SC holds W.D.Lakshman, Cabraal, S.R. Atygalle, Kumarasinghe violated public trust

While holding the guilty persons’ liable and naming them, including one member of the Monetary Board, the Supreme Court in its recent judgment regarding two fundamental rights petitions filed over economic crisis, decided not to make any adverse decisions or orders against two Monetary Board members President’s Counsel Dr. Sanjeeva Jayawardena and Dr. Ranee Jayamaha.

STF seizes illegally imported cigarettes worth Rs.1.3 billion in Grandpass

The Police Special Task Force (STF) seized a 40-foot container in the Grandpass area, with over 10 million sticks of cigarettes with a street value of Rs. 1,300 million.

New syllabus for sex education in the offing

In a significant move to address the rising concerns of child abuse, the government is mulling a new syllabus for sex education in schools.

Millionaire businessman father’s vehicle crashes into son’s vehicle

Two cars driven by a millionaire businessman in Beruwala area and his son deliberately collided head-on each other in the early hours of yesterday (16) in Beruwala town, causing damage to the two vehicles, police said.

2023 Grade five scholarship exam: Cut-off marks released

The Examinations Department today released the cut-off marks for the enrolment of students into Grade Six next year, based on the 2023 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination.

Onmax DT directors released on bail

The five directors of the Onmax DT private company, who were arrested pertaining to the operation of an illegal pyramid scheme, were released on three sureties of Rs. 10 million each by Colombo Chief Magistrate Prasanna Alwis yesterday (16).

2023 Grade 5 exam results release today

The Examinations Department announced the release of the 2023 Grade 5 scholarship examination results today, the Department’s Commissioner General H.J.M.C Amith Jayasundara said.

Australia beat South Africa to reach World Cup final

David Miller registered a stunning knock of 101 off 116 balls to help South Africa score 212 runs while batting first at Eden Gardens. Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc took three wickets each for Australia to make a difference in the second semifinal.

LIOC assures highest quality products to Sri Lankan consumers

Lanka IOC (LIOC) assures Sri Lankan consumers the highest standards in all its products reaching them.

Sports Minister orders probe into Pramodya’s match-fixing allegations

Minister of sports Roshan Ranasinghe has ordered a probe on Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) selection committee Chairman Pramodya Wickramasinghe’s statement where he had made allegations on match fixing and betting.

Rajapaksas are not the only perpetrators

Rajapakas are not the only perpetrators when it comes to the economic downturn that Sri Lanka has suffered, a senior UNPer said.

President leaves for Maldives

President Ranil Wickremesinghe left the island a short while ago to attend the inauguration ceremony of Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, president-elect of the Republic of Maldives, the President’s Media Division said.

Customs detect 16 gold gel capsules worth Rs. 110 million

A total of 16 gold gel capsules worth Rs. 110 million were seized by the customs officials attached to the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning.

74 schools with hazardous buildings identified: Susil

Some 74 schools with hazardous buildings have been identified, including Thurston College, Colombo and Tangalle Balika Vidyalaya, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said today.

Customs seize Kush worth Rs.60 mn

Customs officers today seized a special cannabis variety ’Kush’ valued at around Rs. 60 million at the commodity inspection yard in the Orugudawatta Revenue Monitoring Unit, Customs media spokesman Sivali Arukgoda said.

Two arrested for kidnapping school girl; main suspect at large

The Kalutara South Police arrested a three-wheeler driver and a woman following a complaint over an alleged kidnapping of a female school student.

Pellets found in elephant’s head recovered from Kirindi Oya

Judging from the pellets found in the head of the elephant recovered from Kirindi Oya at Thelulla colony in Kudaoya, wildlife conservators have decided that the jumbo had been shot dead.

Solar power project for religious places by end this year

By the end of this year, the work on the first phase of the solar power project for religious places of worship will be completed, Buddhasasana Religious and Cultural Affairs Minister Vidura Wickramanayake said.

Former government sabotaged Easter Sunday attacks probe, retired Senior DIG alleges

A retired Senior DIG has shed new light on claims that the former Sri Lankan government may have colluded with a terrorist group for political gain, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of people, including Australians, in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings.

Mahinda Rajapaksa says he will not accept SC judgement

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said he would not accept the Supreme Court judgement that he and several others in the government were responsible for mishandling the economic crisis in the country.

Release of substandard diesel: Sajith wants comprehensive report

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa urged the Power and Energy Minister to provide a comprehensive report to Parliament over the release of a substandard stock of diesel to the market despite quality failures.

'Threat to my life and family’: Roshan complains to Speaker

Claiming that there are threats to his life and his family, Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe requested the Speaker to look into his security.

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s special envoy to visit Sri Lanka

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Special Envoy and State Councillor Shen Yiqin will visit Sri Lanka from November 18 to 21, at the invitation of the government.

Sports Minister’s security increased to 10 MSD personnel amidst threats

In response to reported threats on the life of Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe, three additional police officers from the Ministerial Security Division (MSD) have been assigned to strengthen his security detail.

COPE chairman taken to task over son’s involvement

While highlighting that Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Chairman Professor Ranjith Bandara’s son’s presence at the last meeting of the committee was wrong, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena assured that the matter will be probed into.

Sri Lanka elected to UNESCO Executive Board with 144 votes

Sri Lanka has been elected to the executive board of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) with 144 votes, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said.

Showers above 50mm in Uva, Central Provinces after 2 p.m

Heavy showers above 50mm will occur in the Uva and Central Provinces today after 2 p.m, the Forecasting Division of the National Meteorological Centre said.

Sri Lanka-India joint military exercise ’Mithra Shakthi’ kicks off in Pune

A contingent comprising 29 officers and 94 other ranks, assigned to participate in the jointly-organized ’Mithra Shakthi’ military exercise by the Sri Lanka Army and the Indian Army, departed for India yesterday.

Dodangoda-Gelanigama Expressway lanes reopen after lorry mishap

The road between Dodangoda and Gelanigama interchanges on the Southern Expressway (E01) was opened for vehicle movement again after the accident, the police said.

COPE Chief accused of engaging in conflict of interest

Committtee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Chairman Professor Ranjith Bandara yesterday denied that he was engaged in conflict of interest by associating himself with Sri Lanka cricket (SLC) as a consultant for a project to construct a cricket campus in Kandy.