special ballot paper called ’’tactile ballot paper’’ will be introduced for the benefit of the visually-impaired voters at the upcoming Presidential election for the first time, Chairman of the Elections Commission Saman Sri Rathnayake informed a Parliamentary Committee.

Death toll in southern Ethiopia mudslides rises to 157

At least 157 people were killed in mudslides in a remote part of Ethiopia that has been hit with heavy rainfall, many of them as they tried to rescue survivors of an earlier mudslide, local authorities said Tuesday.

Sharks off Brazil coast test positive for cocaine

Sharks off the coast of Brazil have tested positive for cocaine, scientists say.

Soul Sounds Academy shines at 13th Bali International Choir Festival 2024

Twenty-five young soloists from Sri Lanka’s Soul Sounds Academy triumphed at the 13th Bali International Choir Festival 2024, securing 17 gold medals and 8 silver medals in the solo categories.

GR govt. made wrong decision to cremate COVID dead, RW govt. to apologize

The Gotabaya Rajapaksa government made the wrong decision to forcefully cremate the COVID dead, after recent research found that the virus had not spread in the surface water.

Sri Lanka players on rankings rise following Asia Cup exploits

Unbeaten starts to the Asia Cup from Sri Lanka and India has helped a group of their player progress on the updated rankings list.

Murray to retire after Paris Olympics

Andy Murray has announced he will retire from tennis after the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 37-year-old is planning to play in the singles and doubles in Paris, in what will be his fifth Games.

Lawyer pays Rs. 500,000 legal costs after dismissal of Presidential election FR petition

The lawyer who filed a Fundamental Rights petition against the holding of the Presidential election today paid the Rs. 500,000 legal costs before the Supreme Court, as per the order made by the Court after dismissing his petition.

Government owes more than Rs. 8 Bn to medicine suppliers: Ramesh Pathirana

The Medical Supplies Division has not settled a payment of Rs. 8.1 billion to the suppliers of medicines, Minister of Health Ramesh Pathirana said today.

Musk says Tesla to use humanoid robots next year

Tesla boss Elon Musk says the electric vehicle car maker will start producing and using humanoid robots from next year.

Sports Minister approves Sri Lanka’s T20I squad against India

Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Harin Fernando has approved the 16-member squad, captained by Charith Asalanka, for the T20I series during India’s Tour of Sri Lanka.

Update: Singer K. Sujeewa transferred to private hospital

Popular singer K. Sujeewa, who was treated at the National Hospital, Colombo for injuries sustained in the Athurugiriya shooting, has been discharged and transferred to a private hospital.

Supreme Court declares sections of two Bills inconsistent with Constitution

The Supreme Court has observed that certain sections of Immigration Bill and Reciprocal Recognition, Registration and Enforcement of Foreign Judgements are inconsistent with the Constitution, Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapaksa announced today.

Cost of transport, booze, tobacco increase for Sri Lankans

With Sri Lanka’s inflation increasing to 2.4 per cent in June from 1.6 per cent reported in May according to the national consumer price index, people appeared to have been compelled to spend more on transport, alcoholic beverages and tobacco.

UAE jails 57 Bangladeshis over protests against own government

A court in the United Arab Emirates has handed 57 Bangladeshis long prison terms for holding protests in the Gulf state against their own country’s government.

Man found stabbed in three-wheeler at Town Hall

A man was found dead in a three-wheeler near the dental hospital in Town Hall, Colombo, police said.

UDA irked by CMC’s failure to act against unauthorised construction on sanctioned street line

Colombo Municipal Council’s (CMC) deliberate failure to take legal action against an unauthorised construction on a sanctioned street line in Colombo 6, has irked the Urban Development Authority (UDA)

22A to Constitution unlikely to see the light of day

The enactment of the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution in Parliament is heading to be unrealistic because it is all set to deny two-thirds for the ruling party in case a vote is taken.

Teaching profession issues reviewed, salary increments possible

Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said that issues in the teaching profession are being reviewed and resolved, making it possible to grant salary increments without delay.

Colombo Port congestion lowers transshipment volumes for second consecutive month

The transshipment volumes declined for the second straight month in June this year, as some services rerouted to avoid the heavy congestion at the Port of Colombo.

National prices accelerate to 2.4% in June

Sri Lanka’s inflation, measured by the National Consumer Price Index, gained pace in June to 2.4 percent from a year ago, from 1.6 percent through May, as the food prices rose in June, largely due to the weather-related disruptions to the crops.

SLTDA inks MoUs with key agencies to boost tourism

The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) together with the Tourism Ministry yesterday signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with four key stakeholder agencies, to further strengthen the recovering tourism sector.

Charlie Cassell breaks Rabada’s record for best bowling figures on ODI debut

Scotland’s Charlie Cassell broke Kagiso Rabada’s record for best bowling figures on ODI debut. Cassell ended with magical figures of 7/21 in 5.4 overs in the ODI match against Oman.

Ministry to import eggs if prices not lowered soon: Minister

Due to numerous complaints from consumers, Trade, Commerce and Food Security Minister Nalin Fernando announced today that the Ministry will take strict measures to import eggs if local producers do not bring down the price of eggs.

ICC puts USA Cricket on notice for 'non-compliance'

The International Cricket Council put USA Cricket on notice Monday to comply with the world body’s membership rules, just weeks after the country co-hosted the T20 World Cup.

Skipper Atapattu guides Sri Lanka Women to second win

Sri Lanka Women skipper Chamari Atapattu continued her batting prowess when she slammed a 69 ball unbeaten knock of 119 inclusive of 14 boundaries and seven towering sixes to guide her side coast to a comfortable 144 run win over Malaysia Women in the seventh match of the Women’s Asia Cup tournament played at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium.

Price control on bread within two days: Trade Minister

A decision will be taken within two days to announce a controlled price on all bread varieties if the bakery association does not take a decision to reduce the price of a 450 gram loaf of bread, including other bakery items, Trade, Commerce and Food Security Minister Nalin Fernando said today.

Indian team arrives in Sri Lanka for white-ball tour

Gautam Gambhir was leading the way as Team India landed in Sri Lanka ahead of the 3-match T20I series. The Suryakumar Yadav-led side will play the series starting July 27, which will go on until July 30.