No Lankans affected by weather calamity in Japan

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) a short while ago said that the Japanese authorities have confirmed that no Sri Lankans were affected as of now by the flooding and landslides in Southwest Japan.

Heavy traffic around Lotus Roundabout

Heavy traffic was reported around the Lotus Roundabout in Colombo due to a protest organised by a group of employees of the Inland Revenue Department, Police said.

Ondaatje’s ‘The English Patient’ wins Best of Man Booker Prize

The wartime love story, ‘The English Patient’ authored by Sri Lankan-Canadian poet Michael Ondaatje, won the Golden Man Booker Prize in London, UK on Sunday night, the New York Times reported.  

UK, US should tell UN to withdraw motion on Sri Lanka: Naseby

British Baron Lord Naseby said both the UK and the US were guilty of atrocities and that the two countries should inform the UN Human Rights Commission to withdraw the resolution against Sri Lanka.

Songstress’s husband arrested over her murder

Songstress Priyani Jayasinghe's husband has been arrested by the Police near the Panadura railway station this morning  in connection with her murder.

SL children's choir wins silver at World Choir Games

The Soul Sounds Academy Children's Choir from Sri Lanka has won a silver medal in the Children's category and a bronze medal in the Folk category at the prestigious World Choir Games in Tshwane, South Africa.

Pakistani arrested with heroin worth Rs.50 mn at BIA

A Pakistani national has been arrested by the Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) on possession of  4.1 kg of heroin worth Rs. 50 million at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning.

CMC member shot dead in Pettah

An Independent group Colombo Municipal Councilor Krishnapillai Thirubanandan alias Krishna was shot dead by an unidentified gunman this morning in Pettah.

State has not paid medical bill of Kirivehera Chief Incumbent

The government is yet to settle the hospital bill of Chief Incumbent of the Kataragama Kirivehera Temple Ven. Kobawaka Damminda Thera who was shot by an underworld gang, temple sources said.

Man stabbed to death in Kiribathgoda

A 40-year-old three wheel driver was stabbed to death at Nahena in Kiribathgoda early this morning, Police said.

India allocates USD 56 mn to discourage poaching in SL

As a part of efforts to keep Tamil Nadu fishermen from poaching in Sri Lanka’s territorial waters, the Indian government has allocated US $ 56 million to dismantle bottom trawling boats and replacing them with new deep sea liners, it is learnt.

Blood bank to malfunction today as Doctors demand to remove its Director

A dispute between the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) Director and its medical officers has lead to a malfunction of the blood bank for the first time in the history, it is learnt.

GCE (O/L) to be conducted overseas

The Department of Examinations is to conduct G.C.E (O.L) Examination overseas for the children of expatriate Sri Lankans living in other countries in the future.

Thailand cave rescue: Update

Four of the boys have been rescued from the Tham Luang caves in Chiang Rai province, with nine people still trapped underground, the Guardian reported.

Songstress Priyani hacked to death

Songstress Priyani Jayasinghe (51) was hacked to death at her residence in Alubomulla, Panadura a short while ago, Police said.

Two killed, two injured in shooting incident in Jampettah Street

A man and a woman succumbed to death and another two had injured in a shooting incident in Jampettah Street in Colombo today, Police said.

Four injured, several houses damaged due to strong winds

At least four people were injured and several houses were partially damaged due to the prevailing strong winds across the Southern Province.

First boys 'rescued from Thailand cave'

At least two of a group of boys trapped inside a cave in northern Thailand for two weeks have been successfully brought out, the BBC reported a short while ago.

126 woman inmates transferred from Welikada to Angunakolapelessa

126 woman inmates serving long-term or life sentences at the Welikada Prison had been transferred to the new high-tech prison complex constructed in Angunakolapelessa, Commissioner General of Prisons H.M.N.C. Dhanasinghe said.

Indian naval ship in Colombo

Indian Naval Ship Trikand called at the Colombo Port on a three-day goodwill visit on Saturday.

Ranil leaves for Singapore

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe left for Singapore this morning to attend the World Cities Summit and Clean Environment Summit.

Four missing after boat capsizes at Ekgal Oya

Four persons including a school principal, a teacher and a student have gone missing when a boat capsized at Ekgal Oya in Damana this morning.

Two arrested with 103kg of heroin worth Rs. 1,248mn

Two suspects were arrested by the Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) with 103.9 kg of heroin valued Rs. 1,248 million in Kalubowila and Battaramulla last night.

Croatia beat Russia on penalties

Russia's remarkable World Cup run ended in a heart-breaking quarter-final defeat on penalties as Croatia bounced back from a late extra-time equaliser to set up a last-four meeting with England.

England in semis after 28 years

England defied almost three decades of disappointment to move confidently into the World Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1990 as headers from Harry Maguire and Dele Alli downed a dogged but toothless Sweden 2-0.

SL women subjected to sex trafficking in Afghanistan, India

The 2018 Trafficking in Persons Report released by the US Department of State revealed that women and girls from Sri Lanka and other countries were subjected to sex trafficking in Afghanistan and India.

LNG power plant: Tender to be awarded to Chinese company

A team of experts have pointed out that the possible energy crisis in 2020 would take a turn for the worse, if the tender for the LNG plant in Kerawalapitiya was delayed any further.

PC Polls: SLMC opposed to new electoral system

Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) Leader Rauff Hakeem said yesterday his party could not agree to the proposed electoral system for provincial councils.

No fuel shortage, don't panic: CPC

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) yesterday assured motorists that the filling stations countrywide have been provided with sufficient stocks of fuel.

PR system likely due to delay in PC polls: Minister

Local Government and Provincial Councils Minister Faizer Musthapa said yesterday the the country could return to the much criticised proportional representation system merely because of the delay in holding provincial council elections.