Lanka IOC contributes Rs.200mn to President’s Fund

During a recent visit of Lanka IOC PLC (LIOC) Chairman Sujoy Choudhury from India to Sri Lanka, the management of LIOC made a contribution of Rs.200 million to the President’s Fund, which was presented to President Ranil Wickremesinghe by Choudhury, in the presence of LIOC Managing Director Dipak Das.

Analysts expect CB to slash rates further to spur growth

Analysts expect a further reduction of 100-200 basis points in policy interest rates by the Central Bank in the coming months, aiming to provide additional support for economic recovery, as inflation is projected to stabilise at the desired mid-single-digit levels, surpassing the initial expectations.

Opposition MPs in committee appointed to look into SL’s bankruptcy to resign?

Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa urged all Opposition MPs in the Select Committee appointed to look into how Sri Lanka went into bankruptcy, to resign from the committee and said the Opposition will have its own probe into the matter.

Indian Foreign Secretary arrives on a two-day official visit

Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for a two-day official visit, an airport duty officer said.

Australia intensifies efforts to curb illegal crises-hit migrants from SL

Amid the prevailing economic hardships in Sri Lanka, the Australian Border Force firmly stated that individuals attempting to enter Australia’s borders illegally will not be provided accommodation, as many Sri Lankans seek means to escape their current circumstances.

Vijitha resigns from Parliamentary Committee to look into SL’s insolvency

NPP MP Vijitha Herath has resigned from the Parliamentary Committee appointed by Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardane to look into the insolvency of Sri Lanka, claiming that the committee would not fulfill the expected outcome.

Inaugural Lanka T10 league in December

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will conduct the first ever Lanka T10 League, the latest addition in the domestic cricket calendar, in December this year.

Former ISRO chief suffers heart attack in SL, to be airlifted to Bengaluru

Former ISRO chairman and Padma Vibhushan awardee Dr K Kasturirangan has suffered a heart attack and is to be airlifted to Bengaluru from Sri Lanka.

KRU to tighten security for home rugby matches following assault on coach Nilfer

St. Joseph’s College Head Coach Nilfer Ibrahim, who was assaulted by a spectator after their game against Kingswood College and was admitted to the General Hospital in Peradeniya was discharged late in the evening today.

In current global deteriorating context, monks vulnerable to being victims

Venerable Pahiyangala Ananda Sagara Thera made a claim regarding the viral video footage involving Buddhist monks. He mentioned that in the current global context, including in Sri Lanka, where conditions are deteriorating, monks are a vulnerable group that could be potential victims.

Three Sri Lankan players retained to play in UAE’s ILT20 next year

Three Sri Lankan players are retained by their franchise team (Desert Vipers) to play in the second edition of the UAE’s ILT20 tournament next year, it is learned.

CM flags arrest of 15 TN fishermen by SL, wants to get them released

Regarding the arrest of 15 fishermen from Tamil Nadu by the Sri Lankan Navy who confiscated their boats, Chief Minister M K Stalin conveyed to the Centre on Monday and requested steps for the immediate release of fishers and boats.

Another bus accident injures eight

While reporting the third bus accident in two days, another bus carrying a group on a picnic overturned on the Nuwara Eliya-Kandywara road at Helboda, Katukitula area, injuring eight persons.

SL to work together with powerful countries to prevent production, distribution of synthetic drugs

Sri Lanka has agreed to fully support and work together with other countries to suppress the production and distribution of synthetic drugs, Public Security Minister Tiran Alles said.

CB declines permit renewal for 15 money changers

The Monetary Board of the Central Bank has decided not to renew the money-changing permits of 15 money changers (MCs) for the year 2023 due to non-compliance with a condition of the permits issued for the year 2022, which was communicated to the respective MCs on February 22, 2023.

RW, Basil behind moves to reinstate members of expired LG Bodies: NPP

Claiming that President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Basil Rajapaksa are behind the Private Member’s Bill moved by SLPP MP Jayantha Ketagoda proposing to reinstate former members of the expired Local Bodies, the National People’s Power (NPP) said today they would file a petition in the Supreme Court against the Bill.

SLTB long distance time table digitalised; mobile app launched

The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) today launched a mobile and web-based application to make it easy for passengers to find out the timetables for long-distance buses.

ICC WC Qualifier: Three SL players in Team of the Tournament

Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka, Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana were included in the Team of the Tournament for the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier which ended on Sunday.

Minister even willing to use LTTE ship for Indo-Lanka ferry service

Transport Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva today said that he is willing to accept receiving LTTE ships from Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu as long as India permits.

SL Rupee continues to depreciate against USD

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

New Zealand Women win T20I series after eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka Women

Veteran batter Suzie Bates scored a half-century to help New Zealand Women to a series win over Sri Lanka Women in the second T20I played in Galle, avenging the ODI series defeat earlier this month.

Customs Chief’s order revoking forfeiture of gold jewellery on MP Vajira Abeywardena’s request

In the backdrop of a controversial letter circulating on social media about the Customs Chief’s revoking of forfeiture of seized gold jewellery on a request by MP Vajira Abeywardena, the Customs yesterday said anybody could make an appeal directly or indirectly to the Customs regarding any forfeiture of goods.

X-Press Pearl disaster: SC calls for progress report on compensation payment

The Supreme Court today directed the Attorney General to submit a progress report regarding the awarding of compensation to the fishermen who were severely affected by the X-Press Pearl disaster.

Ajith Rohana’s FR petition against transfer fixed for support

The Fundamental Rights petition filed by Senior DIG Ajith Rohana challenging his transfer to the Eastern Province from Southern Province was fixed for July 17 by Supreme Court today.

26 estate workers injured after bus topples down precipice

At least 26 women were injured when a bus transporting estate workers in Pundalu Oya veered off the road and toppled down a precipice.

A crow starts pecking at President, disrupting his plans: Mervyn

A crow has started pecking at the President and interferes with the President’s plan to restore the country, former Minister Mervyn Silva said.

Six dead in China kindergarten stabbing

Six people have been killed and one injured in a kindergarten stabbing in China’s south-eastern Guangdong province, police told the BBC.

Sri Lanka spinners top wicket-takers at Cricket World Cup Qualifier

Wanindu Hasaranga claimed the most scalps at the Cricket World Cup Qualifier as Sri Lanka’s spin sensation matched his feats at the past two T20 World Cups.

Low income families to get 70,000 goats in five years

The Agriculture Ministry is to distribute 70,000 goats in five years with the aim of promoting goat management in Sri Lanka and raising the living standards of low-income families.

Gampaha Hospital confused with details of dead baby

The Gampaha Hospital authorities had got confused with the details of a dead baby and assigned the body to different parents who disclaimed, the police said.