Rain in most provinces today as well

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most provinces of the island, including in the Western, Southern, and Eastern Provinces, during the morning.

Flood warning for nine areas in Matara

Due to considerable rainfall in some upstream and middle-reach catchment areas, there are possibilities of flood situations in some low-lying areas of the Nilwala Ganga basin, Irrigation Director, Hydrology and Disaster Management Engineer S.P.C. Sugeeshwara said.

SL will support UN program to stop conflicts in Gaza: President

Sri Lanka will give its fullest support to the UN Secretary General’s program to stop conflicts and establish peace in Gaza, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said.

Injuries plague Sri Lankan camp

Seamer Matheesha Pathirana is likely to be ruled out of the World Cup due to a right shoulder injury. The 20-year-old didn’t feature in Sri Lanka’s last two matches against Australia and Netherlands and will not play further part in the 13th edition of the Men’s ICC World Cup as he is still experiencing the pain in his bowling arm.

Public Health Inspectors to go on strike tomorrow

The Public Health Inspectors’ Union has decided to launch a token strike tomorrow (23) over several demands, the Union head Upul Rohana said.

Sri Lankan woman’s body found amidst building ruins in Lebanon

The body of a 65-year-old Sri Lankan woman was recovered from the rubble of a destroyed building in Lebanon on Saturday.

Woman with over one kg of ICE narcotic arrested in Makola

A 43-year-old woman with the alias ’Kudu Rajina’ who is an associate of drug trafficker Niroshan Sri Chamil Abeykoon who is currently in Dubai, has been arrested with 01 kg and 32 grams of ICE narcotic during a raid at Makola in Sapugaskanda by the STF yesterday.

New legislation to ensure standards of MPs: President

A new legislation will be introduced soon to ensure the proper standards of MPs, President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced today.

South Africa to play New Zealand in World Cup final after beating England

South Africa will play New Zealand in next weekend’s Rugby World Cup final after a late Handre Pollard penalty sealed a dramatic 16-15 win over England at the Stade de France on Saturday.

'No time for mistakes,' says Sri Lanka match-winner Samarawickrama

Sri Lanka batsman Sadeera Samarawickrama on Saturday said the team doesn’t ’’have time to make mistakes’’ in their remaining World Cup matches after just one win in four games.

Five arrested with over 200 kg of heroin on deep seas off Dondra Point

A multi-day fishing vessel and 05 suspects were arrested in Dondra Point with over 200 kgs of heroin with a street value of over Rs. 4,000 million, the Sri Lanka Navy said.

Couple and infant injured in shooting at Ahungalla

A couple and a four months old baby were injured and admitted to the Balapitiya Hospital after an unidentified man opened fire at them at Galvehera in Ahungalla.

UNP constitution changed

The constitution of the United National Party (UNP) was amended at its convention today, bringing in structural changes to the party.

Presidential election scheduled for next year - President

In accordance with the Constitution, the Presidential election is scheduled for next year, followed by the parliamentary election, President Ranil Wickremesinghe assured today despite reports that there will be Constitutional reforms instead.

Sri Lanka beat Netherlands for first win of Cricket World Cup 2023

Sadeera Samarawickrama hit an undefeated 91 as Sri Lanka brought the Netherlands crashing back down to World Cup reality on Saturday with a five-wicket victory which gave the 1996 champions their first win of the tournament.

Diligent plan in place to make SL a developed nation by 2048: Ruwan

A plan has been deviced with utmost diligence to make Sri Lanka a developed nation by 2048, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said.

Sri Lankan Neurologists crowned world champions in ’Tournament of Minds’

A team of Sri Lankan Neurologists became the world champions in the ’’Tournament of the Minds,’’ Neurology Quiz organized by the World Federation of Neurology at the World Neurology Congress held in Montreal, Canada.

A 15-hour water cut in Colombo

Colombo residents are set to experience a 15-hour water cut today as the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced that water supply to several areas in the city will be suspended.

Netherlands choose to bat first against Sri Lanka

Netherlands captain Scott Edwards won the toss and chose to bat first against Sri Lanka in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

New Zealand into Rugby World Cup final after outclassing Argentina

Will Jordan scored a hat-trick of tries as New Zealand outclassed Argentina 44-6 on Friday to set up a Rugby World Cup final against the winner of the second semi-final between England and defending champions South Africa.

Businessman Lalith Kotelawala passes away

Founding chairman of Seylan Bank and former chairman of Ceylinco Consolidated Deshmanya Deshabandu Lalith Kotelawala has passed away at the age of 84, family sources confirmed.

Eheliyagoda Police OIC found dead with gunshot injuries

The Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Eheliyagoda Police station, Priyanka Silva, was found dead with gunshot injuries inside his quarters.

Veteran dancer Rajini Selvanayagam passes away

Veteran traditional dancer Kalasuri, Vishwakala Keerthi Rajini Selvanayagam passed away on Friday (20).

Sri Lankan pleads guilty to fraud after using stolen money to lure Int’l cricketers to Australia

A former warehouse worker with ’’grandiose’’ ideas to bolster his image fleeced his employer out of almost $190,000 in a bid to put on T20 cricket tournaments featuring star international players.

Speaker appoints committee to probe Diana assault case

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana has appointed a five-member committee to probe the alleged assault of State Minister Diana Gamage by a Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP at the lobby yesterday.

SLGJA stresses on industry collaboration and resurgent export economy through sustainability

The Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA), at its 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM), stressed on industry collaboration and resurgent export economy through sustainability to uplift the sector.

SL voices serious reservations regarding bondholders’ macro-linked bond proposal

The Finance Ministry this week said it does not find the statement made by the Ad Hoc Group of Bondholders last week acceptable, which proposed the provision of upfront debt relief, including the issuance of macro-linked bonds (MLBs).

Diana Gamage hospitalized

State Minister Diana Gamage has been admitted to the Sri Jayewardenepura Hospital after claiming that she was assaulted by an SJB MP outside the Chamber.

Committee excellence mission Sri Lankan MPs seek inspiration from U.S. Congress

A team including chairpersons and members of the Sectoral Oversight Committees of Parliament of Sri Lanka will leave for the United States of America on October 21 and 22 to study the committee process of the United States Congress, with t

More pellets embedded in she-elephant Seetha

The she-elephant Seetha that received gun shot injuries at Mahiyangana, is believed to have more pellets near her lungs and in belly.