’Choon Paan’ seller remanded for uploading threatening Facebook post on President

A 19-year-old ’Choon Paan’ seller arrested for allegedly uploading and sharing a threatening Facebook post on President Ranil Wickremesinghe, was ordered to be remanded till September 8 after being produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.

People getting what they asked for from President: SLPP general Sec.

Even though we have not agreed as a party, the people are getting what they have asked for from President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam said at the weekly media briefing.

2022 A/L results released

The results of the GCE Advanced Level (A/L) Examination 2022 have been released a short while ago, the Education Ministry said.

No one is interested in killing Sajith: UNP

UNP General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara While responding to a comment by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa on a threat to his life, UNP General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara told a media conference that no one is interested in killing Mr. Premadasa.

Nawala Road railway crossing on Kelani Valley line closed for maintenance

The Nawala Road railway crossing between Narahenpita and Nugegoda on the Kelani Valley (KV) Railway Line will be closed for two days, the Railways Department said.

Principal arrested for sexually abusing girl

The Deputy Principal of a school in Galle was taken into custody on suspicion of having sexually abused a 12-year-old schoolgirl.

Psychiatric counsellor hacked to death in Thalangama

A woman, a Psychiatric Counsellor by profession, has been hacked to death in a room of a hotel in Neralu Uyana in Battaramulla and her body was recovered by Thalangama police.

PCB contacts ACC, recommends shifting Asia Cup matches to Pakistan

Chairman of the Management Committee of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Zaka Ashraf, has suggested the possibility of relocating the Asia Cup 2023 matches to Pakistan due to concerns over adverse weather conditions in Sri Lanka.

Sajith says his life is in danger

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said that interested groups may try to harm his life in order to stop him from contesting the next presidential elections.

UN to provide $300M to SL for development Programmes of next 5 years

The United Nations was expecting to provide more than 300 million dollars through the new co-operation framework for the development Programmes of next 5 years including the adoption of the Anti-Corruption Act and the establishment of the Parliamentary Budget Office, United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka Marc-André Franche said.

Youth arrested for posting death threat on President

A 19-year-old youth from Mediyawa in Eppawala has been taken into custody by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) for sharing a death threat on President Ranil Wickremesinghe on his Facebook account.

Rajapaksa officials ‘linked to Easter Sunday Sri Lanka bombs’: Report

Sri Lankan officials loyal to the Rajapaksa family were complicit in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that killed more than 250 people, including eight British tourists, whistleblowers have alleged.

LITRO increases LP gas prices

The prices of 12.5kg domestic LITRO gas cylinders has been incresed by Rs. 145 with effect from today, LITRO Lanka Chairman Muditha Peiris said.

Only 98 persons affected by heavy rains

A total of 98 persons from 28 families have been affected due to fallen trees and high winds following heavy rains experienced in the Galle, Kalutara and Ratnapura districts, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said.

Those who left for foreign jobs this year jumps to over 200,000

More than 200,000 people have left for foreign employment by yesterday, following registrations with the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE), the Bureau said.

UK’s Channel-4 says it will unveil shocking revelations about Easter bombings

A video based on a statement by Pillayan’s former media secretary is scheduled to be aired tomorrow

Govt. to intensify raids on liquor bottles with fake security stickers: State Fin. Min.

The government is planning to intensify countrywide raids on liquor factories using fake security stickers, after authorities seized 100, 000 such bottles in the past week alone, Finance State Minister said.

Two new boats added to HIP’s marine services fleet

The Hambantota International Port (HIP), in a bid to expand its marine services, has deployed two additional boats to its existing fleet that’s available for hire by local service providers engaged in offering crew changes, bunker and draft surveying, a platform for technical support in underwater inspections, underwater and afloat repairs, propeller cleaning, supply of provisions and spare parts, etc.

US govt. may play key role in Hamilton Reserve Bank’s lawsuit against SL over defaulted bond

It appears that the US government is considering to intervene in a lawsuit filed by Hamilton Reserve Bank againt Sri Lanka over a defaulted 2022 sovereign bond. According to Financial....

Sri Lanka in “pretty good shape” to face first IMF review: Dr.Coomaraswamy

Former Central Bank Governor and senior economist Dr. Indrajith Coomaraswamy sounded upbeat on the prospects of Sri Lanka satisfying the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the upcoming review this month as it has exceeded expectations in certain aspects.

Ruwan in Kenya for Climate Summit

Ruwan Wijewardene, the Special Advisor on Climate Change to President Ranil Wickremesinghe, is in Kenya to attend the Africa Climate Summit starting in Nairobi today. It will end on September 6.

Asia Cup Super 4s to be moved out of Colombo?

The Super 4 stage matches of the Asia Cup, which are scheduled to be played in Colombo from September 9, could be moved to a different venue, with Pallekele and Hambantota the likely alternatives.

JVP member electrocuted

Former JVP member of the Central Provincial Council, Michael Ecculas De Silva (66) was electrocuted when he trampled on a live wire laid by him to protect a cultivated land.

Litro gas prices likely to increase tomorrow: Chairman

Litro Gas Lanka Chairman Muditha Peiris is set to announce the new domestic gas price revision tomorrow (04) as it recorded the highest price per metric ton of gas in the world market.

Sachin Tendular invited to unveil Murali’s 800 biopic trailer on Tuesday

India’s legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has been invited to attend the unveiling of Muthiah Muralitharan’s biopic- 800.

Largest Chinese shipping company agrees to provide employment for Sri Lankan seafarers

One of the world’s largest shipping companies ’Far Shipping’ has agreed to provide employment opportunities for Sri Lankan trained seafarers, Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said.

Heavy rains, winds play havoc in Colombo

Several areas in Colombo including Fort, Maradana, Panchikawatta, Borella, Sedawaththa and Armour Street have been flooded due to the prevailing heavy showers.

Health Ministry rectifies shortage of 400 drugs under emergency purchase

The Health Ministry has supplied a total of 400 drugs which were in short supply to hospitals for the last few months, a top official said.

Heath Streak dies after long battle with cancer

Zimbabwe’s former captain Heath Streak has passed away at the age of 49, following a long battle with colon and liver cancer. The news of Streak’s passing was shared by his wife, Nadine Streak, through a heartfelt Facebook post.

Sinopec to begin islandwide operations by end of September: Minister

Sinopec fuel company, which set up their first fuel station in Mattegoda last week, will begin their islandwide operations by the end of September, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said.