Singapore trounce Sri Lanka’s Youth Netballers

Sri Lanka’s Youth Netballers were trounced by Singapore 51 points to 29 in their preliminary round match in the Asian Youth Netball Championships in South Korea today.

Doctor found dead in Hospital quarters

A doctor attached to Thambuttegama Government Hospital had died in his quarters and his body was recovered this morning by Thambuttegama police.

Manasinghe, Madushanka and Embuldeniya bowl out South Africa ‘A’ for 131

Spinners Lakshitha Manasinghe and Lasith Embuldeniya, and left-arm fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka combined to bowl out the visiting South Africa ‘A’ team for 131 on the second day of the 1st unofficial Test match at the Pallekele International Stadium.

Urea price to be reduced from June 15: Minister

Cabinet approval has been received to reduce the price of a 50 kg bag of urea fertilizer to Rs.9,000 from June 15, Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said.

Monks, MPs, a catholic priest requested MS to free Shramantha Jude

Ven. Athuraliye Ratana Thera, former MPs Ven. Baddegama Samitha Thera, Sarath Kongahage, a Catholic priest and several others had met then President Maithripala Sirisena and pleaded to grant presidential pardon to Shramantha Jude Jayamaha, who was convicted for the killing of a young woman in Royal Park, it was revealed before the Supreme Court through a letter submitted by a then presidential assistant secretary, yesterday.

Truth behind Easter Sunday attacks will come out soon: Cardinal

The truth behind the Easter Sunday attacks will be revealed soon as some of those who are behind the attacks will betray their own, Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said today.

Turkish Airlines will operate direct flights to SL in October

After 10 years of operations in Sri Lanka, Turkish Airlines is going to operate direct flights between Colombo and Istanbul from October, Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) said.

Keheliya lands himself in hot soup again, recommends ‘dud’ consultants

The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) revealed that two consultants appointed on the recommendation of former Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella to the Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd and the Media Ministry had been paid Rs. 1.8 million and Rs. 900,000 respectively.

Taxi driver hands abandoned kids to Police in Ambalangoda

A six-month-old infant and a nine-year-old boy who had been abandoned by their mother in Ambalangoda were handed over to the Police by a Tuk-Tuk driver.

Elections highly unlikely this year: Bandula

Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Bandula Gunawardana said today that elections are highly unlikely to be held this year, with the present economic constraints.

There will be a snap general election within six months: SJB MP

Growing dissension between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) will result in a snap general election within six months, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) spokesman and MP S.M. Marikkar said today.

UAE President invites RW to COP28

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has invited President Ranil Wickremesinghe to the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), which will be held in Expo City Dubai this November.

LPL 2023: 360 players to come under hammer tomorrow

The Lanka Premier League 2023 will reach new heights when it holds its first ever player auction tomorrow (June 14) at the Shangri La Hotel, Colombo.

Navin Dissanayake appointed as Governor of Sabaragamuwa Province

President Ranil Wickremesinghe appointed former Minister Navin Dissanayake as the Governor of the Sabaragamuwa Province today.

SL Rupee depreciates further against USD

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

Suspects on the run after shooting man in Dickwella

The Dickwella Police have launched investigations to apprehend the suspects who arrived in a car and opened fire at a man at Walasgala, Dematapitiya this morning.

Kawadi dance modernised at Beliatta perahera

A video going viral on social media showing a group of foreigners dancing at the Beliatta main bus stand revealed they were participating in the Beliatta temple’s annual perahera.

Cork teacher injured in cycling holiday accident in SL can sue in Ireland, High Court rules

A Cork woman who was injured in an accident on a cycling holiday in Sri Lanka can sue the UK-based organisers in the Irish courts, the High Court has ruled.

Adani to complete 500 MW Renewable Energy Project by Dec. 2024

The progress of the 500 MW Renewable Energy Project in Mannar and Pooneryn was discussed with Anil Sardana, MD and CEO of Adani Transmission Ltd and project management team yesterday morning at the Ministry of Power and Energy, Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said.

’Dead’ woman found breathing in coffin at own funeral

Mourners at the funeral of an elderly Ecuadorian woman were startled to discover she was still alive. Bella Montoya, 76, was declared dead last week following a suspected stroke.

Seven Sri Lankan fugitives under INTERPOL red notice list

Seven Sri Lankan fugitives are among 6,872 fugitives listed under the INTERPOL’s red notice list, recent statistics have shown.    

Politicians, senior cops hindering Regulation of Private Bus Operations

Regulation of private bus operations remains a challenge since there are influential people like politicians, senior police officers, and officials of the Inland Revenue Department and Customs among bus owners, a Minister charged yesterday.

Over 22k tourist arrivals in June first week

Sri Lanka welcomed a total of 22,200 international visitors for the first eight days of June, maintaining a tourist inflow momentum similar to that of May.

Industrial production extends declining trend to April

Sri Lanka’s industrial production extended its declining trend to April, with most of the manufacturing segments remaining weak, on the back of softening global demand, seasonal patterns and lingering domestic conditions.

Children represent 30 percent of total Dengue cases

About 30 percent of the total culminated Dengue cases reported in 2023 are in the age category between one and 18, according to health experts.

Radisson to manage Galadari Hotel Colombo after facelift

Galadari Hotels Lanka PLC intends to rope in multinational hospitality management company Radisson Hotels Asia Pacific Investments Pte. Ltd to manage Galadari Hotel Colombo, under the name ‘Radisson Blu Hotel Galadari Colombo’, an Extraordinary General Meeting circular to the company’s shareholders said.

CJ nominates Trial-at-Bar to hear Amarakeerthi Athukorala murder case

The Chief Justice has nominated a 3-member Trial-at-Bar to inquire into the murder of former Polonnaruwa District SLPP Parliamentarian Amarakeerthi Athukorala.

Will boycott buying chicken meat next week if prices are not slashed: AICOA

If the government does not take any action against the chicken meat traders, the All Island Canteen Owners’ Association (AICOA) warned today that they would launch a programme to boycott the buying of chicken meat from next week.

Country’s economic growth will see positively in last quarter of this year: Siyambalapitiya

The economic growth rate of the country will take a positive stand in the last quarter of this year, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya today said.

Patients suffer as MRI Scanner lies defunct at Anuradhapura Hospital

The MRI scan machine at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital is non-functional, forcing the hospital authorities to send patients to other hospitals.