'Key player' ruled out of World Cup; Here’s England’s playing XI vs Sri Lanka

In a massive setback for England, ace speedster Reece Topley has been ruled out of the World Cup 2023 due to injury.

Earth slip kills schoolboy in Kolonna

A schoolboy from Kudalihena in Kolonna died when his house was buried by an earth slip in the early hours of this morning.

First pill for dengue shows promise in human challenge trial

A pill for dengue fever developed by Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N) appeared to protect against a form of the virus in a handful of patients in a small human challenge trial in the United States, according to data presented by the company.

NIA arrests absconding accused in Sri Lankan human trafficking case

A team of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) from Bengaluru on Sunday arrested an absconding accused from Tamil Nadu in a Sri Lankan human trafficking case.

Indonesian female nabbed with Cocaine worth Rs.230mn

An Indonesian female was arrested with 4.598 kilograms of cocaine worth more than Rs. 230 million while attempting to smuggle it into the country, Customs media spokesman and director Sivali Arukgoda said.

Accident kills two in Andiambalama

Two persons died following a fatal accident in Andiambalama, Katunayake, last night, police said.

Worst-performing health minister stripped from Cabinet post; gets a new portfolio

In the midst of brewing crisis in the health sector riddled with corruption, administrative lapses and the influx of inferior quality drugs, President Ranil Wickremesinghe removed Keheliya Rambukwella dubbed as the worst performing health minister from his Cabinet post today and appointed him as the Environment Minister instead.

CBSL to focus on commercial banks for not reducing bank interest rates

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to pay close attention to the commercial banks and financial institutions that have not yet reduced bank interest rates, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

President disappointed with performance? Goes for cabinet reshuffle

Following a Cabinet reshuffle this morning, Mahinda Amaraweera was appointed as the Agriculture and Plantation Industries Minister and Keheliya Rambukwella as the Environment Minister a short while ago.

Lawyers warn of death knell for internet, freedom of expression by online safety bill

The Bar Association, media institutions, advocacy groups, and more than 40 other petitioners challenged the Online Safety Bill in a two-day hearing before the Supreme Court judges Priyantha Jayawardhene, Achala Wengappuli, and Shiran Gunarathne last week.

Family members suspect foul play over Lalith Kotelawala’s death

The family members of late businessman Deshamanya Dr. Lalith Kotelawala yesterday sought an order from the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court to conduct a post-mortem examination into the death of Mr. Kotelawala citing his death occurred in suspicious circumstances.

Extend 40-day deadline for electricity bill payment: NMCRP

Even though the electricity tarrifs have been increased several times, no steps have been taken to increase the period given to the customers to pay the bill, the National Movement for Consumer Rights Protection (NMCRP) claimed.

Rain in most provinces today as well

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most provinces of the island, including in the Western, Southern, and Eastern Provinces, during the morning.

Flood warning for nine areas in Matara

Due to considerable rainfall in some upstream and middle-reach catchment areas, there are possibilities of flood situations in some low-lying areas of the Nilwala Ganga basin, Irrigation Director, Hydrology and Disaster Management Engineer S.P.C. Sugeeshwara said.

SL will support UN program to stop conflicts in Gaza: President

Sri Lanka will give its fullest support to the UN Secretary General’s program to stop conflicts and establish peace in Gaza, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said.

Injuries plague Sri Lankan camp

Seamer Matheesha Pathirana is likely to be ruled out of the World Cup due to a right shoulder injury. The 20-year-old didn’t feature in Sri Lanka’s last two matches against Australia and Netherlands and will not play further part in the 13th edition of the Men’s ICC World Cup as he is still experiencing the pain in his bowling arm.

Public Health Inspectors to go on strike tomorrow

The Public Health Inspectors’ Union has decided to launch a token strike tomorrow (23) over several demands, the Union head Upul Rohana said.

Sri Lankan woman’s body found amidst building ruins in Lebanon

The body of a 65-year-old Sri Lankan woman was recovered from the rubble of a destroyed building in Lebanon on Saturday.

Woman with over one kg of ICE narcotic arrested in Makola

A 43-year-old woman with the alias ’Kudu Rajina’ who is an associate of drug trafficker Niroshan Sri Chamil Abeykoon who is currently in Dubai, has been arrested with 01 kg and 32 grams of ICE narcotic during a raid at Makola in Sapugaskanda by the STF yesterday.

New legislation to ensure standards of MPs: President

A new legislation will be introduced soon to ensure the proper standards of MPs, President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced today.

South Africa to play New Zealand in World Cup final after beating England

South Africa will play New Zealand in next weekend’s Rugby World Cup final after a late Handre Pollard penalty sealed a dramatic 16-15 win over England at the Stade de France on Saturday.

'No time for mistakes,' says Sri Lanka match-winner Samarawickrama

Sri Lanka batsman Sadeera Samarawickrama on Saturday said the team doesn’t ’’have time to make mistakes’’ in their remaining World Cup matches after just one win in four games.

Five arrested with over 200 kg of heroin on deep seas off Dondra Point

A multi-day fishing vessel and 05 suspects were arrested in Dondra Point with over 200 kgs of heroin with a street value of over Rs. 4,000 million, the Sri Lanka Navy said.

Couple and infant injured in shooting at Ahungalla

A couple and a four months old baby were injured and admitted to the Balapitiya Hospital after an unidentified man opened fire at them at Galvehera in Ahungalla.

UNP constitution changed

The constitution of the United National Party (UNP) was amended at its convention today, bringing in structural changes to the party.

Presidential election scheduled for next year - President

In accordance with the Constitution, the Presidential election is scheduled for next year, followed by the parliamentary election, President Ranil Wickremesinghe assured today despite reports that there will be Constitutional reforms instead.

Sri Lanka beat Netherlands for first win of Cricket World Cup 2023

Sadeera Samarawickrama hit an undefeated 91 as Sri Lanka brought the Netherlands crashing back down to World Cup reality on Saturday with a five-wicket victory which gave the 1996 champions their first win of the tournament.

Diligent plan in place to make SL a developed nation by 2048: Ruwan

A plan has been deviced with utmost diligence to make Sri Lanka a developed nation by 2048, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said.

Sri Lankan Neurologists crowned world champions in ’Tournament of Minds’

A team of Sri Lankan Neurologists became the world champions in the ’’Tournament of the Minds,’’ Neurology Quiz organized by the World Federation of Neurology at the World Neurology Congress held in Montreal, Canada.

A 15-hour water cut in Colombo

Colombo residents are set to experience a 15-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.