Lyndon named first woman chair of New Zealand Cricket

Diana Lyndon was on Wednesday named New Zealand Cricket’s first woman chair in its 129-year history, the organisation said.

SLC accuses Interim Committee of removing vital documents, threatens legal action

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said today that members of the Interim Committee, who were briefly in operation after their appointments, have removed vital project-related payment vouchers and documentation from the SLC premises.

Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes Banda Sea region Indonesia

An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck the Banda Sea region in Indonesia on Wednesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.

US makes half a billion-dollar investment in Colombo port development

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) today announced it has committed more than half a billion dollars to support the development of a deepwater shipping container terminal in the Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka, that will provide critical infrastructure for the South Asian region.

Lycamobile Services appeals against judgement

On 26th October 2023, the Paris Criminal Court, (Tribunal Correctional de Paris), rendered a guilty verdict against Lycamobile Services Limited and Lycamobile Sarl.

Sri Lanka a soft target for cybercrimes

Sri Lanka has been identified as a soft target for cybercriminals, and according to the 24th edition of Microsoft’s Security Intelligence Report, cryptocurrency mining malware, where cybercriminals seek illicit profits by using victim’s computers to mine cryptocurrency coins such as Bitcoins have increased in the country, according to the Supreme Court determination on Online Safety Bill.

State Minister and opposition MP claim credit for checkmating liquor tax defaulters

Whilst State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya claimed that a sum of Rs 6,721 million is to be collected from five liquor manufacturing companies which have defaulted taxes, opposition MP Patali Champika Ranawaka claimed that it was the Committee on Ways and Means headed by him that paved the way for the possible collection of the said amount.

Taj Group proposes to convert Nuwara Eliya Post Office into a hotel

India’s Taj Group has proposed to convert the colonial-era Nuwara Eliya post office to a hotel, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Bandula Gunawardana said.

NMRA CEO Dr. Vijith Gunasekera removed

Chief Executive Officer of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) Dr. Vijith Gunasekera has been removed from his post, the Daily Mirror learns.

Government level cooperation needed to boost tourist arrivals from India: Ceylon Chamber

In an effort to capitalise on Sri Lanka being one of the most sought-after destinations for Indian travellers, the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) noted that government-level cooperation is required to further benefit from the travel trend.

Maxwell scores unbeaten 201 as Australia stun Afghanistan at Cricket World Cup

Glenn Maxwell has produced one of the all-time greatest Cricket World Cup innings to save Australia from a humiliating defeat by Afghanistan and confirm their qualification for the semi finals.

Portugal prime minister resigns amid corruption investigation

Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa has said he is resigning, just hours after prosecutors detained his chief of staff in a probe into alleged corruption in his administration’s handling of lithium mining and hydrogen projects in the country.

CPSTL denies allegations of unloading fuel with substandard quality

While rejecting the media reports, Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited (CPSTL) said they do not unload fuel that does not meet the required standards.

Will reveal names behind move to suspend interim committee: Arjuna

In the wake of the court decision that suspended the operation of the gazette notification in respect of SLC’s Interim Committee, its Chairman Arjuna Ranatunga said he will divulge the names behind the move in the near future.

Beware when bathing in sea or walking barefoot along beach

There is a slight increase in the roaming of the highly poisonous fish species called ’Gonmaha-Stone Fish’ in the sea areas these days with the changing of the monsoon, Parasitology Department Senior Lecturer Dr. Janaka Ruben said.

Kelani Valley line cleared

The train services that were delayed on the Kelani Valley railway line were restored a short while ago, the Railways Department said.

Audit initiated to probe any sugar scams after recent tax hike: Siyambalapitiya

An audit has been initiated by the Inland Revenue Department to find out whether the sugar importers had earned undue profits due to the increase in the Special Commodity Levy on sugar, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said today.

Train services on Kelani Valley line delayed

Train services on the Kelani Valley railway line will be delayed due to a tree falling on the tracks between Maradana and Baseline Road, the Railways Department said.

Vehicular movements on several roads in Colombo obstructed

Vehicular movements on several roads, including York Street, Maradana, and Dulpliction Road, have been obstructed due to several trees and branches falling, the police said.

Lawyer cum TNA MP Sumanthiran asks people to defy law

While saying that people must take to the streets against the mismanagement of the economy, TNA MP M.A. Sumanthiran said people should be ready to rally together even in defiance of existing legal restrictions.

Government ready to increase salaries of public sector

The promise made by the President to increase the salaries of public employees has been made a reality in a way that does not put pressure on the people, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siambalapitiya said.

Probe needed over leaked information about sugar tax: Manusha

It is questionable how businessmen received information about an increase in the import tax on sugar even before the proposal was presented to the Cabinet, Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara asked.

48-hour postal strike from tonight

The United Postal Trade Unions Front (UPTUF) has decided to launch a 48-hour strike from midnight today, UPTUF convener Chinthaka Bandara said.

Shakib Al Hasan defends timed out appeal: Calls for ICC rule change if necessary

Shakib Al Hasan stood firm on his decision not to withdraw the timed out appeal against Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews during BAN vs SL World Cup 2023 match.

First-ever abseiling activity launched at Lotus Tower

The Colombo Lotus Tower Management Company (Private) Limited has just announced the first-ever abseiling activity in Sri Lanka as their brand new pilot programme.

SLC writes cheques for billions just before interim committee is appointed: Minister

Officials of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) had written cheques amounting to billions of rupees during the last few days expecting an interim committee to be appointed, Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe said today.

President wanted me to abolish interim committee: Roshan Ranasinghe

President Ranil Wickremesinghe wanted me to abolish the interim committee when he met me after the Cabinet meeting yesterday, Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe told Parliament today.

Arjuna, Upali leave SLC premises following court order

In response to the interim order by the Court of Appeal, which suspended the operation of Sri Lanka Cricket’s Interim Committee, Arjuna Ranathunga, the appointed Chairman of the Committee and Upali Dharmadasa, a committee member, were seen leaving the SLC premises.

Heeanatyana Mahesh’s associate nabbed with firearms, ammunition

A 25-year-old suspect, a close associate of underworld figure ’Heeanatyana Mahesh’, who is operating from Dubai, has been arrested by the STF along with a T56 firearm and two pistols.

Sections of Online Safety Bill inconsistent with Constitution: SC

The Supreme Court has observed that some sections of the Online Safety Bill is inconsistent with the Constitution and the bill has to be approved by a special majority.