Another athlete goes missing at Commonwealth Games

A third individual who was a part of Sri Lanka’s contingent at the 22nd Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England has gone missing, team management said today (3).

Heightened crackdown on dissent in SL - Human Rights Watch

The Sri Lankan government is using emergency regulations to harass and arbitrarily detain activists seeking political reform and accountability for the country’s economic crisis, Human Rights Watch said today.

NPP will not join all-party govt: AKD

The National People’s Power (NPP) was not ready to join any all-party government that was formed with President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the Rajapaksa camp, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

Travel ban on MR, Basil extended till August 11

The Supreme Court today extended the travel ban imposed on former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and Basil Rajapaksa until August 11.

British woman’s passport seized over posting over protest in Colombo

The passport of a British national who posted about the protests at Galle Face has been seized by the Immigration and Emigration officers yesterday.

President should walk the talk: Sajith

Saying though they could see more positive aspects in President’s policy statement, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said today they were ready to support the joint all-party action plan through Parliament committees without accepting ministry portfolios.

Law will be applied to people who attacked protesters on May 9, those engaging in violence, terrorism: Prez

The law will be applied equally to the people who attacked the peaceful protesters on May 9 and those who are engaging in violence and terrorism under the guise of the struggle, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said.

Discussions with IMF to continue this month: Prez

Discussions with International Monetary Fund (IMF) would continue this month and expected to conclude staff level negotiations expeditiously and successfully, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said.

Payments for Diesel Cargo settled, discharging today: Ministry

The Power and Energy Minister today said that payment for a diesel cargo has been made yesterday and the discharging process begins today.

2021 A/L exam results will be released this month: Com. Gen.

The examination department is to release the results of the 2021 A/L Examination before the end of this month, Examination Department Commissioner General L.M.D. Dharmasena said.

Heavy rains over 100mm expected in several areas: Met Dept.

Heavy rains exceeding 100 mm is expected in some parts of the country due to the active Southwest Monsoon, the Department of Meteorology said today.

Immediate government assistance sought to avoid paralysis of tea exports

The Sri Lanka Tea Board (SLTB) along with industry stakeholders seeks a well-coordinated and synergised mechanism from the government....

July sees over 47, 000 tourist arrivals

Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka edged up to 47, 293 in July compared to 32, 856 arrivals in June, though down from the peak of 106, 500 arrivals.....

Man who sat on President’s chair arrested

A person who illegally entered the President’s House in Fort on July 9 and took photographs while sitting on the President’s chair was arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division in Deraniyagala.

Ahead of arrival of Chinese vessel in Sri Lanka, Tamil Nadu to scale up security along the coast

After an alert from the Union government on the scheduled arrival of Yuan Wang 5, a Chinese research vessel at Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port on August 11, the Tamil Nadu police have decided to scale up security at vital installations along the coastline.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed makes phone call to Sri Lankan President

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has made a phone call to the President of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe, congratulating him on his election as the country’s new president.

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan amid threats of Chinese retaliation

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taipei on Tuesday, marking a significant show of support for Taiwan despite China’s threats of retaliation over the visit.

Norway concerned about crisis in Sri Lanka: Norwegian Foreign Minister

Norway is concerned about the food and nutrition crisis witnessed in Sri Lanka, Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt said.

Accelerate vaccination rollout to combat COVID pandemic: Health Minister

As there is an escalation in the COVID pandemic spread in the country, Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella advised the officials to accelerate the vaccination programme to control the situation.

Register with Fuel Pass Portal, avoid using illegal means to get fuel: ICTA director

The Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) today requested the public to register with the new Fuel Pass System as early as they can, and not to misuse the system to obtain fuel by illegal means.

First person who forcibly entered President’s Secretariat remanded till Aug. 5

The first person, who forcibly entered the Presidential Secretariat on July 9 was remanded till August 5 after being produced before Colombo Fort Magistrate.

PS member shot dead in Mulleriyawa

A SLPP member of the Kotikawatte-Mulleriyawa Pradeshiya Sabha has been shot dead following a shooting incident at Mulleriyawa this evening, police sources said.

7 COVID-19 deaths reported

A total of seven COVID-19 related deaths that occurred yesterday (1) were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services today.

Yupun Abeykoon qualifies for CWG semis, fastest in 100m heats

Sri Lankan sprinter Yupun Abeykoon produced an excellent performance to win Heat 6 of the Men’s 100m event at the 22nd Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England today.

Do not enter Expressway without sufficient fuel to reach destination

The Expressway Operation Maintenance and Management Division has issued a special notice for all motorists who use the expressway amid the ongoing fuel crisis.

President Wickremesinghe cannot be discharged from the proceedings of Easter Sunday attack petitions- Cardinal

The application made by President Ranil Wickremesinghe that he be discharged from the proceedings in connection with the twelve Fundamental Rights petitions filed over Easter Sunday attacks should be dismissed by Supreme Court, Colombo Archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith said.

Two Lankans go missing from Commonwealth Games

A Sri Lankan athlete and a senior official have gone missing after the fifth day’s events of the 22nd Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England on Tuesday.

Nimal Siripala de Silva appointed as Minister

Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) MP Nimal Siripala de Silva has been appointed as the Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Aviation Services by President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

President appoints Saman Ratnapriya as Trade Union Director General

Chairman of the Government Nurses Association Saman Ratnapriya has been appointed as the Director General of Trade Union by President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

SJB will support properly formed all party govt.: Marikkar

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will support a multi party or an all party government if it is properly formed and an acceptable program is pursued to revive the present crisis faced by the nation today, an MP representing the party said today.