Internal probe over sexual harassment on female employees in Parliament: Dy Speaker

A three-member committee has initiated an internal investigation over the complaints made by female employees attached to the Housekeeping Department of Parliament on allegations of abuse and harassment by senior officials, Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapakshe said today.

Pilot of ill fated PT -6 Trainer escaped death in 2012, but not this time…

On February 13, 2012, the pilot of the ill-fated PT-6 training aircraft, Wing Commander Tharindu Herath, was lucky enough to escape death when his MiG-27 fighter jet crashed in a coconut estate in Dummalasuriya where he ejected from the aircraft and parachuted to safety.

PT-6 aircraft manufactured in 1958; should be kept in museum: Dayasiri

Claiming that six pilots have been killed in PT-6 aircraft crashes so far, Parliamentarian Dayasiri Jayasekara questioned why these aircraft manufactured in 1958 are still used for training purposes.

Chemical factory fire causes tense situation at girls’ school in Kandana

A tense situation arose at a leading girls’ school in Kandana when a group of parents attempted to evacuate their children after a fire broke out at a nearby chemical factory.

Accountant killed in chemical factory fire

A 45-year-old accountant attached to a chemical factory in Kandana was killed after a fire broke out in the premises this morning, police said.

Amendments to reinstate members of dissolved LG bodies inconsistent with Constitution: SC

The Supreme Court has determined that the amendments to the Pradeshiya Sabha Ordinance, Municipal Council Ordinance and Urban Council Ordinance to reinstate local government members and re-convene the dissolved bodies is inconsistent with the Constitution, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardhane announced today.

Eight arrested for forcibly entering Central Bank

At least eight individuals who forcibly entered the Central Bank (CB) were arrested by the Fort Police a short while ago.

Arrest of excise undercover team for firing at car in Bambalapitiya causes stir

An undercover drug busting operation launched by the Excise Narcotic Control Unit officials who fired several rounds at a vehicle driven by two drug dealers on Marine Drive at Bambalapitiya last evening caused much stir as the Police ultimately arrested Excise sleuths over the shooting incident.

Young couple found shot dead in house at Nuwara Eliya

The Nuwara Eliya Police have launched investigations after a couple had been shot dead inside their home at Toppas in​​Nuwara Eliya last night.

SL on alert as new COVID variant sparks fears in UK

In the wake of a new variant of COVID-19 dubbed ‘Eris’ spreading rapidly across the United Kingdom, triggering alarm among health officials, Sri Lankan Health authorities said they keep a close eye on the new developments of the virus and are on alert.

Cracks on SJB’s Colombo District machinery?

Cracks seemed to have surfaced on Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB)’s machinery in Colombo District with its Maharagama co-organiser teledrama actor Rodney Fraser threatening to resign from the party and move out of politics following alleged sidelining.

Relatives beat to death 55-year man for having affair with teenage girl

At least six suspects have been arrested after they tied a 55-year-old man to a tree and assaulted him to death at Uduvil in Chunnakam for having an affair with a 19-year-old girl.

SLAF temporarily grounds all PT-6 aircraft

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) temporarily grounded all PT-6 aircraft in their fleet until the report by the special committee appointed to investigate the crash of a training aircraft which resulted in the death of a pilot and an officer in China Bay yesterday.

Dambulla Aura inflict third defeat on Jaffna KIngs

Dambulla Aura inflicted the third defeat of defending and three times champions Jaffna Kings with a nine runs win in the 11th match of the Lanka Premier League played under floodlights at the Pallekele International Stadium on Monday.

Father advised Babar Azam to play in LPL instead of Global T20 League

Had it not been for the advice of his father, Pakistan captain Babar Azam would not have been playing in the Lanka Premier League (LPL), instead choosing to travel to Canada for their Global T20 League.

100,000 people in five districts face drinking water shortages

Nearly 100,000 people from five districts - Jaffna, Kurunegala, Puttalam, Trincomalee and Ratnapura Districts were said to be affected without proper drinking water, the Disaster Management Centre said today.

Kusal, Chamika among four players fined for breach of LPL Code of Conduct

Kusal Mendis and Chamika Karunaratne were among four players who were fined for a breach of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) Code of Conduct.

Cricket legend Sachin in SL

Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar visited Sri Lanka today as a UNICEF ambassador for global humanitarian efforts.

Writ petition urging to release ’Myan Kumara’ from Bellanwila Temple dismissed

A writ petition filed seeking an order directing the authorities to release the baby elephant named ’Myan Kumara’ to Ridiyagama Safari Park from the Bellanwila Temple was yesterday dismissed by the Court of Appeal.

Drink more water to prevent dehydration: Paediatrician

Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) consultant pediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera advised the public and parents to provide more fluids with adequate minerals to prevent children from getting dehydrated and suffering from heat shock during the present hot weather conditions.

Azam, Nissanka steer Colombo Strikers to thrilling win

Babar Azam scored the first century of this season’s Lanka Premier League (LPL), striking a swashbuckling 59-ball knock of 104, inclusive of eight boundaries and five sixes, to lay the foundation for Colombo Strikers to record a thrilling seven-wicket win over the Galle Titans, in their LPL match played at the Pallekele International Stadium.

Excise inspector, three officers arrested over shooting in Bambalapitiya

An Excise Inspector and three Excise officers were arrested over the shooting incident reported in Bambalapitiya this evening.

Three-quarters of children in South Asia face extreme heat: UN

Three-quarters of children in South Asia are already facing dangerously high temperatures, the highest level worldwide, as the impact of climate change grows, the United Nations warned Monday.

‘Slight advantage for India… ‘: Ex-Sri Lanka pacer on upcoming world cup

In an exclusive chat, former Sri Lanka pacer Chaminda Vaas explains why India have a slight edge in World Cup this year, what Sri Lanka need to return to dominating ways, and more.

Cabinet nod to release water from Samanala-Weva for agricultural purposes

Cabinet approval was granted to release the required amount of water from the Samanala-Weva reservoir for agricultural purposes, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said.

Judge Sobitha Rajakaruna sworn in as CA Acting President

Court of Appeal Judge Sobitha Rajakaruna was sworn in as the Acting President of the Court of Appeal before President Ranil Wickremesinghe today, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Woman tricks man into ’Hugging-Induced’ Medical Expenses, Lands Behind Bars!’’

In a startling case of deception, a 57-year-old woman has been apprehended by Nittambuwa police after allegedly swindling a 67-year-old man out of Rs. 6.9 million in a fraudulent marriage scheme.

Minor blast at Kekirawa Divisional Secretariat’s office

A minor blast occurred in the office room of the Divisional Secretariat in Kekirawa today, Kekirawa police said.

SJB wants No Confidence on Keheliya debated this week

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) which brought a No Confidence motion on incumbent Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella, wants a debate this week.

Lottery winner of Rs. 75mn abducted and assaulted

The winner of a prize of Rs. 75 million in a sweep draw has been abducted and manhandled by a group of individuals within closed doors of a house at Ratmalkaduwa in Gampola for several days demanding money, since July 27, until Gampola Division Crime Investigation Unit and the STF rushed to the scene and secured his release on Saturday (5).