Power-generating reservoirs get good rainfall

A considerable rainfall has been received by the reservoirs associated with power plants in the Kelani and Mahaweli basins, the Irrigation Department said.

Do not wear excessive gold when arriving from overseas: Fin. Ministry

State Finance Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said that immediate action will be taken to enforce the law against people who come to Sri Lanka from abroad wearing gold jewellery for smuggling purpose, exceeding the limits.

Court of Appeal orders to postpone Magisterial inquiry against Maithripala Sirisena

The Court of Appeal today issued an order postponing Magisterial inquiry against former President Maithripala Sirisena in connection with the Easter Sunday attack incidents.

Paris Club ready for close coordination with China, India on Sri Lanka debt talks - source

The Paris Club creditor nations last month reached out to China and India seeking to coordinate closely on Sri Lanka’s debt talks, but is still awaiting a reply, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Thursday.

Nearly 200mm of rainfall for two areas in Kalutara

Horana and Ingiriya areas in the Kalutara District received nearly 200mm of rainfall during the past 24 hours, the Metrology Department said.

Charges for issuing fresh, duplicate NICs revised

Through an extraordinary gazette notification, the Department for Registration (DRP) of Persons has revised the charges for issuing fresh and duplicate National Identity Cards (NICs).

SL to set up climate change Uni - President Wickremesinghe

Sri Lanka is to set up a climate change university soon, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday.

No election within the coming months - Vajira Abeywardene

A series of elections will be held once a national policy framework to stabilize the nation is formulated, UNP MP Vajira Abeywardene said yesterday.

Welipenna Interchange flooded; vehicle movement hampered

Vehicle movements on the Southern Expressway (E-01) have been interrupted due to flooding at the Welipenna Interchange, expressway police said.

Southern Province to get new police division to tackle crimes

A new police division will be set up in the Southern Province to combat organized crimes, drug trafficking and other special crimes that take place in the Matara and Hambanthota districts.

Increasing taxes force IT professionals to migrate: Computer Society

As the imposition of a heavy taxes on people, the professionals in the information technology (IT) sector are preparing seriously to migrate, Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) President Damith Hettihewa said.

Hill country leopard cubs saved by Wildlife conservators

Two hill country leopard cubs about ten-days-old, left by its mother were recovered from an estate in Dikoya by the wildlife conservators of Nallathanniya Range Office.

Main suspect in Ahungalla shooting incident shot dead by STF

The main suspect in the shooting incident in Ahungalla town yesterday has been shot dead today by the STF.

Sri Lanka edge Pakistan in thriller semi

Sri Lanka pulled off a stunning one-run win over Pakistan in the semi-final of the Women’s Asia Cup in Sylhet yesterday, booking a place in the title-decider for the first time since the tournament shifted to T20 format.

CA severely warns Sanath Nishantha: Warrant recalled as he secured attendance

While ordering to recall the arrest warrant issued against State Minister Sanath Nishantha, the Court of Appeal today severely warned him to be present in court for all dates when the contempt of court cases against him are called before court.

Rains to continue till next Wednesday; minor flood threat forecast: Met. Department

The Meteorology Department said due to low-level atmospheric disturbances persisting in the vicinity of the country, there would be a possibility of minor flood situations and predominant rainy weather conditions would continue until next Wednesday (19).

Thilini’s employees summoned to CID

Several employees of Thico Group (Pvt) Ltd including its Media Specialists and Directors have been summoned to the CID to record statements in support to the investigations into the financial misappropriation at the Thico group.

Police open Thilini’s safe and find gold

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) opened a safe belonging to Thilini Priyamali, the owner of Thico Group (Pvt) Ltd, who was arrested over her alleged links to mega financial fraud, and found gold jewellery.

SL Women beat Pakistan to qualify for Women’s T20 Asia Cup final

Sri Lanka National Women’s Cricket Team beat Pakistan by 1 run today at Sylhet to qualify for the Women’s T20 Asia Cup final.

Digital platform to receive people’s opinion on economic stabilization: Champika

A digital platform will be set up to receive people’s opinion for the National Council sub-committee on identifying short- and medium-term programs related to economic stabilization, the Committee chairman Parliamentarian Patali Champika Ranawaka said today.

Stop taking action against teachers: WP Zonal Edu. Director tells Ministry

The Western Provincial (WP) Education Department has informed the Education Ministry that there is no need to take any disciplinary action against the teachers who performed a dance during the World Children’s Day celebration at Kadirana Junior School in Negombo.

Namal to take first steps towards policy reforms

MP Namal Rajapaksa said the Sub-Committee on identifying the Priorities in Formulation of Short, Medium and Long-Term National Policies of the National Council will engage with stakeholders next week to discuss how to streamline citizen services and public administration as the first steps towards policy reform.

12-hour water cut in Colombo - Water Board

Water supply will be interrupted from Saturday (15) at 10.00 pm until 10.00 am on Sunday (16) in Colombo due to an essential renovation project of the Greater Colombo Water and Wastewater Management Improvement Investment Program, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said.

Sri Lanka very vulnerable to climate change -Erik Solheim

Former Norwegian Minister Erik Solheim who is the International advisor of climate change to President Ranil Wickremesinghe said Sri Lanka is ‘very vulnerable ‘ to climate change and dry areas in the north may be drier and the wet areas in the south wetter .

Sanath Nishantha surrenders to Court of Appeal

State Minister Sanath Nishantha surrendered to Court soon after an arrest warrant was issued against him by Court of Appeal.

Over sixty migrants, at Diego Garcia sent to Sri Lanka - UK

The British government has so far assisted the voluntary return of over sixty migrants, located in Diego Garcia -British Indian Ocean Territory by plane to Sri Lanka, Minister of State -Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office- Jesse Norman informed UK Parliament.

Court of Appeal issues arrest warrant against Sanath Nishantha

The Court of Appeal today issued warrant for the arrest of State Minister Sanath Nishantha for his failure to appear before Court over contempt of court charges. (Lakmal Sooriyagoda)

Opposition groups unite to fight for local polls

All opposition groups including the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), groups led by MP Dullas Alahapperuma and Wimal Weerawansa have decided to put in a joint effort to ensure that the local government election is held in March next year.

Central Bank declines to accept Russian Mir Payment System

The Central Bank has declined to allow the use of Russian Mir payment system to transact with Russia, Daily Mirror learns.

SL abstains from UN vote condemning Russia’s ’annexation’ of parts of Ukraine

Sri Lanka on Thursday abstained as the UN General Assembly voted to adopt a resolution condemning Russia’s ’’attempted illegal annexations’’ of the four Ukrainian regions following a “referendum”.