Arthur says ’sky’s the limit’ for Sri Lanka at 2022 World Cup

Sri Lanka coach Mickey Arthur believes ’’the sky’s the limit’’ for his team at the 2022 T20 World Cup despite failing to reach the semi-finals of the ongoing tournament in the UAE.

Bangladeshi national held for operating drone near Sri Dalada Maligawa

A Bangladeshi national was arrested by the Dalada Maligawa Police for operating a drone camera and taking video footage of the Sri Dalada Maligawa area in Kandy today.

15 more COVID-19 deaths reported: Death toll surges to 13,821

A total of 15 more COVID-19 related deaths were confirmed today by the Director-General of Health Services pushing the death toll to 13,821.

Some doctors too ignoring health practices: Dr. Herath

It is indeed pathetic to note that the people including senior health officials, doctors who should set an example with COVID safety measures, sometimes take health rules for granted, Deputy Director General of Health Services Dr. Hemantha Herath said.

Woman’s body found in suitcase identified

The body of a woman found in a suitcase at a garbage dump at Mabima in Sapugaskanda has been identified as that of a 42-year old.

SJB challenges gazette that allows UDA to acquire Muthurajawela marshy lands

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Kavinda Jayawardana and a fisherman in Negombo today filed a Fundamental Rights petition in the Supreme Court challenging the legality of the gazette notification issued allowing the Urban Development Authority to acquire the Muthurajawela marshy lands.

Almanac case against Basil Rajapaksa: AG’s decision regarding maintainability of the case to be informed on Nov.11

The Attorney General today informed Colombo High Court that his stance regarding the maintainability of the almanac case filed against two accused including Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa will be informed to the High Court on November 11.

Intercity express trains back on track from Monday

Intercity express train services will commence from next Monday (8), Railways General Manager Dhammika Jayasundara said.

Swissair to resume winter flights to Colombo

The commencement of operations by Swiss International Airlines, ’Swissair’ between Colombo and Zurich will help boost the tourism industry in Sri Lanka in the aftermath of COVID pandemic, Aviation and Export Zones Development State Minister D.V. Chanaka said

Rice, cement in the market within next two weeks: Trade Minister

Rice and cement will be imported into country in the next two weeks as a solution to the current shortage, Trade Minister Bandula Gunawardana said.

Dejected Justice Minister to meet President?

Justice Minister Ali Sabry is expected to meet President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to discuss his concerns on the ‘One Country, One Law’ Task Force.

SL strengthens war on drugs amidst high burglary rate

Sri Lanka’s police force has further strengthened its war against the sales and distribution of drugs as an increase in the crime rate by drug addicts, especially burglaries have been reported throughout the country in recent weeks, a senior police official told Daily Mirror last evening.

Withdrawing backup vehicles would give us huge relief: Dayasiri

If someone can take measures to stop the use of backup vehicles for ministers and VIP personnel, it will be a huge relief for us, Batik, Handloom and Local Apparel Products State Minister Dayasiri Jayasekara said.

Diana Gamage goes to Supreme Court

Parliamentarian Diana Gamage has filed a petition before the Supreme Court challenging the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) for expelling her party membership.

Government prepared to purchase paddy at Rs.100 per kilogram

The government is slated to purchase paddy at Rs.100 per kilogram, Minister of Agriculture Mahindananda Aluthgamage said yesterday.

Sri Lanka end Windies’ T20 World Cup title defence

Sri Lanka defeated West Indies by 20 runs at the T20 World Cup on Thursday, confirming the defending champions’ elimination from the tournament while Australia stayed on course for the semi-finals.

Air France to operate three weekly flights between Paris and Colombo

Air France is set to expand its long – haul network with the launch of three weekly direct flights between Paris and Colombo.

SLINTEC’s nano-fertiliser technology to uplift Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector

The Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (SLINTEC), a one-of-a-kind public-private partnership aimed at developing advanced technologies, has introduced homegrown nano-fertilisers to the market with the aim of uplifting the local agriculture industry.

592 fresh COVID-19 cases reported today

A total of 592 more COVID-19 patients have been detected within today,the Government Information Department said.

15 more COVID-19 deaths reported: Death toll surges to 13,806

A total of 15 more COVID-19 related deaths that occurred yesterday (03) were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services today pushing the death toll to 13,806.

Those who misuse public funds will be born as a demon in next birth: EP governor

If the money spent on the development of the children is misused, their soul will be born as a demon in the next birth, Eastern Province (EP) Governor Anuradha Yahampath said.

Woman’s body recovered in a travelling bag in Sapugaskanda

The body of a female was recovered in a travelling bag abandoned along the road near the Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery today, police said.

Four more luxury vehicles belonging to Dematagoda Ruwan and his brother seized

The Criminal Investigations Department’s Illegal Assets and Property Investigation Division siezed four more vehicles worth over Rs. 80 million belonging to Ruwan Chamila Prarasanna alias Dematagoda Ruwan and Dematagoda Chaminda who is serving death sentence for the murder of former MP Bharatha Laksman Premachandra.

Case against Sampayo and others fixed for day-to-day trial

The case filed against former Negombo Prison Superintendent Anuruddha Sampayo and six others has been fixed for day-to-day trial by Negombo High Court.

Cigarette prices to go up in the next budget

The price of cigarettes is to be increased after the next budget for the year 2022, National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA) Chairman, Dr. Samadhi Rajapaksa said.

One dead, four injured when teenager-driven jeep crashed at Mahabage

One person died and four others were badly injured when a jeep driven by a 16-year old boy collided with four vehicles at the Mahabage junction in Welisara this morning, the police said.

President returns after attending UN Summit

The Sri Lankan delegation led by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who was in Glasgow, Scotland to attend the UN World Summit, returned this morning.

Gazette issued removing maximum retail price of essential commodities

The government has removed the retail price cap on several essential commodities through a recent gazette notification.

Explosion at hotel in Weligama injures three

Three persons were injured due to an explosion at a hotel at Awariwattha in Weligama this morning.

Mount Lavinia brothel owner yet to be arrested

The owner of the luxury brothel in Mount Lavinia from where five Indonesian women were arrested, is yet to be arrested and produced before court.