Cricket and Netball Asian Champs to be paraded from BIA to Colombo

The national cricket and netball teams who emerged Asian champions will be welcomed in a rousing reception at the Bandaranaike International Airport tomorrow morning, the President’s Media Division said.

India expresses concern over Lanka’s lack of progress on solution to Tamil issue

India on Monday expressed its concern over of the lack of any measurable progress by the Sri Lankan government on its commitment towards reaching a political solution on the Tamil issue.

Sri Lanka rejects any follow-up action on UNHRC resolution: FM

Foreign Minister Ali Sabry, in his address to the UNHRC, said Sri Lanka would reject any follow up action to the resolution 46/1.

Food insecurity in SL likely to worsen, FAO and WFP warn

Food insecurity in Sri Lanka is likely to worsen amid poor agricultural production, price spikes and ongoing economic crisis, FAO and WFP warn

Economic stability has to be achieved while ensuring national security: State Defence Minister

Economic stability has to be achieved while ensuring national security, political stability and maintaining law and order, newly appointed State Minister of Defence Pramitha Bandara Tennakoon said.

Sri Lanka situation fragile, called for accountability- UNHRC

Presenting a report on SriLanka, acting High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Nashif told the Human Rights Council that the situation here was fragile and called for accountability .

No intolerable price hike on eggs, chicken at year-end: Poultry Assn.

While denouncing reports circulating in the country, the All Island Poultry Association of Sri Lanka (AIPASL) today assured that there will be no maximum price increase for eggs and chicken at Rs.100 and Rs.2,000 respectively.

One-hour power cut until Friday: PUCSL

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) today approved power cuts of 1 hour from tomorrow (13) until Friday (16).

Deployment of army personnel to disperse Galle Fort protest: Petitions filed by 11 lawyers fixed for support

Fundamental Rights petitions filed by eleven lawyers challenging the legality of the deployment of Army personnel to forcefully disperse a peaceful protest held at the ramparts of the Galle Fort on June 29 have been fixed for support by Supreme Court.

MR visits UK High Commission to condole over Queen’s passing

Former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa visited the UK High Commission in Colombo today to express his condolences over the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

Not only cricket, but other sports should also be on top: Dasun requests media

Sri Lanka’s captain Dasun Shanaka said that the media should analyze and pay attention to bringing other sports in Sri Lanka to the top level of the world without only giving prominence to cricket.

Premalal Jayasekara sworn in as State Minister of Ports and Aviation

Parliamentarian Premalal Jayasekara was sworn in as the State Minister of Ports and Aviation a short while ago, President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Damitha Abeyratne granted bail

Actress Damitha Abeyratne who became an active participant in the “GotaGoGama” protest was today ordered to be released on bail by Colombo Fort Magistrate.

SJB ready to face referendum: Tissa Attanayake

Responding to the remark made by President Ranil Wickremesinghe that he would go for a referendum if the parties fail to agree on electoral reforms, the main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) said they are ready for it.

Human traffickers arrested; probe finds Rs. 1.5Mn charged per person for marine voyage to Australia

The Special Task Force of Police (STF) has arrested five men, who allegedly smuggle people to Australia illegaly by boats, during raids in Mugaththuvaram beach in Kattankudi.

Vimukthi to do politics? Mother CBK not willing: Welgama

Leader of New Sri Lanka Freedom Party Kumara Welgama said he is willing to accommodate former President Chandrika Kumaratunga’s son Vimukthi Kumaratunga to do politics with him. However, Mr. Welgama said Ms. Kumaratunga does not like her son to enter local politics.

Afghanistan people take to streets to celebrate Sri Lanka’s victory against Pakistan

People in Afghanistan were left overjoyed and took to the streets as Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2022 final on Sunday.

If Ven. Sobhitha doesn’t pay his bills, disconnection of power inevitable: Minister

Power and Energy minister Kanchana Wijesekera said that if the temples do not pay their electricity bills, it will result in disconnection.

Doctor allegedly sexually abuses patient in scan room

A doctor of the Karapitiya teaching hospital is alleged to have sexually abused a 15-year-old girl in the scan room.

Samantha Power leaves

Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Samantha Power left the island this morning after winding up her short official visit.

SL likely to face uphill task to reach ambitious IMF-set primary surplus target

Sri Lanka is likely to face an uphill task to reach the ambitious primary surplus target set out by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which requires a significant increase in State revenue through revenue-based fiscal consolidated measures, according to a top economist.

Worker remittance income up in August amid govt. incentives

Worker remittance income in August rose to US$ 325.4 million from US$ 279.5 million in July, but is still down from US$ 446.6 million recorded for August 2021.

Dilshan century powers Sri Lanka Legends to a 38-run win vs Australia Legends

Sri Lanka Legends breezed past Australia in the opening match of their campaign in the Road Safety Series on Sunday, 11 September.

Asia Cup: Sri Lanka stun Pakistan in final to lift title

Sri Lanka have won the title of the Asia Cup Champions for the sixth time, beating Pakistan by 23 runs in the final of the tournament at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday night.

Sri Lanka clinch Asian Netball crown for sixth time

Sri Lanka won the Asian Netball Championship for the sixth time when they defeated Singapore 63-53 in the final encounter played at the OCBC Arena in Singapore on Sunday.

President asks political parties to agree on electoral system within six months

President Ranil Wickremesinghe said he would go for a referendum to decide on the electoral system if political parties fail to come to an agreement within six months.

USAID to provide US$ 20 Mn as humanitarian aid

USAID Administrator Samantha Power said USAID will provide additional US$20 million as humanitarian aid in addition to US$40 million which will be given to procure fertilizer to assist one million farmers.

No businessmen should be appointed as ministers: SJB

The issue with the appointment of ministers and state ministers is not the matter where expenditure is involved, but what matters is the appointment of illegible people, SJB MP Eran Wickramaratne said today.

President to participate in Queen Elizabeth’s funeral at Westminster Abbey

President Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to fly to Britain to participate at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, to be held at Westminster Abbey, London on September 19, President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Chili farmers ready to supply 20% of country’s demand

Chili farmers in Anuradhapura district said that they are ready to supply 20% of the chili needs of the country.