SL Rupee further depreciates against USD

The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) has depreciated further against the US Dollar (USD) today, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.

Asia Rugby rejects SLR President Illyas’ appeal, suspension upheld

Asia Rugby today announced that it has upheld its suspension of Sri Lanka Rugby President Rizly Illyas, after his appeal was dismissed by an AR Appeal Panel.

CoA issues interim order preventing interfering with SLR administration and affairs

The Court of Appeal issued an Interim Order preventing Sports Authorities from interfering with the administration and affairs of Sri Lanka Rugby.

Missing Danish woman’s body found

Police have found the body of the 32-year-old Danish woman who had reportedly gone missing while hiking on the Alagalla mountain in Kadugannawa.

Price of MOP fertiliser to be reduced by Rs.1,000 from tomorrow

The price of a 50-kilogramme bundle of MOP fertiliser will be reduced by Rs.1,000 from tomorrow, Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said.

Ganiya Bannister sentenced to two-years suspended imprisonment

Swiss Embassy employee Ganiya Bannister Francis was today sentenced to two-years imprisonment suspended for five years by the Colombo High Court after she pleaded guilty to the charges relating to making a false claim that she has been abducted and sexually harassed in 2019.

People have become laboratory rats: Wimal

People who seek treatment from government hospitals have become laboratory rats due to the import of inferior quality drugs under emergency purchases, National Freedom Front (NFF) Leader Wimal Weerawansa said yesterday.

Danish woman missing since four days while hiking Alagalla mountain

A 32-year-old woman from Denmark has reportedly gone missing while hiking on the Alagalla mountain in Kadugannawa, police said.

Sinopec, BOI to sign agreement today

Chinese state-owned oil and gas company Sinopec is to sign an agreement with the Board of Investments (BoI) of Sri Lanka today to conduct a retail fuel business deal in the country.

Local, foreign unpaid leave for Govt officials: Ministry

The Cabinet approved the granting of domestic and foreign unpaid leave to government officials without affecting their seniority or pensions, the Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government Ministry said.

Canadian MP claims SL Govt. refused to grant him visa

The Sri Lankan Government has reportedly refused to grant a visa to Canadian MP Gary Anandasangaree.

SL to introduce 'Plea Bargaining procedures' to ease backlog of cases in courts: Wijeyadasa

The Justice Ministry is in the process of introducing ’Plea Bargaining procedures’ in Sri Lanka to ease backlog of a large number of cases in Courts and to ensure justice is delivered through the judicial system, Justice Minister Wijeyedasa Rajapakshe said yesterday.

Man attacked to death over prohibited pyramid racket dispute

A 37-year-old man who had invested millions of rupees was assaulted to death by an individual over a pyramid racket dispute at Galbokka in Tangalle.

No negligence, rare allergic reaction caused the death

Referring to the tragic and untimely death of a 21-year-old woman who died after being administered a drug via cannula while receiving treatment at the Peradeniya Teaching Hospital on Wednesday (12), Hospital Director Arjuna Thilakarathna denied any medical negligence involving the incident.

Mysterious death of Lankan in Atlanta: probe underway

Sri Lankan origin Hasith Nawarathne (34), who had gone missing since July 2 while he was travelling to Atlanta in the USA from his residence in Kennesaw, Georgia, was reportedly found dead in a car in Atlanta on Sunday (9), foreign media reported yesterday.

NMRA employee dies due to alleged infection

An employee attached to the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) has died due to an alleged infection developed after being administered a drug via cannula, sources confirmed to Daily Mirror

Pastor Jerome has received tons of funds in billions - Probe reveals

Preliminary investigations by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) against Pastor Jerome Fernando have so far revealed that funds in billions including foreign currencies have circulated via his local bank accounts on a regular basis, Daily Mirror learns.

UNHRC adopts resolution rejecting religious hatred

The Human Rights Council yesterday adopted a resolution strongly condemning and rejecting any advocacy and manifestation of religious hatred, including the recent public and premeditated acts of desecration of the Holy Quran.

ICC announces equal prize money for men’s and women’s events

Men’s and women’s teams competing in International Cricket Council (ICC) events will receive equal prize money, the sport’s governing body said on Thursday.

Sajith appoints committee of Parliamentarians to probe terror in health sector

Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa has appointed a committee comprising several MPs to look into issues pertaining to various sectors and to come up with possible solutions, the Opposition Leader’s office said.

Nissanka recalled for Pakistan Tests

Opener Pathum Nissanka was recalled to Sri Lanka’s Test team, ahead of the two-Test series against Pakistan, having missed the country’s last two red-ball assignments.

Central Bank Amendment Bill to be taken up for debate next week

Parliament is to take up the second reading debate on the Central Bank Bill on July 20, a statement from the House quoted Secretary-General Kushani Rohanadeera said today.

Contempt of court case against Sanath Nishantha fixed for Sept. 27

Three contempt of court cases filed against State Minister Sanath Nishantha in connection with the alleged contemptuous statement, were yesterday fixed for September 27 by the Court of Appeal.

Ramanayake wins gold after 23 years in 400m at the Asian Athletic Championship

Sri Lanka’s elite athlete and Nadeesha Ramanayake of Army won the 400m women’s gold medal at the 25th Asian Athletic Championship 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand.

President Sirisena tells SC he followed due process

Former President Maithripala Sirisena, through his lawyer today, informed the Supreme Court that he had followed due process and had always acted reasonably when granting the Presidential pardon to Royal Park murder convict Don Shramantha Jude Anthony Jayamaha.

Samitha Dulan wins bronze at World Para Athletics C’ships

Samitha Dulan won bronze at the World Para Athletics Championships taking place in Paris, France. Dulan threw for a distance of 64.06 metres, a season’s best.

Tax hike on imported milk powder will not affect local prices: Association

The customs tax on imported milk powder was increased yesterday, the Milk Powder Importers’ Association said.

Elon Musk announces new AI start-up

Tesla boss Elon Musk has announced the formation of an artificial intelligence startup. The new company is called xAI, and includes several engineers that have worked at companies like OpenAI and Google.

Body specimens referred to Govt. Analyst

The Kandy Magistrate who held the magisterial inquiry into the mysterious death of a 21-year-old girl at the Peradeniya Teaching Hospital issued an open verdict.

Nothern railway line up to KKS opens

The renovated northern railway line from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai (KKS) will be open to the public from Saturday (15), Transport Minister Bandula Gunawardana said.