President assures pay hike for public servants

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has assured a pay hike to all public servants from the budget 2023.

Percy passes away aged 87

Percy Abeysekera, the renowned cricket cheerleader, has died aged 87.

Pakistan players not affected by 'no pay for five months' claim

Pakistan coach Grant Bradburn on Monday shrugged off claims his players haven’t been paid for five months, insisting the squad was determined to rescue their faltering World Cup campaign.

Suspended Judicial Medical Officer seeks reinstatement

Controversial Consultant Judicial Medical Officer, Dr. Ruhul Haq, who was embroiled in controversy for defying a suspension imposed by the Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC), is reportedly seeking to be reinstated in service.

One-time migration among schemes allowed for CEB, LECO Roof Top Solar customers

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and Lanka Electricity Company (LECO) allow the Roof Top Solar customers to migrate one-time among the Net Plus, Net Metering, and Net Accounting Schemes starting next week, the Power and Energy Ministry said.

12 office trains cancelled due to railway guards not reporting for work

At least 12 office train services were cancelled due to railway guards failing to report for duties, the Railways Station Masters’ Union said.

Court rejects Senior DIG Ravi Seneviratne’s bail application

The bail application submitted by former Senior DIG Ravi Seneviratne who had been on remand for driving under the influence of liquor and causing damage to two other vehicles was rejected by Mount Lavinia Additional Magistrate Sanjaya L.M. Wijesinghe

College of Internal Medicine sets the ball rolling for SIMCON 2023

The Sri Lanka College of Internal Medicine, led by its president Dr. Kumudini Jayasinghe and the Council, announced the 7th Annual Academic Sessions - SIMCON.

Another derailment on main line

The train plying from Badulla to Colombo Fort was detailed this morning between Heel Oya and Bandarawela railway stations, the Railways Department said.

Afghanistan win the toss and elect to bowl first against Sri Lanka

The luckless Sri Lanka have had to replace Lahiru Kumara after the in-form pacer became the latest in their squad to be sidelined through injury. Chameera made it back into the squad as his replacement.

Financial & Tax Consultant claims damages from lawyer, property purchaser

An expatriate Financial and Tax Consultant of Sri Lanka living in Washington DC sued a Sri Lankan lawyer for Rs. 100,000,000 over alleged professional negligence in executing a deed by the lawyer and the purchaser of a property of the plaintiff for Rs. 6,000,000 for alleged illegal ejectment of the plaintiff and his staff from the purchased premises at Perahera Mawatha, Colombo 2.

Tissa says Fonseka will be put on right track

Several Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MPs have embarked on a mission to put party chairman Sarath Fonseka on the right track, SJB National Organizer Tissa Attanayake said today.

Dengue cases top 68,000 mark

The tally of Dengue cases recorded for 2023 has surpassed the 68,000 mark, according to the Epidemiology Unit.

SriLankan Airlines to launch fourth weekly flight to Lahore from tomorrow

SriLankan Airlines has reaffirmed its commitment to Pakistan by launching a fourth weekly flight between Colombo and Lahore effective 31 October 2023, connecting the two cities every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday with the new addition.

Could Sri Lanka take advantage of New Zealand’s defeat to Australia?

Despite Sri Lanka’s horror start to the Cricket World Cup 2023, the island nation finds itself still in with a chance for a top-four finish.

At least 10 dead after trains collide in southeast India

At least 10 people are dead and 27 others have been injured after two trains collided in southeast India Sunday, Reuters reports.

Direct flights between Colombo and Turkey commence after 10 years

Turkish Airlines today commenced direct flights between Sri Lanka and Istanbul after ten years, Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Private Limited (AASL) said.

Two ministers harbour contrasting views on rice imports

Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera and Trade Minister Nalin Fernando share contrasting views on the need to import rice to ensure price controls in the retail market.

Heads of all institutions under health ministry to roll

The new Minister of Health Ramesh Pathirana has decided to change all heads of institutions that come under the health ministry, informed sources said yesterday.

SJB to take action against SF ?

Responding to reports that Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is to remove Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka from the post of party chairman, the party General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara said they had not taken any final decision on the matter.

UDA, CMC row over land delays China-funded housing scheme

A dispute between the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) and the Urban Development Authority (UDA) over land has delayed the China-funded housing scheme for low-income city dwellers, a minister said.

2024 budget based on IMF proposals; new taxes in the offing: NPP

Claiming that the 2024 budget will be totally based on IMF proposals, NPP MP Vijitha Herath said today that the government is planning to impose new taxes such as Wealth Tax and Heritage Tax from January, 2024.

Responsibility given to plant and seed planting centre for production of 20mn tea plants

The Agriculture Department has taken action to transfer the responsibility to the plant and seed planting centre for the production of 20 million tea plants annually.

Public Health Inspectors to resort to islandwide strike

The Public Health Inspectors’ Union has decided to launch a strike action on Monday (30) and Tuesday (31) over several demands, the Union Secretary said.

New property tax in the offing

The Government is set to implement a new property tax starting from 2025, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya disclosed.

Familiar foes Afghanistan and Sri Lanka meet with semi-finals still within reach

Afghanistan and Sri Lanka will both be out to even up their win-loss record and give their hopes of reaching the knockout stages a huge boost when the sides meet in Pune.

Tusker Agbo injured by gunshot yet again

Despite having previously recovered from gunshot injuries, the tusker elephant known as Agbo has once again been shot at and injured, Wildlife authorities said.

Mike Pence withdraws from 2024 US presidential race

Former US Vice President Mike Pence has withdrawn from the 2024 presidential race, saying ’’this is not my time’’.

Lahiru Kumara ruled out of WC, to be replaced by Chameera

Lahiru Kumara has been ruled out from the remaining matches of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup following a quadricep injury.

Actor Matthew Perry, best known as Chandler Bing of ’friends’, dies at 54

Matthew Perry, the troubled star of the smash hit TV sitcom ’’Friends,’’ was found dead at his home in Los Angeles on Saturday, US media reported. He was 54. First responders found Perry unconscious in a hot tub at his house and were unable to revive him, law enforcement sources told the Los Angeles Times.