President assures Rs. 1,750 daily wage for plantation workers within this year

The government will take steps to ensure that plantation workers get a minimum daily wage of Rs. 1,750 within this year, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

Academy Award-winning actress Diane Keaton dies aged 79

Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton has died at the age of 79.

WHO chief arrives in Sri Lanka

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in Sri Lanka this morning (12) to attend the 78th Session of the WHO South-East Asia Regional Committee as the chief guest.

Two killed in lorry accident in Narammala

Two men were killed in an early morning accident in the Narammala Police area today (12).

Seychelles’s Patrick Herminie wins presidential run-off election

Seychelles’s opposition leader, Patrick Herminie, has won the country’s presidential race, defeating incumbent leader Wavel Ramkalawan in a run-off vote, according to the electoral commission.

Gazette issued confirming Cabinet reshuffle

The official Gazette confirming ministerial and deputy ministerial changes following the government’s first cabinet reshuffle has been issued by the Secretary to the President, Dr. N.S. Kumanayake.

Doctors’ Union warns of mismanaged drug supply despite government assurances

Although the Health Ministry and the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation (SPC) have repeatedly assured that Sri Lanka’s drug shortage will be completely resolved by early 2026, an oversupply of nearly a hundred essential and non-essential drug items has been reported in several major hospitals across the country, Chairman of the Medical and Civil Rights Doctors’ Trade Union Alliance, Specialist Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa said.

No survivors found after Tennessee explosives plant blast

Sixteen people missing after a major explosion at a Tennessee munitions factory on Friday are presumed to be dead, according to the sheriff.

Prime Minister departs for China

Airport officials confirmed that Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasooriya departed from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last night (11) to attend an international women’s conference being held in China.

Sciver-Brunt’s historic century powers England to top spot

Nat Sciver-Brunt produced a captain’s knock of the highest order as her record-breaking fifth ICC Women’s World Cup hundred was the catalyst for England’s 89-run win over Sri Lanka.

Police launch probe into Mount Lavinia Court assault incident

Police have launched an investigation into an incident at the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court premises in which a lawyer was allegedly assaulted by a police officer.

Four killed in mass shooting after Mississippi football game

Four people have been killed and 12 others injured, four critically, after a mass shooting in the US state of Mississippi.

Sri Lanka dealt big injury scare against England in CWC25

The tournament co-hosts had to contend with skipper Chamari Athapaththu being forced off the pitch against England in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup.

Djokovic loses to qualifier in Shanghai last four

An injury-hit Novak Djokovic suffered a shock defeat by Monegasque qualifier Valentin Vacherot in the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuela’s opposition leader María Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize.

Never said will execute MR: SF

Former MP Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka said today that he never had any intention of executing former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, though some have misunderstood his recent remarks in Matara.

Adults must open paths for children’s progress- PM

The children of the country possess the strength, ability, and attitude required to build the nation, and it is the responsibility of adults to open the paths for them to move forward, said Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.

College of Oncologists raises concerns over cancer ‘miracle drug’

The Sri Lanka College of Oncologists (SLCO) has raised serious concerns over a “cancer cure” said to have been developed by a research team from the University of Colombo, warning that the product lacks credible scientific evidence and could endanger vulnerable patients.

John Keells CG Auto urges expedited release of detained BYD vehicles

John Keells CG Auto (Pvt) Ltd, the authorised distributor of BYD vehicles in Sri Lanka, yesterday emphasised the necessity of expediting the release of BYD vehicles detained by the Sri Lanka Customs (SLC).

Mlaba reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

South Africa spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba has been reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup league match against India on Thursday.

Bimal Rathnayake’s media secretary resigns over disappointment

Media Secretary to the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Suranga Lakmal Senevirathne has reportedly stepped down from office citing inability to work with subject Minister Bimal Rathnayake.

Proposal to set up National Education Council to be presented to Cabinet soon: Deputy Minister

A proposal to set up a National Education Council is to be presented to the Cabinet soon, Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe said today.

Sri Lanka getting warmer due to climate change: World Bank report

Sri Lanka’s climate is warming rapidly, with temperature increases of 0.95°- 1.14°C expected by 2040, the World Bank said yesterday.

All Opposition political parties to hold massive rally in Nugegoda next month

All Opposition political parties have decided to hold a massive rally in Nugegoda next month, UNP Chairman Wajira Abeywardena said today.

50 visitors fined for violating rules at Horton Plains National Park

During the past week, authorities at Horton Plains National Park have issued spot fines to 50 individuals for violating park regulations, Park Warden Sisira Rathnayake said.

If we are not allowed to express ourselves, shut down parliament: MP Chamara Sampath

“If we are not allowed to express ourselves here, then it’s better to shut down this House,” Opposition MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake told Parliament yesterday, defending his right to speak after a complaint was lodged against him with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

Government’s budgetary implementation slower than usual - World Bank report

The government’s implementation of the budgeted amounts remained unusually slow during the first seven months of the year, a decline of 19.8 per cent compared to the corresponding period of last year, according to a World Bank report.

Sri Lanka face daunting task against England bowlers

Sri Lanka will face a daunting task to beat England in their Women’s Cricket World Cup match at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo today as the tournament was thrown open on Thursday when South Africa caused a shock result

Rains and strong winds forecasted in Sri Lanka’s sea areas

The Department of Meteorology has forecasted showers or thundershowers in the sea areas off the coast from Colombo to Pottuvil, via Galle and Hambantota. Isolated showers or thundershowers may also occur in other surrounding sea areas during the evening or night today.

Sri Lanka’s first AI-powered hotel inaugurated

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath attended the inauguration of the Grand Serendib Colombo, Sri Lanka’s first AI-powered hotel project, held last night (10) at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo.