CID probes child smuggling ring from SL to Malaysia, other countries

The Human Trafficking, Smuggling, and Maritime Crime Investigation Division of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has initiated a probe into the alleged smuggling of children from Sri Lanka to other countries via Malaysia.

Saliya rejects President’s claims he had ambition to be PM

Former Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) President Saliya Pieris PC today rejected the claims by President Ranil Wickremesinghe in Parliament that Pieris had ambitions to be Prime Minister prior to May 9, 2022.

Missing cop’s body recovered from canal in Ja-ela

The body of the Police Constable, who went missing after leaping into a canal in Ja-ela during his attempt to arrest a suspect yesterday (23), was discovered today (24) in the lagoon area of Pamunugama, Negombo.

Proposed increase of VAT will not be effective for Diesel and Kerosene: Minister

The proposed 18 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) increase will not be effective for diesel and kerosene, Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera assured today.

Modara Fisheries Harbour case; Rajitha pleads not guilty of charges

Former Minister of Fisheries Rajitha Senaratne and two others who were indicted before the Colombo High Court, for causing losses to the State when leasing out the Modara Fisheries Harbour to a private company in 2014, pleaded not guilty of the charges following the reading out of the charges against them by the interpreter mudliar of the court.

Institution obtains Rs. 7 bn loans from two State banks using same security: Sajith

Revealing that a certain private institution had obtained a loan amounting to Rs. 7 billion from the Bank of Ceylon and People’s Bank using the same security, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today urged the government to disclose the names of the first ten borrowers of the two State banks who had defaulted massive amounts of loans.

Emirates suspends all flights to and from Israel

The Emirates Airline has suspended all flights to and from Tel Aviv, Israel, until further notice, the Emirates official website said.

Cameron questioned if China paid him to promote Port City

David Cameron is facing further questions about whether he was paid by Chinese interests to promote a port development in Sri Lanka, as footage emerged of him extolling its benefits.

Ranil criticizes India

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has slammed the Indian government for criticizing Sri Lanka at the United Nations over the issue of Sri Lankan Tamils. “I don’t agree with Indian comments.

Doctor arrested for sexually harassing woman

A doctor of the Anuradhapura Divisional Health Services Director’s office was arrested on suspicion of causing sexual harassment to a woman who called over at his private medical centre at Puliyankulama for treatment.

Police ‘unreasonable’ to charge cricketer Gunathilaka with stealthing: Sydney court

Police who prosecuted a Sri Lankan cricket star later cleared of sexually assaulting a woman at her Sydney home acted “unreasonably”, a court has been told.

Speaker to write to President on his criticism on CC

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana said he will write to President Ranil Wickremesinghe to explain the remarks that have been made by the latter on the Constitutional Council (CC).

Court rejects Diana’s request for order against Sajith

State Minister Diana Gamage’s request seeking an enjoining order preventing Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa from functioning as the leader of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and Ranjith Madduma Bandara as the SJB General Secretary was rejected by the Colombo District Court today.

Uchitha and Chalitha to vie at Malaysian Open

Two amateur golfers, Uchitha Ranasinghe and Chalitha Pushpika secured their qualifications to represent Sri Lanka Golf Union (SLG) in the Malaysian Amateur Open Championship 2023, which will take place from December 7 to 10 at the Tiara Melaka Golf and Country Club in Melaka, Malaysia.

World’s biggest iceberg on the move after 30 years

The world’s biggest iceberg is on the move after more than 30 years of being stuck to the ocean floor.

CBSL further reduces policy interest rates

The Monetary Policy Board announced its decision to reduce the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR) of the Central Bank by 100 basis points (bps) to 9.00 percent and 10.00 percent.

SC holds RDA not responsible for Passara bus accident in 2021

In rendering its judgment, the Supreme Court held that the respondent parties including Road Development Authority (RDA) have not violated the fundamental rights of the petitioner in connection with the Passara bus accident which occurred in 2021 which claimed the lives of 14 passengers, while leaving 35 individuals injured.

Did RW make a blind statement on Presidential, Parliamentary Elections?

Putting to rest speculation about uncertainty on the conduct of polls pending next year, President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced in Parliament on Wednesday that he would take steps for the conduct of both the Presidential and General Elections next year.

New mobile app introduced to address variety of railway-related issues

A new mobile application has been launched to address various railway-related concerns.

‘Hallucinate’ Named the Word of 2023, reflecting AI curiocities

In response to the escalating public curiosity surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and its functionalities, the Cambridge Dictionary has declared ‘hallucinate’ as its Word of the Year for 2023.

Trend of doctors leaving the country coming down: Health Ministry

The number of doctors and consultants leaving the country has moderately come down, said the newly appointed Secretary to the Ministry of Health Dr. Palitha Mahipala.

Marajudeen to box at World Junior Meet

Tuan Marajudeen of Zahira College, Colombo has been selected as the sole Sir Lankan representative for the World Junior Boxing Championships conducted by the International Boxing Association (IBA) and scheduled to commence in Yerevan, Armenia tomorrow.

16-hour water cut to impact several areas in Colombo

The National Water Supply & Drainage Board (NWS&DB) has informed residents of Colombo that water supply to certain areas will be temporarily halted for 16 hours, commencing tomorrow evening.

Aragalaya led to rise in underworld, drugs: Minister

The Aragalaya has increased underworld activities and drugs in the country, Public Security Minister Tiran Alles said today.

WHO asks China for more details on unexplained pneumonia outbreak

The World Health Organization (WHO) has asked Beijing for more information on an outbreak of mysterious pneumonia in northern China that appears mostly to be affecting children.

Rauff draws President's attention to Daily Mirror story

SJB MP Rauff Hakeem said today the moves by the government to send 10,000 people to work in Israel at this critical time were unacceptable and it could impact negatively on security and economic implications.

Police officer drowns in attempt to arrest suspect

A police officer attached to the Ja-Ela police fell into a canal and drowned during his attempt to arrest a suspect who had escaped custody.

Sanath Nishantha apologizes to Speaker over his unruly behavior

State Minister Sanath Nishantha formally apologized to Speaker of Parliament Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena for his recent disruptive conduct within the House.

Parliamentary Select Committee to be appointed to probe CC: President

A separate Parliamentary Select Committee will be appointed to look into the Constitutional Council (CC) next week, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said today.

415 out of 699 tanks and reservoirs are in danger of spilling over

Heavy rain experienced currently in the Vavuniya district has resulted in the spilling over of 415 out of 699 tanks and reservoirs in the district.