SL squad for ICC T20 World Cup announced

The Cricket Selection Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket has selected the squad to take part in the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2021, which will be played in UAE and Oman from 17th October to 14th November 2021.

Expressway cashier goes missing with Rs.1.4 million

A cashier attached to the Galanigama Interchange of the Southern Expressway has gone missing with Rs.1.4 million in cash taken from the safe of the Interchange office.

Chili imports will be stopped by 2024

Steps will be taken to stop the import of chillies into the country by 2024, Agriculture Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage said.

Go for a snap poll: Sajith

Government should resign and hold a snap general election immediately, Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa said.

Medical faculty student found dead at home in Jaffna

The body of a girl studying at the Jaffna University Medical Faculty was found at her house yesterday, the Jaffna Police said.

UAE lifts restrictions on entry of fully vaccinated residents from SL, other countries from today

The UAE will lift its restrictions on entry for fully vaccinated residents from Sunday. On Friday, the United Arab Emirates said that it will allow the return of those vaccinated fully with WHO-approved Covid-19 jabs and holding valid residence visas from 15 nations previously on the suspended list, including Sri Lanka.

People mesmerised by ’vaccine festival’; dishonour health rules: PHIU

People are now living in a mesmerised atmosphere due to the vaccination festival, as such they do not realize about following basic health guidelines, the Public Health Inspectors (PHI) Union said.

Manike Mage Hithe song hits 100 million views on YouTube

‘Manike Mage Hithe’ sung by young artiste Yohani De Silva has created history in Sri Lanka as her song been viewed by over 100 million users on YouTube.

157 more die of COVID-19: Death toll surges to 11,152.

A total of 157 more COVID-19 related deaths that occurred yesterday (10) were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services today pushing the death toll to 11,152.

Appointing politician to CB Governorship unethical: SJB

A politician cannot be appointed as the Governor of Central bank even if he/she resigns from parliamentary seat, SJB MP Eran Wickramaratne said today.

1,605 more COVID-19 patients recover

A total of 1,605 more COVID-19 patients recovered and were discharged from hospitals increasing the total number of recoveries in Sri Lanka to 411,233, the Health Ministry said.

Current lockdown heading into blind alley: PHIs

The present lockdown will be of no use if public movement is properly curtailed, Public Health Inspectors Union (PHIU) claimed.

Foreign trawler carrying heroin arrested with 9 foreigners in SL waters

A foreign multi-day trawler carrying consignments of heroin had been taken into the custody along with 9 foreign suspects in the Sri Lankan waters.

Grant presidential amnesty to Ranjan: CBK requests President

Former President Chandrika Kumaratunge has requested President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to consider giving presidential pardon to imprisoned former MP Ranjan Ramanayake.

STF seizes Kerala cannabis worth over Rs.40Mn smuggled from India

Three suspects have been arrested with over 260kg of Kerala cannabis during a raid by the Special Task Force of Police (STF) in Kiribathgoda.

Covid stands in the way of government achieving self-sufficiency in food crops

The pandemic has obstructed the government in achieving its target for self-sufficiency in food crops, a minister said.

No reason for price hike of imported items: Bandula

Trade Minister Bandula Gunawardana said there is no reason for any price hike of import items subjected to 100 per cent cash deposit margin requirements.

Afghan envoy in Colombo refuses to recognize Taliban

The Afghan Ambassador to Sri Lanka has refused to recognize the interim cabinet of the Taliban. Ashraf Haidari has, in a letter, told the Sri Lankan Government and diplomatic community based in Colombo that the Taliban government is illegitimate, Daily Mirror learns.

CEJ urges to rectify AG’S advice to release 15 elephants

In a letter of demand, the Centre for Environmental Justice (CEJ) has urged the Attorney General to take immediate action to rectify the injustice caused by releasing 15 captive elephants that were kept under the custody of the Department of National Zoological Gardens.

Less enthusiasm among Colombo youth for vaccines: CMC

There has been less enthusiasm among the youth in Colombo City to get COVID-19 vaccines during the past few weeks, Chief Medical Officer Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Dr. Ruwan Wijayamuni said yesterday.

I was helpless in protecting elephants: Ishini

Sharing a post on Facebook, Ishini Wickremasinghe who resigned from the post of Director-general of the Department of National Zoological Gardens said yesterday she was helpless in protecting elephants being forcibly taken away from Pinnawala.

131 more die of COVID-19: Death toll surges to 10,864

A total of 131 more COVID-19 related deaths that occurred yesterday (09) were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services today pushing the death toll to 10,995.

FAU takes a hit at Kimarli over PPE issue

Criticizing the move taken by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Head Kimarli Fernando to remove the PPE requirement for fully vaccinated flight crew, the Flight Attendant Union (FAU) today said the SLTDA was attempting to paint a false and misleading picture to the tourists.

SL among latest top 25 Islands in the World

The influential Travel+Leisure (T+L) magazine has included Sri Lanka among the latest list of ‘Top 25 Islands in the World’ for holidaymakers.

CB Governor Lakshman announces resignation

Prof. W.A. Lakshman this afternoon announced his resignation from the post of Central Bank Governor with effect from September 14.

Oxygen demand notably decreased in hospitals: Minister

The oxygen demand to treat COVID-19 patients has substantially gone down in hospitals, Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said.

Minister Chamal Rajapaksa contracts COVID-19

Minister of Irrigation Chamal Rajapaksa has tested positive for COVID-19. He has been admitted to a private hospital in Colombo.

President instructs to submit restrictions if curfew lifted after Sept. 21

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has instructed authorities to submit a report as to what type of restrictions should be imposed if the quarantine curfew is to be lifted after September 21, Army Commander General Shavendra Silva said.

Woman who went missing in Nuwara Eliya Estate traced after four days

A 25-year-old woman who had gone missing since last Sunday (5) afternoon while collecting firewood at Nuwara Eliya Estate, has been traced in a combined operation by the Army troops,Police, Special Task Force and Estate workers.

President to attend 76th Session of the UN General Assembly this month

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is to attend the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly to be commenced on September 21 in New York, the Presidential Media Division (PMD) said.