Ukraine’s Zelensky sacks ambassador to UK after criticism

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sacked his country’s ambassador to the UK.

Inter-School Rugby: D. S. Senanayake College beat S. Thomas’ College, qualify for Super Round

D. S. Senanayake continued their exceptional Under 19 Inter-School Rugby League season, qualifying for the Super Round from Group 1A along with defending champions Isipthana College, after beating S. Thomas’ College 13-10 at Havelock Park

India hopes SL will fulfill aspirations of Tamil Minority, Modi tells RW

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed hope on Friday that the Sri Lankan government will fulfill the long-standing aspirations of the Tamils and uphold its commitment to the minority community in the country.

Writ petition filed by SLR to be heard on July 25

The writ petition filed by Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) and its President Rizly Illyas challenging the legality of the Gazette notification issued by Sports Minister is to be taken up for hearing on July 25.

IND vs PAK: Fans book hospital beds after hotel room prices go sky high

The hotel room prices are ranging from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh in Ahmedabad in the third week of October when India vs Pakistan encounter is set to be played. The fans are finding new ways to stay in the city to witness the marquee clash.

No-faith motion on Keheliya handed over to Speaker

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) sponsored a no-confidence motion on Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella was handed over to Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene today.

Parliament Select Committee recommends abolition of UGC

The special Select Committee appointed to look into developing higher education has recommended the abolition of the University Grants Commission (UGC) and to replace it with an independent “National Higher Education Commission“ to be enacted by new legislation.

Dimuth reiterates desire to step down as Test captain

Dimuth Karunaratne has requested the national cricket selection committee to reconsider his request to step down as Sri Lanka’s Test captain.

Five MoUs signed between India and Sri Lanka

Five Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) including a MoU on Renewable Energy, Solar Power Project were signed between India and Sri Lanka today.

Two flour importing companies refuse to reduce prices: Minister

The two companies that import wheat flour to Sri Lanka refused to reduce the prices of flour despite a request to do so, Trade Minister Nalin Fernando said today.

Alleged use of SPC funds to pay Keheliya’s mobile phone bill: Keheliya raises objections

Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella today filed objections against the corruption case against him filed by the Bribery Commission.

Import restrictions on over 300 items lifted

An extraordinary gazette notification has been issued lifting the import restrictions imposed on 328 items.

Bodies of missing young woman, her baby girl found in Anguruwathota jungle

The bodies of a 24-year-old woman and her 11 months old baby girl, who had gone missing a few days ago, were recovered from a jungle area at Rathmalgoda in Anguruwathota, Horana.

Police bust highly-valued ambergris smuggling racket; two arrested

The Matara Division Crimes Investigations officers have arrested two suspects from the Gandara area for possession of highly-valued ambergris, commonly called as whale vomit.

Minor earth tremor in Monaragala

A minor earth tremor of 2.6 magnitudes on the Richter scale has been recorded by the Seismic Monitoring Center at the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) this morning.

Gautam Adani meets President to explore green hydrogen projects

Billionaire Gautam Adani said today that he had a meeting with President Ranil Wickremesinghe to explore multiple range of projects in Sri Lanka.

Dayasiri requests extra hour given to Sajith in Parliament

Parliamentarian Dayasiri Jayasekara requested that Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa be allowed one hour from 8.30 am to 9.30 am during Parliament sessions to discuss issues.

Private sector entities urged to tap GCF funding for climate projects

The government is anticipating private sector entities to submit a minimum of 25 concept papers by the end of this year, seeking concessional financing for climate mitigation and adaptation projects from the Green Climate Fund (GCF)

SL achieves US$ 211mn FDI in 1Q; aims for US$ 1.5bn for the year

State Minister of Investment Promotion Dilum Amunugama yesterday said Sri Lanka has realised US$ 211 million as foreign direct investments (FDI)

Key decisions on maritime, air, energy, trade connectivity expected

Sri Lanka and India are expected to take decisions regarding connectivity dimensions in maritime, air, energy and trade domains, an authoritative source said.

Health Ministry admits quality issues in 63 drugs in 2023

The Health Ministry has acknowledged that a total of 63 drugs have failed quality tests in 2023, Additional Secretary to the Health Ministry, Dr. Saman Rathnayake, disclosed during a news briefing held at the Ministry auditorium yesterday.

Update: Man injured in Thalangama shooting, dies

A 41-year-old man who was injured after he was shot at in a house at Thalawathugoda in Thalangama, died while undergoing treatment at the hospital last night.

29-member Indian team to compete at 101st Athletic Nationals

The Athletic Federation of India has taken steps to send 29 first-class athletes from India to participate in the 101st National Athletic Championship with the hope of qualifying for the World Athletic Championship 2023.

Man remanded for sending threatening messages to State Minister

A man who had allegedly sent threatening text messages to State Minister of Defence Pramitha Bandara Tennakoon in breach of his parliamentary privileges was today ordered to be remanded till August 3 after being produced before the Naula Magistrate’s Court.

Nilfer’s second assaulter arrested

A second individual, identified as Insham Inoon, was taken into custody for assaulting St. Joseph’s College rugby coach Nilfer Ibrahim after their match against Kingswood College in Kandy.

Health Ministry provides adequate stock of essential drugs to Kalutara Hospital

Following the Daily Mirror report on the suspension of elective cesarean section surgeries at the Kalutara Teaching Hospital due to a shortage of the anaesthetic drug Marcaine Spinal Heavy, the Health Ministry has taken action to address the issue.

I was removed through a ‘Boardroom coup’: Former SLT Chairman

Rohan Fernando who has been removed from the post of Chairman of Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) today claimed that a ‘Boardroom coup’ took place to remove him from the position, suggesting that moves were underway to facilitate the sale of the state-owned enterprise.

Import restrictions on over 300 products to be relaxed tonight

The import restrictions imposed on 328 more items will be relaxed tonight, State Minister for Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

SLC apologize for prize-money mistake at the end of first Sri Lanka-Pakistan Test

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) issued an apology for an embarrassing mistake during the presentation ceremony at the conclusion of the first Test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Galle.

Central Bank Bill approved by Parliament with amendments

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka Bill was passed in Parliament with amendments at the third reading without a vote.