No IGP as crime rate continues to soar

When the country is battling a rising crime rate including shootings and killings in broad daylight, the Sri Lanka Police which is in charge of maintaining public law and order, and preventing crime and terrorism, is functioning without an Inspector General of Police (IGP) for more than a week.

Students get spot admissions to foreign universities in two hours

A special programme organized by the International Centre for Foreign Studies (ICFS), was held at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel to issue spot admissions to students seeking higher education in foreign countries.

Anticipation grows for possible policy rate cut on Thursday

There is a widespread expectation of an upcoming policy rate cut announcement by the Central Bank on Thursday (6th) to further relax the financing conditions in the market to support the economic recovery, as inflation expectations remain well-anchored at their desired levels.

Tourist arrivals cross 100,000 mark in June

Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka crossed the 100,000 mark in June, surpassing the target of 87,521 set for the month.

Remove sunk containers from Sri Lankan waters: Cardinal

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith urged the authorities to remove containers from the ship X-Press Pearl which caught fire in the sea off Sri Lanka.

Nine leading liquor companies in SL to get license suspended

Nine leading liquor manufacturing companies in Sri Lanka will get their license suspended, if they fail to settle a massive tax arrears of Rs.6.2 billion within a 14-day ultimatum granted by the Department of Excise with effect from last week, the Daily Mirror learns.

Electricity tariff reduction will not affect bakery product prices

Even though the overall electricity tariff reduction is 14.2 percent, the All Ceylon Bakery Owners’ Association (ACBOA) said it is not a reason for them to reduce the prices of bakery items including bread.

Health Minister soliciting bribes, DGHS focussing on foreign tours: Dr. Bellana alleges

President of the Government Medical Officers’ Forum Dr. Rukshan Bellana charged that Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella was soliciting bribes, causing the downfall of the health sector of the country.

Advisory for strong winds and rough seas

Naval and fishing communities are requested to be vigilant when engaging in activities on the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankesanthurai to Pottuvil via Mannar, Puttalam, Colombo, Galle and Hambanthota, the Meteorology Department said.

Relief to old vehicles to return to road

It has been proposed to issue revenue licenses on a concessional basis to old vehicles that have been parked unused for many years without obtaining the revenue license, Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) Commissioner General Nishantha Anuruddha Weerasinghe said.

Company executive plans attack on his own residence; four arrested

A group of four individuals suspected of allegedly shooting at the gate of a home at Borella belonging to a company executive were taken into custody by the Colombo South Division Crime Investigation Unit.

Sri Lanka Women claim historic series win over New Zealand Women

Sri Lanka Women’s skipper Chamari Athapaththu scored another match winning century to lead her team to a historic series-winning nine-wicket victory over New Zealand Women in Galle.

RW urges Sajith to prioritize national interests over politics

President Ranil Wickremesinghe urged the Opposition and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa to prioritize national interests over politics.

Electricity tariff increase in February based on wrong data: Fmr PUCSL chairman

The reduction of the current electricity tariffs proves that the increase in electricity tariffs in February was based on wrong data, Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Chairman Janaka Ratnayake said

Girl goes missing in Attanagalu Oya while taking selfie

A 20-year-old girl who had gone for a bath in the Attanagalu Oya has gone missing after she slid down a slope and fell into the river while taking a selfie, Police said.

MCC suspends three members after altercation with Australian Team at Lord’s Long Room

After the altercation between Australian players and spectators in the Lord’s Long Room during the fifth day of the 2nd Ashes Test, Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has suspended three members who will not be permitted back at the venue pending an investigation into their alleged behaviour.

NASA scientists in Sri Lanka to explore Mars-like stones

A group of experts from NASA, led by Sunithi Karunathilake, a senior scientist of Sri Lankan origin, is currently in Sri Lanka to investigate potential similarities between certain rock formations discovered in Sri Lanka and those found on Mars.

Goat among Poya Day attendees in Kurunegala

A special attendee was seen among the Poya Day attendees at a temple in Kurunegala.

Video goes viral of SL Buddhist monk in Japan; Ranjan says his friend sent it

A video circulated on social media over the weekend has caused a stir after it showed several Sri Lankans engaged in a heated argument with a Sri Lankan Buddhist monk at a Buddhist temple in Japan.

Litro gas prices to be reduced tomorrow: Chairman

The price of a 12.5 kg cylinder of Litro domestic LP gas is expected to cost less than Rs. 3,000 once the price reduction is implemented with effect from midnight tomorrow (4), Litro Gas Chairman Muditha Peiris said today.

5,000 students to get interest-free loan facility: Siyambalapitiya

Applications will be called for the government’s interest-free student loan scheme for students who have sat for the G.C.E Advanced Level examination in 2019, 2020 and 2021, for their higher education at private universities, State Finance Minister Ranjith Siyamabalapitiya said.

Six drown on Sunday

Four persons reported drowned while bathing in several areas yesterday, while two men were reported missing while fishing in the Yodha Wewa at Uyilankulam.

Musk’s Twitter rate limit could undermine new CEO, say advertising experts

Elon Musk’s move to set a temporary limit on how many posts Twitter users can read on the social media site could undermine efforts by the company’s new Chief Executive Linda Yacarino to attract advertisers, marketing industry professionals said.

“He has flown business class” - Rohitha gets critical of AKD’S Aussie tour

MP Rohitha Abeygunawardena was critical of Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna leader Anura Kumara Dissanayaka’s recent tour of Australia, accusing the party and its membership of hypocrisy.

Breakthrough in restructuring debts with China: Finance Secretary to visit Beijing soon

In what appeared to be a breakthrough in the restructuring of external debts, China has pledged to fully cooperate in the process, and Finance Ministry Secretary Mahinda Siriwardane will travel to Beijing soon to work out nitty-gritties, Daily Mirror learns.

Israel’s Arkia airline set to begin operations to Colombo from October

A special discussion regarding commencement of direct passenger flights from Tel Aviv in Israel to Katunayake was held between the civil aviation authorities of the two countries recently, which was chaired by Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva.

Current drug situation manageable despite certain flaws: Keheliya

The government has taken several measures to tackle temporary shortages of medicines despite certain flaws, Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said today.

Dengue claims four more lives; June logs highest number of cases

Sri Lanka has reported four more dengue-related fatalities while the total cases have inched to cross 50,000, according to the Epidemiology Unit.

Debt restructuring must be fair; Namal calls for explanation

MP Namal Rajapaksa said that the debt restructuring must be implemented in a fair manner, adding that these decisions must be explained to the public.

Sri Lanka qualify for ICC Cricket World Cup

Sri Lanka qualified for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, after beating Zimbabwe by nine wickets and securing a place in the final of the ongoing qualifying tournament.