Over 3kgs gold, 39 iPhones recovered from six passengers at BIA

Six passengers returning from Dubai had been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at the Katunayake airport with 3.1 kgs of gold jewellery and 39 iPhones which they attempted to smuggle without paying customs duties today.

Govt to facilitate electric vehicle imports by migrant workers to attract remittances

The government has given approval for two proposals made by Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara to promote migrant worker remittance.

Fr. Jeewantha Peiris files FR to prevent imminent arrest

Fr. Jeewantha Peiris today filed a Fundamental Rights petition in Supreme Court seeking an order preventing police and tri-forces from arresting him regarding Galle Face protest incidents.

Revision to Kandyan Marriage and Divorce Act approved

The Cabinet Ministers have approved the revision of the Kandyan Marriage and Divorce Act that requires parental consent for the marriage of a minor and to remove the existing non-conformities.

Karnataka HC issues notices to Centre, Karnataka Govt over ’detention’ of SL citizens in prison

The Karnataka High Court has issued notices to the union and state government over the alleged detention of Sri Lankan citizens in the central prison at Parappana Agrahara in Bangalore, India.

Circular issued on Friday closure of govt. offices annulled

The circular issued directing all government offices to function only for four days a week and declaring Fridays as holidays, has been annulled with immediate effect, as public transport is being normalised.

Gotabaya Rajapaksa ‘not accorded any privileges’ in S’pore: MFA

Singapore’s foreign minister said yesterday that former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa was not being accorded any privileges or immunity in Singapore.

Bus fare revision not pragmatic by lowering price of diesel by Rs. 10: Gemunu

With the recent auto diesel price reduced by Rs. 10, it is not practical to give a concession to the people. If so, even the people would treat this as a comedy, Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) Chairman Gemunu Wijerathne said.

Six including 5-year old child drown

At least six persons including a 5-year-old child drown during three separate incidents yesterday in Polpitiya, Nawalapitiya and Hatton.

Water level in reservoirs satisfactory, but not sufficient: Irrigation Dept.

Though the onset of heavy monsoonal rains, water levels in the reservoirs are yet to reach the sufficient level for hydropower generation, Irrigation (Hydrology) Director Eng. S.P.C. Sugeeshwara said.

Three youth arrested over setting Ranil’s private residence ablaze

Three suspects have been arrested bt the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) over the incident of setting fire to President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s private residence in Colombo on July 9.

US kills al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in drone strike in Afghanistan

The United States killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a drone strike, President Joe Biden said Monday in a speech from the White House.

Ceylon Tea named as Official Tea Supplier for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

Ceylon Tea, widely considered by many as the finest in the world and with a rich history dating back more than a century and a half, has been named as the Official Tea Supplier for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

First Kumbal Perahera to parade streets of Kandy tonight

The first Kumbal Perahera in the Kandy Esala festival will parade the streets of Kandy tonight (02).

Tourism sector to get dedicated fuel distribution centres to ensure steady supply

The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) is in the midst of establishing 10 sites to disburse fuel exclusively to the tourism sector stakeholders, an effort taken toward improving the current distribution system.

SLCP sounds warning signals of a health emergency

Whilst claiming that the risk of COVID transmission has increased exponentially, Sri Lanka College of Pediatricians (SLCP) yesterday called for proper health precautions including wearing masks.

Closely monitoring ‘fast-moving situation’ in SL - UK

The UK government said that it is ‘closely monitoring the fast-moving situation, including the recent appointment of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe as President’ in Sri Lanka.

Outward labour migration in 1H tops 2021 full-year figure

Sri Lanka’s outward labour migration in the first half of 2022 surpassed the 2021 full-year figure amid the prevailing deep economic and political crisis in the country.

Deluge could cause minor floods and swell water levels in several rivers

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said that with the heavy rainfall in the country, minor flood situations and situations of increasing water levels in several rivers have been reported, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said.

If visitors pay USD at airport, no fuel queues for them

Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara today said that Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera agreed not to keep tourists, migrant workers, and dual citizens in fuel queues.

Close all schools in N’Eliya tomorrow: CP governor advises

Central Province Governor Lalith U Gamage today advised all schools in the Nuwara Eliya District to be closed tomorrow due to the current adverse weather conditions.

Police arrest the man who entered Presidential Secretariat forcibly on July 9

A special police team has arrested a 37-year-old man from Maharagama, the first person to forcibly enter the Presidential Secretariat on July 9.

Players hospitalised after ugly scenes at schools friendly

Five Under-19 hockey players of S. Thomas’ College, Mt. Lavinia were sent to hospital for treatment, with at least one having to be admitted, after a group of individuals physically assaulted the team at the conclusion of a friendly match contested with Ananda College, Colombo, yesterday, at the Astro Turf field in Colombo 7.

Cabinet nod for CEB restructure

Cabinet approval has been granted today to commence the restructuring of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), the Power and Energy Ministry said.

YouTuber Ratta arrested

YouTuber and social media activist Rathindu Senaratne, also known as Ratta has been arrested by the Colombo South Divisional Crime Detective Bureau (DCDB) this evening, Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa said.

Disruptions to upcountry trains, two-night mail trains cancelled

The upcountry railway line has been disrupted due to continuous heavy rains in the area during the past few days and the railway department has decided to cancel the two-night mail trains that were scheduled to run between Colombo Fort and Badulla tonight.

CPC lowers Lanka Auto Diesel by Rs.10 from today

After amending the fuel prices, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has taken measures to reduce the price of a litre of Lanka Auto Diesel by Rs. 10 with effect from 10.00 pm today.

Cabinet approves 22nd amendment bill: Minister

The 22nd amendment to the Constitution draft Bill has been approved by the Cabinet of Ministers today, Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe said.

SL should become a centre for resolving diplomatic row: TPA Vice President

Sri Lanka should become a centre for resolving diplomatic rows in the region, Vice President of the Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) P. Digmbaram said today.

Patali lays out conditions for all party government

In a letter addressed to President Ranil Wickremesinghe, MP Patali Champika Ranawaka today laid out conditions to start up a dialogue with the former to set up an all party government.