South Korea pledges support to Sri Lanka

South Korea has pledged its assistance to Sri Lanka for several programmes including employment generation for young people and reinforcement of employment cooperation.

SLC calls for explanation from coaching staff and selectors

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has expressed deep concern and disappointment regarding the Sri Lanka National Team’s performance in the ongoing World Cup 2023, especially their recent loss to India.

Five Onmax DT directors arrested for involvement in illegal pyramid schemes

The Financial Crimes Investigations Division has arrested five directors associated with Onmax DT on charges related to illegal pyramid schemes.

Sack Them All!

Sri Lanka perhaps does not have the best of memories playing at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

IP knocked down by woman sergeant

The OIC of the Kebithigollewa Division Crime Investigation Unit who had been knocked down by a motorcar driven by a Woman Police Sergeant (WPS) and admitted to the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital in critical condition died in the early hours of this morning.

Plans afoot to establish International Climate Change University in SL: RW

The government is planning to establish an International Climate Change University (ICCU) in Sri Lanka for which 600 acres overlooking the Kothmale reservoir have already been allocated, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said.

Sri Lanka welcomes enter air

The Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Private Limited (AASL) today welcomed the first Polish charter flight with 206 international tourists.

New GMR assumes duties

Sri Lanka Railways Additional General Manager H.M.K.W. Bandara today assumes duties as the 32nd General Manager of the Sri Lanka Railways Department.

Steep price hike in goods, services after VAT increase: NPP

The prices of goods and services will go up by two to three times after the Value Added Tax (VAT) is increased upto 18 percent from January next year, further burdening the people, NPP MP Vijitha Herath said yesterday.

10-member commission appointed to review and amend election laws

President Ranil Wickremesinghe issued a gazette notification, appointing a 10-member commission of inquiry, with retired Chief Justice Priyasath Dep leading the commission.

Sri Lanka’s total volume of digital retail payments poised to reach Rs.77tn by 2027

Sri Lanka’s total volume of digital retail payments can potentially reach up to Rs 77.2 trillion by 2027, 128 percent more than the 2022 level, analysis from Robocash Sri Lanka has revealed.

A 10-hour water cut in Colombo

Colombo residents are set to experience a 10-hour water cut today as the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced that water supply to several areas in the city will be suspended.

High electricity tariffs, taxes keeping investors away from Sri Lanka: minister

The escalating cost of operations in the country is making Sri Lanka an unappealing destination for doing business, where now convincing investors to look at the island nation is a fresh challenge, the minister in charge of investment promotions said.

Over 100mm rain expected a bit early today

While expecting an enhancement of the prevailing showery weather condition, showers above 100mm will occur over most places in the island after 1 p.m., the forecasting division of the National Meteorological Centre said.

Maithripala and others ordered to pay total compensation before June 30 2024

The Supreme Court yesterday issued an order directing former President Maithripala Sirisena and several other respondents in the Easter Sunday attack petitions to pay total compensation ordered by Court to the victims of the Easter Sunday attacks before June 30, next year.

Tourist arrivals targets missed for three consecutive months

Sri Lanka has not met its monthly tourist arrivals targets for three consecutive months, with October falling short as well, the data released by the tourism authority showed.

Drug quality issues reach record high in 2023

Recording the highest number of quality failures of drugs in a year, a total of 100 drugs have failed quality tests so far in 2023, according to the Medical Supplies Division of the Health Ministry.

Heat transported by West India Coastal Current drives weather in Sri Lanka

The upwelled water carried by the West India Coastal Current (WICC) off the west coast of Sri Lanka is rich in nutrients, and it can play an important role in the improvement of productivity in terms of fish production, according to preliminary findings during research with the Chinese vessel ‘Shi Yan 6’, a top scientist said yesterday.

Woman arrested for allegedly causing injuries to husband’s genital organ

A woman taken into custody on suspicion of causing serious injuries to her husband’s genital organ with an areca nut cutter was produced before Anuradhapura Chief Magistrate and Additional District Judge Nalaka Sanjeewa Jayasuriya and released on personal bail of Rs. 200,000 with two sureties.

Falling tree kills one person at Warapitiya in Kandy

At least one person was killed and two others injured when a tree had fallen on to a vegetable shop in Warapitiya in the Kandy District, police said.

President to prioritise private sector proposals in upcoming 2024 budget

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has expressed his commitment to prioritising proposals from the private sector in the 2024 budget and conducting separate examinations of related areas.

Vital documents at NMRA destroyed

Several important documents at the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) have been reportedly destroyed, the Society of Government Pharmacists alleged.

Modi congratulates India over victory against SL

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian cricket team for the 302-run victory against Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai today.

30% discount on school exercise books from today

The State Printing Corporation has taken a decision to provide school exercise books with a 30% discount from today, Printing Corporation Chairman Nimal Dharmaratne said.

Sri Lanka suffer their heaviest defeat in WC history, lose to India by 302 runs

Sri Lanka were bowled out for their lowest score in World Cup history and suffered their biggest defeat ever in the tournament, losing to India by 302 runs at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Diana Gamage says ready for another legal battle

In the aftermath of Osala Hearth filing a petition asking the Appeal Court to declare that State Minister Diana Gamage is not qualified to hold an MP’s post, she is to file an appeal before the Supreme Court against the verdict given by the judiciary earlier. Ms. Gamage said she is ready to face another legal battle.

India rout Sri Lanka by 302 runs to seal World Cup semi-final spot

Mohammed Shami took five wickets as India’s pacemen produced a devastating display to skittle out Sri Lanka for just 55 as the unbeaten tournament hosts secured a World Cup semi-final place with a colossal 302-run win in Mumbai on Thursday.

GMOA strike inconveniences thousands of patients

Thousands of patients who sought treatment at government hospitals in the Moneragala district were in a predicament due to the trade union action of the doctors affiliated with the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA).

SL to receive medicines worth over $1Mn from Bangladesh

Sri Lanka is set to receive medical aid worth over $1Mn from Bangladesh, the Health Ministry said.

Special commodity levy on sugar increased

While issuing a special gazette notification, the Finance Ministry has taken steps to increase the special commodity levy imposed on sugar from tonight.