Sri Lankan fishing boat seized near Kodiyakkarai, India

The Vedaranyam Marine Police of the Coastal Security Group in India on Friday, September 22 seized a Sri Lankan fiberglass fishing boat that was found capsized a few metres away from the Kodiyakkarai coast in Nagapattinam district, the Hindu reported.

Police hunt for man who committed serious sexual abuse on his daughter

The Mawathagama Police have released a photograph of a suspect allegedly involved in a severe case of sexual abuse on his 9-year-old daughter, and they are seeking public assistance in locating him.

Ali Sabry’s Photo with son at UN fuels nepotism outcry

A picture of Foreign Minister Ali Sabry with his son at an event on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly has sparked criticism with people questioning as to why such privileges are offered to the relatives of politicians.

Thileepan commemoration in 2020: Indictments served on Sivajilingam

The Colombo High Court today served indictments on former Jaffna District Parliamentarian M.K. Sivajilingam for committing offenses while commemorating the 33rd death anniversary of former LTTE member Rasaiah Parthipan alias ’Thileepan’ in 2020.

Price of chicken to reduce to Rs. 850 per kg by year-end

People will be able to buy a kilo of chicken from the local market for between Rs. 850 to Rs. 900 by the end of this year if the price is reduced by another Rs. 150 by November or December, Trade, Commerce and Food Security Minister Nalin Fernando said

Two liquor manufacturing companies in default of Rs 1.5 billion

Two companies engaged in liquor production owe a total of Rs 1.5 billion as taxes, the Ways and Means Committee revealed.

Sri Lanka Women progress to semi-finals of Asian Games cricket

Inoshi Priyadharshani took 4 for 10 to set Sri Lanka Women up for an easy eight-wicket win over Thailand Women in the quarter-finals of the Asian Games women’s cricket competition.

Motion approved to remove MP Ali Sabri Raheem from Parliamentary Committees

A motion to remove MP Ali Sabri Raheem from all Parliamentary Committees was approved by the House a short while ago.

Medical specialists question imminent removal of three health officials

Medical specialists raise concerns over the impending dismissal of three public health management assistants from the Health Ministry who are responsible for the handling of documents related to medical specialists, Daily Mirror learns.

’Angoda Weli Suda’ nabbed with Italian made semi-automatic pistol

An underworld gangster, Priyantha Sirinanda alias ’Weli Suda’ has been arrested by the Special Task Force of Police (STF) during a raid in Mulleriyawa, while in possession of an Italian-made semi-automatic pistol, with which police believe that he was planning to commit a crime.

Sri Lanka alert on Nipah virus in Kerala, but rules out any threat

In the wake of the outbreak of Nipah virus in the South Indian State of Kerala, the health authorities in Sri Lanka have taken note of it but ruled out any immediate threat.

Nations like SL are caught up between shifting global power dynamics: President

Neutral nations like Sri Lanka in the global South find themselves caught between shifting global power dynamics while poverty and hunger levels are at multi-decade highs, President Ranil Wickremesinghe told United Nations yesterday.

Most public authorities proactively disclose less than 40% of the required information online: Verité Research

Over 70% of public authorities have disclosed online less than 40% of the information they were required to by the Right to Information Act (RTI Act), according to a recent study conducted by Verité Research.

New Rules for Foreign Ships and Planes allaying India’s concerns

Sri Lanka will unveil the Standard Operating Procedure (SPO) shortly setting out guidelines to be followed by foreign ships or aircraft in making a port of call in Sri Lanka and carrying out activities in territorial waters, a top source said.

IMF chief receives firsthand insights from Ranil on SL’s debt restructuring progress

International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Kristalina Georgieva yesterday received firsthand insights on Sri Lanka’s progress in its reforms efforts with President Ranil Wickremesinghe sharing details on key economic matters.

Expanding SL’s digital economy will add US$ 15bn to GDP by 2030: FITIS

The expansion of Sri Lanka’s digital economy will help boost the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by US$ 15 billion in the coming years, if development efforts in this regard are consistent, said the Federation of Information Technology Sri Lanka (FITIS).

Parliamentary Committee gives green light to cancel LG poll nominations

A Parliamentary Committee has unanimously decided to cancel the nominations submitted for the Local Government elections as those who have submitted nominations have faced great difficulties due to the postponement of the elections.

Indian national nabbed with laptops worth Rs.2.9mn

An Indian national was arrested today with 39 laptop computers worth Rs. 2.9 million while he was attempting to smuggle them to India, police said.

National Film Corporation Act amended only to dub Murali’s movie in Sinhala

Minister Bandula Gunawardana has officially granted permission to dub the internationally-produced biopic movie ’800’ into Sinhala while amending the National Film Corporation Act for the first time.

President meets US President Joe Biden in New York

US President Joe Biden and President Ranil Wickremesinghe engaged in a cordial meeting yesterday (20) in New York, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

VIASL alleges govt. favoring Senok Automobile Assembley for vehicle imports

After temporarily suspending all vehicle imports, the Cabinet is now contemplating granting permission to a specific party to import electric vehicles (EVs) with 500 kW, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PEHV), and electric two-wheelers in a semi-knockdown (SKD) form for local assembly, with zero tariff, the Vehicle Importers Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) claimed.

FIFA, AFC delegation to visit Sri Lanka before FSL elections

A special delegation from FIFA and the AFC (Asian Football Confederation) are scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka on September 27.

Schoolgirl sets Cholan record

A schoolgirl from the Bagawanthalawa area has walked a distance of 54 kms at a stretch in 8.30 hours and created a Cholan record.

SLC to resume suspended domestic cricket tournaments

The temporarily-halted domestic club cricket tournaments are set to resume from tomorrow, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said in a statement.

’’Got a feeling” the woman was “a bit weird” - Danushka

The recorded interview of Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka was played to Judge Sarah Huggett during the trial at the Downing Centre District Court on Wednesday, showing the cricketer become emotional as he spoke about a spiritual conversation he had with the alleged victim.

Family of man who drove off collapsed bridge sues Google Maps

The family of a man from North Carolina who died after driving off a collapsed bridge is suing Google for negligence and said it failed to update its navigation system.

Maithri one of two masterminds behind Easter Sunday attacks: SF

A heated verbal battle between Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka and former President Maithripala Sirisena which erupted during the debate in Parliament on the Channel 4 allegations on the Easter Sunday bomb attacks caught the attention of many.

India suspends visas for Canadians as row escalates

India has suspended visa services for Canadian citizens amid an escalating row over the killing of a Sikh separatist on Canadian soil, the BBC reported.

Dayasiri obtains enjoining order against Maithripala

The Colombo District Court today issued an enjoining order preventing the operation of an explanation letter sent by Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Chairman Maithripala Sirisena to former SLFP General Secretary Dayasiri Jayasekara.

Norway appoints Mano Sekaram as Honorary Consul General to SL

Norway has appointed Mano Sekaram as Norway’s new Honorary Consul General to Sri Lanka, it said in a statement.