SL on the verge of major dengue outbreak; over 1,300 cases in 10 days

While saying that people are not proactive in combating the Dengue epidemic, Health authorities warned people to be vigilant as a major outbreak is on the cards in near future in the wake of incessant rains

Aussies beat stunned Pakistan to reach T20 World Cup final

Australia has outlasted Pakistan in one of the T20 World Cup’s all-time semi final thrillers to book its spot in Monday’s final against New Zealand.

10 players miss out at LPL player draft to be included to League

In the wake of several opinions aired regarding player selection of the Lanka Premier League 2021 following dropping of several key Sri Lankan players, the Sri Lanka Cricket, which is the Governing Council of the LPL 2021 said that it has decided to include 10 deserving players who missed out at the Player draft to LPL.

Gazette issued on obtaining prior approval of Health DG for gatherings

An Extraordinary Gazette has issued making it mandatory to obtain prior approval of Director General of Health Services for gatherings, activities, events or similar places of meetings.

I will resign if allegations proved: Maithri

Former President Maithripala Sirisena said today that he would resign from his Parliamentary seat, if allegations were proved that he is living in a residence built annexing three residential blocks.

Zahran’s wife Sadiya’s audio clips available: Harin

Audio clips of Zahran Hashim’s wife Sadiya admitting that her husband had met intelligence officers are available, SJB MP Harin Fernando told Parliament yesterday adding more suspense to the Easter Sunday attack episode.

Bill to extend private sector employees’ retirement age passed in Parliament

The bill to extend the retirement age of private sector employees to 60 years was passed with amendments in Parliament.

Ranjan Ramanayake admitted to CNH

Former MP Ranjan Ramanayake, who is being held at the Angunakolapelessa Prison, has been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital, the Prisons Department said.

Kin of dead Sri Lankan files criminal complaint against Japan immigration officials

The family of a Sri Lankan woman who died in March while being detained at an immigration center in Japan filed a criminal complaint Tuesday against senior officials of the facility, accusing them of causing her death by failing to provide appropriate medical care.

Assessing environment damage to be completed by January 2022: Ali Sabri

The process of assessing damages caused to the environment by the X-Press Pearl disaster would be completed by the end of December or beginning of January and steps would be taken to recover compensation from the owners of the vessel, Justice Minister Ali Sabri said today.

Lankan migrant workers to be allowed for jobs in Korea soon: Envoy

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea today announced that they are to allow new Sri Lankan migrant workers to enter Korea very soon.

Muslim youth received ISIS training in Syria not involved in Easter Sunday attacks: Ranil

None of those Muslim youth who underwent ISIS training in Syria participated in the Easter Sunday attacks as per the investigations carried out just after the attacks, former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said today.

Zahran never met intelligence officials: Weerasekara

Zahran, who led the Easter Sunday attacks, had never met anyone from the intelligence units as per the available evidence, Minister of Public Security Sarath Weerasekera told Parliament today.

Budget to be presented in Parliament tomorrow

Minister of Finance Basil Rajapaksa will present the second reading of the Appropriation Bill for the financial year 2022 in Parliament tomorrow (12).

Pahala Kadugannawa area remain closed indefinitely: Kegalle Dist. Secy.

The Pahala Kadugannawa area on the Colombo Kandy main road will remain closed until further notice, Kegalle District Secretary, Mahinda S. Weerasooriya said.

TNA Parliamentarian contracts COVID-19

Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Wanni District Parliamentarian Charles Nirmalanathan has tested positive for COVID-19.

A 28-hour water cut in several areas in Colombo

A 28-hour water cut will take effect from Saturday (Nov. 13) 8.00 pm to Sunday (Nov. 14) 12 midnight in several areas in Colombo, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said.

Showery weather expected to reduce from today: Met.Dept

Prevailing showery condition over the island is expected to reduce from today, Department of Meteorology said.

Incentive package for migrant workers to boost forex inflows

The Central Bank yesterday said that plans are afoot to incentivise the Sri Lankan expatriates who ensure their remittances enter the country through formal channels, so that both the migrant workers and national economy can reap the benefits of a win-win situation.

Third party testing clears Chinese fertilizer of harmful bacteria

Schutter Global Inspection and Survey Company, the third party testing organization selected by the Chinese company that is embroiled in a conflict with the Sri Lankan agricultural authorities, has cleared its samples of any harmful bacteria on the contrary to findings by Sri Lanka Plant Quarantine service, the company says.

New Zealand beat England to reach first T20 World Cup final

New Zealand reached the Twenty20 World Cup final with a five-wicket victory over England in the first semi-final in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

’’After you chase us away, why elect us again?’’ President questions public

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, today at an event questioned the public as to why they elect politicians who they had once chased away and urged them to look for new people without electing the same set of people.

President briefed on progress of investigation into Pandora Papers

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has been briefed on the progress of the investigation launched by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption into the Pandora Papers,President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Death toll due to adverse weather increases to 25: DMC

Following the latest report issued by the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), the death toll relating to the adverse weather has increased to 25.

Mahela not happy about players selection at LPL

Former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardena today questioned the player selection of the Lanka Premier League 2021 following the dropping of several key Sri Lankan players from the player draft including Kusal Janith Perera and Dinesh Chandimal.

Landslide threat; Kandy-Colombo main road closed from Pahala Kadugannawa

Due to the danger and possible earth slips, the Kandy-Colombo main road is closed at Pahala Kadugannawa, the Kegalle district secretariat said.

Teachers can solve their issues by working in collaboration with govt: Lokuge

The government knows how to respect teachers, value their services, and understand their responsibilities and therefore, it is advisable they work in collaboration with the government, Power Minister Gamini Lokuge said.

Murder charges dropped against two who killed childhood friend accidentally

Two accused including a police Sub Inspector who mistakenly shot and killed one of their closest childhood friends when trying to show a pistol to the deceased to perform a joke, have been cleared from the death sentence after Court of Appeal determined that two accused did not intend to kill the deceased.

Woman CI Samarakoon to assume duties as OIC of new Naalla Police Station

Woman Chief Inspector Kanchana Samarakoon will assume duties as the OIC of Naalla Police Station in Gampaha tomorrow, the Public Security Ministry said.

Rise in hospitalisations of children with COVID-19

There is a slight increase in the number of children being hospitalised with COVID-19, Health officials said.