No price revision on electricity tariff: Minister

Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said there will be no price revisions on electricity tariff, as speculated in the media.

Air Force training aircraft crashes killing two officers

A training aircraft of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has crashed inside the SLAF Academy in China Bay a few minutes after the take-off this morning, killing the pilot and an officer, the SLAF said.

Vavuniya Prison operations return to normal

The Vavuniya Remand Prison, which had been closed for two weeks due to a contagious disease spreading among the detainees, will reopen tomorrow (07), the Prisons Department said.

New COVID variant ’Eris’ spreading rapidly in UK

A new variant of COVID-19 is spreading rapidly across the United Kingdom, triggering alarm among health officials in the country, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

Musk says his cage fight with Zuckerberg will be streamed on X

The possible showdown between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg will be streamed on X, formerly known as Twitter, according to Musk.

CBI chief stresses stepped-up banking ties with Sri Lanka

The Governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) stressed Sunday that the development of monetary and banking relations between Iran and Sri Lanka is necessary for the expansion of bilateral economic relations.

JMO’s suspension apt to be extended

Consultant Judicial Medical Officer (JMO) Dr. Ruhul Haq, who is in hot water after being found to have acted against the suspension imposed by the Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC), is likely to face an extension, the Daily Mirror learns.

Tharjini Sivalingam retires from international netball

Sri Lanka’s netball star Tharjini Sivalingam has retired from international netball competition.

Pakistan govt. allows cricket team to travel for World Cup in India but expresses security concern

Pakistan cricket team will be travelling to India later this year to compete in the ICC World Cup later this year after the Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs gave them permission to play in the showpiece tournament.

An election should be held before September 15: Deshapriya

Chairman of the committee appointed to re draw delimitation of constituencies in local government, provincial and parliamentary level Mahinda Deshapriya said he expects that one of the postponed elections will be held before September 15.

Farmers to go to HRCSL today over water issue in Hambantota

The All Ceylon Farmers’ Federation together with other farmers have planned to file a complaint with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) today as thousands of farmers are faced with a crisis due to the non-release of water from the Samanala Wewa reservoir for paddy cultivation.

12-year debt moratorium from India: Just an option not concretized yet

Reports about the 12-year debt moratorium for the repayment of loans from India hold no truth since it is possibly an option under consideration with no concrete decision yet, a top source said.

Sri Lanka’s tea exports to Iran under barter deal set to begin this month

Sri Lanka is hopeful of starting tea exports to Iran under the barter deal from this month onwards with formalities to operationalise the arrangement...

Sri Lankan trio qualify for World Athletics Championships

Sri Lanka’s Gayanthika Abeyrathna (1500m), Dilhani Lekamge (javelin) and Aruna Darshana (400m) have qualified for individual events at the 2023 World Athletics Championships, it was announced yesterday, having been on the qualification waiting list.

Netball coach Jinadasa says players responsible for losses to Singapore at World Cup

Head coach of Sri Lanka’s netball team Thilaka Jinadasa has said the players cannot escape responsibility for losing to Singapore twice at the Netball World Cup in South Africa, which led to their last-place finish in the tournament.

Over 20 dead, 80 injured after passenger train derails in Pakistan

At least 25 people were killed and another 80 injured in Pakistan after a total of ten train coaches of Rawalpindi-bound Hazara Express derailed near a station located 275 kilometres from Karachi.

81 NVQ certificate issuing institutions suspended for offering low standard courses

Some 81 institutions offering NVQ certificate courses have been suspended so far due to their low standards, the Sub Committees on Tertiary Education of COPE has revealed.

Keheliya should talk to former health ministers to formulate health policy: SJB MP

Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella should call for a meeting with former health ministers from both the ruling party and the opposition to come up with a new health policy, a Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP said today.

Only one examination a year for all grades from 2024: Minister

While reducing the term tests, the Education Ministry has decided to hold only one examination per year for Grades in schools from 2024, said Education Minister Susil Premajayantha while participating at ceremony in the Jayawardenepura Education Zone.

Namal urges President to declare programme for drought-hit people

Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa urged President Ranil Wickremesinghe and his Cabinet to announce the government’s programme to provide relief to people affected by the current drought and those in need of water for cultivation.

Police probe after schoolgirl’s allegation of abuse by class teacher

The Katupotha police in Kurunegala have initiated an investigation following a complaint made by a 19-year-old schoolgirl who alleges she was sexually abused by her class teacher. The incident resulted in the girl being admitted to the hospital after she had consumed some pills.

One arrested with Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 75 Mn in Jaffna

A 31-year-old suspect was arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy and Police with over 227 kgs of Kerala cannabis, during a combined search operation conducted in Ponnalei, Jaffna yesterday.

Talaimannar pier to be re-constructed after 37 years

The Ports, Shipping and Aviation Ministry has planned to re-construct the Talaimannar Pier to facilitate passenger vessels from Rameswaram, India after 37 years.

Iran, Sri Lanka agree on releasing prisoners in near future: Iranian Foreign Minister

Iran and Sri Lanka agreed to take action regarding the release of prisoners of the two countries in a humane way in the near future, the Iranian Foreign Minister said.

77th Bradby Shield Encounter: Royal win second leg, retain Shield

Royal College retained the Bradby Shield after recording a 27-17 over Trinity College in the second leg of the 77th encounter at Reid Avenue.

Colombo to be beautified with plans provided by Surbana Jurong: President

The vision to transform Colombo into a beautiful city is already in motion, with plans provided by Surbana Jurong while similar plans have been prepared for Trincomalee, aiming to enhance the development in that region as well, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said.

Health Ministry initiates probe on suspended JMO

The Health Ministry has launched a ministerial-level investigation into Consultant Judicial Medical Officer (JMO) Dr. Ruhul Haq, who had practised notwithstanding the suspension being issued against him by the Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC).

West African leaders plan possible Niger intervention as deadline looms

West African defence chiefs have drawn up a plan for military action if Niger’s coup is not overturned by Sunday, the regional bloc said on Friday, after mediation failed in a crisis that threatens regional security and has drawn in global powers.

Shooting incidents continue: Another injured in Weliweriya

A person who was travelling in a car in the ​​Weliweriya area was shot at by two unidentified persons riding a motorcycle.

2,000 lecturers left country during past 18 months: FUTA

According to the data recorded at the University Grants Commission (UGC), nearly 2,000 lecturers had left the country during the past one and a half years, 600 had left the country, and some had left the service during the past six months, President of the Federation of University Teachers Associations (FUTA) Prof. Barana Jayawardana said.