SL to work together with powerful countries to prevent production, distribution of synthetic drugs

Sri Lanka has agreed to fully support and work together with other countries to suppress the production and distribution of synthetic drugs, Public Security Minister Tiran Alles said.

CB declines permit renewal for 15 money changers

The Monetary Board of the Central Bank has decided not to renew the money-changing permits of 15 money changers (MCs) for the year 2023 due to non-compliance with a condition of the permits issued for the year 2022, which was communicated to the respective MCs on February 22, 2023.

RW, Basil behind moves to reinstate members of expired LG Bodies: NPP

Claiming that President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Basil Rajapaksa are behind the Private Member’s Bill moved by SLPP MP Jayantha Ketagoda proposing to reinstate former members of the expired Local Bodies, the National People’s Power (NPP) said today they would file a petition in the Supreme Court against the Bill.

SLTB long distance time table digitalised; mobile app launched

The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) today launched a mobile and web-based application to make it easy for passengers to find out the timetables for long-distance buses.

ICC WC Qualifier: Three SL players in Team of the Tournament

Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka, Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana were included in the Team of the Tournament for the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier which ended on Sunday.

Minister even willing to use LTTE ship for Indo-Lanka ferry service

Transport Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva today said that he is willing to accept receiving LTTE ships from Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu as long as India permits.

SL Rupee continues to depreciate against USD

The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) has depreciated further against the US Dollar (USD) today compared to last week, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.

New Zealand Women win T20I series after eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka Women

Veteran batter Suzie Bates scored a half-century to help New Zealand Women to a series win over Sri Lanka Women in the second T20I played in Galle, avenging the ODI series defeat earlier this month.

Customs Chief’s order revoking forfeiture of gold jewellery on MP Vajira Abeywardena’s request

In the backdrop of a controversial letter circulating on social media about the Customs Chief’s revoking of forfeiture of seized gold jewellery on a request by MP Vajira Abeywardena, the Customs yesterday said anybody could make an appeal directly or indirectly to the Customs regarding any forfeiture of goods.

X-Press Pearl disaster: SC calls for progress report on compensation payment

The Supreme Court today directed the Attorney General to submit a progress report regarding the awarding of compensation to the fishermen who were severely affected by the X-Press Pearl disaster.

Ajith Rohana’s FR petition against transfer fixed for support

The Fundamental Rights petition filed by Senior DIG Ajith Rohana challenging his transfer to the Eastern Province from Southern Province was fixed for July 17 by Supreme Court today.

26 estate workers injured after bus topples down precipice

At least 26 women were injured when a bus transporting estate workers in Pundalu Oya veered off the road and toppled down a precipice.

A crow starts pecking at President, disrupting his plans: Mervyn

A crow has started pecking at the President and interferes with the President’s plan to restore the country, former Minister Mervyn Silva said.

Six dead in China kindergarten stabbing

Six people have been killed and one injured in a kindergarten stabbing in China’s south-eastern Guangdong province, police told the BBC.

Sri Lanka spinners top wicket-takers at Cricket World Cup Qualifier

Wanindu Hasaranga claimed the most scalps at the Cricket World Cup Qualifier as Sri Lanka’s spin sensation matched his feats at the past two T20 World Cups.

Low income families to get 70,000 goats in five years

The Agriculture Ministry is to distribute 70,000 goats in five years with the aim of promoting goat management in Sri Lanka and raising the living standards of low-income families.

Gampaha Hospital confused with details of dead baby

The Gampaha Hospital authorities had got confused with the details of a dead baby and assigned the body to different parents who disclaimed, the police said.

Manampitiya accident: Death toll increases to 11, with 35 hospital admissions by today

The number of deaths due to the bus accident on the Kotaleeya bridge at Manampitiya has increased to 11 by this morning, the area police said.

St. Joseph's coach Nilfer Ibrahim assaulted after Kingswood match

Nilfer Ibrahim, the Head Coach of the St. Joseph’s College rugby team, was assaulted after their match against Kingswood College at Pallekele.

President, Tiran fail to reach consensus over Deshabandu as new IGP

In the absence of a consensus between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Public Security Minister Tiran Alles on the selection of Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon as the next Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D.Wickramaratne was given yet another service extension of three months to serve in the post.

Two days more for Maithripala to pay compensation over Easter bombings

The deadline to former President Maithripala Sirisena and other accused individuals to pay compensation for failing to avert the Easter Sunday bomb attacks will come to an end on Wednesday (July 12).

Another accident kills 2, injures 29 in Ambanpola

In the wake of yesterday’s bus accident in Manampitiya, another accident was reported this morning in the Ambanpola police area, injuring 29 passengers and resulting in two deaths on the bus, the Police said.

Thai Air Asia resumes flights from Bangkok to Colombo

Thai Air Asia resumed operations on its popular Bangkok (Don Mueang) to Colombo route yesterday (9), the Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) said.

CB continues to maintain that rupee debt doesn’t have to be restructured

The Central Bank continues to maintain its stance that domestic debt does not need to be restructured in order to achieve debt sustainability as the local debt has already undergone restructuring in response to high inflation and significant currency depreciation experienced last year.

Private credit shrinks for 12th straight month; CB expects gradual turnaround

Credit extended by commercial banks to businesses and individuals has continued to contract for the 12th consecutive month in May amid Central Bank’s expectations that credit conditions should ease...

Moves to reinstate members of LG bodies against democratic principles: NPP

National People’s Power (NPP) will not allow the proposed Act to be passed in Parliament to reinstate members of the expired Local Government bodies as it is against democratic principles, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

Lankan-born Aussie Gold Medalist wanted to withdraw from games

Sri Lankan-born Australian Gold Medalist Tania Van Heer revealed that she almost withdrew from the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, where she eventually won multiple medals, including Gold.

At least 9 killed, over 20 injured after bus topples into river at Manampitiya

At least nine passengers were reported dead and more than 20 persons injured after a bus from Polonnaruwa to Kaththankudy collided on the Kotaleeya bridge at Manampitiya and toppled into the river this evening.

England beat Australia in thriller to keep Ashes hopes alive

England beat Australia by three wickets in a nail-biting third Test at Headingley on Sunday to keep the five-match Ashes series alive.

Theekshana stars again to bowl Sri Lanka to ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier title

It was yet another poor batting display masked by an impressive bowling performance as Sri Lanka won the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier tournament, beating the Netherlands by 128 runs in Zimbabwe.