Another PC involved in ‘Harak Kata’s’ escape plan arrested

Another police constable who is said to have supported the escape plan of Nadun Chinthaka Wickramaratne alias ‘Harak Kata’, who is in the custody of the Criminal Investigation Department, has been arrested.

NPP demands transparent truth-seeking investigation

The National People’s Power (NPP) urged the government to conduct a transparent truth-seeking investigation into the resignation of Mullaitivu Magistrate T. Saravanarajah.

Deaths of three Lankans in Malaysia: Sri Lankan couple further remanded

The Sri Lankan couple, who had been arrested to assist a probe into the discovery of three bodies in a house in Malaysia recently, had their remand extended on Friday, the New Straits Times reported.

Social media regulated to avert mounting protest against govt: Hadunnetti

The government is plotting to introduce laws to regulate the media and social media in a move to prevent the mounting protest by the people against the government, JVP politburo member Sunil Hadunnetti said.

Civil Defense personnel arrested for shooting at elephant at Mahiyangana Rajamaha Viharaya perahera

An officer from the Civil Defense Department at the Mapakada Wewa Wildlife Regional Office has been arrested following an incident in which an elephant named ’’Sita’’ was shot at during the Mahiyangana Rajamaha Viharaya’s Randoli Perahera.

Charges dropped again over death of detained Sri Lankan woman

Prosecutors in Nagoya said Friday they have decided not to charge officials at an immigration center in the city for the second time over the 2021 death of a Sri Lankan detainee despite her family’s repeated calls for them to be indicted, the Japan Times reported.

Resignation of Mullaitivu Magistrate: Lawyers’ Collective emphasises on comprehensive probe

The Lawyers’ Collective, a prominent legal advocacy group in Sri Lanka, emphasised the necessity of fully investigating into the resignation of Mullaitivu Magistrate T. Saravanarajah, in order to ensure independence and impartiality.

NASA postpones mission to asteroid Psyche by a week

NASA has postponed the launch of the mission to the asteroid Psyche. They now plan to launch the mission on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket on October 12.

Increase in electricity tariffs will collapse local factories

The Electricity Users’ Association (EUA) today claimed that factories would collapse with the increase in electricity tariffs, which would cause a price increase in the manufacturing of goods.

Tamed elephant shot at during Mahiyangana Raja Maha Vihara Perahera: Wild Life

A tamed female elephant has been injured following a shooting incident by a Wildlife officer trying to prevent them from attacking people during the annual perahera procession of the Mahiyangana Raja Maha Vihara, Wildlife Director General M.G.C. Sooriyabandara said.

Singapore population rises most in 15 years to a record

Singapore’s population grew 5% to a record 5.92 million at mid-2023 from a year ago, according to a government report, posting its fastest increase since 2008 as the city-state attracted more foreign workers.

Several roads in Matara obstructed due to overflowing of Nilwala Ganga

Many roads in the Matara district have been further obstructed due to the flooding of the Nilwala Ganga with the heavy rains.

Prevailing showery condition expected to continue further: Met Dept.

The prevailing showery conditions in the South-Western part of the island are expected to continue further, the Forecasting Division of the National Meteorological Centre said today.

Number of people affected by adverse weather increasing

The number of people affected due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions has increased to 644 from 164 families, the Disaster Management Centre said.

Rapid increase of Sri Lankans on porn websites

There has been a rapid increase in the number of videos featuring Sri Lankans on porn websites.

New York City: State of emergency declared over flash flooding

A state of emergency has been declared in New York City as strong storms bring flash flooding. Many of the city’s subway systems, streets and highways have flooded, while at least one terminal at LaGuardia Airport closed on Friday.

CBK snubs seating next to Gota at Chinese Embassy event

Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga is reported to have refused to occupy the same table along with seventh Executive President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the event organised to mark the National Day of China in Colombo on Thursday night, Daily Mirror learns.

Inefficiency and corruption drain state coffers of Rs. 500 billion

In the wake of the International Monetary Board (IMF) revenue mobilization gains-while improved relative to last year--are expected to fall short of initial projections by nearly 15 per cent by year-end, the state cof­fers are deprived of a whopping Rs.500 billion annually...

Brain drain hits Ayurvedic medicine

The migration of medical professionals, which has jeopardized the Western healthcare in Sri Lanka has also impacted the Ayurvedic medicine.

Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets in World Cup warm-up match

Bangladesh handed Sri Lanka a crushing seven-wicket defeat in their first warm-up match of the ICC ODI World Cup in Guwahati on Friday to make a winning start.

Measures being planned to prevent elephants being knocked down by trains: GMR

Several measures have been planned to prevent elephants from being knocked down by trains in the future, Railways General Manager W.A.D.S. Gunasinghe said.

Health Ministry responds to reports of two Nipah virus cases at LRH

The Health Ministry of Sri Lanka has clarified the reports circulating on social media regarding the detection of two Nipah virus cases in the country.

Sri Lanka end on 263 for 9 in warm up match against Bangladesh

Pathum Nissanka and Dhananjaya de Silva scored half-centuries as Sri Lanka failed to capitalize on a fast start, to be restricted to 263 for 9 in their Cricket World Cup warm up match against Bangladesh in Guwahati.

Sri Lanka’s 400m athletes progress to Asian Games finals

Sri Lanka’s Kalinga Kumarage and Anura Darshana progressed to the final of the Men’s 400m event at the Asian Games, while Nadeesha Ramanayake emulated her male compatriots in the Women’s 400m.

11 jumbos killed in 36 hours: Ven. Ananda Sagara Thera

During the past 36 hours a total of eleven wild elephants had been killed due to various man made incidents, Surakimu Sri Lanka Organisation chairman Ven. Pahiyangala Ananda Sagara Thera said.

Afghan boxer first reported doping case at Asian Games

An Afghan boxer has been provisionally suspended for failing a doping test at the Asian Games, the International Testing Agency (ITA) said, the first reported drugs case at the event.

Umar Jaswar returns as Football Sri Lanka President

Former Football Sri Lanka (FSL) President Jaswar Umar was elected to the top post once again, beating rival candidate Dacshitha Sumathipala 45-20 at the elections conducted today.

’I am in good health’ says MR

Refuting social media reports on his health condition, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said he is in good health.

Several flights cancelled over last few days due to technical issues: SriLankan

SriLankan Airlines said several flights were cancelled due to a number of technical issues over the last few days and every effort was made to accommodate passengers on alternative flights.

Free entrance to Dehiwala Zoo on October 1 for children below 12-years

Children under 12 years of age will be allowed free entrance to the Dehiwala National Zoological Garden on October 01 to mark Children’s Day.