Cricket to trial stop clocks to speed up play in ODIs, T20s

The International Cricket Council on Tuesday said it will trial stop clocks between overs in men’s one-day and T20 internationals in a bid to speed up the game.

Immunoglobulin import case - Masterminds still at large: Unions

Referring to the import of substandard Immunoglobulin injections, the trade unions claimed that the CID has only caught the minnows but the sharks are still lurking.

Tri-forces deployed for expressways amid token strike: CDS

In response to the 24-hour token strike initiated by the All-Island Expressway Workers’ Union, Chief of Defence Staff, General Shavendra Silva said they have deployed tri-forces and police personnel to manage ticket counters and provide security on the expressways.

USD 55,000 given by Jay Shah, Siraj for ground staff yet to be paid: Sajith

A sum of USD 50,000 donated by Asian Cricket Council chief Jay Shah and USD 5,000 given by Indian cricket star Siraj for the ground staff of Pallekele and R. Premadasa stadiums have not been paid yet, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa told Parliament today.

Parliamentary caucus on cricket to be formed: Speaker

A special parliamentary Caucus will be appointed to revive cricket in Sri Lanka, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena announced today.

Upcountry train services disrupted

The upcountry train services were disrupted this morning due to the collapse of an earth mound on the railway tracks between Ohiya and Idalgashinna stations, the Railways Department said.

Sanath Nishantha suspended for two weeks

SLPP MP Sanath Nishantha was suspended from Parliament sessions for two weeks from today over the unruly behaviour in Parliament yesterday, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardane announced today.

Binance chief pleads guilty to money laundering charges

The Binance chief executive, Changpeng Zhao, has resigned after pleading guilty to money laundering violations.

All air traffic control operations at BIA digitalized

The primary air traffic control tower and the RADA operations center at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) have commenced operations employing advanced digital technology.

No change in State sector wages in the year through September despite soaring costs

The official wage rate index for State sector employees showed that it hadn’t budged at all during the last 12 months, perhaps making the case for the substantial increase in the cost of living allowance for the public servants announced in the 2024 budget.

Sri Lanka signs agreement to send workers to Israel

Sri Lanka has entered into an agreement with Israel to send workers to be employed in the latter’s agricultural sector, Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Bandula Gunawardana said.

Conducting after-school fee-based tutoring in Uva Province banned from today

Fee-based tutoring classes conducted for children in Grades 1 to 5 in primary schools in the Uva Province by teachers after school hours on weekends or holidays are completely banned from today (22).

National inflation slightly accelerates to 1% in October

Consumer prices, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index rose 1 percent in the 12 months through October 2023, a slight uptick from the 0.8 percent in September as inflation, having reached its lowest point last month due to higher base effects last year, may have bottomed out.

Sale of three flavored cigarette products stopped with immediate effect

The sale of three types of flavored cigarette products distributed by Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC) has been stopped with immediate effect.

IGP issues circular on seminars discriminating LGBTIQ community

The Attorney General’s Department has informed the Court of Appeal that the Inspector General of Police (IGP) has issued a circular preventing police officers from conducting training sessions, lectures or seminars which dehumanize and discriminate against the LGBTIQ community in the country.

Government allocates Rs. 10 billion for upcoming elections

A dedicated allocation of Rs. 10 billion has been reserved for potential future elections, said State Minister for Plantations, Enterprise Reforms and Finance, Ranjith Siyambalapitiya.

Blind jumbo rescued from rising waters of Kalawewa

Officials from the Galkiriyagama Wildlife Office rescued a blind elephant that was in danger of drowning while crossing the swollen Kalawewa River.

Daily Mirror among Magzter on smart reading at airport

The Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) and the Jaffna International Airport (JAF) have been nominated as the first South Asian smart reading airports by Magzter, which is the world’s largest newsstand that offers thousands of magazines and newspapers.

ICC bans transgender players born as men from international women’s cricket

The ICC has banned transgender players born as men from playing international women’s cricket.

Waduge steers Trinity to retain title for second successive year

Supun Waduge continued his batting form as he made a match winning knock of 60 to steer defending champions Trinity College, Kandy record a two wicket win over St. Joseph’s College in the final played at the Thurstan grounds today and to lift the Under 19 Division One Tier ‘A’ limited over tournament title for the second successive year.

Daily coconut consumption is 4.5 million, production is 3 million: Ministry

Following research conducted by the Agriculture Ministry, it has been revealed that the total daily consumption of coconuts is around 4.5 million nuts, and the daily production of coconuts is around three million nuts.

Budget 2024: Second reading passed with majority of 45 votes

The second reading of the budget 2024 was passed in Parliament with a majority of 45 votes a short while ago.

ICC allows Sri Lanka to compete internationally in bilateral cricket

Despite the suspension, the International Cricket Council (ICC) Board which met today (21) decided that Sri Lanka can continue to compete internationally both in bilateral cricket and ICC events.

Customer, Customs officer arrested with drugs worth Rs. 66 Mn in UPB

A man who came to clear an unaccompanied personal baggage containing cocaine and marijuana worth over Rs. 66 million sent from the USA, was arrested by the Customs this afternoon along with a Customs officer who is suspected to have aided and abetted the first suspect.

Buffalo attacks elderly man causing serious injuries

A buffalo that broke into the High Forest town in Kandapola attacked an elderly man who was near a shop, causing serious injuries to him, the High Forest police said.

All decisions regarding financial management taken with MPs’ approval: MR

Refuting allegations made against the Rajapaksas on the economic situation, former president Mahinda Rajapaksa said all decisions regarding financial management were taken with the approval of the MPs in Parliament.

ICC moves 2024 U-19 World Cup to South Africa from SL -Report

The International Cricket Council (ICC) yesterday relocated the upcoming Under-19 World Cup 2024 to South Africa from Sri Lanka, owing to the ongoing suspension of the latter’s cricket board.

Misuse of internet, digital technology has led to many social problems: Minister

Unregulated use of the Internet and misuse of digital technology have led to many social problems, such as child abuse, in the country, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

Video recording of sessions, going live on social media prohibited: Speaker tells MPs

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana announced that video recording of sessions and going live on social media will be prohibited.

Pramodya appears before SIU probing sports offenses

Pramodya Wickramasinghe, Chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket’s Selection Committee, arrived at the Special Investigation Unit for the Prevention of Misconduct related to Sports, to provide a statement.