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....

Govt. to boost tax revenue by removing VAT exemptions

The government is planning to boost tax revenue by 1.2 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) by removing most of the Value-Added Tax (VAT) exemptions and abolishing the Simplified Value Added Tax (SVAT) methodology.

Australia and India are relaxed but ready as WTC23 Final arrives : Preview

The peace won’t last for long, with the ICC World Test Championship Final set to bring the noise inside the gates of the famous south London ground, but The Oval’s calmness is in harmony with the two squads’ attitudes ahead of their title-deciding clash.

SL origin Barrister, 34, becomes youngest ever minority ethnic Crown Court judge in UK

A Harrogate barrister has been announced as the youngest ever black and minority ethnic crown court judge in the UK. Sri Lankan origin Ayesha Smart, 34, can now sit as a Recorder in crown courts across the north east of England.

Do not enter parents’ data when setting up e-mail accounts for school children: Police Crime Division

The Police Crime Division requests people to refrain from entering parents’ data when setting up e-mail accounts for school children and also to enter the correct age of the children.

Cleaning up programme soon after O/L exam ends: Minister

A dengue mosquito cleaning programme will be conducted in all GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) examination centres, including leading schools where nearly 40 students were found with dengue, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

Minister Nimal says a case warranting media regulation

Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala De Silva, who accused the media of involving him and Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardane in the ordeal experience by Venerable Ajahn Brahmawanso (Ajahn Brahm Thera), said it was a case warranting regulation of media activities.

Sri Lanka youth netball team leaves for Asian C’ships in South Korea

The Sri Lanka youth netball team left for South Korea today (June 6) to participate in the 12th Asian Youth (U-21) Netball Championship 2023.

Customs RTF seize Rs.350Mn worth cars, fags, cosmetics and booze in container

Sri Lanka Customs today displayed a seized container carrying three hybrid cars, a large stock of cosmetics, illicit cigarettes and foreign liquor worth over Rs.350 million, which had been imported by a trader falsely declaring as motor spare parts.

Sri Lanka’s Chamari, Harshitha nominated for Women's ICC player of the month award

Sri Lanka’s Women’s team captain Chamari Athapaththu and Harshitha Samarawickrama have been nominated for the Women’s International Cricket Council (ICC) Player of the Month Award for May.