Customs on two-day sick leave

All trade unions of the three revenue generating arms of the Ministry of Finance - the Inland Revenue Department, the Department of Excise and Sri Lanka Customs will resort to a joint protest campaign against the proposed Sri Lanka Revenue Authority (SLRA) Bill tomorrow and the day after with the Sri Lanka Customs to call for sick leave.

Fernando, Asalanka script thrilling win for Jaffna Kings

A maiden ton by Kusal Perera for Dambulla Sixers was in vain as swashbuckling knocks by Avishka Fernando and skipper Charith Asalanka brought back Jaffna Kings from a nowhere position to guide the side to a thrilling last ball win by four wickets in the fourth match of the Lanka Premier League tournament encounter played at the Pallekele Stadium.

Mattala Airport to partner with Russia and India in joint venture

Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Aviation Nimal Siripala de Silva announced today that the management of financially burdened Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport will soon be entrusted to a joint venture between Russia and India.

HRCSL makes strong recommendations over prefects’ appointments at Royal College

The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has issued a set of recommendations to Royal College, Colombo 7, pertaining to alleged irregularities in the appointments of the Prefects Council for the year 2023/2024.

Pandya and Wanindu top T20I all rounder ranking

Hardik Pandya’s impressive showing in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup has seen him become the No.1 ranked all-rounder in the latest ICC Men’s T20I Rankings update.

Who is Udayanga Weeratunga? asks Sagara Kariyawasam

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam highlighted that former Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Russia Udayanga Weeratunga has nothing to do with the party and thus, his statements regarding the party are of no importance.

Dr. Bellana appointed UNP zonal organizer

Deputy Director of the Colombo National Hospital Dr. Rukshan Bellana has been appointed as a zonal organizer for the United National Party (UNP).

FR petition filed to halt presidential election

A fundamental rights petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking an order to prevent the Election Commission from conducting the Presidential Election until the Court decides on the incumbent President’s tenure.

President paints a rosy picture, but what happens after 2028?

Last week, the government very proudly signed a debt restructuring agreement with the Paris Club and India and China which gives the country some breathing space to pay up its loans.

Fire kills husband and wife in Yatiyanthota

Two people have died in a fire that broke out this morning (July 3) in a row of estate houses in the Palallegama area of Yatiyanthota.

Death toll from stampede in India rises to 121

The death toll from a stampede at a Hindu religious congregation in northern India has risen to 121, news agency ANI reported on Wednesday, where a police report said the number of people present was more than triple the permitted capacity.

Mahinda Kahandawela joins UNP

Former SLPP Colombo Municipal Councillor Mahinda Kahandawela who hit the news after he was attacked during the violence on May 9, 2022, has joined the UNP and pledged his support to incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Khan’s hat-trick steers Colombo Strikers to victory

Right-arm spinner Shadab Khan’s hat-trick in his final over paved the way for Colombo Strikers to record a comfortable 51-run win over Kandy Falcons in the LPL encounter played at Pallekele Stadium yesterday.

World Champion high jumper found shot to death near South African cemetery

The body of South African high jump superstar Jacques Freitag was found this week riddled with bullets near a cemetery in his home country, bringing a weeks-long saga to a conclusion following his June 17 disappearance.

Japan welcomes Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring efforts

Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa on Tuesday praised Sri Lanka’s recent efforts to address its economic crisis and debt restructuring, following the South Asian country’s agreement with creditor nations, according to the Japanese government.

Heavy showers above 50mm on the cards

The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather advisory indicating that several regions across the country will experience significant rainfall and strong winds in the coming days.

Prabhakaran’s family accuses some diaspora and Indian, SL politicos of major fraud

Exposing a major scam by some Tamil diaspora groups and Tamil politicians in India and Sri Lanka, the immediate family of LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran urged Tamils around the world not to get duped by a ‘gang of mafia fraudsters’.

Robot commits suicide, South Korea probes reasons

A municipality in central South Korea has announced an investigation after a robot, which had been assisting with municipal tasks, threw itself down the stairs.

Prabhakaran’s nephew demands respect for slain uncle and his family

Fifteen years after the death of the entire family of Velupillai Prabhakaran, the leader of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), the elder brother of Prabakaran and the family relations of the deceased rebel leader have urged the Tamil people in the world not to be deceived by fraudsters belonging to sections of the Tamil diaspora who are said to be minting money by selling the ‘brand name’ Velupillai Prabhakaran and the names of his fam

Probe under way after two students fall to death from Altair apartments in Colombo

Two students, a male and female aged 15, both studying at the Colombo International School, are suspected to have committed suicide by jumping from the 67th floor of the Altair apartments building in Kompanna Veediya on Tuesday evening.

Sri Lanka 15 years behind other countries in embracing new technologies

Sri Lankans need to prepare to learn about new technologies like nanotechnology, biotechnology, information technology (IT) and artificial intelligence (AI).Sri Lankans need to prepare to learn about new technologies like nanotechnology, biotechnology, information technology (IT) and artificial intelligence (AI). These are the most important fields in the world.

Tharushi and Dilhani qualify for Paris Olympics

Hangzhou Asian Games Gold Medallist Tharushi Karunarathna (Women’s 800m) and Asian Games Bronze Medallist Dilhani Lekamge (Women’s javelin throw) have qualified to participate at the 2024 Paris Olympics Games, the IAAF officially announced today.

Over 3000 lives lost due to suicides annually

Sri Lanka faces a stark reality as suicides emerge as the leading cause of intentional injury-related deaths, claiming over 3,000 lives each year.

No fare revision on school vans

The All Island Schoolchildren’s Transport Association announced today that there will be no fare revision since the recent fuel price revision did not change the price of auto diesel.

Galle Marvels prevail in thrilling last ball win

Galle Marvels prevailed in a thrilling last ball win by five wickets over Jaffna Kings in the second match of the Lanka Premier League tournament encounter played at the Pallekele Stadium.

No change in Laugfs gas prices

Laugfs Gas PLC today announced that no price revisions on its domestic LP gas will take place in line with the recent fuel price revision.

Opposition complains against government projects

A group of Opposition MPs requested the Election Commission to prevent the government from using certain projects to gain advantages for future elections.

Election Commission reminds of in-force election law

The Election Commission (EC) has reaffirmed the ongoing validity of the election law.

Train derails between Panadura and Wadduwa

A train derailment was reported on the coastal line between Panadura and Wadduwa railway stations a short while ago, the Railways Department said.

NMRA introduces new drug pricing mechanism

The National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) has introduced a new pricing mechanism aimed at determining the maximum retail price (MRP) for specific dosages and strengths of medicines.