Police fire tear gas at students’ protest march in Peradeniya

A tense atmosphere prevailed in Peradeniya this evening as the police used tear gas to disperse a protest staged by the General Student Union of Peradeniya University.

Soft liquor licences given to SLTDA-registered establishments suspended

The Soft Liquor Licences (beer, wine, etc.) given to establishments registered with the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) have been temporarily suspended with immediate effect, following an order given by the Court of Appeal, the Excise Department announced today.

Pakistan, Sri Lanka express concern over Gaza situation

Sri Lanka and Pakistan have shared grave concerns about the ongoing escalation of violence and military action in Gaza which has resulted in deaths and injuries to many innocent civilians and children causing a grave humanitarian situation, a statement said.

Communist Party of SL expresses solidarity with Palestinians

The Communist Party of Sri Lanka (CPSL), issuing a statement, expressed what it calls ‘unwavering solidarity’ with the Palestinian people during this period of increased resistance to Israel’s criminal occupation of Palestinian territory.

Govt to introduce amendments to Online Safety Bill: AG tells SC

The government intends to introduce certain amendments to the proposed Online Safety Bill at the committee stage in Parliament, the Attorney General informed the Supreme Court today.

45 petitions before SC against Online Safety Bill: Speaker

A total of 45 petitions have been received by the Supreme Court challenging the Online Safety Bill, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena announced in Parliament today.

UN agencies classify Sri Lanka as ‘highly water stressed

UN agencies have classified Sri Lanka as ‘highly water stressed’ with a 90.8% indicator, reflecting the significant pressure from human activities on its freshwater resources and their sustainability, a joint media release from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) said recently.

WHO warns situation in Gaza spiralling out of control

Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebrey said that the situation in Gaza was spiralling out of control following the mass civilian casualties recorded within the past few days.

No moves to scrap Executive Presidency: Justice Minister

There are no moves to scrap the Executive Presidency as it is a difficult task, Minister of Justice Wijedasa Rajapaksha told Parliament today.

Sri Lankan Parliament to debate Gaza conflict on Friday?

The Sri Lankan Parliament is likely to debate the Gaza conflict on Friday October 20, 2023, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena said today.

PM to discuss electoral reforms with political parties today

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has called for a meeting of all political parties represented in Parliament today to discuss electoral reforms.

Trio arrested for Rs. 10 Mn ATM robbery

Police have apprehended three individuals involved in the Rs. 10 million ATM robbery that took place in the 10th Mile Post area of Madurankuliya on October 8th, the Police said.

SC ruling may stop the MPs from being jumping jacks

SC ruling currently serves as a barrier to the political manoeuvering and tactics employed by members from both sides of the House

CC scraps IGP’s service extension, but President reinstates him within one hour

Mr. Wickramaratne has now been granted service extensions three times

World reacts as over 500 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza hospital

At least 500 people have been killed in an Israeli air raid on al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza, according to Palestinian authorities in the besieged territory, Al Jazeera news agency reported.

President to effect major shake up in government?

President Ranil Wickremesinghe is likely to make drastic changes in the higher up of the gov-ernment including in the cabinet and the defence ranks following the budget in November, the Daily Mirror learns.

Bath Curry indicator shows 2% yearly food price increase and 1.6% monthly dip

Advocata’s Bath Curry Indicator (BCI), a price index monitoring monthly fluctuations in the retail prices of commonly consumed food items, has reported a year-on-year increase of approximately 2 percent from September 2022 to September 2023. and a month-on-month decline of 1.6 percent in prices between August and September 2023.

Reforming tax system: A path to fiscal stability and economic growth

Raising government revenue is critical for Sri Lanka to recover from the current economic crisis and create a more sustainable economic environment. However, taxes should be paid by those who can bear the burden.

Netherlands humiliate South Africa at Cricket World Cup

Netherlands defeated mighty South Africa by 38 runs at the Cricket World Cup on Tuesday as the European outsiders humiliated the Proteas for the second time in a year.

Court delivers judgement against late film actor Gamini Fonseka

The Court of Appeal has delivered a judgement against late veteran film actor Gamini Fonseka, over a defamatory action filed by him in the late 1990s claiming Rs.300 million as damages from a State Bank.

World Beaters to World Jokers

Just before the start of Cricket World Cup 2023 in India, one of Kumar Sangakkara’s interviews with Sky Sports went viral on social media in which he said ’We know how to win a World Cup,’ and went on to discuss the nation’s performances in ICC events from 1996 to 2014 which would have given some of the cricket fanatics goosebumps as to how far Sri Lanka had gone despite being a tiny little Island in the Indian Ocean.

I will not join SJB : Ali Zahir Moulana

Newly sworn-in MP Seyed Ali Zahir Moulana today said he will remain in opposition but scoffed reports that he is to support Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB).

Public can now complain against police personnel

The Sri Lanka Police has introduced the ‘118’ hotline for the public to lodge complaints against police personnel in case of their misconduct.

Madushanka has all that it takes to be a star - Vaas

A maiden and two wickets is a dream for any bowler - and Dilshan Madushanka had Australia’s destructive opener David Warner and Mr. Dependable Steven Smith trapped leg-before in his second over of the match to put them under early pressure chasing a below-par total of 210 to win their ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup match at Lucknow on Monday.

Croatia sentences football fans to jail over pro-Nazi songs

A Croatian court said Tuesday it had sentenced eight football fans to jail terms of up to two months for glorifying the country’s World War II pro-Nazi regime at a Euro 2024 qualifier.

SL President, Pakistani PM discuss strategies for economic recovery

President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Pakistan Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar engaged in bilateral discussions in Beijing this afternoon (17) with a particular focus on strategies for economic recovery.

Sri Lanka holds Yemen to a thrilling draw

Sri Lanka produced an improved performance to force a thrilling 1-1 draw to their FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asia Cup 2027 preliminary round one, second leg encounter against Yemen played at the Racecourse Grounds in Colombo today.

Missing Sri Lankan woman in Israel confirmed dead

Israeli authorities have confirmed the death of Sri Lankan national, Anula Jayathilake who was previously reported missing, Sri Lankan Ambassador to Israel, Nimal Bandara said.

SC allows hearing FR against prison authorities over detaining man for three days

The Supreme Court today granted leave to proceed with a Fundamental Rights petition filed by a man for detaining him for three days in prison custody despite the Court of Appeal having ordered his release from the case.

Sweden facing unprecedented security threat, says PM

Sweden has never in modern times faced a bigger security threat, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Tuesday, calling a shooting in Brussels that killed two Swedes a ’’terror attack’’ against his country.