Bolsonaro barred from holding public office in Brazil until 2030

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s political career was in tatters on Friday as Brazil’s federal electoral court (TSE) barred the far-right nationalist from public office until 2030 for his conduct during last year’s fraught election.

Five arrested with firearms for threatening, attacking prison officer in front of his mother, sister

Five suspects were arrested along with three firearms and ammunition for threatening and assaulting a prison officer attached to the New Magazine Prison in Colombo at his residence in Minuwangoda recently.

Girl falls victim to another medicinal drug

A 23-year-old girl was reported dead after the use of an antibiotic at the Colombo North Teaching Hospital in Ragama, an official said.

CPC revises fuel prices; petrol 92 increased

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has revised fuel prices effective from midnight on Friday (June 30).

Air Force to increase women wing to 30 percent – AF Commander

Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) is to increase its female strength to 30 percent in order to allow more women to serve in the force covering many areas including as pilots, newly appointed Air Force Commander Udeni Rajapaksa said yesterday.

Four matches in Colombo this weekend

Four matches are down for decision in the ongoing Dialog Under 19 inter-schools rugby league tournament in Colombo this weekend.

Moonshine business run with Excise license in hand

The police in Kalutara raiding an illicit liquor manufacturing den had made a startling recovery that the perpetrators had been carrying on the business for a long time under the nose of the authorities, with an excise license in hand.

Skipper Devine, Kerr guide New Zealand to easy win

Skipper Sophie Devine and Amelia Kerr slammed quick fire tons which laid the foundation for New Zealand Women to cruise through to an easy 116-run win over the Sri Lanka Women in the 2nd ODI encounter played at the Galle International Stadium, to make it one each in the three-match series.

Isipathana continue winning spree with third win

Isipathana College continued their strong start to the season with a comfortable 28-18 win over St. Joseph’s College in the Dialog Under 19 inter-school league tournament encounter played at Longden Place today, in the process chalking up their third successive win.

France says Police to use armoured vehicles against riots

French police will use armoured vehicles to suppress riots, Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said Friday, after three nights of violence following the deadly shooting of a teenager during a traffic stop.

Army captain among those arrested

Two individuals including an Army Captain have been arrested over the possession of unauthorised weapons and ammunition, police said.

Sri Lanka fend off Netherlands to avoid Super Six shock

An unbeaten knock of 67 in 68 balls by Netherlands skipper Scott Edwards was in vain as Sri Lanka prevailed, thanks to spinners Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga, to pull off a close 21-run win over Netherlands in the ICC Cricket World Qualifier Super Six stage encounter played at Bulawayo, Zimbabwe today.

Electricity charges down by 14.2% from tomorrow

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved an overall 14.2 per cent of electricity tariff reduction from tomorrow (July 01), subject to conditions, the PUCSL Chairman said.

COPF approves resolution on Domestic Debt Optimization

The Resolution on the Domestic Debt Optimization was approved by the Committee on Public Finance by a majority at the Committee meeting held today, the Communications Department of Parliament said.

Inter-School Rugby: Isipathana lead St. Joseph's 10-08 at half-time

Isipathana College held a slender two-point lead at the short-whistle of their Inter-School Rugby League match against St. Joseph’s College, the scores reading 10-08 at half-time.

Sri Lanka bowled out for 213, Dhananjaya de Silva falls short of century

Dhananjaya de Silva fell short of a deserved century, fashioning a fightback before Sri Lanka were bowled out 213 in their ICC World Cup Qualifier match against the Netherlands in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

Inflation down sharply to 12% in June

Sri Lanka’s official headline inflation as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year (YoY) basis eases to 12 percent in June, largely on higher base effects, last year.

Those who want to rescue country from economic crisis will support DDR: Prasanna

Those who want to rescue the country without going back to the era of queues will support the Domestic Debt Restructuring (DDR) programme, while those who want to see the country go back to anarchy will oppose it, Chief Government Whip, Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said today.

Debate on domestic debt restructuring tomorrow

The parliamentary debate on the domestic debt restructuring will be held from 9.30 am to 7.30 pm tomorrow, the Communications Department of Parliament said.

Former CP councillor’s son, two others arrested over vehicle theft

Three suspects including the son of a former Central Provincial Council member have been arrested in connection with the theft of three luxury jeeps and a van from a vehicle sales centre in Kengalla, Digana.

Fees for migrant workers, licensees revised from tomorrow: SLBFE

The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) said it had revised the fees of Sri Lankan workers going abroad and the license fees of license holders as of tomorrow (July 1).

Woman arrested at BIA over Poland job promise

A woman, who had allegedly promised employment in Poland, was arrested at the BIA while returning from India for defrauding Rs. 13 million.

Sri Lanka to bat first against Netherlands; Madushanka in for Rajitha

Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat first against the Netherlands in their first Super Six match of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier tournament in Bulawayo.

Probe underway over ill-tempered consultant at LRH

The Health Ministry has initiated an investigation over an ill-tempered consultant pediatrician at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children (LRH) following several complaints received against the consultant.

Free entrance to Dehiwala Zoo for children below 12-years on July 3

Children under 12 years of age will be given the opportunity to visit the zoo free of charge, National Zoological Gardens Director-General Tilak Premakantha said.

Several HCs, Ambassadors present credentials to President

Three High Commissioners and seven Ambassadors presented their credentials to President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the President’s House in Kandy a short while ago, the President’s Media Division (PMD) announced.

No bus fare revision tomorrow: NTC Chairman

The annual bus fare revision which is scheduled to be made tomorrow (01 July) will not be implemented, National Transport Commission (NTC) Chairman Shashi Welgama said.

CEB has settled arrears for roof-top solar customers

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) said has settled all its payment arrears that were due to rooftop solar panel customers up to April 30.

Sri Lanka’s only Paediatric Radiologist has left the country

Sri Lanka’s only specialist in Pediatric Radiology has left the country, Dr. Ashoka Gunaratne of the Specialist Doctors’ Association said.

Govt in shameful attempt to change laws on LG bodies: NPP

The government is making a shameful attempt to bring in a Constitutional Amendment to extend the term of local authorities for an indefinite period and to reinstate the already dissolved local authorities, the National People’s Power (NPP) said.