Holiday for all Tamil schools on Monday: Ministry

The Education Ministry today announced a school holiday for all Tamil schools on Monday (13) in view of the Deepavali festival falling on Sunday (12).

Anura, Prasanna showdown in Parliament

National Peoples Party (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Chief Government Whip Prasanna Ranatunga engaged in a verbal battle in Parliament with allegations being hurled at each other.

Assassination attempt on former Pakistan High Commissioner: Three accused acquitted

Three accused arrested and indicted in connection with the assassination attempt on the former Pakistani High Commissioner in 2006, were today acquitted and released from the case by the Colombo High Court.

Super luxury AIDAbella cruise ship at Colombo port

The super luxury cruise ship ’AIDAbella’ registered in Italy arrived at the Colombo port this morning, the Sri Lanka Ports Authority said.

World Bank approves $150 Million to strengthen financial sector in SL

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved $150 million in financing for Sri Lanka to strengthen the resilience of the financial sector.

Champions Trophy 2025 qualification scenarios: What WC-eliminated England, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Netherlands need to do

Six teams have already confirmed their spot, the three semifinalists in India, South Africa, and Australia, hosts Pakistan, and sixth-placed Afghanistan.

Arjuna will be tasked with rebuilding if SLC suspended by ICC: Minister

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will be handed over to former captain Arjuna Ranatunga for a brief period for the task of rebuilding if SLC is suspended by the ICC, Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe said today.

Kusal Mendis says he finds joy in captaincy amid World Cup exit

Sri Lanka skipper Kusal Mendis, who has struggled with his form since assuming the captaincy in the ongoing ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, said that he enjoyed captaincy despite being disappointed about his performance.

Property tax likely to be chosen over comprehensive wealth tax: KPMG

As Sri Lanka explores various avenues to enhance its tax revenue, it is likely that the country will opt for a property tax instead of implementing a comprehensive wealth tax, according to KPMG Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka balances polls and crisis recovery in 2024 budget deliberations

Reuters: President Ranil Wickremesinghe will seek to boost tax revenue and rationalise spending in the government’s second full-year budget on Monday, targeting a return to growth for the crisis-hit economy while keeping an eye on elections.

SL Parliament - Burning issues out, cricket in

Despite the country facing burning issues which hits the common man’s wallet, such as a heavy cost of living, a very concerning online safety bill which is yet to be passed, an upcoming budget and what it holds, taxes and much more, our 225 MPs decided it fit to dedicate an entire day to debate cricket yesterday and pass allegations on Sri Lanka Cricket

SL cricket team leaves BIA amidst tight security in private vehicles

The Sri Lankan Cricket team that returned to the country amidst tight security after dismal performance at the ICC World Cup, left the BIA in their private vehicles, despite SLC arranging secure transport for them.

A certain group behind tragic defeat of cricket team: Pramodya

There was a certain group behind the tragic defeat of the Sri Lankan cricket team, and it was their conspiratorial plan, Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee Chairman Pramodya Wickramasinghe said.

Deduru Oya reservoir spills due to high rainfall

With the considerable rainfall received in catchment areas of the Deduru Oya Basin, the Irrigation Department said water is being discharged from the reservoir at a rate of 16,800 cubic feet per second.

Transferring funds from USD to LKR accounts a longstanding practice: SLC

In response to Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe’s claim that Sri Lanka Cricket was attempting to transfer USD 2 Million from its accounts, the SLC said they followed the practice of transferring funds from its USD account to its local currency (LKR) accounts and that it had been a longstanding practice.

SL balances polls and crisis recovery in 2024 budget deliberations

President Ranil Wickremesinghe will seek to boost tax revenue and rationalise spending in the government’s second full-year budget on Monday, targeting a return to growth for the crisis-hit economy while keeping an eye on elections.

Sufficient fuel stocks not maintained at CPC for emergency use; COPE reveals

While revealing many administrative inefficiencies and irregularities at the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), the COPE committee pointed out that there are not enough fuel stocks maintained at the CPC storages.

International cooperation is expected to improve country’s information and communication sector

International cooperation is expected to improve the use of educational resources and digital tools in education for the advancement of the information and communication sector in the country, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

Ex-’Maco’ upbeat on revival of Sri Lanka cricket

Referring to the current fate of Sri Lanka cricket, former chairman of the Elections Commission, Mahinda Deshapriya said he is confident that the Sri Lanka cricket team will bounce back.

New Zealand’s victory leaves Sri Lanka in 9th place in WC standings

New Zealand are all but in the Cricket World Cup semi-finals after a quick-fire five-wicket win over Sri Lanka in Bangalore.

SLC funded JVP? Prasanna raises doubts

The doubt that the SLC had funded the JVP was further proved when NPP MP Vijitha Herath was trying to create a different opinion claiming that the President and his staff were against the moves taken by the Sports Minister regarding the SLC, Chief Government Whip Prasanna Ranatunge said today.

Parliament unanimously approves resolution to remove SLC office bearers

The resolution for the removal of the officials including the Chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket was unanimously passed in Parliament a short while ago.

Police use water cannons to disperse protesting university students:12 arrested

Police used water cannons to disperse a group of medical university students who were protesting near the Maradana Railway Station.

Boy, 14, charged with murder of Leeds teenager

A 14-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of Alfie Lewis, 15, who was stabbed to death outside a primary school.

Statements made under Parliamentary Privileges on Judicial Independence a threat: BASL

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) announced that statements being made in respect of ongoing court cases and reference to judges, taking cover on parliamentary privileges, is a direct threat to the Independence of the Judiciary.

No tax concessions for casino owners; collect 70% tax from their income

None of the casino owners are given any kind of tax concession, and they have to pay 70% of their income as tax, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

Two teachers caught using music room for ganja break

Two teachers of a popular school in Welimada were arrested for smoking Ganja during duty hours. Police arrested them when they were smoking Ganja cigars in the music classroom.

Agbo raiding villages after recovery

The jumbo Agbo that had been under treatment and the care of the wildlife conservators for more than four months is now roaming into the villages after recovery and causing damage to houses in search of food, much to the anxiety of the villagers who provided it fodder when under treatment and not being able to move about.

SLC denies transfer of money to third-party accounts

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has said there was no dubiousness behind the transfer of USD 2 million from its accounts this morning, which was highlighted by Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe during the Parliamentary debate on SLC today.

Kiriella mulls impeachment motion against Appeal Court President

Members of Parliament from both sides should confer on bringing an impeachment motion against the president of the Appeal Court, Chief Opposition Whip Lakshman Kiriella told Parliament today.