Thousands of fish dead in Kumbichchan tank

Residents of the area expressed concern about the death of thousands of fish in Kumbichchan tank in Anuradhapura for the last several days.

Mendis, Samarawickrama hit tons as Sri Lanka make 344-9 against Pakistan

Swashbuckling Kusal Mendis smashed the fastest century for Sri Lanka in a World Cup match on Tuesday, guiding his team to an imposing 344-9 against Pakistan in Hyderabad.

S.Africa files appeal to avoid Rugby World Cup flag ban

South Africa said on Tuesday it had filed a court appeal against a World Anti-Doping Agency decision that risks seeing the country’s rugby team barred from flying their flag in the World Cup quarter-final against France.

Kusal Mendis makes history with record-breaking century

Kusal Mendis hit the fastest century by a Sri Lanka batter in men’s ODI World Cup on Tuesday against Pakistan at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.

Sri Lanka, EXIM Bank of China reach pact on debt disposal

The Export-Import Bank of China reached a preliminary agreement with Sri Lanka last month on the disposal of China-related debts, China’s Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday, as the island sought debt relief from its biggest bilateral lender.

Lunch will be free for all schoolchildren by 2030

While allocating more funds than in 2023, the Education Ministry is systematically increasing the allowances for school uniforms and lunch for schoolchildren by 2030, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

4,718 principal appointments to schools in early November

The Education Ministry is to assign a total of 4,718 principal appointments to schools at the beginning of November in order to avoid the shortage of principals, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

Doctors must explain gaps in Jackson’s health: Somaratne Dissanayake

’The accident was terrible, but we knew that it was not fatal. The cause of the death of veteran Sri Lankan movie actor Jackson Anthony should be explained to us by the doctors’, Sri Lankan film director, screenwriter and producer Somaratne Dissanayake said.

Severe lightning; red alert for 12 districts

A red alert on thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning has been issued for 12 districts, the natural hazards early warning center of the Meteorology Department said today.

SJB will not support electoral reforms: Marikkar

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) today said it will not support the proposed parliamentary electoral system.

Parliament approval to be sought to revise En-Route Navigation Facility Charges

Cabinet approved the proposal by the Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation to submit in Parliament the revised En-Route Navigation Facility Charges Regulations for approval.

Another petition against Anti-Terrorism Bill filed before Supreme Court

Vice Chairman of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya Youth Wing Rehan Jayawickrema today filed a Special Determination petition before the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the Anti-Terrorism Bill.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Minister arrives in Sri Lanka

UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Minister for the Indo-Pacific Anne-Marie Trevelyan arrived in Sri Lanka today, the British High Commission said.

Harin’s, Manusha’s cases against removal from SJB to be heard

The expulsion petitions filed by Tourism Minister Harin Fernando and Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkkara challenging the Samagi Jana Balawegaya’s (SJB) decision to remove them from their party memberships were today fixed for argument by the Supreme Court.

Sri Lanka to bat first against Pakistan

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka won the toss and opted to bat first against Pakistan in their Cricket World Cup match in Hyderabad.

Russia as IORA dialogue partner hails Sri Lanka’s neutral position in international relations

Russia, as a dialogue partner of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), said it appreciates Sri Lanka’s balanced position in international relations.

Missing SL woman suspected to be dead: SLBFE

The woman who was reported missing during the Israel-Palestine conflict yesterday is suspected to be dead, Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) Media spokesman Gamini Senarath Yapa said.

Southern Province schools to reopen tomorrow

The Southern Provincial Education Ministry has decided to reopen the schools that were closed today due to the adverse weather conditions in the Galle and Matara districts.

Laws to be drafted to accept foreign university medical degrees

Cabinet approval has been granted to enact necessary legal provisions so that the medical degrees awarded by foreign universities within the first 1,000 international rankings, can be accepted in Sri Lanka.

Cricket set for shot at Olympic glory

Cricket’s long Olympic exile could finally come to an end this week when Games chiefs meet in Mumbai to finalise the programme for Los Angeles 2028.

Another police constable on traffic duty knocked down

A police constable was killed after being knocked down by a tipper truck transporting sand at Puhuriya Junction on the Colombo-Kurunegala main Road last night, Police said.

Chamari Athapaththu among ICC Women’s player of the month

Apair of stars from South Africa and an experienced Sri Lankan batter are in the running for the ICC Women’s Player of the Month Award for September 2023.

Indo-Lanka ferry service postponed for two days

The passenger ferry service which was scheduled to commence operations today, has been postponed for another two days, the Ports, Shipping and Aviation Ministry said.

Teen’s venison curry busted, Rs.20,000 fined

A 17-year-old girl preparing a venison curry was arrested by the Alawatugoda Police during a raid on a house at Vilanagama area.

314 SL Army officers & 1,565 Other Ranks promoted

President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces on the recommendation of the Ministry of Defence and Army Commander Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage has promoted a total of 314 Officers of the Sri Lanka Army (Regular and Volunteer Force) and 1,565 Other Ranks of the Army (Regular Force and Volunteer Force) to their respective next ranks in view of the 74th Army Anniversary Day which falls today.

Apartment prices in Wattala area further bolster: RIUNIT

Sri Lanka’s real estate expert, the Research Intelligence Unit (RIUNIT), says that Wattala in the Colombo suburb region is one of the developing markets for apartments.

Two STF constables killed, five others injured after SWAT defender collides with cow

Two constables of the Police Special Task Force (STF) have died and five other officers were injured after a Defender jeep in which they were travelling collided with a cow and crashed onto a wall in Vavuniya last night.

Chinese Buddhist delegation to Sri Lanka

A delegation of 140 Buddhist laymen and priests, including She Wu Yan, leader of Baolin Temple in China’s ’’Fuzshou’’ Province, arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport last night (9).

Govt. planning to postpone national elections scheduled for next year: Sajith

The government is planning to postpone even national elections secluded to be held next year, Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa alleged yesterday.

Israel orders ‘Siege’ of Gaza; Hamas threatens to kill hostages

Israel’s defense minister said the authorities would block deliveries of food, water and fuel into the already blockaded enclave. A spokesman for Hamas’s military wing threatened to execute a hostage each time an Israeli airstrike hits Gazans in their homes.