Sri Lanka bowled out for 245

Sri Lanka were bowled out for 245 against Scotland in their ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Bulawayo.

Aswesuma crisis: Namal expresses displeasure

While expressing his displeasure over the crisis that has arisen over the government’s new social welfare programme Aswesuma, SLPP MP Namla Rajapaksa called for proper research to determine who is most eligible.

Piyath Nikeshala granted bail

Civil activist Piyath Nikeshala was granted bail after being produced before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court over the investigations into the incident of setting fire to President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s private residence in Colombo.

SL Rupee depreciates against USD

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

Cattle slaughtering, transporting, sale of beef in Kekirawa suspended: MOH

The slaughtering of cattle and the transport or sale of beef in the Kekirawa MOH division has been suspended by health authorities until further notice to prevent the spread of a cattle plague.

Murali predicts India-England final at Cricket World Cup

Former Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan has predicted that hosts India will face England in the final of the Cricket World Cup, later this year.

Rs. 310 million released for Mahapola Trust Fund: Ministry

A total of Rs. 310 million has been released from the Mahapola Trust Fund for the Mahapola scholarships support of university students, the Education Ministry said.

’’If you do not know English, why don’t you speak in Tamil,’’ RW tells Tamil activist

President Ranil Wickremesinghe asked a Tamil activist in the UK to pose a question in Tamil when it seemed he was struggling to raise a question in English.

Specialist doctors’ retirement age increased to 63 years: Attorney General

The Attorney General informed the Court of Appeal today that the health authorities have taken a decision to raise the retirement age of Consultant Specialists Doctors to 63 years.

No IMF condition to restructure domestic debt: Gammanpila challenges government

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has not put forth any conditions that require the restructuring of domestic debt, MP Udaya Gammanpila charged.

England, New Zealand Clash in World Cup Opening Game in Ahmedabad

International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced official fixtures for the upcoming Cricket World Cup 2023 in India.

Sri Lanka to bat first against Scotland

Scotland won the toss and asked Sri Lanka to bat first in their ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers match in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

Racism ’entrenched’ in English cricket, report finds

England cricket chiefs have promised to ’’reset’’ the game after an independent report on Tuesday said not enough had been done to tackle institutional racism and sexism in the game.

World Bank to provide $500 mln budget support to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka will enter into an agreement with the World Bank for $500 million in budgetary support after the cabinet approved it on Tuesday, the biggest funding tranche for the crisis-hit nation since an International Monetary Fund deal in March.

Praveena Perera wins ‘Top 50 women’ award

Praveena Perera – Associate Vice President & Group Account Director from MullenLowe was recognised as an emerging woman leader and is this year’s recipient of the award for ‘Leadership in the field of Advertising & Public Relations Sector’ at the “Top 50 Professional & Career Women Global Awards – Thirteenth Edition” organised by Women in Management (WIM).

Police fire warning shots to control tense situation in Hanguranketha

Police fired several rounds of warning shorts into the air after more than 200 people surrounded the Hanguranketha police station for not arresting a group of suspects.

‘Fantastic’ branding campaign for Sri Lanka Tourism in the offing: Harin

Sri Lanka is all set to get its name out to the world with an improved value proposition, as plans are afoot to kick off the long-awaited global promotional campaign in July.

’Mahawanshaya’ declared a Word Documentary Heritage by UNESCO

The ‘Mahawanshaya’, one of the world’s longest unbroken historical accounts presenting Sri Lanka’s history in chronological order from the 6th century BCE, has been included by UNESCO in the list of the 64 new items of documentary heritage inscribed on the Memory of the World International Register in 2023.

Story behind heated showdown between German tourist and local officers

A recent video in which a disgruntled German Tourist and Local Officers were seen having a heated showdown over the refund of a ticket issued by the Department of Wildlife Conservation for a boat ride to Pigeon Island went viral like wildfire, and Daily Mirror has uncovered the actual reason for the entire incident.

Exodus of medical specialists inevitable

Referring to the statement made by the Health Ministry Secretary that 700 doctors who are currently overseas will return within the next two years upon the completion of medical specialist training, a senior medical specialist said it is highly unlikely to witness such a phenomenon given the recent trend.

Retirement age of specialists to be extended to 63

The retirement age of specialist doctors is slated to be extended to 63 from 60, Daily Mirror learns.

Tourist arrivals cross 600,000 mark

Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka crossed the 600,000 mark this week, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority showed.

Two SriLankan aircrafts undergoing C-checks will add to fleet soon

The two aircraft undergoing C-checks will finally return to operations next week, a statement from SriLankan Airlines said.

Pharmaceutical firms uninterested in state tenders due to outstanding payments

Sri Lanka’s pharmaceutical firms are becoming less enthusiastic to participate in government tenders, due to the financial strain from outstanding payments running into billions of rupees and unfavourable tender clauses.

CHEC to invest US $ 1.2bn in Colombo Port City

China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) affirmed further commitment to Sri Lank, with its president assuring the company would pump in more investments into the country.

Education Minister to visit Canada

Education Minister Susil Premajayantha is on a visit to Canada to participate at the 40th meeting of the Board of Governors of the ’Commonwealth of Learning (COL)’, which takes place in Vancouver, Canada on June 28 and 29.

Removing, killing animal species directly affects balance of nature: Veterinary associations

Removing or killing animals to control their population is not correct and it directly affects the balance of nature, advisor to the Association of Veterinarians for Humane Management of Animal Population, Dr. Chamith Nanayakkara said.

Chinese EXIM Bank pledges to engage SL negotiators

The Export-Import Bank of China (EXIM), a key lender to Sri Lanka, assured that it would hold talks with Sri Lanka’s negotiators to attain debt sustainability, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said.

Dutch stun West Indies in super over as Zimbabwe demolish USA

Two-time champions West Indies face an almighty task to qualify for the Cricket World Cup after losing to the Netherlands in a thrilling final group game decided by a super over Monday.

Monkeys to be sterilised in future

A pilot programme has been planned to conduct sterility surgeries on Sri Lankan toque monkeys, the Association of Veterinarians for Humane Management of Animal Population Advisor Dr. Chamith Nanayakkara said.