Dasun to remain as captain

Dasun Shanaka will remain as ODI captain for the Cricket World Cup, an SLC official confirmed to the Daily Mirror.

Malinga backs Shanaka to continue as captain for Cricket World Cup

Former Sri Lanka cricketer Lasith Malinga has backed Dasun Shanaka to continue as ODI skipper even as deliberations are ongoing if the all-rounder should retain the captaincy for the Cricket World Cup.

Restraining order on commemorating LTTE cadre Thileepan rejected

The request by police for a restraining order preventing the commemoration of LTTE cadre ’Thileepan’ was rejected by the Vavuniya magistrate’s court.

Govt implements recommendations of PCoI on Easter attacks

Disciplinary action has been taken against some state officers who have been found to be responsible for not taking action to prevent the Easter Sunday bomb attacks in line with the government’s decision to implement the recommendations by the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) which probed the mayhem, Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles told Parliament today.

President holds talks with Meta’s Nick Clegg on AI development

President Ranil Wickremesinghe met with Nick Clegg, President of Global Affairs for Meta (Facebook), in New York on the side-lines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), and highlighted the government’s new initiatives to combat online hate speech and the spread of fake news.

SLPP MP complains to Speaker over death threats

A Parliamentarian complained to the Speaker that he had come under death threats for the last two days and requested to ensure his security.

Local, international Met. Depts. unable to forecast SL weather in future: Amaraweera

An intriguing situation has emerged where both the Sri Lanka Meteorological Department and international weather forecasting agencies find themselves unable to provide weather forecasts for Sri Lanka, Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said.

Sri Lanka grapples with crime wave and IGP turmoil

In the recent past, Sri Lanka has witnessed a worrying increase in various forms of criminal activities such as shootings, killings in broad daylight and theft, robbery, and drug-related offenses, raising concerns among citizens and authorities alike.

Customs seize parcel with hashish

A consignment of hashish worth Rs. 164 million in a parcel imported to Sri Lanka from Belgium has been seized officials of the Customs Baggage Department at the Orugudawatta container terminal, Sri Lanka Customs spokesman Sivali Arukgoda said.

Some allegations merely conspiracy theories: Top police officer

Some allegations that have been made on Easter Sunday attacks are merely conspiracy theories that reject accepted narratives with regard to the April 2019 attacks, a senior police officer told MPs during a meeting held at the parliamentary complex.

SL apparel industry needs to firm up vertical integration, import substitution: FAAMA

The Fabric Apparel Accessory Manufacturers Association (FAAMA) asserted the need for the local apparel sector to firm up vertical integration and import substitution.

Customs thwarts attempt to smuggle Rs.4.5Mn worth illicit fags at BIA

An attempt to smuggle in a stock of foreign cigarettes worth over Rs.4.5 million by a couple returning from Dubai was thwarted by Sri Lanka Customs officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) yesterday morning.

Heavy traffic at Thummulla Junction

Traffic congestion was reported around the Thummulla Junction due to a tree falling across the road near the Colombo University, Police said.

President calls on Bangladeshi Prime Minister

President Ranil Wickremesinghe met Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina at the Headquarters of the United Nations in New York a short while ago, the President Media Division (PMD) said.

Father and daughter narrowly escape after falling into sinkhole

A father and his daughter narrowly escaped a potentially dangerous situation when they fell into a deep sinkhole on the road near the Gothatuwa Drainage Board today.

No plans to increase egg or chicken prices in future: Amaraweera

The government has no plans whatsoever to increase the prices of eggs and chicken in the future, Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said.

Gazette issued announcing Online Safety Bill

The government has issued a gazette notification announcing the Online Safety Bill.

EU temporarily holds back food aid in Somalia

The European Union executive has temporarily suspended funding for the World Food Programme (WFP) in Somalia, two senior EU officials told Reuters on Monday, after a U.N. investigation found widespread theft and misuse of aid meant to avert famine.

Minister removed dress inside Chamber; MP complains to Speaker

SJB MP Nalin Bandara said a minister who was attired in an improper dress in the Parliament Chamber recently had removed his coat inside the Chamber and hence urged the Speaker to take action against him, claiming that it was an indecent act.

Uncertain about political agenda in blaming Rajapaksas: Wimalaweera Dissanayake

It is unclear what political agenda promoted to blame the Rajapaksas for the Easter Sunday attacks, Digamadulla district Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Wimalaweera Dissanayake said.

Court prevents events commemorating Thileepan in Colombo

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today issued an order prohibiting several organizations from conducting events to commemorate the death anniversary of Rasaiah Parthipan alias Thileepan in several areas in Colombo, in a manner causing disturbances to the public.

Emirates, SriLankan establish reciprocal interline partnership

Emirates and SriLankan Airlines have signed a reciprocal interline agreement to boost connectivity for passengers on both airlines.

Online Safety Bill will drive away Facebook, Google, Instagram from SL: Harsha

The Online Safety Bill which was gazetted last night is a draconian piece of legislation that will drive international IT giants such as Facebook, Google and Instagram away from Sri Lanka, SJB MP Harsha de Silva informed the House today.

Uddika says he was shot at due to ‘existing system’

Parliamentarian Uddika Premaratne said the shooting targeting him was due to the existing system in the country.

A/L Examination likely to be postponed?

The Commissioner General of Examinations will make an announcement shortly regarding the proposals to postpone the Advanced Level Examinations scheduled for this year, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said today.

India expels a senior Canadian Diplomat

The High Commissioner of Canada to India was summoned today and informed about the decision of the Government of India to expel a senior Canadian diplomat based in India.

New Zealand’s De Groot gets two match ban after red card

All Blacks prop Ethan de Groot will not play again until the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup after being suspended on Monday for two matches following his red card against Namibia.

X users could face monthly charges: Elon Musk

Elon Musk has suggested that all users of X, formerly called Twitter, may have to pay for access to the platform.

Alleged victim of Sri Lankan cricketer grilled over intimate acts

A woman who went on a Tinder date with Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has been grilled in court about whether the batsman took a condom off and stealthed her.

Iran prisoner swap: US citizens freed in $6bn deal

Five Americans jailed for years in Iran and widely regarded as hostages are on their way home to the United States.