Former MP Nishantha Muthuhettigama remanded

Former Member of Parliament Nishantha Muthuhettigama has been remanded by the Galle Chief Magistrate until September 21.

Thousand environmental cleaning programmes on ’World Cleanup Day’

In view of ’’World Cleanup Day’’ which falls on September 16, the Central Environment Authority (CEA) has made arrangements to implement a thousand environmental cleaning programmes around the country.

Danushka Gunathilaka to face sexual assault trial

Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka will stand trial in a Sydney court next week as he battles allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman inside her eastern suburbs home.

Indian authorities rush to contain deadly Nipah virus outbreak

A state in southern India is taking measures to contain an outbreak of the Nipah virus after two people died from the rare and often deadly disease, shutting schools and testing hundreds to prevent its spread.

Channel 4 has disclosed truth on Easter Sunday attack : Maithri

The recent disclosures by Channel 4 have shed new light on the truth behind the tragic events of the Easter Sunday attacks, Former President Maithripala Sirisena said.

Authorities admit migration of doctors beyond their control

With the migration of medical professionals from Sri Lanka reaching an alarming level, exacerbated by the low salaries offered to specialists, the health authorities are now admitting that the situation is beyond their control.

Another elephant hit by train last night

An elephant had died after being hit by the Menagaya night mail train, which was travelling from Batticaloa to Colombo Fort last night.

More rain likely during the day

Showers will occur during the day in the Western and Sabaragamuwa Provinces and in the Puttalam, Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts, the forecasting division of the National Meteorological Centre said.

SL fulfils 39% of tourist arrival target set for September

Sri Lanka has welcomed over 46,000 tourists in the first two weeks of September, the provisional data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority showed.

Sri Lanka turns deaf to call for international probe into Easter attack

Sri Lanka appears to be turning down calls for an an internationally monitored investigation into Easter Sunday bombings since it rapped yesterday the Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) for trying to use incorrect and unsubstantiated information from biased sources in analysis in this regard.

IMF’s first EFF review for Sri Lanka kicks off today

Sri Lanka will soon find the status of the progress made in its reform efforts, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) all set to kick off the review process today.

1000 year-old ’alien corpses’ displayed in glass cases in Mexico

Two mummified specimens believed to be ’’non-human’’ and at least 1,000 years old were presented to Mexican Congress on September 13.

SriLankan Airlines grapples with pilots shortage amid economic turmoil

Nearly 60 pilots have left SriLankan Airlines during the last 12 months and the airline is in the process of recruiting pilots. It has already obtained Government approval to recruit foreign pilots if required, to face the shortage, Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines, Richard Nuttall said.

Train strike called off

The Sri Lanka Railways Locomotive Operating Engineers’ Union has decided to call off their ongoing trade union action following assurances by Railway Authority and Ministry officials, union secretary S.R.C.M. Senanayake said.

Organized crime gang leader ‘Ganemulla Sanjeeva’ arrested

Immigration officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake apprehended Sanjeewa Kumara alias ’Ganemulla Sanjeeva’, a notorious leader of an organized crime gang, this evening.

Pakistan look to ’match-winner’ Zaman after Naseem injury blow

Pakistan bowling coach Morne Morkel on Wednesday said injuries to their premier quicks is a big blow ahead of a must-win Asia Cup match but a ’’fantastic opportunity’’ for up-and-coming talent.

Shri Santosh appointed new High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka

Shri Santosh Jha presently Ambassador of India to Belgium, has been appointed as the new High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka.

The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Trophy arrives in Sri Lanka

The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Trophy Tour’s Sri Lanka Leg will commence tomorrow and will be made available for public display as below.

Train strike continues despite declaring services essential: Union

Despite the Railway Service being declared as an Essential Service, the Sri Lanka Railways Locomotive Operating Engineers’ Union will continue the ongoing strike, union secretary S.R.C.M. Senanayake said.

Train derails near Watagoda station in Talawakelle

The Udarata Menike train travelling from Colombo Fort to Badulla derailed near the Watagoda station in Talawakelle today at 3.30 pm, the Nawalapitiya Railway Control Room said.

Gopal Baglay appointed India’s next high commissioner to Australia

Shri Gopal Baglay, presently High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to Australia, a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs said.

Daily automated fuel price revising system from next year

In an effort to streamline the fuel dispensing process at all Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) refueling stations, the CPC has decided to introduce a daily automated price revision system starting next year.

Govt. gives undertaking to Court not to export Toque Macaque monkeys

The Court of Appeal decided to close the hearing of the petition over the move to export Toque Macaque monkeys from Sri Lanka to China, as the government has given an undertaken not to export Toque Macaque monkeys to China.

Third sour banana export processing factory in Hambantota

The Agriculture Ministry has decided to set up a third sour banana export processing factory at Muravesihena in Hambantota.

Amendments to PAYE tax in upcoming budget: Parliamentary Committee assures

The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Alleviating the Impact of the Economic Crisis has assured to intervene in taking necessary measures to present amendments to the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax in the upcoming budget.

What Sri Lanka and Pakistan need to do to qualify for Asia Cup Final

With just two more Super Fours matches to go in the Asia Cup, here is how the qualification scenarios stand for Pakistan and Sri Lanka, the only two teams left in contention for a Finals berth alongside India.

Be alert on thefts by those impersonating police in civvies

Police warn the public to be alert on individuals who commit thefts while impersonating police officers in civvies.

HRCSL seeks copy of new anti-terrorism bill for observations

The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) requested President Ranil Wickremesinghe to submit a copy of the Bill titled ‘Anti-Terrorism’, which the Cabinet of Ministers had approved recently, a statement from the Commission said.

Malinga makes massive call on Dunith Wellalage’s future

Sri Lanka legend Lasith Malinga has heaped praise on Dunith Wellalage, after the young spinner had India’s high-profile top-order in a spin with a superb bowling performance at the Asia Cup.

Four Acting Ministers appointed

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed four Acting Ministers to oversee the ministries under his purview during his overseas engagement, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.