Fine, suspended sentence for Chamika

Chamika Karunaratne was fined 5,000 USD after he pleaded guilty for breaching several clauses in his Player Agreement during the recently concluded ICC T20 World Cup.

Galwewa Siridhamma Thera remanded again over another case

Ven. Galwewa Siridhamma Thera who was released on bail by Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court was subsequently remanded till December 6 after being produced before Kaduwela Magistrate over his alleged involvement in a protest held in June near Education Ministry.

UK says monkeypox vaccine is ’78% effective’

UK public health officials on Tuesday said the monkeypox vaccine was 78 percent effective, urging men who have sex with men to take up the jab.

Alarming spike in HIV; mostly among gay community

There has been a alarming increase in HIV positive cases in the country during this year compared to last year, and most of them were among people who engaged in same-sex relationships, National STD/AIDS Control Programme Consultant Community Physician Dr Janaka Weragoda said.

Dangerous Drugs Amended Act takes effect today

The Poisons, Opium, and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill passed in Parliament on October 19 shall come into effect as the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No. 41 of 2022 from today (23).

Sri Lanka FM Ali Sabry says New Delhi’s sensitivities will be kept in mind

Speaking exclusively with our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal from Colombo, FM Sabry said, ’’everyone who will be entitled will be known in advance, we will have a known procedure in place so that no one is surprised, so therefore it is important we also have the freedom of navigation in the Indian ocean.’’

Ranil should worship the Aragalaya as he is President because of them: Vijitha

President Ranil Wickremesinghe should be thankful to the Aragalaya instead of trying to supress it as he was able to become the President becuase of the Aragalaya, National People’s Power (NPP) MP Vijitha Herath said today.

Indian group arrives to visit ancient places mentioned in Ramayana

A total of 78 Indian passengers arrived in the country this morning to visit the places mentioned in an ancient legend mentioned in Ramayana.

State Minister loses his cool for being called just an MP

Sri Lanka’s Parliament which faces more fights and arguments than valuable speeches in recent times, saw a different kind of an argument emerge today when the Speaker was told off by a state minister for being called just an MP.

Will not allow another Aragalaya: President warns

President Ranil Wickremesinghe said today he would not allow another Aragalaya and that he would use security forces to prevent such a move.

Marrying foreigners; Locals with dual citizenship must get Registrar General’s consent

Sri Lankans with dual citizenship must obtain permission from the Registrar General when marrying foreigners, Registrar General of the Registrar General’s Department P.S.P. Abeywardhana said.

Dog knocks cop’s motorcycle killing one, injuring another

A police constable was killed and another injured when a dog ran into a motorcycle in which the cops were travelling at Panamura on the Panamura-Embilipitiya Main Road.

Former CWC Leader Muthu Sivalingam no more

Former Leader of the Ceylon Workers’ Congress (CWC) Muthu Sivalingam passed away at the age of 79 today.

Siridhamma Thera granted bail after 89 days detention

Ven. Galwewa Siridhamma Thera who was detained under Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) for 89 days was today ordered to be released on bail by Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.

SJB MP Chaminda Wijesiri tries to assault Lanza; suspended from Parliament today

SJB MP Chaminda Wijesiri was suspened from attending Parliament sessions today by Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene for trying to assault MP Nimal Lanza inside the chambers.

Nomura warns seven emerging economies including Sri Lanka face currency crisis danger

Nomura Holdings Inc, Japan’s top brokerage and investment bank, has warned that seven countries – Egypt, Romania, Sri Lanka, Turkey, Czech Republic, Pakistan and Hungary – are now at a high risk of currency crises.

Exporting 2,000 MT plantains lost due Agriculture Dpt. negligence

It is reported that the agreement signed between China and Sri Lanka to export 2,000 metric tons of plantains per month has been lost due to the negligence of top officials at the Agriculture Department.

Off-shore patrolling craft acquired from US commissioned as ’Vijayabahu’

The Off-shore Patrolling craft (P-627) the most recent augmentation to the Sri Lanka Navy’s fleet acquired from the US Coast Guard was commissioned as Vijayabahu under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday (22), the Presidential Media Division (PMD) said.

New format, new location: How the 2024 T20 World Cup will look

With more teams and a new format, the 2024 edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is certain to throw up fresh match-ups and historic moments.

Could privatising profitable businesses to foreign investors deteriorate BOP?

The official data shows that deterioration of Sri Lanka’s external balance is partly due to the increase profit repartitions by foreign....

Initial Cabinet nod for proposed new anti-corruption legislation

The initial Cabinet nod has been granted for the proposed new Anti-Corruption Act, which includes provisions to protect whistleblowers.....

Saudi Arabia declares public holiday to mark World Cup win over Argentina

Saudi Arabia has said Wednesday will be a national holiday as, on the Jeddah Corniche by the Red Sea, in the heart of the capital Riyadh and in towns and villages across the country, its seismic 2-1 World Cup win over Lionel Messi’s Argentina was celebrated as a coming of age.

50 bowsers to carry kerosene for fishing community needs daily

The government has decided to dispatch 50 fuel bowsers daily to meet the kerosene needs of the fishing community, the Presidential Media Division (PMD) said.

Saudi Arabia defeats Argentina in shock World Cup upset

Saudi Arabia defeated footballing giants Argentina during the pair’s first match at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar on Tuesday, in an upset praised throughout the Arab world.

Solomon Islands: 7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Pacific nation

An earthquake of 7.0 magnitude has struck the Solomon Islands in the Pacific Ocean, near the south-west region of Malango.

Increase in viral flu similar to influenza among children

There is an increase in the viral flu infection among children with similar or influenza-like infectious illnesses, Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) consultant pediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera said.

Don’t arrest the teacher

The staff members of five schools in Kataragama yesterday staged a token strike compelling the police not to arrest the teacher in charge of discipline in Sellakataragama Maha Vidyalaya upon a false complaint lodged by a woman that her son studying in grade seven had been beaten by him.

Budget passed with a majority of 37

Second reading of the budget was approved by a majority of 37 votes in Parliament with 121 members voting in favour while 84 voted against.

Doctor interdicted for making statement on malnutrition seeks Supreme Court’s remedies

The doctor who sent out a public warning on malnutrition among children in Suriyawewa today filed a Fundamental Rights in Supreme Court challenging the Health Ministry Secretary’s decision to interdict him from service by violating his Fundamental Rights.

CBSL governor adopts extreme economic strategy just as Cabraal: AKD

Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe is adopting an extreme of economic stratergy of contracting the economy just as his predecessor Ajith Nivaard Cabraal adopted an extreme of an another stratergy, National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.