SL Ambassador to Israel doing a good job: SJB

Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Israel, Nimal Bandara is doing a good job ensuring the safety of locals in the Gaza Strip in the wake of the conflict, but there is much more to be done to minimize the effects from which Sri Lanka could suffer, a Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP said today.

Israel-Palestine conflict – MR says war is not the solution

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa visited the Palestine Embassy in Colombo today (16) to stand in solidarity with the people of Palestine amidst the escalating conflict between Israel and Palestine.

Palestinian-American boy stabbed to death in Gaza war-related killing in US

Police in the United States have charged a 71-year-old man with murder and hate crime for fatally stabbing a six-year-old boy and seriously wounding his 32-year-old mother, alleging he singled out the victims because of their faith and as a response to the war between Israel and Hamas.

Commemoration of World Food Day 2023

Water is life. For Sri Lanka, the theme for this year’s World Food Day, which celebrates this most essential of resources, is especially resonant.

Gaza and West Bank Labor cut-off drives Sri Lankans to risky routes into Israel

With the cessation of labour flow into Israel from Gaza Strip and West Bank due to the conflict , human smuggling racketeers - some operating from Sri Lanka - try to thrive by sending employees through the illegal path and around 50 Sri Lankan nationals have been held up in Jordan in attempting to enter.

Adverse weather kills two, affects nearly 9,000

At least two people have been killed while nearly 9,000 individuals have been affected due to the inclement weather in several districts, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).

Detained SL women in Israel to be sent back to Jordan

The two Sri Lankan women, who were detained two days ago by Israeli and Jordanian border guards while illegally entering Israeli from Jordan will be sent back to Jordan, the Sri Lankan ambassador in Israel said.

Man killed during shootout with police

A 49-year old person wanted over several shooting incidents in Kandana was shot dead during a crossfire when police tried to arrest him at Sapugaskanda last night.

Children’s brain development ability blunted due to teaching methods

Due to focusing only on skill development in three main subject areas in preparing children for the grade five scholarship examination, about seven other key subjects essential to improving children’s balanced skills are lost, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

New captain Mendis says Sri Lanka have edge over Australia

Kusal Mendis, who had captaincy added to his workload on Friday after injured skipper Dasun Shanaka was ruled out of the Cricket World Cup 2023, believes Sri Lanka has the momentum against Australia, who they face on Monday at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.

Afghanistan shock defending champions England at World Cup

Afghanistan pulled off one of the greatest World Cup shocks on Sunday when they defeated defending champions England by 69 runs in New Delhi.

President leaves for China tonight

President Ranil Wickremesinghe will leave for China tonight (15) to attend the 3rd Belt & Road Forum for International Cooperation held in China.

Afridi flayed for comment on Indian bowlers

Former captain of the Pakistan cricket team, Shahid Afridi’s comment ascribing India’s success in cricket to a meat diet has drawn a lot of flak. ’’India has a huge 1.4 billion population, and the quality of cricket has changed over the years. Back then, we used to say that they were producing great batters while Pakistan was creating good bowlers.

Train services on up-country line disrupted by fallen tree

Train services on the up-country line have been disrupted today due to a fallen tree, according to Sri Lanka Railways.

NASA launches Psyche mission to rare metal asteroid

NASA has launched a mission to a rare asteroid covered in metal that is two billion miles (3.6bn km) and six years’ travel time away from Earth.

Sri Lanka should be neutral over Gaza conflict: SJB

Sri Lanka should take a neutral stand on the Gaza Strip conflict as neutralism will help the country to achieve its goals, an SJB MP said today.

Suspect dies in police custody

A 21-year-old suspect in police custody died following an abortive attempt to escape custody when he was being taken to the Maniyangama area in Avissawella as part of an ongoing investigation.

Police arrest husband and wife for assault of woman in viral video

A 36-year-old couple, husband and wife, have been arrested by the Kandana Police after a video showing a woman being assaulted in a private institution has gone viral on social media.

Navy arrests 27 Indian fishermen, takes five trawlers into custody for poaching in SL waters

The Sri Lanka Navy took into custody five Indian trawlers, along with 27 Indian nationals poaching in Sri Lankan waters on the seas off Mannar, Delft and Kachchativu Islands in Jaffna.

Major powers must be objective, fair when dealing with hotspot issues: Chinese FM tells US Secretary of State

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told US Secretary of State Antony Blinken that when dealing with international and regional hotspot issues, major countries should remain objective, fair and calm, exercise restraint and take the lead in observing international law, according to a tweet from the Chinese mission in Colombo.

New earthquake hits western Afghanistan

A new earthquake has hit western Afghanistan - several days after two large tremors in the region killed more than 1,000 people.

CNN anchor apologizes over claim of ’’Hamas beheading babies’’

A renowned CNN Correspondent Sara Sidner, has issued an apology following a controversial statement she made during a live broadcast stating that the Israeli Prime Minister’s office had confirmed that the Hamas had beheaded babies in Israel.

Chamika replaces Dasun in Sri Lanka World Cup squad

All-rounder Chamika Karunaratne will replace captain Dasun Shanaka for the rest of Sri Lanka’s Cricket World Cup campaign, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said.

Rohit hits 86 as India hand Pakistan seven-wicket World Cup rout

Skipper Rohit Sharma’s 86 and an inspired bowling display helped India hammer Pakistan by seven wickets in their high-profile World Cup clash at the 132,000-capacity Ahmedabad stadium on Saturday.

Two SL women detained by Israeli authorities -Ambassador

Two Sri Lankan women, who allegedly attempted to enter Israel illegally from Jordan, were apprehended by Israeli security forces this morning.

Shanaka ruled out for Australia World Cup clash

There were multiple injury concerns for Sri Lanka ahead of Monday’s clash against Australia as captain Dasun Shanaka has joined the list of players who will be unavailable.

Suspect arrested with weapons, ammo in Wellawaya

A 63-year-old suspect was arrested by the Special Task Force (STF) at Wellawaya in possession of a stock of weapons and ammunition last evening, Police said.

New Zealand shifts rights as voters punish ruling party

New Zealanders have given the country’s conservative opposition party a strong lead in Saturday’s election, early results show, as voters punish the ruling Labour Party nine months after former prime minister Jacinda Ardern suddenly resigned.

Red alert to several areas on severe lightning: Met. Dept.

A red alert was issued on thundershowers accompanied by lightning that are likely to occur in the Northern, North-Central, Central, Uva and Sabaragamuwa Provinces during the evening or night, the Meteorology Department said today.

At least 11 journalists killed in Israel-Gaza war

At least 11 journalists — nine Palestinian, one Lebanese and one Israeli — have been confirmed dead this week, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists. At least one Israeli journalist has been reported missing, and many others have been injured.