First ever Miss Sri Lanka New York beauty pageant ends in brawl

A video of a brawl reportedly breaking out at the first ever Miss Sri Lanka New York beauty pageant which was held at the Vanderbilt in South Beach has gone viral on social media.

Child electrocuted during Katina Perahera

A 17-year old child who was performing with fire (Gini Bola) at a Katina Perahera had died when he had come into contact with an unprotected electric wire at Dodangoda in Kalutara.

MR congratulates Xi Jinping on re-election as Communist Party’s Gen. Sec.

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa congratulated Chinese President Xi Jinping on his re-election as the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China.

One killed, another injured when police open fire in Negombo

A 22-year old youth was shot dead and another injured after police opened fire at them when they tried to flee after snatching a chain at Andiambalama in Negombo.

South Asia’s first Disneyland to be set up in Hambantota?

State Minister of Tourism Diana Gamage will be visiting US next month to initiate talks in constructing South Asia’s first Disneyland in Hambantota.

Eight ex-LTTE cadres get Presidential pardon

Eight ex-LTTE cadres who were convicted by courts over LTTE activities were granted Presidential pardon, the Prisons Department said.

Seven arrested for operating drone at Victoria Reservoir

Seven persons who were filming the high security area of ​​the Victoria Reservoir in Theldeniya using drone camera were taken into the custody by the Army personnel attached to the security at the Reservoir.

Repairs into plant 2 of Norochcholai power plant completed

The second generator of the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant started its operation today after completion of overhaul work.

Mendis powers Sri Lanka to big win over Ireland at T20 World Cup

Disciplined bowling and an unbeaten half-century by Kusal Mendis powered Sri Lanka to a nine-wicket hammering of Ireland in their opening Super 12 match at the T20 World Cup on Sunday.

First-ever Miss Sri Lanka New York pageant held on Staten Island

Angelia Gunasekara was crowned the first ever Miss Sri Lanka New York at the pageant held at The Vanderbilt in South Beach.

Ireland’s George Dockrell plays against SL despite turning Covid positive

The ongoing T20 World Cup reported its first Covid-19 case as Ireland all-rounder George Dockrell has been identified as ’’potentially positive’’ for the virus ahead of their match against Sri Lanka, in Hobart on Sunday.

Water level of Gin Ganga rising: Possible floods in Galle

Galle district is facing a fresh flood threat as several areas in the district had received a rainfall more than 200mm, Department of Meteorology said.

45 attempting to migrate illegally to Australia arrested

At least 45 persons who were attempting to leave for Australia illegally have been arrested from a hotel in Unawatuna, police said

India destroys expired vaccines; Over million vaccines to expire on Oct 31 in SL

Indian vaccine maker Serum Institute of India (SII) has said it had to dump 100 million doses of their Covid-19 vaccine after they expired.

Xi Jinping secures unprecedented third term as China leader

Xi Jinping secured a historic third term as China’s leader on Sunday, state media reported, after a Communist Party Congress in which he cemented his position as the nation’s most influential leader since founder Mao Zedong.

SL woman sells house to pay for TN refuge

A single mother of two was forced to sell her priceless house in Sri Lanka to pay 65,000 SL rupees for the family’s journey to India.

No scheduled power cuts tomorrow

Scheduled power cuts on Monday, the 24th will not be carried out in view of the Deepavali festival, Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Janaka Ratnayake said.

Fitness test will determine Nissanka & Madushan’s participation in Ireland clash

The Sri Lanka team’s playing XI for the Super 12 game vs Ireland will be decided soon after assessing the injury status of Pathum Nissanka and Pramod Madushan, the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said.

T20 World Cup: NZ thrash defending champions AUS by 89 Runs

New Zealand began their T20 World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion, thrashing defending champions Australia by 89 runs in Sydney.

Amendment brought in to change 22A as 21A: Wijeyadasa

An Amendment was brought in during the Committee stage to change the name of the 22nd Amendment as 21st Amendment, Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe said.

Personal income tax likely to come in to force from Nov 1

The newly-gazetted personal income tax will be implemented from November 1, after the approval by the Finance Committee of the Parliament and the signature of the Speaker.

Report on minor children’s care mandatory for women aged below 45 when migrating: SLFEB

The report regarding the welfare arrangements of the underage children of women under 45 years of age is compulsory when leaving the country for foreign employment, the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau (SLFEB) said.

Army Captain killed, four others injured after defender crashes into tree in Welikanda

A captain of the Special Forces of Sri Lanka Army was killed and four others were injured after an army defender vehicle met with an accident in Welikanda this morning.

Best time to buy vehicles: Local vehicle sellers

Local vehicle sellers in the country say that this is the best time to buy a vehicle as the prices of second-hand vehicles have dropped drastically.

Special train to Anuradhapura today

A special train will be in operation from Colombo Fort to Anuradhapura this morning for the convenience of the devotees who will visit to pay their last respects to Atamasthanadhipathi Most Ven. Dr. Pallegama Siriniwasa Nayaka Thera.

No 12-hour water cut in Colombo today: NWSDB

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) today said that the scheduled 12-hour interruption will not be applied today.

National consumer inflation gallops to 73.7% in potential peak prices in September

Sri Lanka’s inflation measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) showed a relentless increase through September, as the prices continued their ascent over and above 70 percent for the second month in a row but the recent monthly price movements have galvanised expectations for the prices to have turned a corner.

Govt. urged not to make tax policy decisions behind closed doors

As Sri Lanka has taken some bold steps in recent weeks to increase state revenue by way of increasing tax rates,

Passing 22A ‘great victory’ for those who value democracy: Karu Jayasuriya

Passing of the 22nd amendment to the Constitution was a victory for all citizens of Sri Lanka who value democracy, National Movement for Social Justice Chairman Karu Jayasuriya said today.

Import restrictions on cosmetics, vehicle spare parts to be lifted

Import restrictions on beautycare products, vehicle spare parts and raw materials for export items will be removed within the next two weeks, State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.