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.

This is not UNP Working Committee: Sajith tells President

President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa were engaged in heated arguments over several matters in Parliament today.

Increase in spread of hand, foot and mouth disease among children: Pediatrician

There is an increase in the spread of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) among schoolchildren, Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) Consultant Pediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera said.

Jay Shah doesn’t run Sri Lankan cricket: President

President Ranil Wickremesinghe in an exclusive conversation with Firstpost‘s Palki Sharma said BCCI secretary Jay Shah does not run Sri Lankan cricket.

115 drugs fail quality tests in 2023

A total of 115 drugs have failed quality tests so far in 2023 recording the highest number of quality failures of drugs in a year, according to the Medical Supplies Division of the Health Ministry.

Former West Indies star hit with long-term ban for breach

Former West Indies batter Marlon Samuels has been banned from all cricket for six years after he was found guilty of breaching the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) Anti-Corruption Code.

Matheesha & Hasaranga among SL bowlers to miss Abu Dhabi T10

Sri Lankan speedster Matheesha Pathirana is set to miss the upcoming Abu Dhabi T10 2023 season. The 20-year-old cricketing was originally slated to turn up for Bangla Tigers in the tournament next week, however, he is yet to recover from the shoulder injury he sustained during the 2023 World Cup in India.

Sri Lanka may become a battleground in geopolitics- President

Admitting that Sri Lanka may become a battleground in the geopolitical power struggle between India and China, President Ranil Wickremesinghe assured that Sri Lanka will not endanger the security of its South Asian neighbor.

Principal who forced students to eat polythene transferred: Susil

The principal of the Rambukpitiya Maha Vidyalaya in Nawalapitiya has been transferred to the Gampola Zonal Education Office with immediate effect following the incident where he had allegedly forced some students to eat polythene and newspapers, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said today.

Shammi invites ’biggest cricketing legend’ to take over national team

As Sri Lanka’s cricket administration looks to address the failings of the national team at the Cricket World Cup, SLC President Shammi Silva on Wednesday said he was inviting a prominent former national player to take over the coaching role.

Four accused sentenced to death by Balapitiya HC over murder in 2005

The Balapitiya High Court imposed death sentences on four individuals over the murder of a man and injuring another at Pitigala in 2005.

Two wild elephants die after being hit by train and electrocuted

Two wild elephants died yesterday (22) after being hit by a train and electrocuted in the Malutivu and Kilinochchi districts, Wildlife Department officials said.

Upcountry train services limited to Nanu Oya

Due to the bad weather conditions, train services on the central hills have been limited to Nanu Oya railway station until further notice, the Railways Department said.

Corruption taints recruitment for Korean, Israeli jobs

The recruitment of Sri Lankans for around 1000 employment opportunities offered by Israel recently is mired in controversy due to lack of transparency in the process, Daily Mirror learns.

CB expected to maintain policy rates allowing prior actions to take effect

As the Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank convenes today, for its eighth monetary policy meeting of the year and the second under the new Central Bank Act, there is a widespread expectation in the market that the rate-setting committee will maintain the current stance.

John Keells Group inks exclusive distribution deal with China’s BYD

Diversified blue-chip John Keells Group has been appointed as the exclusive distributor of BYD passenger vehicles in Sri Lanka.

Using too many antibiotics may cause death to everyone within about 50 years: Pediatrician

Using antibiotics without a doctor’s prescription could cause the death of necessary bacteria that are needed for the survival of the body, and the diseases caused by the creation of resistant bacteria in the body spreading throughout society could cause death for everyone within about 50 years, Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) Consultant Paediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera said.

Vehicle stuck in Parliamentary complex pond

A vehicle was stuck in the pond at the parliamentary complex amidst heavy rains.

There are other offenders in addition to Rajapaksas: Ranil

Referring to the recent judgment given by the Supreme Court where former Presidents Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Mahinda Rajapaksa former Minister Basil Rajapaksa and others were held responsible for the economic crisis, President Ranil Wickremesinghe today said one has to look into whether others are also responsible for the economic debacle and have engaged in a breach of public trust.

Vote called for President’s expenditure head

A vote was called for the President’s expenditure head by the National Peoples Power (NPP) today.

Rohit Sharma unlikely to play T20Is in near future

India’s ODI and Test captain Rohit Sharma is unlikely to play T20 Internationals anymore and had discussed his future in the shortest format before the start of the 50-over World Cup, according to sources in the BCCI.

Collapsing earth mound kills two women in Hali-Ela

Two women died after an earth mound collapsed on their house in Hali-Ela this evening, Police said.

Tri-forces collect Rs. 8.6 million expressways toll revenue amid strike

More than Rs. 8.6 million in revenue has been earned as expressway toll by 3 p.m. today after the tri-forces were deployed for operations at ticket counters since the launch of a strike by the Expressway Worker’s Union.

Parliament approves President’s expenditure head

Parliament approved the President’s expenditure head by 59 votes.

Sports Minister urges court to dismiss Shammi’s writ petition

The Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe through his lawyer today made an application before Court of Appeal requesting to dismiss the writ petition filed by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Shammi Silva alleging that he has obtained an interim relief after suppressing the material facts.

Unreasonable to allocate funds to MR, GR from budget: Vijitha

It is unreasonable to make budget allocations to former Presidents Mahinda Rajapaksa and Gotabaya Rajapaksa who have been held responsible by the Supreme Court for the economic crisis, NPP MP Vijitha Herath said today.