13 foreign nationals arrested at BIA over Rs. 28.4 million cigarette smuggling attempt

Sri Lanka Customs officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake, have arrested 13 foreign nationals for allegedly attempting to smuggle a large consignment of foreign-manufactured cigarettes into the country today.

Governors Forum wants PC election held under PR system

The Governors Forum, which cited certain issues that had arisen as a result of the postponement of the provincial council election yesterday, urged the government to hold the polls under the old proportional representation system.

Ruhunu Kataragama Esala festival commences on July 15

The Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devala Esala festival will commence on July 15 and end on July 30 after the Water Cutting ceremony in Menikganga.

IMF should ensure that monies lent to SL are utilised for proper purposes: GL

The Joint Opposition said yesterday that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) had a responsibility to ensure its monies lent to Sri Lanka are utilised for proper purposes.

Sri Lanka must stop fearing investment

A friend of mine in Bengaluru recently made a remark that stayed with me. Sri Lankan governments constantly speak about attracting foreign investment. But if someone arrived with a billion dollars to invest, where exactly in Sri Lanka could they invest and obtain a reasonable return?

Sri Lankan family among migrant care workers facing UK “Leave the Country” letters for children

A Sri Lankan family living and working in the United Kingdom is among several migrant households left shocked after children as young as five, legally resident in the country, were instructed by the UK Home Office to leave—even in cases where their parents have permission to remain.

Sri Lanka spends over Rs. 5 billion annually on rabies control – Health officials

Sri Lanka spends more than Rs. 5 billion each year on rabies prevention and control, according to the National Rabies Control Campaign.

CEA refers coal pollution complaint to Parliamentary committee review

The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has responded to a request by President of the Doctors’ Trade Union Alliance for Medical and Civil Rights, Specialist Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa, saying that matters related to the alleged environmental impact of coal imported under a disputed tender are already under review by the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament.

Global security must evolve through cooperation, says Shavendra Silva

Former Army Commander and Chief of Defence Staff, General Shavendra Silva, has called for a more inclusive, balanced, and resilient global security framework, emphasizing the need for stronger multilateral cooperation and strategic restraint among nations amid growing geopolitical uncertainties.

Rare flying object creates panic among some people in Puttalam

A brilliant object flying across the sky over the Puttalam town in the early hours of yesterday morning caused much panic, and the people dashed out of their homes to catch a glimpse. Several of them have been able to take photos of it.

Sports Ministry takes control of three national sports bodies

Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage, has issued an Extraordinary Gazette notification temporarily suspending the registration of the national governing bodies for handball, carrom, and hockey in Sri Lanka.

Fuel subsidy running out as CPC continues to sell fuel at a loss

Despite recent fuel price increases, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) continues to incur substantial financial losses on every litre of fuel sold, CPC Chairman D.J. Rajakaruna said.

Foreign employment industry under scrutiny following high-profile arrest

The recent arrest of an individual popularly known as “Dubai Sudda” should not be viewed merely as a sensational social media controversy or an opportunity for personal attacks, but rather as a serious warning highlighting long-standing structural weaknesses within Sri Lanka’s overseas employment and migrant worker recruitment system.

Private bus unions to decide on next move today

Private bus operators are scheduled to meet today (02) to decide on the future course of action regarding the failure to increase bus fares following the recent diesel price hike.

55 new hostel projects for 16,000 university students

Fifty-five new hostel projects will be implemented for 16,000 students in state universities across the island, the Higher Education Division of the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education said.

Court orders charges against Jacqueline in Sukesh money laundering case

Jacqueline Fernandez has been in legal trouble with regards to Sukesh Chandrasekhar’s Rs 200 crore money laundering case.

Mannar Island sees major rabies control drive with over 700 sterilizations

A free animal sterilization and rabies vaccination programme conducted across Mannar Island from May 12 to May 24 has provided veterinary care to hundreds of animals under ongoing efforts to reduce rabies risk and improve animal welfare in the district.

Dubai Sudda arrested

Ranthatige Nissanka Priyadarshana alias ‘Dubai Sudda’, who allegedly used tourist visas to send Sri Lankans for employment in Dubai and Moldova, was arrested by officers of the Special Investigation Division of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) in the Kaduwela area today (1).

Train derails while entering Chilaw Railway Station

A train travelling from Colombo Fort Railway Station to Chilaw derailed while entering Chilaw Railway Station this afternoon, The Railways Department said.

Supreme Court revives Treasury Bond charges against Perpetual Treasuries, others

The Supreme Court today set aside a High Court-at-Bar order that had discharged several accused including including Perpetual Treasuries Ltd., former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran from key charges in the Central Bank Treasury bond issuance case and ruled that a company can be prosecuted under the Offences Against Public Property Act.

National Commission on Women announces appointment of new Chairperson

The President, on the recommendation of the Constitutional Council, has appointed retired Ambassador Grace Asirwatham as Chairperson of the National Commission on Women.

Airport – Makumbura luxury bus service resumes

The luxury bus service operating between the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake and the Makumbura Multimodal Transport Hub has been resumed from today.

Alleged defamatory remarks to Islam: Court concludes pre-trial conference in Gnanasara Thera case

The case filed against Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagodaatte Gnanasara Thera over allegations that he made defamatory statements against Islam and the Holy Quran in 2014 was taken up before the Colombo High Court today for a pre-trial conference.

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Malaysia bans under-16s from creating social media accounts

Malaysia has started blocking anyone under the age of 16 from signing up for social media platforms, the country’s communications regulator confirmed on Monday, according to a recent report by Reuters.

Triple Elimination Programme launched in maternity clinics

The Ministry of Health has announced the nationwide rollout of its Triple Elimination programme across all maternity clinics.

Five dead, two injured after blast at Hanwha Aerospace plant in South Korea

Five people have died and two others were injured on Monday after an explosion and fire on a South Korean production line for ​rocket propellant at a factory operated by Hanwha Aerospace (012450.KS), opens new tab in the city ​of Daejeon, officials said.

Supreme Court rejects Wela Suda’s appeal: Death sentence upheld

The Supreme Court today dismissed a special leave to appeal application filed by convicted drug trafficker Gampola Vidanage Samantha Kumara, better known as “Wele Suda”, thereby allowing the death sentence imposed on him by the Colombo High Court to stand.

Sri Lanka ready to respond to Ebola threat: Health Ministry

Sri Lanka has made all necessary preparations to respond to any risks associated with the Ebola virus, Public Health Specialist Dr. Thushani Dabarera said.

Sooryavanshi sweeps IPL awards -- but is too young to drive prize

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi swept the end-of-season IPL awards and in doing so won an SUV -- but the 15-year-old cricket prodigy will have to wait three years to drive it.