45% of Sri Lankans pessimistic about IMF programme: Verité Research

Approximately 45% of Sri Lankans believe the USD 2.9 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) programme of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will make things worse for the economy in the future, according to a new survey by Verité Research.

Time to finally drop Dasun Shanaka?

Sri Lanka were absolutely embarrassed in front of a packed house at R. Premadasa Stadium by India, who clinched the Asia Cup without breaking a sweat yesterday.

No new agreements with IMF

No new agreements will be made with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), acting Finance Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

Electricity, petroleum, health services gazetted as essential services

A Gazette extraordinary has been issued by the Acting Secretary to the President declaring electricity, petroleum and health services as essential services.

CID launches probe over shooting at MP Uddika Premarathne’s vehicle

Police launched investigations into the shooting incident targeting the vehicle of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Uddika Premarathne last night, police said.

Some SOEs to be liquidated under restructuring programme

The government mulls the liquidation of certain institutions under its programme for restructuring state-owned enterprises (SOEs), a top source said.

If JR’s socio-economic reforms were sustained, SL would be a developed country today: RW

In a message on the birth anniversary of late President J.R. Jayewardene, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said if Sri Lanka had been able to sustain the socio-economic reforms initiated by the late President in 1977, the nation would be a developed country today.

Two supporters of fmr minister arrested over underworld links

Two supporters of a former Minister were arrested after they visited the member of an organised crimes group, Sanjeewa Kumara alias Ganemulla Sanjeewa who was arrested recently.

Siraj dedicates man of the match cash prize to Colombo groundstaff

Claiming the player of the match award in the 2023 Asia Cup Final for his best ODI bowling figures – 6/21 – Mohammed Siraj dedicated his prize money to the ground staff at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

Social media banned for Northern Province health workers

The Provincial Department of Health Services, Northern Province has implemented a ban on the use of social media for health workers including doctors during duty hours.

Worst-ever Sri Lanka performance at home gives India eighth Asia Cup title

Mohammed Siraj bowled a terrific six-wicket spell helping India eventually outplay Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in the final of Asia Cup 2023 at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. India registered a record-extending 8th Asia Cup title.

Six year old girl shot dead

A six-year-old girl died while her father was critically injured in a shooting that occurred at Maligakanda this evening.

Petrol bomb attack in Jaffna injures five; three arrested

Three youths have been apprehended by the police on suspicion of causing harm to five individuals by throwing a petrol bomb at a residence in the Chunnakam area of Jaffna.

Rain delays start of Asia Cup final

Rain interrupted the start of the Asia Cup 2023 final between Sri Lanka and India at the R. Premadasa Stadium.

Sri Lanka win the toss in Asia Cup final, opt to bat first

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka won the toss and opted to bat first against India in the final of the Asia Cup, at the R. Premadasa Stadium.

Two arrested over sexual assault on Irish woman at Unawatuna massage centre

The Habaraduwa police have arrested the owner and an employee of a massage centre in the Yaddehimulla area of Unawatuna over the sexual assault on a 38-year-old Irish woman, Police said.

Fourteen dead in plane crash in Brazil’s Amazonas state

Fourteen people on a small jet died when the plane crashed in Brazil’s northern Amazonas state on Saturday, the state’s governor said.

Plans to reduce school study period by one year: PM

Negotiations are underway to reduce the study period by one year so that children can graduate one year earlier, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said.

Milco will be called before COPA or COPE Committee very soon: Amaraweera

Although many government institutions have been called before the COPE and COPA Committees, the state company Milco has not been audited so far.

Two new higher yielding pomegranate varieties successful

Following a research, the Agriculture Department has found two new varieties of pomegranates which give higher yields that can be successfully grown in Sri Lanka.

Dedicated task force to prevent environmental pollution, safeguard environment: Sagala

President Ranil Wickremesinghe intends to establish a dedicated task force focused on preventing environmental pollution and safeguarding the environment, Senior Adviser to the President on National Security and Chief of the Presidential Staff Sagala Ratnayaka said.

Staff Sergeant Keerthirathna sets world record with 580 kms foot expedition in 12 days

Staff Sergeant K.I.S. Keerthirathna, Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (SNCO) of 3 Sri Lanka Signal Corps (3 SLSC) of the army successfully completed a historic foot expedition to Dondra, covering an astounding distance of 580.16 kilometres in just 12 days.

Explosives recovered from Victoria Reserve

A cache of explosives was recovered by the Talathuoya Police in the Victoria Reserve, near the 16th post of the Kandy Haguranketha main road.

Ranatunga slams ICC over reserve day for India-Pakistan match

Former Sri Lankan captain Arjuna Ranatunga has lashed out at the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) silence over the addition of a reserve day for the recent Asia Cup Super 4 match between India and Pakistan.

France contributes 500,000 Euros via UNICEF to fight malnutrition in Sri Lanka

France has contributed Euros 500,000 through UNICEF to support Sri Lanka’s efforts to prevent and treat malnutrition among children in the country.

ASP removed from CID over ’Harak Kata’s’ escape attempt

The police chief is reported to have immediately transferred an Assistant Superintendant of Police (ASP) attached to the CID.

Theekshana ruled out of Asia Cup final

Spinner Maheesh Theekshana, who strained his right hamstring during Sri Lanka’s Super 4 match against Pakistan on Thursday, has been ruled out of the finals.

Central Bank Act passed, ensuring independence, strict money printing restrictions: Siyambalapitiya

The Central Bank Act, effective from yesterday (15), has made the bank and its activities more independent, according to acting Finance Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya.

Maithri urges SC to reconsider Easter Sunday attack allegations

Former President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday urged the Supreme Court to reconsider the allegations made against him through the fundamental rights petitions related to the Easter Sunday attacks, taking into account the new developments and situation that have been brought to light by UK’s Channel 4 News.

1,000 Acres of illegally seized land in Puttalam District targeted for reclamation

The Department of Forest Conservation has initiated to recover as many as 1,000 acres of land - 50 per cent of located in environmentally sensitive areas like mangroves - grabbed by various individuals in the Puttalam District, Daily Mirror learns.