Resolution to appoint select committee to probe channel 4 footage approved

The resolution to appoint a select committee to probe the allegations by the recent video footage broadcast by British Channel 4, was unanimously approved by Parliament today.

Sextuplet birth at Castle Street Hospital

A sextuplet birth (six boys) was reported last Sunday (15) from the Castle Street Hospital for Women, Colombo, said Hospital Director Dr. Ajith Danthanarayana.

Geetha criticises Diana’s proposal to legalise Cannabis

While criticising the proposal to legalise Cannabis in Sri Lanka, State Minister Geetha Kumarasinghe said women and children were suffering ten folds due to Cannabis and ’Kasippu’ than social media.

SLC lifts ban on Danushka Gunathilaka

Danushka Gunathilaka, who was last month acquitted of sexual assault charges in Sydney, will be free to return to playing cricket after Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) ratified the recommendation of an independent inquiry committee.

Nissanka says Sri Lanka in good mental shape to win rest of matches

Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka on Monday said the team will learn from their mistakes after going down to Australia in the World Cup and strive to win the remaining matches.

Zahir Moulana replaces Naseer Ahamed

Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) MP Seyed Ali Zahir Moulana was sworn in as an MP before Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena a short while ago.

Woman arrested for defrauding Rs 4.2 Mn promising foreign jobs

A woman has been arrested by the Panadura North Police on charges of defrauding Rs. 4.2 million from several persons by falsely promising foreign job opportunities.

Heavy rain of 100mm after 2.00 p.m

Due to the intertropical convergence zone affecting the island’s weather, heavy showers of above 100 mm can be expected at some places in the Uva, Sabaragamuwa and Central Provinces, the Forecasting Division of the National Meteorological Centre said.

SL concerned over civilian deaths and injuries in Israel-Gaza war

Expressing grave concern by the ongoing escalation of violence and military action in Gaza, Sri Lanka yesterday called for the immediate release of all hostages taken into Gaza.

Weather changes trigger rise in viral infection spread

In light of recent weather fluctuations, medical officials are cautioning the public about the potential spread of a viral infection.

Online Safety Bill - a beneficial step towards the country’s future: Vajira

The proposed ‘Online Safety Bill’ will prevent large-scale public insults of people and subsequent suicides, a government MP said.

No move to resume QR system for fuel again: Minister

Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera yesterday claimed that there is no move to resume the national fuel pass QR system or any quota system for fuel.

Inglis, Marsh fifties take Australia to five-wicket win over Sri Lanka

When Dilshan Madushanka breathed fire on an unresponsive pitch early into Australia’s run chase with a two-wicket maiden, there was a false sense of belief that Australia might choke under pressure -- it was short-lived.

Re-electing Donald Trump is answer to all world-burning issues: Gemunu predicts

There is a possibility of Donald Trump being re-elected as President of the United States of America in their next Presidential election, Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) Gemunu Wijerathne said.

Jaffna sour banana, TEJC mango projects successful

The Sour Banana Cultivation Project and the TEJC Mango Project started in Jaffna under the Agriculture sector have become successful.

Brain tumour removed without anesthesia

A marvel of medical science was created by a team of neurosurgeons at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital by removing a brain tumour without anaesthetizing the patient.The surgeons had removed the tumour controlling the functioning of the right side of the body.

Cardinal goes before Supreme Court against Online Safety Bill

Colombo Archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith today filed a Special Determination petition in the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the Online Safety Bill.

Tamil Nadu CM seeks Centre’s intervention for release of TN fishermen

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has written to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, requesting the central government to secure the release of Tamil fishermen and their fishing boats detained by Sri Lanka.

Train delays possible due to derailment between Diyatalawa, Haputale

An express train travelling from Badulla to Colombo Fort derailed between Diyatalawa and Haputale railway stations causing disruptions and delays.

Colombo Magistrate allows kith and kin to bury remains of Shafter

Colombo Magistrate Rajidra Jayasooriya allowed the kith and kin of the late leading businessman Dinesh Shafter to bury his remains in their family burial grounds at Jawatte, Colombo 5.

Cricket going for gold as Olympic Games inclusion confirmed for 2028

Cricket will be part of the Olympic Games for the first time in more than 100 years after its inclusion at Los Angeles 2028 was formally ratified by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

SL Navy recovers narcotic substances valued at Rs. 94 Mn in Talaimannar

Over 04 kgs of Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE), about 01 kg of heroin and over 05 kgs of hashish concealed in a dinghy have been recovered by the Sri Lanka Navy during a search operation on the beach area of Urumalei, Talaimannar today.

SL Ambassador to Israel doing a good job: SJB

Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Israel, Nimal Bandara is doing a good job ensuring the safety of locals in the Gaza Strip in the wake of the conflict, but there is much more to be done to minimize the effects from which Sri Lanka could suffer, a Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP said today.

Israel-Palestine conflict – MR says war is not the solution

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa visited the Palestine Embassy in Colombo today (16) to stand in solidarity with the people of Palestine amidst the escalating conflict between Israel and Palestine.

Palestinian-American boy stabbed to death in Gaza war-related killing in US

Police in the United States have charged a 71-year-old man with murder and hate crime for fatally stabbing a six-year-old boy and seriously wounding his 32-year-old mother, alleging he singled out the victims because of their faith and as a response to the war between Israel and Hamas.

Commemoration of World Food Day 2023

Water is life. For Sri Lanka, the theme for this year’s World Food Day, which celebrates this most essential of resources, is especially resonant.

Gaza and West Bank Labor cut-off drives Sri Lankans to risky routes into Israel

With the cessation of labour flow into Israel from Gaza Strip and West Bank due to the conflict , human smuggling racketeers - some operating from Sri Lanka - try to thrive by sending employees through the illegal path and around 50 Sri Lankan nationals have been held up in Jordan in attempting to enter.

Adverse weather kills two, affects nearly 9,000

At least two people have been killed while nearly 9,000 individuals have been affected due to the inclement weather in several districts, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).

Detained SL women in Israel to be sent back to Jordan

The two Sri Lankan women, who were detained two days ago by Israeli and Jordanian border guards while illegally entering Israeli from Jordan will be sent back to Jordan, the Sri Lankan ambassador in Israel said.

Man killed during shootout with police

A 49-year old person wanted over several shooting incidents in Kandana was shot dead during a crossfire when police tried to arrest him at Sapugaskanda last night.