SJB will attend All Party Conference : Sajith

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will attend the All Party Conference called for by President Ranil Wickremesinghe today, Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa said.

SL Athletics not responsible for pole vault champ Sachini's move to Dubai

Pole Vault women Sri Lanka record holder Sachini Kushalya Perera has left the country and is working as a domestic worker in the Middle East not because of any shortcoming or mistake from the athletics administration, said Sri Lanka Athletic (SLA) General Secretary Saman Kumara Gunawardena in an inquiry by ’Daily Mirror’.

Rain washes out second day’s play after just ten overs

If Sri Lanka feared a long day out in the field with Pakistan piling on the runs, with the second day customarily among the most profitable for batsmen at the SSC, they were spared of that with rain allowing for only ten overs of play.

Sri Lankan Kiwi becomes the youngest-ever winner of Mountbatten medal

A Sri Lankan Kiwi from South Otago has become the youngest-ever winner of a Mountbatten medal, after the heroic rescue of his younger brother from heavy surf.

CA refuses extending Interim Order preventing collection of Personal Income Tax from judges

The Court of Appeal today refused to further extend its interim order preventing Justice Ministry officials from deducting the Advance Personal Income Tax (APIT) from the monthly salaries of the High Court Judges, Magistrates, District Judges and Presidents of Labour Tribunals.

Indian eggs to be sold through Sathosa from today

Eggs imported from India will be sold through Sathosa and supermarkets from today (25), Trade Minister Nalin Fernando said.

Bowling with spectacles not easy, says Zaheer Abbas

The highest wicket-taker in Sri Lanka’s first innings in the ongoing 2nd Test at the SSC ground on Monday was Abrar Ahmed, who has been bowling with glasses. He, however, is not the only one in Pakistan camp wearing spectacles.

Namal calls for Presidential pardon to LTTE cadres and soldiers alike

In reference to the Presidential pardon given to the LTTE member convicted for 200 years in prison for his involvement in the Central Bank bomb blast that killed 91 persons and injured 200 others, Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa said the same relief should be extended to soldiers whom he cited as war heroes.

Miracle baby’s fight for life: SL expats share how baby weighing 480g survived in Dubai

Dubai: On the occasion of Parents’ Day on Sunday, a UAE couple, who became parents for the first time this year, shared a heartwarming tale of hope, resilience and gratitude.

Police search for missing teenage girl

The Negombo Police are carrying out investigations to locate a 17-year-old girl who had gone missing since June 17 this year.

Expert committee to recommend restructure of Railways

The Cabinet has advised the Secretary to the President to appoint an expert committee to obtain the necessary recommendations for a complete restructuring and improvement of Sri Lanka Railways (SLR) and its services, Minister Bandula Gunawardenasaid.

Court delivers split verdict on Diana Gamage’s citizenship case

The Court of Appeal today decided to hear the writ petition filed over Diana Gamage’s citizenship issue to be heard before a Court of Appeal three-judge-bench since the court today delivered a split verdict regarding the petition.

Most fishermen cannot swim: Lifesaving Association

The Sri Lanka Lifesaving Association (SLLSA) said that 90 percent of the fishermen in the country do not have the ability to swim.

Debt restructuring to ease investment, liquidity risks on insurance firms: Fitch

Fitch Ratings yesterday said the government’s debt restructuring plan is likely to reduce investment and liquidity risks for domestic insurers, as the proposed plan would not have a direct impact on the local currency government debt holdings of insurers, banks and non-banking financial institutions (NBFIs).

Unlicensed foreign traders pose serious threat to local gem and jewellery sector

The Export Development Board (EDB) yesterday said Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery sector is under serious threat, due to a surge in foreign traders’ involvement in key gem markets without the required licences, threatening the sector’s integrity and sustainability.

Unprecedented surge in interest payments in 2022

Based on the Central Bank data, Verité Research yesterday pointed out that Sri Lanka’s interest payments had reached their highest levels in 2022.

Two traders nabbed at BIA with Rs.2.1Mn worth counterfeit fags

Two local businessmen who had arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) from the Middle East and India during the weekend were arrested for attempting to smuggle in counterfeit cigarettes worth over Rs.2.1 million.

One million eggs to be imported per day to address shortage

Sri Lanka will import one million eggs per day from five selected chicken farms in Tamil Nadu, India to be sold through the state–run retail chain called ‘Lanka SATHOSA’ primarily in the Western Province to address the shortage, an official said.

President highlights need to enhance human resource standards in hospitality sector for tourism to thrive

The booming of Sri Lanka’s tourism sector largely depends on uplifting the quality of human resources in the hospitality sector, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said, for which the standard of the existing hotel schools must be improved.

Before building bridge between India, Sri Lanka, consider feeding people three meals a day: SF

There is no need to build a bridge to link India and Sri Lanka at this time, but it is better to find a way to feed the people three meals a day, MP Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka said.

Doesn’t think President won public’s favour: Fonseka

MP Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka said that he does not think President Ranil Wickremesinghe has won the public’s favor.

Sri Lanka born BBC journalist George Alagiah dies

Sri Lankan-born British journalist George Alagiah passed away in the early hours of Monday in the UK.

No definition for inferior quality medicine: Keheliya

The allegations of inferior quality medicines being used cannot be accepted as there is no official definition to rate any medicine as of inferior quality, Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella said.

Tight restrictions on use of elephants in cultural events in Jaffna

Jaffna District Secretary A. Sivapala Sundaram has informed that special permission should be obtained to bring elephants from other areas for religious ceremonies or any other occasion in the Jaffna district.

Pathum Nissanka released from Sri Lanka squad

Sri Lanka’s top order batter Pathum Nissanka has been released from the present squad for the ongoing Test match against Pakistan, it is reliably learnt.

Auditor General calls for probe over medicinal drug purchases, distribution

The Auditor General’s Department has decided to launch a special investigation into the purchase and distribution of medicines over the past two years, a senior official from the Department said.

Sri Lanka’s moments of insanity give Pakistan early honours in second Test

An innings of déjà vu and insanity ended with Sri Lanka bowled out for 166 and Pakistan taking early honours in the second Test at the SSC grounds on the back of half-centuries Abdullah Shafique and Shan Masood.

Danushka Gunathilaka’s sexual assault case to be fast-tracked

Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka, who was charged with for sexually assaulting a woman during the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia, appeared in Sydney Downing Centre District Court on Monday, July 24 to apply for a judge-alone trial.

Cannot continue, will ask Cabinet to take any decision: Bandula

Transport Minister Bandula Gunawardana said he is hoping to take stern action against those involved through a Cabinet meeting for causing public inconvenience by launching a train strikes.

Presidential pardon in Royal Park murder case: SC concludes hearing, reserves judgment

The Supreme Court today concluded hearing and reserved its judgment in the Fundamental Rights petition filed challenging former President Maithripala Sirisena’s decision to grant a Presidential pardon to Royal Park murder convict Don Shramantha Jude Anthony Jayamaha.