President to present 2024 Budget tomorrow

President Ranil Wickremesinghe in his capacity as the Minister of Finance will present the 2024 Budget in Parliament tomorrow (Monday) at 12 noon.

Sri Lanka Cricket holds post-World Cup briefing amidst ICC suspension

A post-World Cup media briefing, attended by members of Sri Lanka Cricket, was held by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) in the wake of the suspension imposed on SLC by the ICC.

Maldivian national arrested with revolver at Katunayake Airport

A Maldivian national was arrested with a firearm resembling a revolver at the departure lounge of Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake last night.

Main suspect who threatened ex-PUCSL Chairman arrested

The main suspect who allegedly made death threats and attempted to extort Rs. 1.5 million from former chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Janaka Rathnayake has been arrested in Wellampitiya.

Sri Lankan arrested in India over alleged links with LTTE

India (The Hindu)- A 41-year-old Sri Lankan citizen, was arrested by the Mandapam police at Rameswaram on Saturday.

Roshan fears he may be poisoned at Presidential Secretariat

Reiterating an earlier claim that he had received threats to his life, Sports Minister said that he would not drink even a glass of water at the Presidential Secretariat because it could be poisoned.

Grama Niladhari arrested while taking ransom from pre-school teacher

A 51-year-old Grama Niladhari was caught red-handed while taking a ransom of Rs. 2 million from a pre-school teacher in Homagama.

Showery condition to intensify further; rains above 100 mm expected

Heavy showers above 100 mm are on the cards at some places in the Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and Eastern Provinces and in the Kurunegala and Polonnaruwa districts, the Department of Meteorology forecast.

ICC suspends SLC: Need President to assure that there will be no interference – Shammi Silva

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Shammi Silva said assurances would be required from the highest offices of the country that there would be no further political interference in SLC’s administration, if it is to have its suspension by the International Cricket Council (ICC) lifted.

Sri Lanka’s 2025 Champions Trophy hope dashed after World Cup disappointment

The Sri Lanka Cricket team will miss the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy due to their failure to qualify, following a disappointing performance in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

SLC got ICC to suspend Sri Lanka: Sajith

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) had canvassed for the suspension of Sri Lanka from the ICC, Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa alleged today.

ICC suspension illegal, says Sports Minister

Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe called the suspension by the International Cricket Council (ICC) illegal, saying that the body had not followed the correct procedure before suspending Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).

Foreign national dies in Thalangama building fire

Thalangama Police confirmed the death of a foreign national in a fire that broke out in a two-storied building located in Thalangama.

Sports Minister’s security heightened amidst threats

Security measures for Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe have been enhanced after government intelligence agencies alerted authorities about potential threats to the Minister’s life.

Responsibility of misusing sim cards must be held by users if not registered under their NICs: TRCSL

People should be aware of their mobile SIM cards issued under their national identity card (NIC) numbers. If there are any other SIMs registered under their identity cards without their knowledge and if there are any misuse of such SIM cards, the person in whose name the SIM card is registered will have to bear the responsibility, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) said.

Decision on vehicle import after President’s office recommendation: Siyambalapitiya

A decision will be taken regarding the possibility of importing vehicles after receiving the recommendations of the committee appointed by the President’s Office, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

Macron calls on Israel to stop killing Gaza’s women and babies

Israel must stop killing babies and women in Gaza, French President Emmanuel Macron has told the BBC. In an exclusive interview at the Élysée Palace, he said there was ’’no justification’’ for the bombing, saying a ceasefire would benefit Israel.

Two jumbos drown in causeway

Two wild elephants that fell into the Kirindi Oya and drifted away by floods had jammed in a causeway and drowned. The carcasses were recovered yesterday by the villagers in Thululla in Kudaoya.

Govt. assures further dip in food inflation in 2024

The Trade, Commerce and Food Security Ministry this week said food inflation in the country is expected to contract further in 2024, with efforts also being taken to trim the food prices wherever possible.

Heavy showers above 50 mm after 2 p.m. today

Heavy showers above 50 mm expected in the Western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, North-Western and Uva Provinces after 2 p.m., the Forecasting Division of the National Meteorological Centre said.

Overseas demand results in 25% reduction of Srilankan Airlines aircraft engineers: ALAE

The Association of Srilankan Airlines Licensed Aircraft Engineers (ALAE) revealed that an unprecedented demand for skilled professionals from Sri Lanka abroad, resulting in a significant exodus from ALAE’S workforce.

CCTV cameras to be made mandatory in passenger buses

A Parliament Committee has decided to make it mandatory to install CCTV cameras in passenger buses. The decision has been taken by the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Energy & Transport, which met in Parliament recently.

120 Artistes awarded with Justice of Peace title

A total of 120 Sri Lankan artistes, including actors and actresses, who have contributed their skills and creativity to the advancement of local art were awarded Justice of the Peace appointments yesterday.

Sports minister-led emergency meeting to be held at 10 a.m. today

The International Cricket Council (ICC) suspended Sri Lanka’s crisis-ridden cricket board yesterday, saying it had failed to ensure there was no government interference in its affairs.

Parcel found in plane toilet proves to be gold, not a bomb

Air India flight AI-272 which departed from Katunayake Airport for Chennai, India, was suspended this afternoon after a parcel with two kilograms of gold inside was found in the lavatory of the plane, airport customs said.

ICC suspends Sri Lanka Cricket’s membership

The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board has suspended Sri Lanka Cricket’s membership of the ICC with immediate effect.

Bribery Commission nabs CEA Chairman for soliciting Rs.10 Mn bribe

Chairman of the Central Environment Authority (CEA) Supun S. Pathirage was arrested by the Bribery Commission officials a short while ago for soliciting a bribe of Rs.10 million from a person in order to issue a permit, police said.

Two Senior DIGs including Crimes transferred

The National Police Commission has ordered the transfer of two Senior Deputy Inspectors General of Police, including Senior DIG - Crimes K.V.D.A.J. Karavita.

Alarming rise in child rape cases in October

Disturbing statistics released by the Police Children and Women’s Bureau revealed a shocking increase in child rape cases in the month of October.

SLC summoned before COPE

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has been summoned to appear before the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) on November 14, COPE Chairman Prof. Ranjith Bandara said.