Malaysian Foreign Minister to visit Sri Lanka

Malaysian Minister of Foreign Affairs Dato’ Seri Diraja Dr. Zambry Abd Kadir will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from October 08 to 12, 2023, a statement from the Foreign Ministry said.

Indika Thotawatte arrested

Astrologer Indika Thotawatte was arrested by the Computer Crimes Division this afternoon, Police said.

’I was threatened inside Parliament’: Opposition MP

Parliamentarian Chandima Weerakkody, raising a privilege issue in Parliament said that the Defence Secretary and the Army Commander had threatened him at a Committee meeting in the Parliament complex recently.

37 injured in head-on collisions in Kuliyapitiya, Nittambuwa

At least 37 persons including schoolchildren have been injured in two separate head-on collisions in Kuliyapitiya and Nittambuwa this morning.

Rahul as king Ravan?

The poster contains a morphed image of Rahul Gandhi portraying him as mythological demon king Ravan.

Minister Naseer Ahamad in hot water: SC determines expulsion from SLMC is valid

The Supreme Court in a landmark judgment today determined that the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress’ decision to expel Minister Naseer Ahamad from the party membership is legally valid.

President directs to provide Rs. 500,000 to families of accident victims

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has directed to provide financial assistance of Rs. 500,000 to the families of the victims of the tragic accident this morning.

TNA protest rocks the House

A protest by Tamil National Alliance (TNA) MPs brought Parliament sessions to a halt for a short time today.

Remove trees at risk of falling on roads: Minister

State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon has instructed the relevant officials to take immediate measures to prevent any damages and to remove the trees on both sides of the roads that are at risk of falling.

Take action on imminent ISIS threat: Sajith tells government

Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa who drew the government’s attention on a media report warning of imminent bomb attacks in Colombo, requested immediate action to prevent any such destruction.

Parliament suspended for ten minutes

Parliament sessions were suspended for ten minutes as a tense situation flared up during an oral question session.

Money issues behind murder of three Sri Lankans in Malaysia, say police

Money issues are believed to be behind the murder of three Sri Lankans at a rented house at Jalan Perhentian Kampung Kovil Hilir, Sentul in Malaysia.

Tree falls on bus: Five killed, five injured

At least five persons were killed and five others injured after a tree collapsed on a bus travelling from Colombo to Mathugama this morning, police said.

IGP tussle among higher up's costs SL a soaring crime rate

In the wake of growing fear over the escalating crime rate in the country, civil organizations and the opposition have expressed growing concerns over the President’s failure to nominate a suitable replacement for the role of Inspector General of Police (IGP) even after several months.

Traffic police officer run over by vehicle succumbs to injuries

The police traffic officer who was admitted to the National Hospital in Colombo (NHC) after an SUV vehicle ran over him while on duty yesterday at the Independence Avenue roundabout died this morning, hospital sources said.

UPDATE: Four injured and hospitalized after tree falls on moving bus

Four persons, including a woman, were hospitalized after a tree fell on a bus travelling from Colombo to Deniyaya this morning, police said.

Elephant Sita transferred to Kandy

Steps have been taken to transfer the elephant Sita who received gunshot injuries, for further treatment to Kandy.

SC allows FR petitions challenging Maithripala’s decision

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (4) granted leave to proceed with two Fundamental Rights petitions filed challenging former President Maithripala Sirisena’s decision to grant pardon to Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera.

Batters have significant role, if we are to win - Mendis

Seated on the balcony of the Virat Kohli Pavilion in the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, India, Mahela Jayawardena gave his batters a near-30-minute pep talk before they joined the rest of the Sri Lanka team for routine exercise and batting, bowling and fielding drills.

Special WhatsApp number to report vehicles emitting black smoke

The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has issued a special WhatsApp number, 0703500525, for the public to report vehicles emitting black smoke.

'Unbelievable' as Conway, Ravindra help New Zealand crush England

Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra smashed centuries to power New Zealand to a crushing nine-wicket win over defending champions England in the opening match of the World Cup on Thursday.

Sri Lanka, Kenya seek enhanced bilateral ties

Sri Lankan envoy in Nairobi Kana Kananathan and Kenyan Prime Minister Musalia Mudavadi met and agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation between the two countries.

Former SLTB officer arrested for bribery in arranging conductor’s job

A former Sports Monitoring Officer of the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption officers on charges of soliciting a bribe of Rs. 80,000.

Sri Lanka’s only Games gold medallist gets congrats and cash

Teenager Tharushi Karunarathna, Sri Lanka’s only gold medallist so far at the Hangzhou Asian Games, received a congratulatory telephone call from the country’s president and cash from the cricket board.

Russian strike kills at least 48 in eastern Ukraine

Ukrainian officials said Thursday a Russian attack on a village in the northeast of the country killed 48 people and injured at least six more.

Luxury vehicle runs over policeman

An SUV vehicle ran over a police traffic officer who was on duty at the Independence Avenue roundabout this evening, police said.

Cardinal, Bishops Conference hold same view on Easter Sunday attacks

The Sri Lanka Catholic Bishops’ Conference and Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith hold the same view on the Easter Sunday bomb attacks and call for a local probe into it with the involvement of foreign observers.

MCC punishes members involved in spat with Australia cricketers at Lord’s

Marylebone Cricket Club has expelled one member and suspended two others following an ugly altercation with Australia players during the second Ashes Test against England at Lord’s.

Hemas Holdings announces resignation of Group CEO, Kasturi Chellaraja

Hemas Holdings, a leading conglomerate, today announced the resignation of Kasturi Chellaraja, the Group CEO, effective March 30, 2024.

New regulatory body for CPC in the offing: Kanchana

Discussions are underway to set up a regulatory body for the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), which will function as a price regulator, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said today.