Dengue cases pegged to surge, calls for clean surroundings

18 May 2024 - 4     - 698

Despite a recent dip in infections, ongoing showers are likely to drive a rise in Dengue cases, health officials predicted.

Report of committee on increasing senior citizens’ accounts interest rates to President next week

18 May 2024 - 25     - 1840

The report of the committee appointed to inquire on increasing the interest rates of the bank accounts of senior citizens will be handed over to the President next week, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

Those in low-lying areas requested to be vigilant over floods

18 May 2024 - 1     - 740

People living in low-lying areas along the river basins of Kala Oya, Deduru Oya, Maha Oya, Attanagalu Oya, Kelani Ganga, Kalu Ganga, Gin Ganga, Nilwala Ganga, Bentara Ganga, Kirama Oya and Uruboku Oya are requested to be vigilent over possible floods with the continuous rain during the next few days, the Irrigation Department said.

Shortage of elephant participation for Kandy Esala Perahera

18 May 2024 - 14     - 959

A situation has arisen where getting the participation of elephants at both peraheras has become a problem due to the holding of the Ratnapura Maha Saman Devalaya Perahera and the Kandy Esala Perahera on the same day, Sri Dalada Maligawa Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela said.

Spiritual Leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar to visit Sri Lanka

18 May 2024 - 21     - 2131

Global spiritual leader and peacemaker Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar will be visitng Sri Lanka from 18th to 20th May, on an invitation from the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dinesh Gunawardena. This is Gurudev’s sixth visit to the country.

Arrest of four persons over War Dead Commemoration: Sri Lankan authorities in Canada in dilemma

18 May 2024 - 39     - 8515

The recent arrest of four Tamils in the Eastern Province over the commemoration of war dead has left Sri Lankan diplomatic authorities in Canada in a precarious position in countering allegations regarding human rights violations, a top source said.

Sri Lanka to vie at Asian Relays in Thailand

18 May 2024 - 0     - 507

The Sri Lanka Mixed Relay Team will leave for Bangkok on Sunday to participate in the Inaugural Asian Athletic Relay Championships – Paris Olympic Games Qualifying Meet – on May 20 and 21 in Thailand.

SL welcomes over 46,000 tourists from May 1 - 12

18 May 2024 - 10     - 1605

Sri Lanka welcomed over 46,000 international tourists for the first 12 days of May, a drop in momentum due to the start of the off peak season.

IMF commends SL’s progress achieved thus far

18 May 2024 - 18     - 853

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) this week commended the progress achieved by Sri Lanka thus far in rolling out the economic reforms, the majority of which have been rather painful to the general public.

CEB records Rs. 88.3 bn profits in 1Q24

18 May 2024 - 17     - 1462

State run Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) for the first quarter ended 31 March (1Q24) has recorded a profit of Rs. 88.3 billion, which is a 349.8 percent change when compared with the Rs. 35.3 billion loss recorded in the corresponding period in 2023.

Sri Lanka Navy promotes over 3,000 sailors

18 May 2024 - 5     - 688

In commemoration of the 15th anniversary of Victory Day, the Sri Lanka Navy has promoted 3,146 senior and junior sailors from the Regular and Voluntary Forces.

Presidential pardon on murder convict

No legal representation for Gotabaya Rajapaksa in Supreme Court

17 May 2024 - 32     - 6057

The Supreme Court today directed the petitioners to serve notices on former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa as he was not represented by a counsel in connection with five fundamental rights petitions.

Over 400 players to go under the hammer at LPL Auction

17 May 2024 - 3     - 1210

Over 400 players, both Sri Lankan and overseas, are poised to go under the hammer during the Player Auction of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) T20 Cricket Tournament on May 21 in Colombo.

'Mehta Toss Rule' for Indian Premier League Playoffs

17 May 2024 - 2     - 2202

Dr. Rabindra D. Mehta, an India-origin Sports Aerodynamics Consultant, who, in 1980 used to open the bowling with Imran Khan for the Royal Grammar School in Worcester, and who has researched extensively on swing bowling, has been following the IPL from the USA, where he is now based at.

Election Commission urges prompt action on LG polls

17 May 2024 - 21     - 1009

In a bid to resolve ongoing electoral issues and ensure the smooth functioning of local governance, the Election Commission has urged the government to hold the Local Government elections as early as possible.

Ella-Wellawaya road closed again

17 May 2024 - 1     - 578

In light of the ongoing adverse weather conditions, authorities have announced the temporary closure of the Ella-Wellawaya main road, effective from 8:00 p.m. today till 6:00 a.m. tomorrow (18).

Facebook, Instagram suspected to be ’too addictive’

17 May 2024 - 7     - 922

BBC-The European Union is investigating Facebook and Instagram over whether they are so addictive that they are having ’’negative effects’’ on the ’’physical and mental health’’ of children.

21 sailors including Sri Lankan trapped on Baltimore ship for 7 weeks

17 May 2024 - 2     - 948

Twenty-one sailors, 20 from India and one from Sri Lanka, are stuck on board the Dali, a container vessel that collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, since March 26 due to the ongoing investigation.

Brazil named as hosts for 2027 Women’s World Cup

17 May 2024 - 1     - 339

Brazil have been named hosts of the 2027 Women’s World Cup after beating a joint bid by Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany (BNG).

Tree falls on policemen’s motorbike

17 May 2024 - 7     - 752

Two policemen of the Anuradhapura Police Traffic Division riding on a motorcycle were seriously injured when a wayside tree fell on them at Kawarakkulama Junction.

Economic Transformation Bill to be presented to Parliament on May 22

17 May 2024 - 4     - 675

The proposed Economic Transformation Bill and Public Finance Management Bill are set to be presented to Parliament on May 22, as announced by the Parliament media unit today.

Traffic advisory issued for tomorrow in Colombo

17 May 2024 - 9     - 6315

In preparation for the National War Heroes’ Day ceremony scheduled for Saturday evening (18), police announced that a special traffic plan will be implemented.

China beats US to become India’s largest trading partner

17 May 2024 - 7     - 1480

China has emerged as India’s largest trading partner in the FY 2023-24 with $118.4 billion two-way commerce, narrowly edging past the US, according to the data of economic think tank GTRI. The bilateral trade between India and the US stood at $118.3 billion in 2023-24.

Assault on porter

Four including army Major General acquitted in Rathupaswala shooting case

17 May 2024 - 24     - 2813

The Gampaha High Court Trial-at-Bar acquitted the four accused including a Major General involved in the shooting incident that resulted in the deaths of three individuals and the injury of several others during a protest for clean drinking water in Rathupaswala on August 1, 2013.

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Two schoolgirls, youth marooned in floods, rescued

17 May 2024 - 1     - 999

A youth and two schoolgirls who were marooned due to floods during their visit to Bombu Ella falls in Uva Paranagama on Thursday (16) were rescued by the Ambagasdowa police with the help of the residents of the area.

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Mendis’ visa not denied, likely to join team before warm-up games: SLC CEO

17 May 2024 - 11     - 3346

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has denied recent reports that visas for two key players, including Kusal Mendis, in the Sri Lankan squad for the T20 World Cup had been rejected.

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Former Army Commander General Mahesh Senanayake joins SJB

17 May 2024 - 21     - 2433

Former Army Commander General Mahesh Senanayake who joined the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) today has been appointed the head of the party’s Ranaviru Balakaya.

Ronaldo tops highest-paid athlete list - Forbes

17 May 2024 - 0     - 1604

Cristiano Ronaldo has topped the Forbes list of highest-paid athletes for the fourth time in his career, with Jon Rahm moving up to second.

Warm-up fixtures announced for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024

17 May 2024 - 2     - 2019

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 warm-up match fixtures have been announced, scheduled from Monday, 27 May to Saturday, 1 June across the USA and Trinidad and Tobago.