Foreign doctors to treat injured tusker

A team of foreign medical experts are scheduled to arrive in the country to provide treatment to the injured tusker popularly known as Agbo now lying in Labunoruwa Tank reservation in Thirappane.

Train services on mainline disrupted

Train service operating on the main line was disrupted following an accident at the Wilwaththa level crossing this morning, the Railway Control Room said.

PT-6 aircraft manufactured after 2000

Sri Lanka Air Force yesterday said that all the PT-6 trainer aircraft of the Sri Lanka Air Force are manufactured after the year 2000 and the latest crashed trainer aircraft had been purchased in 2018.

Sri Lankan Scouts evacuated from World Scout Jamboree site in Korea

The Sri Lankan Scout contingent participating in the 25th World Scout Jamboree in the Republic of Korea was safely evacuated from the Saemangeum Jamboree site on 8 August, in view of typhoon Khanun that is scheduled to make landfall in the Republic of Korea late on 9 August.

Health officials warn of a spreading flu due to hot weather

With the prevailing hot weather conditions, doctors have warned of a spread in fever which may include symptoms of cold, cough and asthma.

Sri Lanka to amend EPF Act to ensure 9% annual return to members following DDO

Cabinet green-light has been granted to amend Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Act to ensure a minimum of 9 percent annual interest rate to members during the four-year period from 2023 to 2026 period following Domestic Debt Optimisation (DDO).

President unveils Revenue Authority plan to strengthen tax collection process

The government is planning to establish a Revenue Authority to plug tax loopholes and to strengthen the entire tax collection process to meet the envisaged fiscal targets.

Over 30, 000 tourist arrivals in first six days of August

During the first six days of August, Sri Lanka welcomed 30, 303 tourists, almost certainly boosting the cumulative arrivals over the 800, 000 milestone so far this year with the arrivals in August 7 and 8.

At least 56 members of the clergy in prison

At least 56 members of clergy belonging to various religions are currently serving prison sentences for various crimes, Parliament was informed today.

Madushka, Gurbaz shine in Jaffna Kings win

Openers Nishan Madushka and Rahmanullah Gurbaz shone for Jaffna Kings in the comfortable six-win over Colombo Strikers in the 13th match of the Lanka Premier League T20 tournament played under floodlights at the Pallekele International Stadium today.

Bahamontes, first Spanish winner of the Tour de France, dies: official

Federico Bahamontes, who in 1959 became the first Spanish cyclist to win the Tour de France, has died aged 95, the mayor of Toledo announced on Tuesday.

Tense situation at BIA after Nimal Siripala’s unfair interference

A tense situation was reported at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this evening after several interviewees claimed of an alledged interference of Nimal Siripala De Silva in recruiting airport security officers, airport sources said.

Top US official on global anti-corruption visits Colombo

U.S. State Department Coordinator on Global Anti-Corruption, Richard Nephew will be in Colombo from August 8 to 9, a statement from the US embassy said.

Tourism presser cancelled amid tender controversy

After serious irregularities related to the tender procedure of the global tourism promotional campaign were uncovered, necessitating the initiation of a fresh round of tenders, a press conference with the participation of the Minister of Tourism and Lands, Harin Fernando, which had been scheduled for tomorrow (9th), has been canceled.

Italian man crushed to death by falling cheese wheels

The owner of a dairy factory near Bergamo in northern Italy has died when shelves carrying 25,000 wheels of cheese collapsed and buried him.

Skipper Hasaranga guides B-Love Kandy to easy win

An all round performance by skipper Wanindu Hasaranga led the way for B-Love Kandy to coast to an easy 89 runs win over Galle Titans in the 12th match of the Lanka Premier League T20 tournament encounter played at the Pallekele International Stadium today.

Continous practice of reusing single-use plastic bottles is inviting your own death

The continuous practice of reusing single-use plastic bottles for drinking water will bring people to their own deaths, Secretary of the Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) Dr. Sarath Edirisinghe said.

Debate on NCM against Keheliya delayed?

The debate on the no-confidence motion on Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella is likely to be delayed as the ruling party and the Opposition have failed to reach an agreement on when the debate should take place, informed sources said.

Careful when collecting water from puddles in drought areas

Secretary of the Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) Dr. Sarath Edirisinghe requested that people in drought-hit areas be careful when collecting water from water puddles as these waters might contain high salt concentrations and bacteria.

Five arrested for alleged assault after Wesley-Zahira football match

Five adults were taken into custody in connection with the alleged assault on a group of school children during the football match between Wesley College Borella and Zahira College Maradana on Monday (07) at the Cooray Park Stadium in Wellawatte.

Dengue cases top 58,000; one more death reported

The tally of Dengue cases reported for 2023 has surpassed the 58,000 mark while one more death was reordered, according to the Epidemiology Unit.

Good rice harvest doubtful with prolonged dry spell: Amaraweera

An adequate rice harvest is doubtful as the country has been hit by a prolonged drought at a time when the growing paddy pods have begun to appear in rice fields, Minister of Agriculture Mahinda Amaraweera told Parliament.

Norochcholai Unit 2 breaks down again

Unit 2 of the Norochcholai Coal Power Plant (NCPP) has experienced a breakdown following a technical error, the Power and Energy Ministry said.

No plans for scheduled power cuts, assures CEB

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) will ensure an uninterrupted supply of power islandwide and has no plans for scheduled power cuts, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said.

Germany evacuates entire city after World War II bomb found

Germany’s Dusseldorf asked its 13,000 residents to leave their homes temporarily as a World War II-era bomb was found, German news outlet Deutsche Welle (DW) reported.

85 students affected by chemical factory fire fumes hospitalised

At least 85 students of Kandana St. Sebastian Girls’ College who were affected by the smoke and fumes emitted by the fire that broke out in a chemical factory in close proximity to the school this morning have been admitted to the Ragama Teaching Hospital.

Internal probe over sexual harassment on female employees in Parliament: Dy Speaker

A three-member committee has initiated an internal investigation over the complaints made by female employees attached to the Housekeeping Department of Parliament on allegations of abuse and harassment by senior officials, Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapakshe said today.

Pilot of ill fated PT -6 Trainer escaped death in 2012, but not this time…

On February 13, 2012, the pilot of the ill-fated PT-6 training aircraft, Wing Commander Tharindu Herath, was lucky enough to escape death when his MiG-27 fighter jet crashed in a coconut estate in Dummalasuriya where he ejected from the aircraft and parachuted to safety.

PT-6 aircraft manufactured in 1958; should be kept in museum: Dayasiri

Claiming that six pilots have been killed in PT-6 aircraft crashes so far, Parliamentarian Dayasiri Jayasekara questioned why these aircraft manufactured in 1958 are still used for training purposes.

Chemical factory fire causes tense situation at girls’ school in Kandana

A tense situation arose at a leading girls’ school in Kandana when a group of parents attempted to evacuate their children after a fire broke out at a nearby chemical factory.