Buffalo attacks elderly man causing serious injuries

A buffalo that broke into the High Forest town in Kandapola attacked an elderly man who was near a shop, causing serious injuries to him, the High Forest police said.

All decisions regarding financial management taken with MPs’ approval: MR

Refuting allegations made against the Rajapaksas on the economic situation, former president Mahinda Rajapaksa said all decisions regarding financial management were taken with the approval of the MPs in Parliament.

ICC moves 2024 U-19 World Cup to South Africa from SL -Report

The International Cricket Council (ICC) yesterday relocated the upcoming Under-19 World Cup 2024 to South Africa from Sri Lanka, owing to the ongoing suspension of the latter’s cricket board.

Misuse of internet, digital technology has led to many social problems: Minister

Unregulated use of the Internet and misuse of digital technology have led to many social problems, such as child abuse, in the country, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

Video recording of sessions, going live on social media prohibited: Speaker tells MPs

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana announced that video recording of sessions and going live on social media will be prohibited.

Pramodya appears before SIU probing sports offenses

Pramodya Wickramasinghe, Chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket’s Selection Committee, arrived at the Special Investigation Unit for the Prevention of Misconduct related to Sports, to provide a statement.

RM Parks Inc. secures USD 110 million investment for 200 fuel stations

The US-based fuel distribution company RM Parks Inc. in California today signed an agreement with the BOI with an investment of USD 110 million to serve the Sri Lankan petroleum sector in collaboration with Shell Plc to operate 200 fuel stations.

Rice millers hoarding stocks has led to rice imports: Amaraweera

The government had to import Samba rice despite sufficient stocks of rice in the country as the millers and farmers were hoarding paddy, Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said today.

Ex-South Africa rugby star dies in car crash

South Africa’s former rugby star Hannes Strydom has died in a car accident at the age of 58.

Parliament sessions suspended due to tense situation

Parliamentary sessions were suspended a short while ago due to a tense situation.

Two fans die by suicide in Bengal, Odisha after India’s loss in World Cup final

Two persons allegedly died by suicide in West Bengal’s Bankura and Odisha’s Jajpur after India lost to Australia in the cricket World Cup final, officials said.

SL says ready for BRI second phase; China keen on extending CMEC

Sri Lanka has conveyed its preparedness for the second phase of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), with China expressing a keen interest in extending the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC) to include Sri Lanka.

Recover stolen assets from those responsible to pay back loans, restore economy: CBK

Immediate steps must be taken to recover “stolen assets” to pay back loans and restore the economy based on the recent Supreme Court verdict on the economic crisis in the country

SL imports ‘Kiri Ala’ and other commonly grown food worth $295 Million-MP

Sri Lanka, which expects a loan of USD 300 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has imported some commonly grown food such as taro roots (kiri Ala), garlic, potatoes, tomato, papaw, water melon, long beans, pineapple etc. at a cost of USD 295 million last year, SLPP MP Madura Vithanage said yesterday.

Above 75 mm rains today too

Heavy showers above 75 mm will occur at several places in most provinces of the island after 1.00 p.m, including in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, North-Western, and Uva Provinces, the Forecasting Division of the National Meteorological Centre said.

Victoria opens two sluice gates due to heavy rains

With the increasing rains, two sluice gates of the Victoria Reservoir opened automatically last night, the reservoir engineer’s office said.

Cabinet decides to sell sugar Rs. 275 per kg within next month

Trade Minister Nalin Fernando yesterday said that the government will be acquiring the sugar stocks previously imported at a levy of 25 cents per kg and sell them through Lanka Sathosa, supermarkets, and Cooperative outlets at a price of Rs. 275 per kilogramme within a month.

Another VAT fraud: coal imports under-invoiced, COPA orders probe

The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) will initiate a probe into incidents in which stocks of coal imported for the Norochcholai thermal power plant have been under-invoiced for the evasion of due amount of Value Added Tax (VAT) , an official said.

Fitch Ratings flags concerns over growing gold-pawning exposure of Lankan finance companies

Fitch Ratings issued a cautionary note yesterday on the increasing gold-pawning exposure of Sri Lanka’s finance and leasing companies (FLCs).

Defending champs Trinity and St. Joseph’s clash in final today

Defending champions of the Under 19 Division One Tier ‘A” segment limited over tournament Trinity College will clash in the final against St. Joseph’s College scheduled to be played from 9.30 a.m. onwards at the Thurstan grounds today.

Man who paid Rs.2 Mn for forged Canada visa nabbed at BIA

A man who tried to leave for Canada with a forged Canadian visa, which he had prepared after paying Rs. 2 million, was nabbed by immigration officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this evening.

J’pura University Management Faculty students prohibited entering premises till further notice

The administration of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura had prohibited entering students into the premises of the Management Faculty until further notice.

Prominent vlogger Nas Daily signs agreement to promote tourism in SL

Nuseir Yassin, an Arab-Israeli vlogger who creates content under the ‘Nas Daily’ banner, has signed an agreement to promote Sri Lanka Tourism, Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said.

Cabinet approves proposed electricity sector reforms bill

The Cabinet has approved the proposed electricity sector reform bill today, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said.

Japan condemns Yemen’s Houthi rebels hijack of cargo ship in Red Sea

Japan has strongly condemned the hijacking of Japanese-operated cargo ship Galaxy Leader in the Red Sea by Iran-backed Houthi rebels.

Mage Rata organization president arrested for dashing coconuts in front of CID

The president of the Mage Rata organization, Sanjaya Mahawatta, was arrested after protesting in front of the Criminal Investigation Department this afternoon, the police said.

Napoleon Bonaparte’s hat sells for €1.9m at Paris auction

A hat belonging to Napoleon Bonaparte when he ruled France in the 19th Century has been sold for €1.9m ($2.1m; £1.7m) at auction in Paris.

Shakira: Singer settles Spanish tax fraud case with $7.5m fine

Colombian pop star Shakira has reached a deal with Spanish prosecutors to settle a tax fraud case, just as her trial was about to begin.

Spate of accidents lead to 12,000 deaths annually

Approximately 01 million hospital admissions and 12,000 deaths are reported per year in the country due to various accidents, Health Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana revealed.

40-litre fuel subsidy for farmers whose crops were damaged in Yala season

The Agriculture Ministry has decided to provide 40 litres of diesel as subsidy per hectare free of charge for each farmer whose crops were damaged during the last Yala season.