Funds available for LG polls : EC Chairman

The interim budget 2022 has allocated Rs.10 billion for the Election Commission (EC) and as such the commission carries out its day to day operations as usual with the target of conducting much delayed Local Government (LG) polls in early 2023, Chairman of the EC, S.g.punchihewa said yesterday.

19 dead after commercial aircraft crashes into Lake Victoria in Tanzania

A Tanzanian commercial flight operated by Precision Air crash-landed in bad weather in Lake Victoria on Sunday, killing 19 people.

Court refuses bail to Danushka

Cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka who appeared by video link in handcuffs at a Sydney court today, has been refused bail & will remain in custody, media reports said.

Danushka Gunathilaka appears in Sydney Court

Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka appeared by video link in handcuffs at a Sydney court on Monday to seek bail after he was charged with four counts of sexual assault. Gunathilaka, who spoke only to confirm his identity, was shown on a screen in Downing Centre Local Court.

300 kg heroin seized from many boats off Hambantota

Ten suspects have been arrested with 300kg of heroin in the seas off Hambantota during a joint operation by the Sri Lanka Navy, Police Special Task Force (STF) and Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB).

Tension flares up at Kandakadu; Detainees try to break into arsenal

Police and Army are deployed to control the tense situation reported between two groups at the Kandakadu Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre after the inmates tried to take the weapons by breaking into the arsenal.

Danushka Gunathilaka scandal; Why did SLC keep such a player?

Sri Lankan citizens woke to shocking news last morning of a national cricketer facing allegations of sexual assault in Australia during the T20 World Cup.

50 inmates escape Kandakadu following clash

At least 50 inmates have escaped from the Kandakadu Treatment and Rehabilitation Center in Polonnaruwa following a clash between two groups, the Commissioner General of Rehabilitation said.

Rajpal responds to Shehan

In response to the article that appeared in the Daily Mirror online, titled ’Shehan rubbishes Rajpal’s plagiarism claims’, journalist Rajpal Abeynayake has sent the following statement.

Tanzanian Precision Air plane crashes into Lake Victoria

A Tanzanian passenger plane has crashed into Lake Victoria as it attempted to land in the lakeside town of Bukoba, killing at least three people.

President meets UN Secretary General

President Ranil Wickremesinghe met the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres in Egypt, Cairo where he briefed the Secretary-General on the Government’s plans on the National Environmental Policy.

Annul fuel price revision announcement dates: PDA requests minister

The Petroleum Dealers’ Association (PDA) said that they requested the Power and Energy Minister to annul the fuel price revision announcement dates, which were fixed by the Ministry.

Elect a tribal representative to parliament via the national list: Wannila Aththo

Vedda Chief Uru Warige Wannila Aththo said that someone representing their community should be elected to parliament.

India, Pakistan, New Zealand and England qualify for semis

Fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi returned career-best figures of 4-22 to lead Pakistan into the Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals with a five-wicket win over Bangladesh in a do-or-die clash on Sunday.

LITRO increases LP gas prices

The prices of 12.5kg domestic LITRO gas cylinders has been incresed by Rs. 80 with effect from today, LITRO Lanka Chairman Muditha Peiris said.

Four ministries to function under President

An Extraordinary Gazette has been issued by Secretary to the President stating that four ministerial portfolios will remain under the purview of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

President leaves for Dubai

President Ranil Wickremesinghe left the country early this morning to participate in the climate change conference being held in Egypt, the airport duty manager said.

SLC to take stern action against Danushka if found guilty

Following the arrest of Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka over the allegations of sexual assault of a woman in Sydney, the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) initiate a thorough inquiry into the matter and said it will take stern action against the player if found guilty.

Deal with fishermen in more humane way: Indian Navy to Lankan peers

The Indian Navy has urged its Sri Lankan counterpart to adopt a more humane approach towards Indian fishermen. This was discussed during the Indian Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) meeting held aboard a Lankan ship in the Bay of Bengal on November 4.

T20 World Cup 2022: SA all but out of semifinals, crash to defeat vs NED

South Africa’s semifinal hopes were dashed after they lost to Netherlands by 13 runs in their T20 World Cup 2022 fixture, at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, on Sunday.

Danushka Gunathilaka arrested and charged with sexual assault in Sydney

Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a Sydney woman, reports said.

Evacuation alert issued if needed: NBRO

A level two alert has been issued to many vulnerable areas by the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) today.

Air France to operate three Colombo-Paris flights weekly

After resuming operations between Colombo-Paris flights from Charles de Gaulle airport yesterday (4), Air France will operate three flights a week to Colombo.

Yal Devi derailed, night mail trains to North cancelled: Railways Dept

Following the derailment of Yal Devi intercity express train, the Railway Department has decided to cancel the both the nightmail trains on the northern line today.

Fuel scarcity will end by Monday: Bowser Owners’ Association

The prevaling artificial fuel shortage in the country will end by Monday (7), the Ceylon Petroleum Private Bowser Owners’ Association (CPPBOA) said.

Monkeypox can be controlled through self immunity; no need to get alarmed: Health Ministry

The monkeypox spread can be controlled by the immune system within the infected person, Epidemiology Unit Director Dr. Samitha Ginige said.

2021 O/L results to be released end of this year: Exam Dept.

The results of the 2021 G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) examination will be released by the end of this year, the Examinations Department said.

Inland Revenue Dept. notches higher tax revenue

The Inland Revenue Department has earned a healthy 68.4% from the target they have given to achieve this year, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

Five-member delimitation committee appointed

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardene has appointed a 5-member National Delimitation Committee on demarcation of wards for local authorities, chaired by former Elections Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya.

Cardinal says IMF arrangement detrimental to country

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith questioned seeking IMF Assistance and implied that there would be a negative impact on working with the organisation.