’No survivors’ expected in Air India crash, Ahmedabad police chief says

The police chief for Ahmedabad has said there do not appear to be any survivors following the Air India crash.

Sri Lanka condoles Air India crash victims

Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath expressed deep sorrow over the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI 171 in Ahmedabad.

5 dead at medical students’ hostel in Ahmedabad where Air India plane crashed

Five medical students died and many suffered injuries after Air India flight crashed into the hostel of the BJ Medical College in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. This includes, four undergraduate students and a postgraduate resident.

TPA to take disciplinary action against two of its members for joining government

The Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) is to take disciplinary action against two of its members in the Haldumulla Pradeshiya Sabha for voting in favour of the person who was nominated by the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) as the chairman, party leader Mano Ganesan said today.

SJB, SLPP, UNP, PA announce agreement to form administrations of local bodies

Four Opposition parties, namely the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Sri Lanka Podu Jana Peramuna (SLPP), United National Party (UNP) and the People’s Alliance (PA) today announced that they have reached an agreement to jointly form administrations of local bodies where the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) does not command a majority.

Monk jailed for sharing nude videos of married woman after illicit affair

A mistaken phone call that led to an illicit affair has ended in a conviction, as Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali today sentenced the Chief Incumbent of Sandagala Viharaya in Rajanganaya to six months of simple imprisonment for circulating nude photographs and videos of a married woman with whom he had developed a romantic relationship.

At least 133 killed in Air India flight crash

At least 133 people were killed after an Air India flight crashed near the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday. The incident took place when the Air India flight, carrying 232 passengers and 10 crew members, was taking off for London at 1.17 PM.

Student killed, 17 injured After tree falls in Balangoda

A tragic incident unfolded in Balangoda today when a large tree fell on a school building, killing one student and injuring 17 others, police said.

Ahmedabad Airport suspends all flights after crash

All flight operations have been temporarily suspended at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport here following the crash of an Air India flight to London.Flight AI 171 from Ahmedabad to London, Gatwick, on Thursday, was involved in a crash shortly after takeoff, outside the airport.

Court summons CBSL Intelligence Unit over delay in submitting bank records in bond scam probe

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali today ordered a senior officer of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) to appear before court in connection with the ongoing investigations into the Central Bank bond scam, due to the failure to submit bank records as previously ordered.

Powering reform: Why electricity tariffs must be rewired for Sri Lanka’s future

Sri Lanka’s electricity tariffs have never made much economic sense as they’re full of distortions, cross-subsidies and based on outdated assumptions. This is why the Advocata Institute recently made a formal submission to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), proposing a complete overhaul of the way electricity is priced. The goal isn’t just to balance the books. It’s to improve transparency and efficiency of the system.

’’Shocked, devastated’’: Aviation Minister on Ahmedabad Air India plane crash

Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said he was ’’shocked and devastated’’ upon learning about the Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad. The plane was carrying 242 passengers, Air India has confirmed.

Writ petition against Nilantha Jayawardhane fixed for support

A writ petition filed by the Centre for Society and Religion, seeking an order to conduct a credible investigation and take appropriate actions against Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardane for his omission and serious dereliction of duty which led to the Easter Sunday bombings in 2019, was today fixed for support by the Court of Appeal.

Man arrested over false plane hijack claim

A 43-year-old suspect has been arrested for allegedly committing an act of treason by making a series of false claims about a hijacking attempt involving a SriLankan Airlines flight arriving from Indonesia.

Air India plane carrying 242 passengers crashes near Ahmedabad airport

An Air India flight crashed near the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday, with initial inputs suggesting around 242 passengers were onboard.

15% power tariff will increase food prices, National Consumer Front warns

The recent 15 percent increase in electricity tariffs will lead to a rise in food prices across the country, National Consumer Front (NCF) chairman Asela Sampath warned today.

China approves world’s biggest amphibious plane for mass production

China has greenlighted the mass production of a homegrown amphibious aircraft that is the world’s largest.

Results of animal census announced

The Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation Ministry has released the findings of the recently conducted national animal census.

Human-sized Labubu doll sells for more than $150,000

A human-sized Labubu doll was sold this week for a record 1.08m yuan ($150,324; £110,465), according to a Chinese auction house.

Seminar on new risk-based VAT refund system held in Colombo

A seminar on the transition from the Simplified Value Added Tax (SVAT) scheme to the new risk-based VAT refund system was successfully held in Colombo on 12 June 2025, under the patronage of Acting Finance Minister Harshana Suriyapperuma.

Prisons spokesperson resigns

Prisons Commissioner Gamini B. Dissanayake has tendered his resignation letter to Acting Prisons Commissioner Nishan Dhanasinghe stepping down from his role as media spokesperson for the Prisons Department.

Upcountry line back on track after overnight repairs

Train services on the Upcountry Line, which were disrupted on Tuesday due to the sudden appearance of a sinkhole between Peradeniya and Kandy, have been fully restored following overnight repair work, the Railways Department said.

Social media helps control animal cruelty, says AWC official

Sharing videos of animal abuse on social media has made people more aware and careful about how they treat animals, an official from the Animal Welfare Coalition (AWC) said.

Two people die after infection with New COVID-19 variant

Two people diagnosed with the new COVID-19 variant have reportedly died, Chief Professor of Medicine at the Northwestern Medical Faculty, Professor Dushantha Medagedara, said yesterday.

Committee recommends legal action against RDA over fatal Garandiella bus crash

The committee appointed to investigate into the fatal road accident in the Garandiella area has recommended filing legal action against the Road Development Authority (RDA) over the incident, which claimed the lives of 22 people and left many others injured.

Probe launched into alleged threats by ruling party MP to Police Sergeant

Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said that an investigation has been launched into allegations involving a National People’s Power MP from the Kalutara District, who allegedly berated a police sergeant attached to the Welipenna Police for taking action against an illicit liquor trader.

Major dengue outbreak around the corner?

With more rains expected in the coming weeks, health authorities are on high alert to avert a major outbreak of dengue across the country.

New species of dinosaur discovered that ’rewrites’ T.rex family tree

Scientists have discovered a new species of dinosaur - in the collection of a Mongolian museum - that they say ’’rewrites’’ the evolutionary history of tyrannosaurs.

Half the year gone, 8 SL missions still headless

The new government which recalled all 16 Sri Lankan heads of mission in December, last year is yet to fill up eight of them despite the lapse of half of the year now, the Daily Mirror learns.

Power pricing reform advances with net relief for industry

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) yesterday approved a 15 percent increase in electricity tariffs, moderating the previously proposed hike.