Chinese traveller from Colombo found infected with COVID-19 on arrival at Shanghai

A Chinese national who arrived from Sri Lanka has been infected with COVID-19, Shanghai (China) Health Commission said on Thursday morning.

Hospitals postpone routine surgeries to preserve medical equipment during emergency: GMOA

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) said it has come to a situation to postpone their routine surgeries to preserve those medical equipment for surgeries may have to be performed during emergency situations in the future.

Mysterious death of Seeduwa temple chief priest; luxury vehicle from temple goes missing

A 50-year-old Ven. Medagamuwe Mahanama Thera, the Chief Incumbent of the Vatthewa Nandarama temple in Seeduwa was found dead under suspicious circumstances at the temple yesterday.

RTI Commission warns to notice IGP if police fail to provide correct information

The Right to Information Commission (RTI), which heard an appeal made by journalists requesting information related to expiry dates of the tear gas canisters used by the police in recent protests, yesterday warned to notice Police Chief, if the latter does not provide correct data within ten days.

Leading US Senators unveil a resolution calling for int’l approach to address SL’s crisis

Leading US senators, including the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chair Bob Menendez have introduced a Senate resolution calling for a comprehensive international approach to address Sri Lanka’s current political and economic crisis, including challenges related to poor governance and economic policy under the Rajapaksa family’s rule.

Shooting continues; Another shot dead in Peliyagoda

An individual was killed in a shooting near Gurukula Vidyalaya in Peliyagoda tonight, police said.

Chicken flies high; fetches Rs.1,450 per kg: Poultry Traders Assn.

The price of one kilogramme of chicken in the local market is being sold at Rs. 1,450 and the price will go up by Rs. 50 every three days, the president of the Poultry Traders Association of Bastian Avenue, M.I.M. Iqbal, said.

No option left but to remove incumbent President, government using force: FLSP

The Frontline Socialist Party (FLSP) said today that there is no option left other than to remove the incumbent President and the government using its force as the present administration has also failed.

SC reserves judgment in FR against providing a house to Ex-President Sirisena at Paget Road

The Fundamental Rights petition filed challenging the decision of the Cabinet of Ministers to allow former President Maithripala Sirisena to use of the residence at Paget Road has been reserved for judgment by Supreme Court.

Sakvithi Ranasinghe sentenced to 22 years RI for financial fraud

Sakvithi Ranasinghe, who pleaded guilty to financial frauds, was sentenced to 22 years rigorous imprisonment suspended for 5 years by the Colombo High Court today.

Sri Lanka legend makes big call on their T20 World Cup plans after Asia Cup triumph

ICC Hall of Famer Mahela Jayawardena believes Sri Lanka’s stunning triumph at the Asia Cup has changed expectations and the island nation should be zeroed in on winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup starting in October.

Parliament gallery opens for visitors again

The restrictions enforced on visitors to the Parliamentary Complex and to the Galleries have been relaxed from September 20, Communications Department of Parliament said.

Tooting vehicle horns to Kaputu kaak kaak kaak: Lawyer discharged from case

A lawyer who had been charged under Motor Traffic Act for tooting vehicle horns for the popular rhythm of ’Kaputu kaak kaak kaak was today ordered to be discharged from the case by Colombo Colombo Additional Magistrate M. S. Prabhakaran.

Female students cut school due to high costs in sanitary napkins

Professional forum of physicians on medical and civil rights chairman Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa said that the increase in prices of sanitary napkins have discouraged female students from going to school during their menstruation period.

Sri Lankan origin woman first in queue for Queen’s lying-in-state

Tens of thousands of people are queuing to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II as her coffin makes its final solemn journey. Of those gathered in London, a 56-year-old Sri Lankan origin woman will be the first to attend Queen Elizabeth’s lying-in-state at Westminster Hall.

Other countries are afraid of Ranil - Wajira

UNP MP Wajira Abeywardena said that other countries were afraid of Ranil due to his strong economic vision.

Ministry to conduct seminars aimed at A/L students

The Education Ministry has planned to conduct a series of support seminars for students with the aim of raising academic achievement level of the students who will be sitting for the 2022 G.C.E. Advanced Level examination.

Hot-line to address inquiries on electricity tariff hike: PUCSL

Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) today introduced a hot-line 0775687387 to address the inquiries by consumers related to the recent electricity tariff hike in the country.

Sports is in my blood. I worked hard to re-build it - Namal

In the wake of the Sri Lanka Cricket team winning the Asian Championships, former sports minister MP Namal Rajapaksa said this is just the beginning of victories and there’s many more to come.

Has Malsha been arrested over drugs? She denies

Malsha Kumaratunga, daughter of former politician Jeewan Kumaratunga today denied reports circulating on social media that she had been arrested by a team from the Police Narcotics Bureau for being in possession of 2 kilos of drugs.

Over 39% of Lankans not consuming adequate diet

Food security assessment carried out by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the World Food Program (WFP) revealed that approximately 8.7 million people (39.1 percent) are not consuming an adequate diet.

Mahela elevated to global roles with Mumbai Indians

Mahela Jayawardane has stepped down as the Mumbai Indians head coach in order to take up a broader role as the franchise’s global head of performance. In his new position, Jayawardene will oversee the coaching and scouting at all the three teams the franchise owners now have - Mumbai Indians in the IPL, MI Emirates in the ILT20, and MI Cape Town in the SA20.

Two suspects arrested for abducting a woman

Two persons were arrested in the Baddegama Town this morning for abducting a woman from Dikwella area.

Debate on constituting National Council on Sept. 20

Party leaders have agreed to take up the debate on the resolution to constitute the ’’National Council’’ in Parliament on September 20, Communications Department of Parliament said.

Money Laundering case against Namal and others fixed for further trial  

The case against former Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa and five others under Money Laundering Act was today fixed for further trial by Colombo High Court. 

Bandula Gunawardena’s movie wins awards at Kazan Intnl. Muslim Awards

Sri Lankan actors Sarath Kothalawala and Kumara Thirimadura, who played the lead roles in the film “The Newspaper,” won the joint Best Actors Award at the 18th Kazan International Muslim Film Awards held in Russia.

Lotus Tower entry ticket fiasco: Chinese Embassy urges to buy a ticket to see with own eyes

The Chinese Embassy in Colombo today clarified reports related to the entry ticket of the Lotus Tower in Colombo which is being circulated on social media.

Korea offers job opportunities; salary ranging from Rs. 850,000

About 2,500 employment opportunities have been offered by South Korea for Sri Lankans in the industrial sector, such as house painting, welding, plumbing etc., for a monthly salary exceeding Rs. 850,000, State Minister of Mass Media, Shanta Bandara said yesterday.

Colombo city dormant after 10.00 pm; Nothing to entertain people: Dayana Gamage

There is no entertainment activities in Colombo City after 10.00 pm and the city becomes dormant, Tourism State Minister Diana Gamage said.

Trains on coastal belt delayed due to signal failure

The train services along the coastal belt were delayed as a result of signal failure in Kalutara this morning, the Railway Control Room said.