Alliance Air completes 100th flight to Jaffna Int’l Airport

Since its resumption of international scheduled flight operations between Jaffna and Chennai after the global pandemic, Alliance Air completed its 100th flight to Jaffna International Airport (JIA) today,

Afghan team offers special meal to Sri Lankan team

The Afghanistan cricket team that visited the island for a one-day cricket tournament in Sri Lanka took steps to prepare a special meal at the hotel where they were staying.

MP Ponnambalam granted bail

Tamil National Peoples Front (TNPF) leader and MP Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam who was arrested over an incident in Jaffna between him and the police, was granted bail by the Kilinochchi Magistrate’s Court.

Thank you for arresting Gajendrakumar: Gammanpila

Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader and MP Udaya Gammanpila today thanked the police for arresting Tamil National People’s Front (TNPF) leader and MP Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam.

No proper management conducted for plastic, polythene waste projects during past few months: CEA

The Central Environment Authority (CEA) has found that no proper management had been conducted for the projects carried out by certain parties to control the improper disposal of plastic and polythene waste during the past six months, CEA Chairman Supun S. Pathirage said.

Highest export income of USD 13.1 bn recorded last year: Ramesh Pathirana

Sri Lanka recorded the highest export income of USD 13.1 billion last year (2022), Industries Minister Ramesh Pathirana said.

Over 400 SME properties seized under Parate law during first four months of this year: Sajith

Claiming that more than 400 properties of small and medium scale industrialists have been seized under the Parate execution law within the first four months of 2023, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa urged the government to suspend the Parate execution law considering the economic situation in the country.

J’pura Uni students tear gassed

Police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the members of the Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) attached to the Sri Jayewardenepura University near the Wijerama junction a short while ago.

LPL’s Colombo Strikers name Aussie Simon Helmot as Head Coach

The Colombo Strikers franchise has named Simon Helmot as its Head Coach for the upcoming Lanka Premier League (LPL) season.

Several activists ordered not to inconvenience public during protest

The Maligakanda magistrate’s court today issued an order preventing Frontline Socialist Party activists Duminda Nagamuwa, Lahiru Weerasekara and 10 others from organising a protest in Colombo.

Harsha appointed Chairman of Public Finance Committee (COPF)

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harsha de Silva has been appointed the Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) ending a long tussle between the opposition and the ruling party.

Diana accuses SJB of forging her resignation, warns them to be ready

State Minister Diana Gamage accused the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) of forging her resignation in an attempt to remove her from the party’s Deputy Secretary post.

Disciplinary action against Excise officials involved in brawl at One Galle Face

Disciplinary action will be taken against the Excise Department officials involved in an incident of assault at the One Galle Face Mall in Colombo, Excise spokesman Commissioner Kapila Kumarasinghe said.

Sri Lanka gear up for World Cup qualifiers with series win over Afghanistan

The series may have started with an ominous-feeling six-wicket defeat, but Sri Lanka bounced back to complete a 2-1 series win beating Afghanistan by nine wickets in Hambantota.

Gota given new residence at Stanmore Crescent: MP Rasamanickam alleges

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabri has provided a new official residence at Stanmore Crescent to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, MP Shanakiya Rasamanickam alleged today in Parliament.

Sooriyawewa Pradeshiya Sabha secretary arrested for soliciting Rs.50,000 bribe

The Sooriyawewa Pradeshiya Sabha secretary has been arrested by Bribery Commission (BC) officials while soliciting a bribe of Rs.50,000 at the Pradeshiya Sabha.

Natasha Edirisooriya and Bruno Divakara further remanded

Natasha Edirisooriya and Bruno Divakara, the owner of SL-Vlog were further remanded until June 21 by the Fort Magistrate Court.

Afghanistan bowled out for 116 in third ODI

Fast bowlers Dushmantha Chameera and Lahiru Kumara made early inroads, before spinners Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana cleaned up the tail, as Sri Lanka bowled out Afghanistan for 116 in the third ODI in Hambantota.

One million jobs lost in construction sector due to economic crisis: Committee reveals

It was revealed at the Sectoral Oversight Committee on alleviating the impact of the economic crisis that one million jobs have been lost due to the collapse of the construction sector as a result of the economic crisis faced by the country.

Ponnambalam will be allowed to attend Parliament after being produced before courts - Speaker

Member of Parliament Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam will be allowed to participate in parliamentary sessions after he is produced before courts, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena said.

Two more Monkeypox cases, including a child, reported

The Health Ministry has detected two more individuals, including a child diagnosed with Monkeypox

Afghanistan opt to bat first in series-deciding ODI; Sri Lanka make one change

Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and opted to bat first in the series deciding third ODI against Sri Lanka in Hambantota.

MP Ponnambalam arrested over altercation with police

The Tamil National People’s Front (TNPF) leader and MP Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam has been arrested over the incident that occurred in Jaffna between MP Ponnambalam and the police recently.

Govt. resolute to launch proposed e-motoring system within this year

The government is determined to launch the proposed e-motoring system within this year overcoming resistance from certain bureaucrats.

Over 100mm rain expected today: Met. Dept

Heavy rains exceeding 100 mm is expected in the Sabaragamuwa Province and in the Galle, Matara and Kalutara districts, the Meteorology Department said today.

Plastic waste from eight countries washed ashore in Sri Lanka

Plastic waste dumped in the ocean from eight different countries -China, Bangladesh, India, Turkey, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and Seychelles - have been found washed ashore in Sri Lanka, a case warranting collective global action to deal with.

Colombo Port City to get international commercial dispute resolution centre

Colombo Port City Economic Commission enters into agreement with International ADR Centre The Colombo Port City Economic Commission (CPCEC) yesterday announced it had entered into an agreement with the International ADR Centre (IADRC) to establish an independent international commercial dispute resolution centre (ICDRC) within the area of its authority.

COPE slams GSMB for seeking minister’s approval for issuance of licenses

It was revealed in the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) that applications pertaining to mining and exploration activities are directed to the Minister’s approval in order to facilitate the issuance of licenses.

All 225 MPs on the tax radar

Responding to criticisms that politicians are not subject to the new tax regulations, State Finance Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said that all politicians would be required to register for income tax under new regulations.

Govt. yet to tackle bloated public sector; defence still claims 48% of state salaries

At a time when Sri Lanka is looking to restructure its state-owned enterprises (SOE), which continue to be a massive burden to the economy....