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.

Two, including a female who sent women to work in Dubai on tourist visas, netted: SLBFE

The officials attached to the investigation unit of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) have arrested two people, including a woman who sent women to work in Dubai illegally on tourist visas.

No bus fare revision this time: Gemunu

With the recent increase in the price of diesel, the Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) said that there will be no bus fare revision at this time.

Ongoing economic crisis an opportunity for Sri Lanka: IPS

The current situation in Sri Lanka may seem doom and gloom but the ongoing crisis can be used as an opportunity for the island nation to renew its efforts towards development and achieve the much sought-after progression, the latest State of the Economy 2022 revealed.

UK Trade Envoy Lord Davies concludes 3-day visit to Sri Lanka

The UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy for Sri Lanka Lord Davies of Abersoch concluded his three-day visit to the island nation yesterday.

SL looks to lure foreign nationals with long-term residence visa

Sri Lanka launched this week the long-term residence visa scheme for condominium property holders in Sri Lanka, an effort towards luring foreign nationals to invest in the island nation.

Flights from Switzerland back to Colombo

Flights from Switzerland to Sri Lanka resumed this week, with the recommencing of operations of Edelweiss Air.

Marais Erasmus, Kumar Dharmasena named on-field umpires for England-Pakistan final

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Friday that Marais Erasmus and Kumar Dharmasena will be the on-field umpires for the Men’s T20 World Cup final between England and Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Sunday.

CPC increases diesel, kerosene prices from tonight

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has revised the price of a litre of diesel and Kerosene with effect from tonight.

Wanindu among shortlist for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 Player of the Tournament

The 9-member shortlist for the Player of the Tournament for the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 has now been revealed, with the fans getting the chance to vote for the winner.

School teacher arrested over brutal assault on schoolgirl

A 49-year old schoolteacher of the Dutugemunu Maha Vidyalaya in Hungama was arrested for mercilessly punishing a 10-year-old child studying in grade 5.

Beliatta Police OIC transferred over controversial audio

OIC of Beliatta Police, E.M.I.B. Wijeratne has been transferred by the Public Service Commission over a controversial audio clip circulating in social media.

Rajiv Gandhi assassination: SC orders release of all 6 convicts

The Supreme Court (SC) of India on Friday ordered the release of the six convicts serving life imprisonment in the assassination case of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.

Blue Tick saga - ’Jesus Christ’ now verified on Twitter

Twitter’s new owner Elon Musk has been constantly making changes to the social media platform. The most controversial being - a verified account (popularly called ‘a blue tick’) for $7.99.

Fort police orders to record a statement from Gota

The Colombo Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage today ordered the Fort Police to record a statement from former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

Court imposes travel ban on Diana Gamage

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today issued an order directing the Controller-General of Immigration and Emigration to prevent State Minister Diana Gamage from leaving the country until November 17.

UK Parliament debates SL’s HR, economic situations

The United Kingdom’s House of Commons on Wednesday discussed the human rights and economic situation in Sri Lanka with several Parliamentarians accusing Sri Lanka for continued violation of human rights in the country.

Think-tank builds case for increased tobacco taxation in 2023 Budget

The upcoming 2023 national Budget must entail policies, which automatically links tobacco taxation rises with the size of the economy and inflation, the Colombo-based think tank, Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) said.

Govt. pledges to present welfare-oriented budget for next year despite economic difficulty

With 70 percent of the country’s households seeking financial assistance to meet their basic needs, the government yesterday pledged to present a welfare-oriented budget for the next year despite the ongoing economic turmoil.

Foreign Ministry to extend diplomatic support to resolve Chinese organic fertilizer cargo issue

The Foreign Affairs Ministry is to seek a diplomatic solution between the two countries regarding the Chinese ship which freighted organic fertilizer to Sri Lanka in 2021, at diplomatic level and the payment of US$ 6.7 million made by the Sri Lankan government.

Every govt. tried to solve human-elephant conflict by protecting humans, not elephants: Fmr. Wildlife DG

Every government that was in power intended to solve the human-elephant conflict the way to protect humans, not the elephants, former Director General of the Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) Dr. Sumith Pilapitiya said.

Apparel industry urges govt. to expedite FTAs to sustain resilient performance

The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) yesterday urged the government to expedite negotiations on free trade agreements (FTAs) to enhance the industry’s resilience and global competitiveness amid rising fears of a global economic recession.

Dollar- starved govt pays US $ 10mn demurrage for fuel shipments

The dollar-starved government paid as much as US $ 10 million as demurrage during the last six months for shipments of fuel, Daily Mirror learns .

SLPP Loyalist Jehan Hameed gets SLPP post

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna Loyalist, Jehan Hameed has been appointed as the Chief of Staff of the SLPP party head office located in Nelum Mawatha in Battaramulla, sources said.

Man accused of ’throwing eggs at Charles and Camilla’ banned from carrying eggs in public

The Extinction Rebellion activist arrested for throwing eggs at King Charles says he has been banned from carrying eggs in public or going within 500 metres of the monarch.

SLC responds on hiring new lawyer for Dhanushka

In the wake of a statement by former Legal Head of the SLC Chanaka Senaratna that Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has hired an attorney-at-law to represent cricketer Dhanushka Gunathilake, the SLC said today that it has not authorized or retained any lawyers in Sri Lanka to represent or make any kind of statement representing SLC or cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka.

If officials unable to support system change, leave it to the young generation to take it ahead: Susil

Education minister Susil Premajayantha today warned the officials to leave from their positions within the next two months and hand them over to the young generation, who can help with the system change to develop science and technology in the country.

England beats India to reach T20 World Cup final

England sailed into the T20 World Cup final with a comfortable ten-wicket win over India in the second Twenty20 World Cup semi-final in Adelaide on Thursday.

Deshabandu Tennakoon made a respondent in Wasantha Mudalige’s FR petition

The Supreme Court today permitted to name Western Province Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon as a respondent in a Fundamental Rights petition filed on behalf of Convener of Inter University Students’ Federation (IUSF) Wasantha Mudalige, who was arrested and detained under Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).