SC re-issues notices on Gota

The Supreme Court today re-issued notices on former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa returnable for December 15 in connection with an appeal petition filed over the Habeas Corpus inquiry into the disappearance of two human rights activists Lalith and Kugan.

Thilini Priyamali further remanded till November 2

The owner of Thico Group Private Ltd Thilini Priyamali further remanded till November 2 by Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court.

Kasun Rajitha to replace Chameera at T20 WC

Fast bowler Kasun Rajith will replace Dushmantha Chameera who was ruled out at the T20 World Cup due to an injury, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said.

Move to form ’People’s Council’ against Constitution: Govt.

Claiming that there was a move to form an alternative parliament called the People’s Council or the ‘Mahajana Sabhawa’, leader of the House Susil Premajayantha said there was no legal provisions in terms of the Constitution for such an entity.

T20 WC: Sri Lanka to send players from Colombo amidst injury concerns

Amidst injury concerns weighing the Sri Lankan team at the T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka said they will need to have a few more bowlers joining the squad, especially after fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera was ruled out due to calf injury.

Young woman shot dead in Nedunkerni

A 21-year-old woman was shot dead at her house at Shiva Nagar in Nedunkerni last night.

SL denies proposal Indian news report on ‘Bisons’

The Agriculture, Wildlife and Forest Conservation Ministry today denied the news report published on an Indian media website regarding the proposal to import several Gaurs or Indian Bison by Sri Lanka.

Update: Dushmantha Chameera ruled out of T20 WC

Sri Lanka fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera has been ruled out of the rest of the T20 World Cup. The pacer has been run down by yet another calf injury.

Atamasthanadhipathi Nayaka Thera passes away

The Most Venerable Atamasthanadipathi, Chief Sanganayake- Northcentral Province Pallegama Siriniwasa Nayake Thera passed away at the age of 69 while being treated at a private hospital in Colombo.

Thilini Priyamali Saga - A story of cheat, sex & greed; probe continues

Colombo has seen many controversies. Especially among the rich and elite who at times enjoy their evening’s dining and enjoying their luxurious lives, and discussions of who is new in their social circles and who threw the most lavish parties. The higher the circle, the grander the parties and the bigger the discussions on money.

Bribery Commission to probe corruption charges against SL Police

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) will commence a probe on multiple corruption charges against Sri Lanka Police for abusing its resources and using the police force to suppress peaceful protesters in the recent times.

Government to increase borrowing limit by further Rs.663bn to plug deficit

The Cabinet greenlight has been granted to increase the government’s borrowing limit for this year by a further Rs.663 billion to bridge....

Sri Lanka secures bid to host Miss Tourism World 2022 grand finale

Miss Tourism World 2022 will host its grand finale in Sri Lanka this December, from 8th to 21st, with 80 winners from 80 countries. Sri Lanka secured....

Most of the migrants at British Indian Ocean Territory are Sri Lankans - UK

Most of the migrants at the British Indian Ocean Territory located in the south Indian Ocean, are Sri Lankans, the British Government said.

Govt under pressure to enact 22A

The ruling party is now under pressure to proceed with the enactment of the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution , particularly after Foreign Affairs Minister Ali Sabry briefed that the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank and the creditor nations are watchful on measures to improve democratic governance.

Doctors get one more year before retirement: Bandula

The cabinet on Monday decided to allow doctors in the public service who have completed 60 years of age to serve a maximum of one more year until retirement, cabinet spokesman, Mass Media, Highways and Transport Minister Bandula Gunawardana said today.

Supreme Court rules Chinese law firm is not entitled to engage in legal professional work in Sri Lanka

The Supreme Court today held that Baqian Law Group Lanka Pvt. Ltd, a Chinese law firm is not entitled in law to engage in any legal professional work within Sri Lanka.

Token strike against passing bill called off: CPC Trade Union Collective

The token strike, which was initiated by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Trade Union Collective, was called off this afternoon.

Prof. Channa Jayasumana named among top scientists

Parliamentarian Prof. Channa Jayasumana is among 38 Sri Lankans in the Stanford-Elsevier classification of top scientists.

Petroleum Products (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Bill passed in Parliament

The Petroleum Products (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Bill was passed with a majority of 60 votes in Parliament a short while ago.

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka win by 79 runs to eliminate UAE

The UAE have been knocked out of the T20 World Cup with a 79-run loss to Sri Lanka in a Group A match in Geelong, Australia, on Tuesday.

Heavy traffic reported in front of Kelani uni

Heavy traffic was reported on the road in front of Kelani University on the Kandy-Colombo main road due to a protest conducted by the Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF).

National level universities to be established to produce teachers: Edu. Minister

Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said that a national-level university will be established to produce teachers.

UAE’s Meiyappan takes first hat-trick at T20 World Cup

Karthik Meiyappan of the United Arab Emirates took the first hat-trick of the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia on Tuesday, stunning Sri Lanka in their first-round match in Geelong.

Over 100mm rain forecast today: Met. Dept.

Heavy rains exceeding 100 mm could be expected today at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Puttalam, Mannar, Kilinochchi and Jaffna districts, the Meteorology Department said.

Petitions challenging the detention of Wasantha Mudalige fixed for November 10

The Fundamental Rights petitions filed challenging the legality of the detention order issued against Convener of Inter University Students’ Federation (IUSF) Wasantha Mudalige two others under Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) were today fixed for November 10 by Supreme Court.

Navy re-establishes communication with missing patrol vessel after a month

Sri Lanka Navy said it has re-established communication links with the naval vessel that had gone missing since September 17 with six naval personnel on board.

Pass fuel price reduction benefit to people; Minister tells Three-wheeler Unions

Three-wheeler Unions should act to pass the benefit of fuel price reduction to the people as prices of petrol have been reduced by Rs. 100 in three separate occasions, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said today.

Foreigner found dead in swimming pool at star-class hotel in Wadduwa

A South Korean tourist was found dead in a swimming pool at a 4-star tourist hotel in Wadduwa this morning.

Racketeers using ploy to bring drugs to schools like toffees, chocolates: Minister

A ploy was being used by drug racketeers to bring in narcotics to schools under disguise of selling toffees and chocolates, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said today.