Another shooting incident leaves three injured

Three individuals were injured after an ex policeman opened fire at them in Walasmulla, Matara, police said.

SLC records highest ever surplus of Rs. 6.3 billion

Sri Lanka Cricket has reported a net surplus of Rs. 6.3 billion, the highest ever for a financial year in the history of the organisation.

Titanic tourist submersible: Search relocated after noises heard

Rescuers searching for a tourist submersible near the Titanic wreck in the North Atlantic have heard ’’noises’’ in the area near where it went missing on Sunday, the US Coast Guard says.

Elon Musk ’confident’ Tesla will very soon be in India

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Tuesday that he expects his electric vehicle company will soon invest in India, a fast-growing auto market.

National inflation eases to 22.1% in May

National inflation as measured by National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) eased to 22.1 percent in May on a year-on-year (YoY) basis from 33.6 percent in April.

Krrish Company case: Namal Rajapaksa’s travel ban revoked

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today ordered to lift the travel ban imposed against Hambantota District Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa in connection with the Krrish Company case.

Another person shot dead

A 30-year-old person was killed this morning following a shooting incident at a medical centre located in Kottawa, Police said.

Pastor Jerome withdraws his writ application

The writ application filed by Pastor Jerome Fernando seeking an order preventing police from arresting him in connection with the controversial Sunday sermon, was today withdrawn by his lawyers before the Court of Appeal.

Minister’s power to cancel media license to be slashed in Broadcasting Authority Bill: State Minister

Clarifying matters on the proposed Broadcasting Authority Bill, State Minister of Media Shantha Bandara told Parliament that only a concept paper has been brought out under which the power vested with the Minister in charge of media to cancel the license issued to media institutions at any given time will be abolished.

England, Australia fined for poor over rates, docked WTC points

Ashes rivals England and Australia were fined for slow over rates during the first Test that concluded yesterday and docked two points each in the World Test Championship.

Arrival of the New Zealand National Women’s Team

The New Zealand national Women’s Team will arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow (June 22) to take part in an T20I and ODI series to be played against the Sri Lanka National Women’s team.

Korean Govt.to commence direct flights from SL to facilitate migrant workers: Manusha

The Korean government has agreed to commence direct flights to South Korea from Colombo within two months as Sri Lankan migrant workers have to face serious issues due to continuous delays of SriLankan flights, Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara said today.

Sri Lanka Set to Unleash Dushmantha Chameera against Oman

Sri Lanka spearhead Dushmantha Chameera is set to make his first appearance in the ICC World Cup Qualifiers 2023 when Sri Lanka take on Oman on June 23.

Two shot dead in separate shooting incidents

Two individuals were killed in two separate shooting incidents in Homagama and Kosgoda, Police said.

Cabinet reshuffle soon as some ministers fail to perform

Political sources said that discussions of a cabinet reshuffle have been underway in recent weeks between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the ruling parties, but the only reason it is being delayed is due to the SLPP’s demand for portfolios.

Seychelles-Sri Lanka maiden direct flight arrives at BIA

Beginning direct flights between Seychelles and Sri Lanka, the maiden flight arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) from the State of Seychelles this morning.

Mandatory vaccine administration to Hajj pilgrims unregulated

The mandatory Meningococcal vaccine is reportedly being administered to Sri Lankan Hajj pilgrims through unregulated means, Secretary of the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) Dr. Haritha Aluthge said.

SL reports HIV cases among transgender for first time

Sri Lanka has recorded HIV cases among transgender people for the first time, according to the National STD/AIDS Control Programme.

Tea exports turn positive in May breaking months-long negative trend

Ceylon Tea exports have moved towards a positive growth trajectory in May, breaking the downward trend witnessed in the first four months of the year. Provisional data released....

Australia beat England by two wickets to win 1st Test

Australia beat England by two wickets to win a thrilling first Ashes Test at Edgbaston on Tuesday.

Mahinda Kahandagama remanded for alleged Rs.7mn fraud

Former Colombo Municipal Councilor Mahinda Kahandagama was today ordered to be remanded till June 22 by Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court for allegedly defrauding Rs.7 million.

Continuous SriLankan flight delays a serious issue in sending workers to Korea: Manusha

Due to the continuous delay of SriLankan Airlines flights, sending workers for Korean jobs has become a serious problem, Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara said.

Price of bread, other bakery items will be reduced by Rs. 10 from tonight

The All Ceylon Bakery Owners’ Association (ACBOA) has decided to reduce the price of a 450g loaf of bread and other bakery items by Rs. 10 with effect from midnight today.

Time restrictions for musical shows revised

The time restrictions imposed to end musical shows at 10 p.m. has been revised, Minister of Tourism Harin Fernando said.

Parliamentary Budget Office Bill passed with amendments

The Parliamentary Budget Office Bill presented for the establishment of the Parliamentary Budget Office was passed today with amendments and without a vote.

Debate on Anti Corruption Bill likely to be postponed

The debate on the Anti-Corruption Bill which is to be taken up for debate tomorrow is likely to be postponed, sources said.

Govt. assures no haircut on domestic debt

The government today assured that there won’t be any haircut on domestic debt in the process of the proposed domestic debt restructuring and gave an assurance that no injustice would be caused to depositors, EPF, ETF beneficiaries or Pension funds due to domestic debt restructuring.

Dengue Prevention Assistants to be absorbed into permanent cadre: Keheliya

Steps will be taken to absorb the Dengue Prevention Assistants to the permanent cadre, though the Department of Management Services has objected to making them permanent, Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said today.

Sri Lanka to open WTC campaign against Pakistan

Sri Lanka will open their 2023-2025 World Test Championship campaign against Pakistan, in a two Test home series.

Death of Dinesh Schaffter: Court calls for Govt. Analyst’s reports

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today issued an order directing the CID to obtain the Government Analyst’s reports on the productions referred to him by court regarding the investigations into the death of businessman Dinesh Schaffer.