Basil aquitted from Malwana case

Former Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa and Thirukumar Nadesan have been aquitted from the case filed against them over the alleged purchasing of a land in Malwana for Rs. 64 million and building a mansion on this plot of land by spending Rs.125 million.

Gas shipment arrives tomorrow; await our intimation: LAUGFS Gas

A freighter carrying gas is to sail into the port tomorrow, a senior official of the LAUGFS Gas Lanka said.

Man shot dead in Aluthgama

A man, who was driving a lorry, was shot dead at Moragalla in Aluthgama this morning, Police said.

Set up home gardens in every govt. institution in EP: Governor

Eastern Province (EP) Governor Anuradha Yahampath yesterday ordered to set up a home garden in every government institution that comes under the Eastern Provincial Council.

1990 Suwa Seriya; India’s lifesaving gift to Sri Lanka celebrates 6th anniversary

The 1990 Suwaseriya Emergency Ambulance Service, which was launched amid multiple obstacles in Sri Lanka under Indian grant assistance, is set to celebrate its sixth anniversary on July 28 this year.

Maintain adequate stocks of essential food: Prez instructs

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has instructed the relevant officials to take measures to maintain adequate stocks of all essential food items in order to ensure that there is no shortage of goods, President’s Media Division said.

Edu. Ministry to initiate audit inquiry on student admissions to National Schools

Students to national schools will not be admitted as long as an audit inquiry is concluded on the issue as a slew of misdeeds and misappropriations have been reported on the student admission system to National Schools, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said yesterday.

Ceylon Shipping Corp. to lease 2 vessels to Singapore-based firm for 4 months

The Cabinet nod was granted this week to lease two vessels owned by Ceylon Shipping Corporation to Singapore-based Wallem Shipping Pte. during this South Western monsoon period (from June to September).

Lankan students crowned as Runners-Up

Microsoft recently announced that Team Nana Shilpa emerged as the Runner-Up following an intense finale against Team V Bionic and Team Melodic at Imagine Cup World Championship 2022, in Seattle, Washington.

WB and S&P rank Colombo Port as most efficient in SA

The Port of Colombo has been ranked as the most efficient port in South Asia and the Indian Sub-Continent, 3rd in the Indian Ocean rim and 22nd among 370 ports globally, in the second edition of the Global Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2021, developed by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence and Financial Services.

Shortage of imported beverages, new burning issue for tourism industry

Sri Lanka’s hard-hit tourism industry is faced with yet another hurdle in catering to its international guests, this time with the non-availability of imported liquor.

Rambukkana Shooting incident: SSP Keerthiratne files writ petition to quash arrest order

Former Kegalle Senior Superintendent of Police K.B. Keerthiratne and three other police officers have filed a writ petition in the Court of Appeal challenging the Kegalle Magistrate’s order to arrest them in connection with the recent Rambukkana shooting incident.

Russian passenger plane grounded in Katunayake by court order

Aeroflot flight SU-288 from Russia had arrived at the Katunayake Airport from Moscow, Russia at 10.10 am today

Special gas distribution in Colombo and across country: LITRO

A special allocation was made by the LITRO Gas Limited to dispatch nearly 10,000 domestic gas cylinders in the Colombo district tomorrow.

FR petition seeking an order not to remove structures set up at GotaGoGama dismissed

A Fundamental Rights petition filed by a protester seeking an order directing the authorities not to remove the structures set up on behalf of the protestors at GotaGoGama was today dismissed by Supreme Court.

Over Rs. 600Mn spent for SPC’s software

More than Rs. 600 million has been spent for a software for an inventory of medicine for the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation( SPC) which is said to be malfunctioning at the moment, it was revealed at the meeting of Committee on Public Accounts( COPE).

Colombo City will run out of food by September: Rosy

Warning that Colombo City will run out of food by September this year, the Mayor of Colombo Rosy Senanayake today said the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) will start cultivating essential food crops in 600 acres of land within the city shortly.

Turkey wants to be called Türkiye in rebranding move

Turkey will be known as Türkiye at the United Nations from now on, after it agreed to a formal request from Ankara.

Malinga appointed as bowling strategy coach

Sri Lankan fast bowling legend Lasith Malinga had been appointed as the ‘Bowling Strategy Coach’ of the National Team for the white ball segment of the Australia tour of Sri Lanka, the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said.

Police looking to arrest ex-UC Chairman Ravindu Wedaarachchi, spouse

The Weeraketiya Police is seeking public assistance to locate former Chairman of the Tangalle Urban Council Ravindu Wedaarachchi and his wife Nethmi Harindika Silva to arrest them in connection with obstructing the duties of a policeman and allegedly attempted to manhandle the cop.

Dept. of Immigration face uphill task to meet demand to issue passports

Passports will not be issued for every application that is received at the department on a daily basis, as there is an unusual demand for passports from the end of April, the Immigration and Emigration Department said.

First Batch of China’s Grant Medicines to arrive in SL on June 3

The first Batch of China’s Grant Medicines worth 500 million RMB was scheduled to arrive on 3rd June, the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka said.

Resolution tabled urging Samanlal Fernando to resign as Moratuwa Mayor

The opposition members of the Moratuwa Municipal Council today tabled a resolution urging Mayor Samanlal Fernando to resign from his position.

Child malnutrition rapidly increasing from economic crisis

Malnutrition in children is rapidly increasing in the country due to the current food shortages arising from the current economic crisis, Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) Consultant Paediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera said.

Dengue fast spreading; 6,483 cases reported in May: Dr. Samaraweera

Dengue fever was fast spreading with the onset of the Southwest monsoon where some 6,483 dengue patients have been reported last month alone, Director of the National Dengue Control Unit Dr. Sudath Samaraweera said today.

Gota Go Gama protesters deny meeting President

Protesters at Gota Go Gama have denied claims that they met President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

Cop complains over verbal abuse by SJB MP’s son

A complaint was lodged with the Weeraketiya police station by the policeman who was involved in an argument with a senior SJB MP’s son at the Bendigama Interchange on the Southern Expressway.

A/L likely to be postponed: Minister

The Advanced Level (A/L) examination which was scheduled to be held in August, may be postponed and likely to be held between October and November, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

Reservoirs are filling: Mahaweli Authority

The water levels in the major reservoirs have risen by 77% as a result of heavy showers of more than 100 mm in the hydro catchment areas, Mahaweli Authority Chief Engineer Nilantha Dhanapala said.

Received call from Prez to use tear gas and water cannons against SLPP attackers: Deshabandu

Thirteen suspects including SLPP parliamentarians Sanath Nishantha and Milan Jayatilleke were yesterday ordered to be further remanded till June 8 by Colombo Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage in connection with the incidents that took place at Mainagogama and Gotagogama on May 9.