Canada PM Trudeau and wife Sophie separate after 18 years of marriage

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie said on Wednesday they were separating in an unexpected announcement that appeared to mark the end of the couple’s 18-year high-profile marriage.

Umara apologizes

A few days after public criticisms and soon after the investigations launched into the mispronouncing of some words of the national anthem at the opening ceremony of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023, singer Umara Sinhawansa extended her sincere apology to anyone who had been affected or offended by the singing.

Pakistani national gets suspended imprisonment for possessing Indian Rupees

A Pakistani national who pleaded guilty to possessing and smuggling 361 Rs.500 Indian currency notes was today sentenced to two-year-rigorous imprisonment suspended for seven years by the Colombo High Court.

Tanks, anicuts in National Parks to be filled with water for tourism management

The Wildlife Conservation Department has decided to provide water for animals in the tourism zones of The National Parks as part of its strategy for tourism management, Wildlife Conservation Department Director General Chandana Sooriyabandara said.

New proposed reforms: Govt. mixed up with priorities: GMOA

Referring to the proposed new reforms to the health sector, Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) charged that the Government has failed to figure out priorities.

Zahira awarded points, disciplinary action against Trinity

Zahira College has been awarded the points of their Under 19 inter-school match against Trinity College which did not take place as scheduled on July 29, after the Trinitians said they were unable to take the field due to medical reasons concerning their players.

Ashes: Usman Khawaja slams ICC after docking Australia’s points for slow over-rate

A couple of days after the Ashes series ended, Australia and England were in for a rude shock as the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday said it docked points and fined both the teams for maintaining slow over-rate.

Harin, Manusha reappointed to UNP working Committee

Ministers Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakakra were reappointed to the UNP w Working committee today.

New Medical Act in the offing

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has instructed the formulation of a new Medical Act within six months, the President’s Media Division said.

National anthem distorted long ago: Vedda Chief

While commenting on the mispronounciation of a key lyric while singing the National Anthem at the opening ceremony of the 2023 LPL, Vedda Chief Uruwarige Wannilaththo said the distortion of the national anthem was done a long time ago.

First two Sinopec fuel consignments arrive

Sinopec Energy Lanka (Private) Limited announced the arrival of its first two consignments of fuel at the Colombo Port on August 01.

July witnesses highest monthly tourist arrivals so far this year

Sri Lanka recorded 143, 039 tourist arrivals for July, the highest monthly arrivals recorded so far this year, the data released by Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority said.

Bilawal Bhutto-led Committee to decide on Pakistan’s 2023 WC participation in India

The Bilawal Bhutto-headed committee, formulated by Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, will gather on Thursday to decide on the nation’s 2023 World Cup participation. According to media reports, the panel hasn’t taken a stance against participation, but could ask for a security check before giving their countrymen the green light for the tournament.

Umariya says there are much bigger issues than her sister

Umariya Singhawansa, the sister of Umara Sinhawansa who made headlines for the distorted singing of the National Anthem at the LPL opening, said today that her sister does not deserve whatever that is happening at the moment as there are much bigger issues underlining this country.

SL seeks WHO guidance to set up accredited drug testing lab

The health authorities are contemplating seeking guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) to implement an accredited laboratory in Sri Lanka to further facilitate and improve medicinal drug testing.

Fitch downgrades US credit rating over debt and governance concerns

The US’s credit rating has been downgraded after the months-long debate over raising the debt limit that brought the country to the brink of default.

SC suspends order on Bathiudeen to implement tree planting programme

The Supreme Court today issued an interim order suspending the operation of an order made by the Court of Appeal to implement a tree planting programme on Parliamentarian Rishad Badiuddeen to bear the full cost, in any area equivalent to the reserve forest area used for resettlement of IDPs.

Local milk production rises again: Minister

Even though the dairy industry in the country had declined, the local production of milk has increased again, Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said when he met the heads of the government-owned dairy companies.

Second coconut triangle to be started in Northern Province: Minister

The second coconut triangle will be started in the Northern Province this year on the President’s directive, coinciding with World Coconut Day on September 2nd, Plantation Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana said today.

Bus, lorry collide head-on in Warakapola killing woman

A 50-year-old woman died and at least 10 other passengers were injured after a bus collided head-on with a lorry at Thulhiriya in Warakapola this morning.

SL Rupee strengthens against USD after days of depreciation

The Sri Lanka Rupee (SLR) has considerably appreciated against the US Dollar (USD) today compared to the last 15 days, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said.

Bus driver arrested for threatening Police officer in viral video

A driver of a bus has been arrested by the Welikada Police following a viral video in which he threatened a traffic police officer after being fined for a traffic violation. The video gained widespread attention on social media platforms.

Parents accuse doctors of negligence over another untimely death

The parents of the 10-year-old boy who died while being treated at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital claim that the doctors failed to properly identify the disease the boy was suffering from during the time of admission.

All set to recruit 5,450 new graduates as teachers: Susil

Cabinet approval has been granted to recruit 5,450 graduates as teachers according to the Teacher Service Constitution, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

Donald Trump charged with bid to overturn 2020 US election result

Former US President Donald Trump has been charged with plotting to overturn his 2020 election defeat.

Seeking asylum in Italy was modus operandi: Five Lankans with bogus German passports reveal

Tearing their travel documents at Milan Malpensa Airport and seeking asylum was the modus operandi of an effort to end up in a European country, was divulged by five Sri Lankan males who were apprehended by Immigration authorities whilst attempting to flee the country with fake German passports.

You are also at fault: Mihintale Chief Prelate tells Sajith

Chief Prelate of the Mihintale Raja Maha Vihara, Venerable Walahagunawewa Dhammarathana Thera has told Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa that he and all other politicians are responsible for the country’s predicament.

SL women Parliamentarians tour New Zealand

Members of Sri Lanka’s Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus are currently engaged in a study tour in New Zealand, Parliament sources said.

Route alternate to Adam’s Bridge to be considered

In the establishment of land connectivity between India and Sri Lanka, an alternate route, instead of ancient Ram Setu or Adam’s Bridge, is considered to avert Hindu religious sensitivities, Daily Mirror learns.

Avishka blitzes Jaffna for eight-wicket Dambulla win

An excellent team effort with the ball and a stunning half-century from their ace batsman Avishka Fernando, gave the Dambulla Aura a comprehensive eight-wicket win over the Jaffna Kings in the Lanka Premier League on Tuesday.