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.

Inter-School Rugby: St. Joseph's in big win over Kingswood, St. Anthony's edge Wesley

St. Joseph’s romped to a comfortable 48 points to 15 win over Kingswood College in their Under 29 Inter-School Rugby League match.

C.D. Wickramaratne continues as IGP for three more months

C.D. Wickramaratne has been given a three-month extension as the IGP with effect from today (09) by President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Sri Lanka bowled out for 233

Sri Lanka were bowled out for 233 by the Netherlands, in the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe.

Man acquitted of robbery charges after 20 years

The Court of Appeal last Friday (07) set aside a judgement of the Panadura High Court and acquitted a man from robbery charges over an incident that had taken place in 2002, due to insufficient evidence to sustain the conviction.

Diana Gamage complains against nuisance caller who uploaded audio clip

State Minister Diana Gamage in a letter addressed to the head of the Police Cyber Crimes Division has requested the removal of an audio clip which is being virally circulated on social media.

SL Navy seize 12 trawlers with 74 Indian fishermen so far this year

The Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard conducted a special operation to chase away Indian trawlers poaching on Sri Lankan waters yesterday and the operation led to the apprehension of 02 Indian trawlers with 15 Indian nationals poaching on Sri Lankan waters off the Delft Island, Jaffna.

Return Coats of Arms taken away during Aragalaya or face legal consequences: President’s Secretary

The public has been requested to hand over to the Presidential Secretariat the Coats of Arms with archaeological or artistic value that belonged to Sri Lanka’s former Governors and Presidents, which went missing during the Aragalaya, before July 31 or face legal consequences.

Sri Lanka, Netherlands eye final success with World Cup spots secure

The undefeated Sri Lanka have been the standouts of the Cricket World Cup Qualifier but will come up against an orange surge in the final as the Netherlands ride a wave of stunning success.

’’Visumpaya”, official residence of several state leaders, to become Boutique Hotel

The Urban Development Authority (UDA) has planned to convert ’’Visumpaya’’, which has been used as the official residence of several state leaders such as Sirimavo Bandaranaike and D.M. Jayaratne, into a Boutique Hotel.

India now biggest source market for Sri Lanka tourism: SLTPB

India is the biggest market for Sri Lanka in terms of tourism arrivals and that is likely to be the case in the long term as well, said Chalaka Gajabahu, chairman, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), the government body responsible for handling all marketing and promotion activities for the island nation.

Eight men remanded for stripping, assaulting monk and two women

Eight individuals who were arrested by the Nawagamuwa police over the assault on Pallegama Sumana Thero and two women inside a house at Bomiriya, Rassapana in Nawagamuwa have been remanded till July 12 by Kaduwela Acting Magistrate Hemantha Wettasinghe today.

President asks Tiran to decide on IGP post

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has informed Public Security Minister Tiran Alles to take the final decision on the appointment of the new IGP, informed sources said.

Tug en route to India drifts into SL waters with Indian and Indonesian nationals

The Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to the barge ‘Atulya’, towed by tug ‘Avadh’, en route to India from the Maldives, which had drifted to the Nadukuda coast south of Mannar with nine crew members who are Indian and Indonesian nationals.

Health authorities in hot water over critical health issues

The health authorities including Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella have been reprimanded over existing issues plaguing the health sector.

Eight arrested for stripping, assaulting monk and two women

Eight individuals were arrested by the Nawagamuwa police today over the assault on Pallegama Sumana Thera and two women inside a house at Bomiriya, Rassapana in Nawagamuwa.

C.D Wickramaratne given another extension as IGP ?

Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D Wickramaratne has been reportedly given another three months service extension by President Ranil Wickramasinghe, sources at the police headquarters said.

Arrest those stripped and assaulted monk, two women: Minister orders police

Public Security Minister Tiran Alles ordered to arrest the individuals who had assaulted a Buddhist monk and two women after stripping them naked as shown in a video.

Price increase has not hindered lottery sales: NLB, DLB

Though the price of lottery tickets had been increased to Rs. 40 each, the sale of lottery tickets on Thursday (6) was very successful, the National Lotteries Board (NLB) and the Development Lotteries Board (DLB) said.

Commercial, state banks must grant concessions to customers: Siyambalapitiya

With the reduction of interest rates in line with the reduction in policy interest rates, commercial and state banks must grant concessions to their customers. The Central Bank (CB) has the direct responsibility of regulating it, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

Increase of container traffic reported at Customs inspection yards: Spokesman

There is an increase in the receiving of containers at the Colombo port after the recent five-day long weekend, Customs Deputy Director (Legal) and media spokesman Sudatta Silva said.