Let Cabinet decide anything but I will restore SL’s cricket: Arjuna

The chairman of the newly appointed interim Committee to administer cricket, Arjuna Ranatunga said he and the committee will be committed to restoring Sri Lankan cricket no matter what the Cabinet decides upon.

Security beefed up around SLC premises

A heavy presence of police personnel is observed opposite the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) following growing protests against SLC officials.

Laugfs Gas decides otherwise on gas price

Albeit the price revision of LP gas cylinders by Litro Gas, Laugfs Gas has decided not to follow suit.

President not notified about new SLC interim committee

A possible split has erupted between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and his Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe after the President was not notified about Ranasinghe’s new Interim Committee appointed to Sri Lanka Cricket.

Hamburg Airport hostage drama ends after 18 hours

A hostage situation at Hamburg Airport involving a young child has ended after 18 hours, according to local police.

Cabinet paper submitted to reduce price of Muriate of Potash by 50%

A Cabinet paper has been submitted to reduce the price of Muriate of Potash (MoP) fertilizer by another 50 percent, Agriculture and Plantation Industries Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said.

Last chance for Sri Lanka as Bangladesh loom in pivotal encounter

The severe air pollution in Delhi has cast a cloud of uncertainty around the ICC Men’s World Cup match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, two teams who are fighting to qualify for the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Interim Committee tasked with probing misconduct, corruption within SLC

An Interim Committee, appointed to assume control of the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Board during its suspension, has been assigned the responsibility of investigating allegations of misconduct and corruption within the SLC.

Fertilizer blunder; Another scandal ignored, costing Sri Lanka lost US $ 6.9 million

Despite the lapse of nearly three years and the Auditor General pinpointing dereliction of duty on the part of authorities concerned, the Agriculture Ministry or the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) of Parliament, have not yet initiated formal investigations into the incident in which Sri Lanka lost US $ 6.9 million following the rejection of a stock of bio-fertilizer imported from a Chinese company way back in 2021.

Sri Lanka Cricket board suspended; Arjuna Ranatunga appointed as Chairman of Interim Committee

Following growing calls to sack the committee of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), the SLC board has been suspended and an interim committee led by Arjuna Ranatunga has been appointed by Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe, to address the ongoing challenges within Sri Lanka Cricket.

Sri Lanka continues to flout key principles of tax policy: economist

Although Sri Lanka’s tax system saw some improvement with the reforms implemented in 2022, the island nation still violates all key principles of tax policy, a senior economist said.

US court grants Sri Lanka’s request for 6-month halt in Hamilton Reserve Bank lawsuit

The United States District Court has granted Sri Lanka’s request for a six-month halt on Hamilton Reserve Bank’s (HRB) lawsuit against the country, US media reports said.

Second sugar scam after recent tax increase: Hadunnetti

The same sugar importer who was involved in the massive sugar scam in an earlier occassion was involved in the second similar scam after the recent tax increase in sugar imports, former NPP MP Sunil Handunnetti said today.

Minister claims ’Harak Kata’ offered Rs. 700Mn to evade extradition to Sri Lanka

Public Security Minister Tiran Alles revealed that the notorious criminal figure Nadun Chinthaka Wickremaratne alias ’’Harak Kata,’’ currently in the custody of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), attempted to bribe him with Rs. 700 million to avoid being extradited to Sri Lanka.

Major landslide blocks Colombo-Badulla main road

A massive collapse of a part of a hill accompanied by a deluge of rocks and trees has completely blocked the Colombo-Badulla main road between Haldummulla and Bathgoda.

Marine Drive closed near Bambalapitiya Railway Station for flyover demolition

The Marine Drive will be completely closed near the Bambalapitiya railway station till further notice due to the demolition work of the passenger flyover near the railway station.

Prices of several food items including fried rice hiked

In response to the recent surge in prices of essential commodities, the All Ceylon Restaurant and Restaurant Owners’ Association has decided to raise the prices of certain food items, effective from Saturday midnight.

Ten ambassadors present credentials to President

Ten recently appointed ambassadors presented their credentials to President Ranil Wickremesinghe at President’s House in Kandy this morning.

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh World Cup match ’uncertain’ amid severe air pollution in Delhi

The notorious air pollution in the national capital has shrouded the World Cup clash between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in doubt and it remains to be seen if the health of the players takes precedence over the contest, in Delhi on Monday.

11 Sri Lankans stranded in Gaza Strip return home

Eleven Sri Lankans, hailing from two families, who were stranded in the Gaza Strip, returned to Sri Lanka early this morning.

Police pursue couple who runs contract company in Rs. 9.9 Mn fraud probe

The Mirihana Special Crimes Investigation Unit has launched an investigation to arrest a couple, who are owners of a contract company named ’’D’marc Solution (Pvt) Ltd,’’ in connection with a fraudulent transaction amounting to over Rs. 9.9 million.

Approval of government falls to 9% in October: Verité Research survey

The approval rating of the government fell from 21% in June 2023 to 9% in October 2023, according to the latest round of the Gallup style ‘Mood of the Nation’ poll of Verité Research.

Bring in laws to keep politicians away from cricket: Sajith

New laws should be introduced prohibiting politicians from holding posts even in cricket clubs as an important step to resolve Sri Lanka’s cricket crisis which has reached disastrous proportions, Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa said.

Minister orders transfer of Viharamahadevi Park administration to CMC

Minister of Urban Development and Housing Prasanna Ranatunga has issued directives regarding the administration of Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo 07.

Woman dies after earth mound collapses on fruit store in Theldeniya

A 37-year old woman who was inside a fruit store died due to an earth mound collapsing on the store due to bad weather conditions in the Rambukwella area of ​​the Kand- Mahiyangana Road in Theldeniya last night.

Navy arrests five suspects attempting to smuggle 2.15 kgs of gold in Mannar

During an operation off Oluthuduwai, Mannar, the Sri Lanka Navy arrested five individuals attempting to smuggle 2.15 kgs of gold out of the country by sea.

Education system will be digitalized by next year: Minister

The whole education system will be digitalized by next year, and all measures relating to the process are being taken now, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

Businessman Dinesh Shafter’s remains released to family

The remains of businessman Dinesh Shafter, which were kept under police protection for six months at the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital, have been received by his relatives today.

Free education only nominal today: Dr. Harini

The free education policy introduced by C.W.W. Kannangara after a long struggle is only nominal today as the access to quality education is decided while based on the economic power of the people which is against the principles of free education, NPP MP Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said today.

79 out of 399 elephants died due to shooting incidents this year

A total of 399 elephants have died upto October this year, and the majority of them due to human-elephant conflicts and many deaths related to shooting incidents, the Wildlife Conservation Department said.