CID grills Finance Ministry Secretary, officials over Immunoglobulin import case

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) recorded statements from three officials of the Ministry of Finance, including Secretary Mahinda Siriwardena, regarding the controversial Immunoglobulin import case.

Indian police arrest 7 Kashmir students celebrating World Cup defeat

Indian police in Kashmir have arrested seven university students under tough anti-terrorism laws for alleged intimidation after they celebrated Australia’s victory over India in the Cricket World Cup final.

Showery condition to intensify further

The showery weather conditions across the island are slated to intensify, commencing tomorrow (29), owing to an atmospheric disturbance lingering over the Southeast Bay of Bengal sea area, according to the Department of Meteorology.

Namibia punch tickets to 2024 T20 World Cup

Namibia beat Tanzania by 58 runs to confirm their berth at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 in the West Indies and USA.

SL envoy in Kenya holds talks with Commonwealth Secretary General

Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Kenya Kana Kananathan met with the Commonwealth Secretary-General Hon Patricia Scotland during the sidelines of the Commonwealth Ministerial Roundtable Discussion on Kenya Innovation Week, in Nairobi, Kenya today.

Ready to hold Provincial Council elections if Opposition agrees on electoral system: PM

The Government is prepared to hold the delayed Provincial Council elections if the Opposition agrees on the electoral system, Prime Minister Dinsesh Gunawardene told Parliament today.

Rescuers reach 41 trapped Indian tunnel workers after 17 days underground

Forty-one workers trapped in Uttarakhand’s Silkyari tunnel are now moments away from escaping their earthen prison of 17 days, according to a tweet by Indian Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.

Bandula accuses state media over poor publicity on government projects

Mass Media Minister Bandula Gunawardane accused the state media of not providing enough publicity to the various development projects implemented by the government, the Communications Department of Parliament said.

SL secures USD 60 Mn financial assistance from ADB

The Government of Sri Lanka is set to borrow USD 60 million from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) under the Second Integrated Road Investment Programme – Tranche 4.

Vadivel Suresh sacked from SJB organizer’s post

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Vadivel Suresh, who voted in favour of the budget during the vote on the second reading, has been removed from the post of Passara organizer of the party.

Sajith wants probe into Denmark job racket using Prime Minister’s name

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardane today refuted his or any of his institutes’ involvement in an alleged job racket to Denmark, into which the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has launched an investigation.

SLC Case: Harin urges court to recognise him as Sports Minister

Newly appointed Sports Minister Harin Fernando today moved the Court of Appeal that he be recognised as the Sports Minister in connection with the writ petition filed over the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) interim committee.

’’I submitted Cabinet paper to release lands, but not for associates’: Roshan Ranasinghe

Former Minister of Sports Roshan Ranasinghe said today that he did submit a Cabinet paper to distribute lands to some parties but they were not his political associates.

South-East Asia ranks second in Intimate Partner Violence: WHO

South-East Asia ranks second highest globally for intimate partner violence, affecting approximately 33% of women in the region said Dr. Poonam Khetrapal Singh, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia.

Dengue cases in Sri Lanka top 75,000

The tally of dengue cases recorded for 2023 has topped the 75,000 mark, according to the Epidemiology Unit.

Athapaththu brushes off draft snub, wins player of WBBL|09

Overlooked in the inaugural overseas player draft, Sri Lanka’s Chamari Athapaththu took her eventual chance with both hands in WBBL|09

‘I met Roshan to discuss removing cricket ban’: Sajith

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said he invited former sports minister Roshan Ranasinghe to the Opposition Leader’s office to discuss removing Sri Lanka’s cricket ban and not for any political conspiracy.

SL should receive USD 132 to 220 Mn in carbon debt from responsible countries: Patali

The countries that are responsible for carbon emissions should pay what is called ‘carbon debt’ amounting to USD 132 to 220 million to Sri Lanka which is now engulfed in an economic crisis, United Republican Front leader MP Patali Champika Ranawaka said.

President inquires Roshan’s visit to Sajith’s office

President Ranil Wickremesinghe, during the Cabinet meeting, had reportedly questioned Minister Roshan Ranasinghe why the sports minister went to the office of the opposition leader Sajith Premadasa and Chief Opposition Whip Lakshman Kiriella and talked to the Indian High Commissioner to resolve the cricket crisis?

Three days after burial, the deceased returns

The Gampola Police commenced an investigation into an incident where the deceased person had appeared in front of the Gampola Hospital Coroner Nalin Medawaka, along with his mother and relatives, three days after the body was buried.

Israel warns SL against middlemen charging extra in job recruitment

The Israeli government authorities have categorically informed Sri Lanka that there should not be any middle involvement for additional charges in the process of recruitment of Sri Lankan job seekers as caregivers to work in Israel, Daily Mirror learns.

Over 20,000 Sri Lankan child departures probed

The Department of Immigration and Emigration has busted a major child smuggling racket that operated between Sri Lanka, Malaysia and the UK and has handed over findings of a lengthy probe to the CID after examining over 20,000 child departures from Colombo, the Daily Mirror learns

Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2023 kicks off today

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will host Sri Lanka Economic Summit (SLES) 2023 on November 28 and 29, at Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo, with President Ranil Wickremesinghe attending as the chief guest.

October sees 20% decline in apparel exports

The apparel exports from Sri Lanka continued their downward trend, with October exports declining 20 percent year-on-year (YoY) to US $ 330.95 million, the data compiled by industry body Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) showed.

Browns Investments completes acquisition of James Finlays Kenya

In a historic and landmark move, Sri Lanka’s Browns Investments PLC solidified its presence in Kenya officially by acquiring James Finlays’ extensive tea plantations spanning over 27,000 acres in Kenya, yesterday.

Cabinet clears Sinopec’s US $ 4.5bn refinery proposal

Sri Lanka yesterday approved a proposal by China’s Sinopec to build a US $ 4.5 billion refinery, its energy minister said, making it the largest single investment in the island nation since a crippling economic crisis last year.

Invisible hand behind Roshan’s removal: Sajith

There is an invisible hand behind the removal of Roshan Ranasinghe from the Cabinet, Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa said.

Thai groom kills four at wedding, including bride

A Thai para-athlete and former soldier shot his bride and three others before killing himself on his wedding day, police told the BBC.

Harin Fernando appointed Sports Minister; Pavithra gets Irrigation

Harin Fernando has been appointed as the Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs by President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Absence of competent Police OICs a hindrance in netting organised criminals

The Sectoral Oversight Committee on National Security has decided to regulate private security firms and has requested the Defence Ministry prepare a system to this effect.