Special police unit to maintain religious harmony

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has instructed the Minister of Public Security, Tiran Alles to take immediate action to establish a special police unit to investigate into and act on persons or groups that distrupt religious harmony.

Chinese national detained over forged passports is a wanted person in China -AG

The Attorney General today informed the Court of Appeal that the Chinese national who filed a writ petition challenging his deportation to China following the possession of forged passports was a wanted person in China over a drug offence case.

Preparations continue for flying an ailing Thai elephant back from Sri Lanka

Three veterinarians, a mahout, two assistants and a specially-built cage will be flown to Sri Lanka on a chartered flight on July 1st to bring “Saksurin”, an ailing and aging Thai elephant, back home after about 21 years abroad.

Call for examinor applications for 2022 (2023) O/L exams

The Examinations Department today called for applications for marking examiners for the 2022 (2023) GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) Examinations.

Heat index reaches caution level in several areas: Met. Dept.

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) today warned of undue health conditions as a result of the increasing Heat Index, which is the temperature felt on the human body.

Do not expose child victims through media: Parliamentary Caucus for Children

Immediate measures should be taken to prevent the exposure of child victims and the child accused through the media as many social problems have arisen due to such exposures, Chair of the Parliamentary Caucus for Children Rohini Kumari Wijerathna.

Thief breaks into Sri Lankan temple in Adelaide

A man broke into a Sri Lankan Buddhist temple in Adelaide and stole some of the money donated by worshipers.

Saddharathana thera remanded

Venerable Rajangane Saddharathana Thera who was arrested over his remarks that could disrupt religious harmony has been remanded until June 7 by the Fort magistrate a short while ago.

Trial against Joseph Stalin and 32 others fixed for July 01

Colombo Additional Magistrate Harshana Rajakaruna today fixed for July 01 the trial against General Secretary of the Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) Joseph Stalin and 32 others for staging a demonstration in Battaramulla while violating quarantine laws.

ADB approves $350 million for Sri Lanka economic stabilization programme

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved a $350 million special policy-based loan to provide budget support to Sri Lanka for economic stabilization.

SL Rupee drops below Rs. 290 against US Dollar

The Sri Lanka Rupee (SLR) has further appreciated against the US Dollar (USD) today, according to the Central Bank (CBSL).

JSA expresses concerns over four names proposed for High Court

The Judicial Service Association (JSA) has expressed its concern about four names proposed for imminent appointments to the High Court.

Nutritionist and psychologist hired for Sri Lanka team

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has hired the services of a nutritionist and a psychologist for the upcoming home series against Afghanistan, it is learnt.

BCCI not in favour of PCB's ’’hybrid-model’’ for Asia Cup, impasse continues

The impasse over the hosting of the Asia Cup 2023 looks set to continue after it was reported that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) was not in favour of the proposed ’’hybrid-model’’.

Lankan teen racing ace Yevan David earns podium finish in Belgium

A skillful and masterly driving by 15-year-old Sri Lankan Yevan David was the Cynosure of the DKM German Karting Seniors Championship Race, held over the weekend. The competition attracted 44 professional drivers.

Did you attend Natasha’s comedy show? Police will quiz you

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) is conducting investigations to identify and record statements from those who were present at Nathasha Edirisooriya’s stand-up comedy show held in Colombo, where certain disrespectful remarks were made on Buddhism.

Lanka Premier League player auction on June 14 - How will it work?

The Lanka Premier League will conduct its first ever player auction on June 14, ahead of the fourth season of the league.

Fireworks at wedding claims a life in Thambuttegama

An individual who received serious injuries in an explosion during a fireworks display at a wedding reception in Thambuttegama area died on admission to Thambuttegama divisional hospital.

SJB to meet a top IMF delegation on Wednesday

The main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) yesterday said they will discuss with the IMF the open violation of the agreement signed between the two before passing the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) of US$ 2.9 billion’ by the repeated postponement of LG polls.

What happens if reserve day for CSK vs GT final is washed out?

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 final between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans was shifted to the reserve day on Monday after rain forced play to be abandoned on Sunday.

Ven. Rajangane Saddharathana Thera arrested

Ven. Rajangane Saddharathana Thera, a monk who is famous on social media, has been arrested by the police in the Anuradhapura area.

MPs’ privileges to arrive from VIP terminals without inspection must be removed: Amaraweera

While condemning Parliamentarian Ali Sabri Rahim using his parliamentary privileges, Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said privileges given to members of parliament to arrive without inspection from the VIP terminals of the airport should be removed.

Uva Wellassa University’s Medicine Faculty to start end of this year: Minister

The new Medicine Faculty of the Uva Wellassa University in the Uva province will begin its academic activities before the end of this year, Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said.

Government to come up with special programme to systematise tax payment

State Minister for Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya says that a systematic programme has been prepared to streamline the payment of taxes by fixing the existing weaknesses and shortcomings....

BOI ups FDI target to US$ 2bn amid growing investor interest

Sri Lanka’s Board of Investment (BOI) has increased the foreign direct investment (FDI) target to US$ 2 billion from earlier US$ 1.3 billion for the year as foreign investors are returning to the country following a troubled year and given the possibility of realising big ticket investment pertaining to an oil refinery in Hambantota.

Nathasha Edirisooriya remanded till June 7

Nathasha Edirisooriya, who was arrested over her remarks on Buddhism was remanded until June 7 by the Fort Magistrate court today.

Fuel quota to be increased from Tuesday: Minister

The National Fuel Pass QR System allocated fuel quotas will be increased next Tuesday, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said today.

NPP to launch Aragalaya from June 8 to obtain LG polls: AKD

The National People’s Power (NPP) will re-launch the battle from June 8 to force the government to hold the Local Government elections, as 09 June completes three months since the LG polls have been delayed, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said.

Lankan passenger from Australia dies on board

The body of a passenger who died on board SriLankan Airlines flight No. UL 605 from Melbourne on Saturday night was handed over to the Katunayake police.

Separate court to be set up to hear tax-related cases: Minister

State Minister for Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said that it has been proposed to establish a separate court to hear tax-related cases.