Prabath Jayasuriya takes home 'Player of the Month' award

Sri Lankan spinner Prabath Jayasuriya’s sensational start to international cricket has been capped off by winning the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for July 2022. the ICC announced.

JVP to take part at discussion with President: Handunnetti

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) will participate at a discussion with President Ranil Wickremesinghe tomorrow to discuss forming an all-party government, JVP politburo member Sunil Handunnetti said today.

Joseph Stalin granted bail

General Secretary of Ceylon Teachers Union Joseph Stalin held in remand custody for allegedly violating a court order was yesterday ordered to be released on bail by Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court.

Plans afoot to provide fuel for public transport, taxis by next week

Plans have been drawn to dispense fuel for vehicles engaged in public transportation and taxi services as per QR code, Transport Ministry said.

SJB will only support all-party national programme

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) said today they are only prepared for an all-party national programme and not for an all-party government.

Two human rights activists go before SC against police-military arbitrary action

Former Commissioner of the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka Ambika Satkunanathan and former Commissioner of the Office on Missing Persons Mirak Raheem have filed a Fundamental Rights petition in the Supreme Court challenging the arbitrary and irrational action of the Police and the military.

5.5mn vehicle registrations, over 4.3 million transactions

The Power and Energy Ministry said over 5.5 million vehicles have been registered so far and over 4.3 million transactions were completed in the past seven days by refueling with the use of the QR code under the National Fuel Pass system, the Power and Energy Ministry said.

Legal action against wildlife officers if proven responsible for death

Legal action will be taken against the Nallathanniya wildlife officials responsible for the death of the mountain leopard, Wildlife Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said.

National Fuel Pass QR system open for new registrations again

Obtaining the QR code under the National Fuel Pass, new registrations are now open for new registrations again, the Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) said.

Nearly 7,000 buses added to transportation fleet today

The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) today said that nearly 7,000 buses have been augmented to operations today.

Leopard trapped in fork dies after being rescued

Wildlife conservators attempted to save a leopard that had been trapped in the fork of a tree at Wanaraja estate in Hatton but to no avail.

RW making an effort to resolve crisis- Maithripala

The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) will support anyone who is committed to resolve the crisis which Sri Lanka is facing today, its Chairman Former President Maithripala Sirisena said yesterday.

South Asia can have integration in dancing & cooking, but not trade, quips Prez RW

Strengthening trade relations with the world is essential for countries to fulfil their economic aspirations, however, efforts will have to be made by individual countries to strengthen ties as within the South Asian region and trade integration will not happen, said President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Government lifts import ban on glyphosate

The Finance Ministry has lifted the import ban on the popular weedicide glyphosate with effect from August 5 while allowing glyphosate imports into the country subject to import control license....

Poultry and dairy industries on the verge of collapse: SLVA

Sri Lanka’s self-developed poultry and dairy industries are on the verge of collapse amid rising input costs and shortages of animal and veterinary medicines along with the fuel shortage....

Sinopec likely to enter Lankan fuel market

Sinopec, the biggest petrochemical company in China, is likely to enter Sri Lankan market for fuel importing, distribution and selling petroleum products, informed sources said. Cabinet of Ministers....

Won’t allow Indian fisher folk to exploit fishing resources in lieu of India’s donation: Minister

Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananda said he would not allow the Indians to exploit fisheries resources in the Sri Lankan waters in lieu of India’s donation of food rations.

Commonwealth Games: 10 Sri Lankans vanish in Birmingham, official says

Ten members of Sri Lanka’s Commonwealth Games contingent in Birmingham have disappeared in a suspected attempt to remain in Britain, a top sports official from the island nation told AFP on Sunday.

Chinese embassy seeks urgent meeting with Sri Lankan authorities; Report

China’s embassy has sought an urgent meeting with senior Sri Lankan authorities after Colombo sought a deferment of the planned docking of a high-tech Chinese research vessel at the strategic Hambantota port over which India raised concerns, sources said.

Fuel quota to remain same next week too: Minister

The Fuel Quota will be automatically updated at midnight today and will remain the same for next week, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said today.

One-hour power cut for next three days

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved one hour power cut from August 8 to 11.

President spoke to Stalin

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has spoken to trade unionist Joseph Stalin, informed source said.

Man hacked to death inside Nawagamuwa Police station

A 52-year old man was hacked to death inside the Nawagamuwa Police station today.

Ravi K discloses outcome of his visit to North

Former Minister Ravi Karunanayake said today his recent trip to the North was to look into start an investment project which will bring much needed dollars to Sri Lanka.

President amends emergency regulations

Through an extraordinary gazette, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has amended several emergency regulations.

Two close accomplices of ’Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ arrested

The Special Task Force of Police (STF) has arrested two close accomplices of organized criminal ’Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ during a raid in Gampaha.

Retired female state bank AGM arrested over Rs.68 Mn fraud

A 62-year old woman, a retired assistant general manager of a state bank had been arrested over a financial fraud to the tune of Rs. 68 million by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) yesterday.

Sri Lanka relents, asks China to defer ship visit

Sri Lanka has asked China to indefinitely delay a visit by a ship, following objections from India, official sources said on Friday.

Five arrested for pilferage of garlic from container in Ragama

Five men have been arrested over a theft of 777 kg of garlic from a container in Ragama yesterday.

UN ready to support SL to address immediate and long-term needs: UN Chief

While congratulating President Ranil Wickremesinghe, UN Secretary General António Guterres said the leadership of President Ranil Wickremesinghe will be critical in bringing stability and ensuring an environment conducive to ushering Sri Lanka out of the current challenges it is facing.