Danushka Gunathilaka makes new legal bid to get out of jail

A New South Wales Supreme Court hearing will be held in December after Sri Lankan international Danushka Gunathilaka launched a second bail bid following his arrest and charges of four counts of sexual intercourse without consent.

Sri Lanka Retailers’ Association urges immediate action to revitalise retail sector

The Sri Lanka Retailers’ Association (SLRA), the apex body of organised retail in Sri Lanka, has raised growing concern about the current standing of the local retail sector. “If the retail sector

Worker remittances up for second consecutive month in October

Worker remittances income continued its ascent in October reflecting that the worst may be over for the poor run of the key foreign currency inflow source to Sri Lanka, which is instrumental in helping....

Govt. in balancing act between social welfare and fiscal stability with Budget 2023

Ahead of today’s budget presentation, the government yesterday disclosed plans to prop up State expenditure by 29.2 percent to provide relief to the economically-battered population....

SLT September profits down on higher costs; revenue at Mobitel declines

Sri Lanka Telecom PLC (SLT) saw its profits declining in the three months ended September 30, 2022 (3Q22) due to sharply rising costs stemming from a bevy of factors including the sharp fall in the value...

National average rice yield hits nearly 50-year-low in Maha season amid fertiliser ban

Sri Lanka’s national average rice yield hit a nearly 50-year-low last ‘Maha’ season largely driven by the ill-conceived import ban on chemical fertiliser and agrochemicals. Its aftereffects....

Democrats keep control of US Senate, crush Republican ’red wave’ hopes

Democrats held onto control of the U.S. Senate, handing a major victory to President Joe Biden and extinguishing hopes of the ’’red wave’’ that Republicans had expected leading into the midterm elections.

Six dead, dozens wounded in Turkey explosion

At least six people have been killed and 81 wounded in an explosion in a busy area of central Istanbul, Turkish authorities have said.

Sri Lanka women’s rugby team captain missing in Korea

The captain of the Sri Lanka women’s rugby team, Dulani Pallekondage, who has come to South Korea to participate in the second leg of the Asia Rugby Sevens Series, has gone missing after the tournament.

Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2022 : Sri Lanka finish fourth

Sri Lanka had to settle for fourth place in the second leg of the Asian Rugby Sevens Series 2022 after losing 24-07 to the Philippines in the match for third place. Sri Lanka got off to a bright start but suffered some setbacks in the last half of the match due to the aggressive playing style of the Filipino players.

Upcountry train services distrupted

Mounds of earth had one crashing down on the railway line between Diyatalawa and Bandarawela railway stations as well as between Ohia and Idalgashinna stations on the upcountry railway line today, the Railway Department said.

Unloading crude oil from ESPO tanker vessel begins after more than 50 days

The Eastern Siberia Pacific Ocean (ESPO) Crude Oil cargo which has been seen docked off the west coast of Sri Lanka for over 50 days due to a delay in settling payment, commenced unloading last night.

Budget to be presented to Parliament tomorrow

President Ranil Wickremesinghe in his capacity as the Minister of Finance will present the 2023 budget to Parliament tomorrow (14) aimed at creating long-term, stable economic growth, the President Media Division said.

T20 World Cup Final 2022: ENG crowned champions, beat PAK by five wickets

England beat Pakistan by five wickets to win the Twenty20 World Cup at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday.

Police begin probe against cops harassing female cops, protestors

A special police investigation has been launched against the Panadura South HQI and his team after they were caught on camera physically assaulting female protestors and female cops who were on duty.

UNP to take action against its member who protested in front of Chinese Embassy

UNP is to take action against its local government member Sashi Hettiarachci who held a protest in front of the Chinese Embassy in Colombo asking China to restructure Sri Lanka’s debt, Party General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara said.

Man beats paramour to death for having sex with wife

A 24-year-old man has died after he was assaulted and tied to a tree after a man found out that the victim was sleeping with his wife.

Sri Lanka to host U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024

Top emerging talent will be heading to Sri Lanka in 2024 for the U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup, as the ICC Board announced host countries for U19 events between 2024 and 2027.

AMW to downsize operations in Sri Lanka

AMW, a wholly-owned company of Al-Futtaim based in UAE, which provides some of the world’s most-recognized automotive brands, services, and mobility solutions to customers, said it has begun the process of closing down identified locations across Sri Lanka.

2 planes collide during air show in US state of Texas

A Boeing B-17 bomber and a small plane collided Saturday in the air in the US state of Texas, according to the nation’s aviation agency and footage on social media.

Lankan fishing boats seized off Srikakulam coast; 11 arrested

The Indian Coast Guard ship Vigraha patrolling in the Bay of Bengal apprehended two Sri Lankan fishing boats along with 11 crew fishing in the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone and escorted them to Kakinada for further investigation on Saturday.

Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara questioned by CID

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today recorded a statement from Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera for nearly three hours, over the investigations into alleged mega financial fraud committed by Thilini Priyamali, police sources said.

Chinese envoy Lin Songtian arrives in SL

President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) Lin Songtian arrived in Sri Lanka for a four-day official visit today.

Security skills and strategic skills significant for country’s survival: Prez

President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the importance of having increased defence allocations as the country is looking at an economy that will be highly competitive and export-oriented,President Media Division (PMD) said.

India’s NIA files charge sheet against three LTTE supporters

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India on Friday filed a charge sheet against three LTTE supporters who were allegedly planning terrorist acts to revive the proscribed group in Tamil Nadu.

Moragoda meets India’s National Security Advisor

Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda met with the National Security Advisor of India Ajit Kumar Doval today in New Delhi and reviewed the current status of the relations between Sri Lanka and India.

Three girls missing as boat capsizes in Sooriyawewa

Three girls have been reported missing after the boat they were traveling on capsized in Mahawelikada Ara in Sooriyawewa today morning.

’’Among Economic Killers’’, Cabraal releases his book for a price

Former Central Bank Governor, Ajith Nivard Cabraal who has been one of the individuals criticized for Sri Lanka’s worst-ever economic crisis, has released a new book titled ’’Among Economic Killers’’ which is priced at Rs.2500.

SLC struggle to raise $200,000 bail deposit for Danushka Gunathilaka

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is struggling to raise a second bail deposit of Australian 200,000 dollars for Sri Lankan Cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka which has to be submitted to a magistrate court early next week to appeal for bail once again, the Daily Mirror learns.

Tax on fags should be increased from budget; not the price: ADIC

Tax on cigarette should be increased from the upcoming budget instead of increasing the prices of cigarette. Alcohol and Drug Information Centre (ADIC) Executive Director Pubudu Sumanasekara said.