Marine Drive closed near Bambalapitiya Railway Station for flyover demolition

The Marine Drive will be completely closed near the Bambalapitiya railway station till further notice due to the demolition work of the passenger flyover near the railway station.

Prices of several food items including fried rice hiked

In response to the recent surge in prices of essential commodities, the All Ceylon Restaurant and Restaurant Owners’ Association has decided to raise the prices of certain food items, effective from Saturday midnight.

Ten ambassadors present credentials to President

Ten recently appointed ambassadors presented their credentials to President Ranil Wickremesinghe at President’s House in Kandy this morning.

Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh World Cup match ’uncertain’ amid severe air pollution in Delhi

The notorious air pollution in the national capital has shrouded the World Cup clash between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in doubt and it remains to be seen if the health of the players takes precedence over the contest, in Delhi on Monday.

11 Sri Lankans stranded in Gaza Strip return home

Eleven Sri Lankans, hailing from two families, who were stranded in the Gaza Strip, returned to Sri Lanka early this morning.

Police pursue couple who runs contract company in Rs. 9.9 Mn fraud probe

The Mirihana Special Crimes Investigation Unit has launched an investigation to arrest a couple, who are owners of a contract company named ’’D’marc Solution (Pvt) Ltd,’’ in connection with a fraudulent transaction amounting to over Rs. 9.9 million.

Approval of government falls to 9% in October: Verité Research survey

The approval rating of the government fell from 21% in June 2023 to 9% in October 2023, according to the latest round of the Gallup style ‘Mood of the Nation’ poll of Verité Research.

Bring in laws to keep politicians away from cricket: Sajith

New laws should be introduced prohibiting politicians from holding posts even in cricket clubs as an important step to resolve Sri Lanka’s cricket crisis which has reached disastrous proportions, Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa said.

Minister orders transfer of Viharamahadevi Park administration to CMC

Minister of Urban Development and Housing Prasanna Ranatunga has issued directives regarding the administration of Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo 07.

Woman dies after earth mound collapses on fruit store in Theldeniya

A 37-year old woman who was inside a fruit store died due to an earth mound collapsing on the store due to bad weather conditions in the Rambukwella area of ​​the Kand- Mahiyangana Road in Theldeniya last night.

Navy arrests five suspects attempting to smuggle 2.15 kgs of gold in Mannar

During an operation off Oluthuduwai, Mannar, the Sri Lanka Navy arrested five individuals attempting to smuggle 2.15 kgs of gold out of the country by sea.

Education system will be digitalized by next year: Minister

The whole education system will be digitalized by next year, and all measures relating to the process are being taken now, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

Businessman Dinesh Shafter’s remains released to family

The remains of businessman Dinesh Shafter, which were kept under police protection for six months at the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital, have been received by his relatives today.

Free education only nominal today: Dr. Harini

The free education policy introduced by C.W.W. Kannangara after a long struggle is only nominal today as the access to quality education is decided while based on the economic power of the people which is against the principles of free education, NPP MP Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said today.

79 out of 399 elephants died due to shooting incidents this year

A total of 399 elephants have died upto October this year, and the majority of them due to human-elephant conflicts and many deaths related to shooting incidents, the Wildlife Conservation Department said.

Plans afoot to initiate Intelligence Unit to protect students from drugs

The Government mulls establishing a Social Intelligence Unit to help students rid themselves from the drug menace.

Dengue cases cross 69,000 mark; 1,400 cases within the week

The tally of Dengue cases recorded for 2023 has topped the 69,000 mark, according to the Epidemiology Unit

School holidays again on December 22; New term on February 2 next year: Minister

Education Minister Susil Premajayantha today announced the school holidays for the second phase of the third term of the government and government approved Sinhala and Tamil medium schools.

Massive fire claims 32 lives at drug rehabilitation center in northern Iran

A devastating fire engulfed a drug rehabilitation centre in northern Iran, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 32 lives and leaving 16 individuals injured, according to Iranian media reports on Friday.

Sri Lanka’s Cricket World Cup debacle: Sri Lanka Cricket Secretary resigns

Secretary of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Mohan de Silva has tendered his resignation.

Maximum retail price for sugar also announced

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has issued a gazette notice setting a maximum retail price (MRP) for sugar with immediate effect.

Litro increases LP gas prices

The price of a cylinder of 12.5 kg Litro domestic LP gas has been increased by Rs. 95 with effect from today, Litro Gas chairman Muditha Peiris said.

AASL earns record breaking revenue in 2023

The Airport and Aviation Services (Private) Limited has earned Rs. 28.5 billion in revenue during the past nine months (from January 1 to September 30) and said that it was an increase of 57% when compared to the same period in 2022.

Elon Musk sees an AI future where ‘no job is needed’

Elon Musk declared artificial intelligence (AI) “one of the most disruptive forces in history” in a sit-down conversation with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak that dove into the dangers and opportunities of AI on Thursday, capping off the UK’s inaugural AI Safety Summit.

100mm heavy showers today too

Heavy showers above 100mm will occur after 1 p.m. today in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Central Provinces and in the Mannar, Vavuniya and Mullaitivu districts, the forecasting division of the National Meteorological Centre said.

Young woman succumbs to injuries from Pettah textile store blaze

A 21-year-old woman receiving treatment following the recent fire that engulfed a textile store in Pettah succumbed to her injuries yesterday.

Elephant Bharana’s head with tusks exhumed

The tusker Bharana of Kalaweva, which had died of electrocution after getting entangled in an illegal power line, was exhumed last afternoon, three years after its burial, under the supervision of Wildlife officials.

Hunger, anger and helplessness stalk the land

Our people are suffering and our children are starving. In fact, according to UNICEF, more than 5.7 million people, including 2.3 million children, require humanitarian assistance.

How irresponsible spending drains SLC coffers

While Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is toiling to return to its glorious match winning trend, members forming the ‘Cricket Board’ and handling cricket administration are accused of abusing their positions and milking the rich coffers of the controlling body for cricket to their own whims and fancies. With the release of the Auditor General’s (AG) report on SLC astonishing details have surfaced as to how the hierarchy forming the Cricket Board’s admini

Sevanagala sugar factory is to be given to a government ally: Sajith Premadasa

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has voiced concerns about the future of the state-owned Sevanagala sugar factory, alleging that it is to be handed over to a close ally of the government.