Pakistan parliament dissolved to hold national election

Pakistan’s parliament was dissolved by the president on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s advice late Wednesday night, the president’s office said, setting the stage for a national election amid political and economic crises.

Football Sri Lanka election on Sept. 16, FIFA and AFC to supervise

The election of office bearers of Football Sri Lanka, that is expected to pave the way for FIFA to lift its international suspension of Sri Lanka, will take place on September 16 under the supervision of FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

Elephant ’Agbo’ getting weaker: Wildlife Minister

With regard to the elephant Agbo which had caught the attention of many lately, Minister of Wildlife Pavithra Wanniarachchi told Parliament today that the animal is getting weaker by the day.

Man killed over alleged threats against Joe Biden, Kamala Harris

The FBI said its agents shot and killed a Utah man on Wednesday during a raid that a source said targeted the man for allegedly making threats against U.S. President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and law enforcement officials.

No points deducted from Trinity

There will be no points deducted from Trinity College in pulling out from their encounter against Zahira College in their Dialog Schools Under 19 Rugby League encounter citing medical issues for 7 of their players while in Colombo.

State Minister Chamara Sampath willing to surrender

State Minister Chamara Sampath Dassanayake told Parliament that he is willing to surrender if he is involved in the scam of selling iron at the Kankasanthurai Cement factory.

SL economy may have improved if Packer was allowed: Diana

Sri Lanka’s economy would not have been what it is today if investor James Packer was allowed to start up casinos years ago, State Minister Diana Gamage told Parliament yesterday.

Federal Government of Canada seeks 270 days to release records related to statements

The Ontario government in Canada which adopted the Tami Genocide Education Week has finally released the official communication received from the Federal Government of Canada that Canada does not recognize as genocide the actions

Ayomal wins Silver for Sri Lanka in Boy’s 400m hurdles at Commonwealth Youth Games

Sri Lanka’s Ayomal Akalanka won Silver in the Boy’s 400m hurdles and Nilupul Pehesara won bronze in the Boys’ High Jump at the 2023 Commonwealth Games in Trinidad and Tobago.

Only a higher court can stop me from performing my duties – Suspended JMO Dr. Ruhul Haq

A malicious attempt is underway to prevent me from becoming the Chief Judicial Medical Officer (JMO) and conducting my duty correctly, as only a higher court of law could suspend my duties, Colombo JMO Dr. Ruhul Haq exclusively told the Daily Mirror.

5 held for attempting to smuggle beedi leaves to Sri Lanka

Five persons have been arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle ₹ 10 lakh-worth beedi leaves to Sri Lanka.

Another couple arrested for damaging Lotus Tower

Despite several warnings and notices, another group of young adults were caught causing damages to the observation deck at the Lotus Tower, Colombo today, its management said.

Theft at Kankasanthurai cement factory: Complaint lodged against State Minister

Former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Cement Corporation Gamini Ekanayake lodged a complaint against State Minister Chamara Sampath Dasanayake with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

India v Pakistan clash among nine World Cup fixtures rescheduled

The eagerly-awaited contest between India and Pakistan at this year’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup has been rescheduled to a different day, while details of eight other matches have also been changed.

More than 40% of Japanese women may never have children

Birthrates are a critical issue for Japan and other countries with rapidly aging populations. After peaking in 2008, Japan’s population has since shrunk steadily due to a declining birth rate.

Win for Sri Lankan cricketer accused of rape

A Sri Lankan cricket star who has been stranded in Australia for more than eight months will be allowed to travel domestically after his bail conditions were eased.

President has granted about 300 liquor licenses as Finance Minister: Vijitha

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has granted 250 to 300 liquor licenses after he assumed duties as the Minister of Finance, NPP MP Vijitha Herath alleged today.

Akalanka qualifies to 400m Boys Hurdles Final at Commonwealth Youth Games

Asian youth athletic Championship 2023 Bronze Medalist and Upcoming young Sri Lanka athlete Ayomal Akalanka of Ambagamuwa MMV qualified for the 400m Hurdle Boys finals at the 7th Commonwealth Youth Games today.

SC dismisses FR petition against domestic debt restructuring

A fundamental rights petition filed challenging the attempts by the Government to restructure domestic debts was today dismissed by the Supreme Court.

New principal appointments to be made, ignoring five leading schools: Stalin

New principal appointments are scheduled to be made without affecting the transfers of principals of five leading schools in the country, Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) General Secretary Joseph Stalin said.

Harry J. wins intellectual property battle with Apple Inc. in landmark case

Commercial High Court of Colombo Judge Pradeep Hettiarachchi recently dismissed an action filed by Apple Inc. against Stassen Exports Ltd. subject to penal costs at 500%.

Over Rs. 200 mn charged from locals entering Casinos within four months: Siyambalapitiya

A revenue of more than Rs. 200 million has been earned so far from the fees charged from locals who patronised casinos from April this year, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said today.

Direct flights between Israel and Sri Lanka to begin this fall

The first ever direct flights linking Israel and Sri Lanka will start this fall, with Israeli airline Arkia operating a route from Tel Aviv to Colombo which will take just 6 hours and 15 minutes, beginning in October, the Israel National News reported.

At least 41 dead in migrant shipwreck off Italian island

At least 41 people have died in a migrant shipwreck off Italy’s Lampedusa island.

Survey finds majority believe Aragalaya failed to fulfill people’s aspirations

A recent survey conducted by Verité Research has revealed that about 60% of the Sri Lankan public does not believe that the Aragalaya movement succeeded in fulfilling the wishes and aspirations of the people.

No court empowered to issue orders, judgments against resolution on Debt Restructuring: Speaker

With reference to the petitions filed against the resolution on Domestic Debt Restructuring that has been approved by Parliament, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene said today that no court established under the Constitution of Sri Lanka is empowered to issue orders or judgments of any nature against a resolution already passed by Parliament.

Women’s Cricket team to play ODI and T20I series in England

The Sri Lanka National Women’s Team is set to tour England this month for an ODI and T20I series.

US lottery player wins historic $1.58bn jackpot

A lottery player in the US state of Florida won a record $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot on Tuesday, the lottery announced.

Corruption case against Wimal fixed for oral submissions

The Colombo High Court today fixed for October 27 to hear oral submissions regarding the preliminary objections raised by Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa challenging the maintainability of the corruption case filed against him by the Bribery Commission.

Prez says OMP expedites efforts to locate missing persons

President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that the Office on Missing Persons (OMP) has initiated efforts to locate missing individuals.