Great if they all did come down and wear yellow: Finch

The Australian captain welcomed the prospect of fans wearing yellow to support Australia today.

Another 35 Australia-bound illegal migrants held in Panadura

Sri Lanka Navy intercepted a local multiday fishing trawler with 35 men, women and children suspected to be on an illegal migration attempt to Australia via sea, were apprehended during a search operation in the western seas of the island yesterday.

Acute nutritional issues, malnutrition situations among children escalate: GMOA

With the current economic crisis situation in the country, acute nutritional problems and a situation of malnutrition among children have arisen, Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) media committee member Dr. Prasad Kolabage said.

TMVP informant spills the beans

An informant of the Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pullikal (TMVP), the breakaway faction of the LTTE, has made explosive revelations to the United Nations (UN) in Geneva, Daily Mirror learns.

No petrol or diesel shipments expected this week - Union

Even though the Power and Energy Minister claimed that the cargo shipment carrying 40,000 MT of Petrol 92 scheduled to arrive yesterday had been delayed by another day, Samagi United Trade Union Force (SUTUF) convener and media spokesman Ananda Palitha said that there are no diesel or petrol shipments expected to arrive in the country.

Economic situ in SL should not distract efforts to improve human rights: UK

Britain said that the current ‘very challenging economic situation’ in Sri Lanka does not distract from efforts to improve human rights there.

Sri Lanka ranks low in progress made on achieving  gender equality

Sri Lanka stands among the nations that has made little progress in achieving the gender equality target under Sustainable Development Goals by the year 2030, the latest assessment by UN Women revealed.

Credit card interest rates flirt with 40% as banks respond to ward off pressure on asset quality

In what appears to be a second round effect of the April 8 mega policy rate hike, banks delivered another hike in interest rates charged on credit cards as the Central Bank lifted administrative caps on credit card and other select loans, giving complete leeway for banks to set the prices of such loans.

Consumption of Illicit liquor trending: Excise warns

The Department of Excise warned that the production and consumption of harmful illicit liquor is dangerously trending in the country as ‘tipplers’ are unable to continue buying their regular legally produced alcoholic beverage owing to skyrocketing prices.

Powercut schedule until Sunday announced

Three day power cut schedule until Sunday (26) was announced today by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL).

Office train stopped without water at Peralanda station

While rejecting media reports, the Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Union (SLRSMU) said that no train came to an abrupt halt without fuel.

Customs seize three illegally imported used cars

Three luxury used cars imported illegally into the country were seized by the Customs RTC Personal Baggage Examination Unit, Customs Deputy Director (Legal) and media spokesman Sudatta Silva said.

India assures fullest support to overcome difficult situation as close friend: PMD

Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra has said that the Government of India will extend its fullest support to Sri Lanka in overcoming the current difficult situation as a close friend,President’s Media Unit said.

Fuel prices to increase tomorrow?

According to Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) sources, the fuel price increase will take effect tomorrow.

Steve Hanke measures SL’ inflation at 130.14%/year

Economist Steve Hanke shared today that according to his accurate measure, Sri Lanka’s inflation stands at 130.14 percent.

10-hour water cut in many areas of Colombo

A 10-hour water cut in several areas in Colombo on Saturday (25) from 10.00 pm to 8.00 am on Sunday (26) due to essential maintenance work to the main water supply network, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said.

Military officer assaults cop at filling station in Warakapola

A policeman attached to the Warakapola police came under physical attack by an army officer at the Dummaladeniya filling station in Warakapola last night, the Police said.

Man waited in fuel queue for 5 days, dies

A 63-year old man who had been waiting in a fuel queue at a filling station at Batagoda in Anguruwatota has died, police said.

Businessman nabbed with1,400 litres of diesel

A businessman was arrested today in Makumbura, Kottawa for hoarding 1,400 litres of diesel illegally, the Western Province (South) Crimes Division said.

Rathana Thera arrives at CID

Parliamentarian Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thera arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), a short while ago.

PM appeals to social media activists not to insult Hirunika

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe made an appeal to the social media activists and users not to publish photos of Hirunka Premachandra who is a mother of three, causing insult to her.

Sri Lanka plans donor conference with China, India and Japan

Sri Lanka will hold a donor conference with China, India and Japan, as the island nation seeks overseas assistance to overcome the worst economic crisis since its independence, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe told Parliament yesterday.

Visiting Indian delegation to discuss allowing financial assistance to SL

Indian External Affairs Secretary Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra and three other senior Indian government officials arrived at the Katunayake International Airport this morning to discuss further on allowing financial assistance to Sri Lanka.

SL’s sorry plight - who is to blame?

Current Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, showing a gloomy picture of Sri Lanka’s immediate future presently is also no ’Mr. Clean’

CID acted in biased manner

The Colombo Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage yesterday observed that the CID has acted in a biased manner when handling investigations against Western Province Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon relating to the attacks on peaceful protesters at Galle Face.

Prices of fuel will have to be increased: PM

Prices of fuel will have to be increased because of soaring prices in the global market, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe told Parliament yesterday.

40,000 MT petrol shipment arrives tomorrow

The Power and Energy Minister today confirmed that a tanker freighter carrying 40,000 MT of petrol will arrive at the port of Colombo tomorrow (24).

Sri Lanka loses Rs.94bn from concessionary vehicle permits per annum

Sri Lanka is losing around Rs.94 billion annually from the concessionary vehicle permits, which is nearly equivalent to the amount the government collects from taxing vehicle imports, making a mockery of the government’s vehicle taxation policy.

’Ratta’’ and seven others remanded till July 1

Seven men, including YouTuber Rathindu Senaratne alias ‘Ratta’ and National Organizer of ‘Youth for Change’ Lahiru Weerasekara, who were wanted for indulging in violent activities near the Education Ministry and police headquarters, were remanded till July 1.

More than 30 of Sri Lanka’s bondholders launch formal group for debt talks

More than 30 asset managers holding Sri Lanka’s international bonds announced on Tuesday the formal launch of a creditor group to start debt restructuring talks with the island nation, according to a statement from legal adviser White & Case LLC.