SLC proposes ’’home’’ for Pakistan and Afghanistan teams

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has expressed its desire to host all Afghanistan’s home series in Sri Lanka. It also wants to host all the India-Pakistan matches in Sri Lanka.

Sachithra Senanayake granted bail

Former Sri Lanka national cricketer Sachithra Senanayake held in remand custody over allegations of match fixing, was granted bail today by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.

24 underage couples found engaged in sexual activities at Homagama

Homagama police yesterday carried out a raid on a park run by a private institution in Homagama on complaints that underage children were allowed to engage in sexual activities in cubicles at the park and found 24 young couples in the cubicles.

Suspected involvement of Kosgoda Sujee’s gang in attack

Initial investigations into the killing of Lalith Wasantha Mendis, a 61-year-old entrepreneur and the father-in-law of State Minister D.V. Chanaka, who owned a textile business in Galle, suspected that a dispute between two underworld gangs may have been the motive behind the fatal shooting.

US raises concerns over Chinese Research vessel’s Sri Lanka visit

The U.S. Under Secretary Victoria Nuland, in her meeting with Foreign Minister Ali Sabry, is reported to have raised concerns about the upcoming visit of Chinese research vessel Shi Yan 6.

A long-awaited asteroid sample has landed in the US

An asteroid sample collected by NASA has touched down on Earth, giving scientists the opportunity to learn more about the origins of the solar system and capturing a piece of a massive space rock that has a chance of colliding with our planet in the future. It’s the first time the agency has accomplished such a feat.

ETCA talks set to resume towards end of October

Chief FTA Negotiators from both countries hold virtual meetings to discuss resumption Previous negotiations....

Two airlines refer their dodgy passengers to Immigration Dept.

Unlawful migration to greener pastures by producing forged travel papers continued as two leading airlines referred their suspicious passengers with bogus documents to the immigration authorities at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) during the weekend.

Innovative Business Models Fuel Sri Lanka-India Grid Link

Sri Lanka and India will explore various business models to lay the transmission line connecting the two national electricity grids once the joint working group (JWG) chaired by the two power secretaries approves the detailed project report, a top source familiar with the project said.

Microsoft announces ‘Copilot’ groundbreaking AI companion

At a major event in New York, Microsoft has announced the launch of Microsoft Copilot, a groundbreaking AI companion designed....

PHIs to ensure stringent regulation of school canteens

The Public Health Inspectors’ (PHI) Union today said they will resort to strict inspections on school canteens as there is an increase in the spread of communicable diseases among children, PHI union President Upul Rohana said.

Newborn twins die at Kalubowila Hospital

In a devastating turn of events, newborn twins died at the Kalubowila Teaching Hospital, raising concerns over medical negligence.

SL receives USD 890,000 interim compensation for damages by X-Press Pearl

The Treasury has received an interim compensation of USD 890,000 for the damages caused by the ship X-Press Pearl, Minister of Judicial, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms, Dr. Wijayadasa Rajapaksa said.

Hasaranga injury devastating blow for Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s premier spinner, Wanindu Hasaranga, is set to miss out on the Cricket World Cup 2023 following a grade three hamstring tear.

Seven arrested over supermarket staff brutally assaulting female

Seven persons, all staff members of a leading supermarket outlet in Borella, were arrested over an incident of brutally assaulting a female customer, Police said.

Police yet to arrest suspects over killing of D.V. Chanaka’s father-in-law

No suspects have been arrested so far over the killing of State Minister D.V. Chanaka’s father-in-law, a textile businessman in Galle, Police said.

Asian Games 2023: Sri Lankan Women reach final

The Sri Lankan women’s cricket team made a resounding statement, emphatically beating Pakistan by six wickets in the Asian Games semifinal at Hangzhou Cricket Ground and securing their spot in the finals of the Asian Games 2023.

Messages revealed between Danushka Gunathilaka and woman he’s accused of sexually assaulting

An international cricketer pursued a Tinder date ’relentlessly’ through messages on three different apps, asking the Sydney woman to fly to Brisbane to see him and telling her he knew they would ’like each other’ because he had a ’feeling’.

Head-on collision between bus and trishaw claims two lives

Two persons were killed while three others were left in a critical condition following a head-on collision between a private bus and a three-wheeler in the Galewela Beligamuwa area on the Kurunegala Dambulla main road this morning.

Global Maritime Summit will help solve maritime issues in SL: Minister

Holding the 2023 Global Maritime Summit in India is the best opportunity to resolve the issues affecting Sri Lanka in the global maritime sector, Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said.

All agriculture sector authorities agree to work together to cultivate 13 crops for Maha season

All agriculture sector authorities have agreed to work together to prepare for the cultivation of 13 food crops during the upcoming Maha season, the Agriculture Ministry said.

Young married pair arrested for sharing live sex videos online

A young married couple who allegedly distributed live sex videos online has been arrested at Kumbuka in Horana, police said.

BASL urges government to immediately withdraw Anti-Terrorism Bill and Online Safety Bill

The Bar Council of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) urged the Government to immediately withdraw the Anti-Terrorism Bill and the Online Safety Bill which were recently published in the Gazettes.

Five arrested over supermarket staff brutally assaulting female

At least five persons, a group of staff members of a leading supermarket outlet in Borella were arrested over an incident of brutally assaulting a female customer.

Textile businessman shot dead in Galle

A textile businessman in Galle was reported dead after being shot at while travelling in a car on Dickson Road in Galle, Police said.

Sri Lanka pays off $200m loan from Bangladesh with $4.5m interest

Sri Lanka has paid off the entirety of USD $200 million loan from Bangladesh, taken through a currency exchange agreement two years ago to survive the severe dollar shortage.

Malaysian Police tracking down two Sri Lankan triple murder suspects

KUALA LUMPUR: A police manhunt is underway for two male Sri Lankan suspects over their alleged involvement in the murders of three of their fellow countrymen at a shophouse on Perhentian Street in Lower Kovil Village, Sentul here last night.

Chinese President Xi Jinping declares Asian Games open

Hangzhou: Chinese President Xi Jinping opened the COVID-19 delayed 19th Asian Games on Saturday in the Eastern city of Hangzhou during a shiny and at times raucous opening ceremony on Saturday.

Cancellation of LG poll nominations incurs loss of Rs 01 Bn

The recent decision to cancel nominations submitted for the local government elections may lead to a significant financial loss of over one billion rupees, according to the People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL).

Textbooks to be distributed before schools start next year: Minister

Arrangements have been made to ensure the distribution of textbooks among school children for next year before the commencement of the school year 2024, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.