Lankan students crowned as Runners-Up

Microsoft recently announced that Team Nana Shilpa emerged as the Runner-Up following an intense finale against Team V Bionic and Team Melodic at Imagine Cup World Championship 2022, in Seattle, Washington.

WB and S&P rank Colombo Port as most efficient in SA

The Port of Colombo has been ranked as the most efficient port in South Asia and the Indian Sub-Continent, 3rd in the Indian Ocean rim and 22nd among 370 ports globally, in the second edition of the Global Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2021, developed by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence and Financial Services.

Shortage of imported beverages, new burning issue for tourism industry

Sri Lanka’s hard-hit tourism industry is faced with yet another hurdle in catering to its international guests, this time with the non-availability of imported liquor.

Rambukkana Shooting incident: SSP Keerthiratne files writ petition to quash arrest order

Former Kegalle Senior Superintendent of Police K.B. Keerthiratne and three other police officers have filed a writ petition in the Court of Appeal challenging the Kegalle Magistrate’s order to arrest them in connection with the recent Rambukkana shooting incident.

Russian passenger plane grounded in Katunayake by court order

Aeroflot flight SU-288 from Russia had arrived at the Katunayake Airport from Moscow, Russia at 10.10 am today

Special gas distribution in Colombo and across country: LITRO

A special allocation was made by the LITRO Gas Limited to dispatch nearly 10,000 domestic gas cylinders in the Colombo district tomorrow.

FR petition seeking an order not to remove structures set up at GotaGoGama dismissed

A Fundamental Rights petition filed by a protester seeking an order directing the authorities not to remove the structures set up on behalf of the protestors at GotaGoGama was today dismissed by Supreme Court.

Over Rs. 600Mn spent for SPC’s software

More than Rs. 600 million has been spent for a software for an inventory of medicine for the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation( SPC) which is said to be malfunctioning at the moment, it was revealed at the meeting of Committee on Public Accounts( COPE).

Colombo City will run out of food by September: Rosy

Warning that Colombo City will run out of food by September this year, the Mayor of Colombo Rosy Senanayake today said the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) will start cultivating essential food crops in 600 acres of land within the city shortly.

Turkey wants to be called Türkiye in rebranding move

Turkey will be known as Türkiye at the United Nations from now on, after it agreed to a formal request from Ankara.

Malinga appointed as bowling strategy coach

Sri Lankan fast bowling legend Lasith Malinga had been appointed as the ‘Bowling Strategy Coach’ of the National Team for the white ball segment of the Australia tour of Sri Lanka, the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said.

Police looking to arrest ex-UC Chairman Ravindu Wedaarachchi, spouse

The Weeraketiya Police is seeking public assistance to locate former Chairman of the Tangalle Urban Council Ravindu Wedaarachchi and his wife Nethmi Harindika Silva to arrest them in connection with obstructing the duties of a policeman and allegedly attempted to manhandle the cop.

Dept. of Immigration face uphill task to meet demand to issue passports

Passports will not be issued for every application that is received at the department on a daily basis, as there is an unusual demand for passports from the end of April, the Immigration and Emigration Department said.

First Batch of China’s Grant Medicines to arrive in SL on June 3

The first Batch of China’s Grant Medicines worth 500 million RMB was scheduled to arrive on 3rd June, the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka said.

Resolution tabled urging Samanlal Fernando to resign as Moratuwa Mayor

The opposition members of the Moratuwa Municipal Council today tabled a resolution urging Mayor Samanlal Fernando to resign from his position.

Child malnutrition rapidly increasing from economic crisis

Malnutrition in children is rapidly increasing in the country due to the current food shortages arising from the current economic crisis, Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) Consultant Paediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera said.

Dengue fast spreading; 6,483 cases reported in May: Dr. Samaraweera

Dengue fever was fast spreading with the onset of the Southwest monsoon where some 6,483 dengue patients have been reported last month alone, Director of the National Dengue Control Unit Dr. Sudath Samaraweera said today.

Gota Go Gama protesters deny meeting President

Protesters at Gota Go Gama have denied claims that they met President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

Cop complains over verbal abuse by SJB MP’s son

A complaint was lodged with the Weeraketiya police station by the policeman who was involved in an argument with a senior SJB MP’s son at the Bendigama Interchange on the Southern Expressway.

A/L likely to be postponed: Minister

The Advanced Level (A/L) examination which was scheduled to be held in August, may be postponed and likely to be held between October and November, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

Reservoirs are filling: Mahaweli Authority

The water levels in the major reservoirs have risen by 77% as a result of heavy showers of more than 100 mm in the hydro catchment areas, Mahaweli Authority Chief Engineer Nilantha Dhanapala said.

Received call from Prez to use tear gas and water cannons against SLPP attackers: Deshabandu

Thirteen suspects including SLPP parliamentarians Sanath Nishantha and Milan Jayatilleke were yesterday ordered to be further remanded till June 8 by Colombo Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage in connection with the incidents that took place at Mainagogama and Gotagogama on May 9.

Sri Lanka seeking $3 Bn under IMF Extended Fund Facility

Sri Lanka is in talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to borrow at least $3 billion via the lender’s extended fund facility (EFF), sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Indian PM assures expeditious supply of fertilizer: Prez

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has agreed to provide the fertilizer required for the Yala season cultivation immediately, President’s Media Division said.

Import-export activities at risk as local agents fail to pay shipping lines

Sri Lanka’s shipping agents have warned that shipping lines could withdraw from accepting import and export cargo in and out of Sri Lanka, as local agents have failed to remit US $ 70 million in freight charges owed to shipping lines over the past several months, due to the foreign exchange crisis.

Money runs out to feed animals in zoos

The officials of the Department of Zoology have informed the Minister of Agriculture, Wildlife and Wildlife Conservation Mahinda Amaraweera that there is no money to provide daily food to the animals in the Dehiwala Zoo as well as other zoos in the country.

Palm oil industry requests govt. to lift bans and other restrictions

Sri Lanka’s palm oil industry yesterday requested the government to repeal the bans and other negative policies in place against the industry and liberalise it, so the industry could play its part to support the country’s dollar-starved economy.

Govt. relaxes import controls to support biz

The Finance Ministry yesterday implemented two key actions with regard to importation of goods, paving the way for businesses to have access to the required raw materials, so that operations can proceed with minimal hindrance.

Duminda Silva still at J’pura hospital; now under prison custody

The Housing Development Authority Chairman, Duminda Silva who was taken into CID custody was handed over to prison officials and is currently receiving treatment at Sri Jayewardenepura Hospital. The arrest was made following the Supreme Court order.

Recently concluded O/L exam was the toughest, challenging in history: Exam. Com. Gen.

While announcing the conclusion of the 2021 (2022) GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination today, Examination Commissioner General L.M.D. Dharmasena said the said examination was the most difficult and challenging one in the history of the Sri Lanka Examinations Department.