Court calls for investigation report

A case filed against nine Aragalaya activists including popular artiste Damitha Abeyratne, General Secretary of Ceylon Teachers Union Joseph Stalin and youth activist Rathindu Senaratne alias ‘Ratta’ for allegedly blocking the main entrance to the Magistrate’s Court, was today fixed for October 9 by Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court.

Top four fire to help Sri Lanka to 355 for 6 against the UAE

Sri Lanka’s top four batsmen found form, each scoring half-centuries to help their team to a score of 355 for 6 in 50 overs in their opening match of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers against United Arab Emirates in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

Kanchana promises electricity concessions by January

While the government admits that utility prices are high, Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera said that concessions will be granted after reviews.

Instructions given to reduce prices of bread, short-eats by Rs. 10: Trade Minister

Necessary instructions have been given to reduce the prices of bread and short-eats by Rs. 10, Trade Minister Nalin Fernando said.

Only social service, no politics for my family members: Sajith

Denying reports that his wife Jalani Premadasa will take up active politics, Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa said none of his family members will engage in active politics, though they will be engaged in social service.

Minister Prasanna Ranaweera’s home attacked; reports extensive damages

State Minister Prasanna Ranaweera’s house at Sarathchandra Dias Mawatha in Pamunuwila had come under attack on Sunday night (18).

Sri Lanka 133 for 1 after 25 overs

Openers Pathum Nissanka and Dimuth Karunaratne scored half-centuries, as Sri Lanka reached 133 for 1 after 25 overs in their ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers match against United Arab Emirates.

Pakistan warship, Indian submarine on Sri Lankan waters

Pakistan Naval Ship (PNS) ‘Tippu Sultan’ and ‘INS Vagir’ – a submarine of the Indian Navy arrived at the Colombo Port on formal visits.

Permission to wear suitable light-colored long dress for school children in WP

School children in the Western Province have been granted permission to wear a suitable light-colored long dress under their school uniforms so as to protect against Dengue, the Western Province Zonal Education Office said.

Return LG polls deposit monies to respective parties, candidates: SJB

The Samagi Jana Blawegaya (SJB) today urged the authorities to return the deposit monies handed over by political parties and candidates contesting the local government elections.

Sri Lanka to bat first against UAE

United Arab Emirates captain Muhammad Waseem won the toss and opted to field first in their ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier against Sri Lanka in Bulawayo.

SLPP will ensure RW won’t face same fate as Gota

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) will ensure that what happened to former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa would not happen to President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Parliamentarian Mahindananda Aluthgamage said today.

Paddy cultivation only on paddy lands, other crops on other lands: Amaraweera

In the future, paddy should be cultivated only on paddy lands where more yield can be obtained and additional crops such as maize should be grown on other lands, Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said.

Court issues arrest warrant on Wimal Weerawansa

The Colombo Chief Magistrate today issued a warrant for the arrest of Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa for not being present in Court in connection with a case filed against him by Cinnamon Garden police.

Food containing flavours harmful to people abundant in market: Health officials

Food items containing artificial, natural, and nature-identical flavours that are injurious to the human body are becoming increasingly common in the Sri Lankan food market, health officials pointed out.

State Engineering Corporation sells land to pay salaries

The Sri Lanka State Engineering Corporation (SLSEC) has decided to sell land at Peliyagoda to pay salaries, arrears of salaries and EPF contributions for employees in the corporation and the National Machinery and Equipment Authority.

Rohitha Bogollagama appointed as SL High Commissioner to UK

Former Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama has been appointed as Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to the UK with effect from 01 August 2023, sources said.

Excise to keep Kataragama ‘dry’ for 16 days from today

Additional troops in plain clothing will blend into hundreds of thousands pilgrims expected to throng the historic Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya annual Esala Festival and Pageant when the Department of Excise has vowed to keep the area a ‘no booze zone’ for 16 days from today.

Bandula to run buses without conductors from July 1

The Ministry of Transport has decided to introduce a bus transport service without conductors from July 1st, on the instructions of Transport Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardana.

West Indies, Zimbabwe win opening Cricket World Cup qualifiers

West Indies and Zimbabwe notched up victories in their respective opening Cricket World Cup Group A qualifiers over the United States and Nepal on Sunday.

Govt. conspiring to incite racial, religious clashes again for survival: AKD

The government is attempting to incite racial and religious clashes again in the country for its political survival, National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

Dengue cases in Gampaha district cross 10,000; tally at 45,000

The tally of Dengue cases reported for 2023 has surpassed the 45,000 mark, while cases in the Gampaha district have crossed the 10,000 mark.

Change in fuel revision date, no shortage of 95-Octane petrol: CPSTL

The Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited (CPSTL) assured today that there is no shortage of 95-Octane petrol in the country.

Sri Lanka is strongest among all ICC World Cup Qualifiers:Murali

World’s legendary spinner Muthiah Muralidaran believes that his national team Sri Lanka will qualify for the forthcoming ICC World Cup.

98 dead, others suffer as north India swelters in extreme heatwave

At least 98 people have died in the last three days in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar as north India continues to reel under extreme heatwave, an India Today report said.

Inter School Rugby: Isipathana record bonus point win over Kingswood

Isipathana College sent out a stern warning to the other title challengers with an emphatic 32 point to 8 win over Kingswood College at the Bogambara Stadium.

Indian navy submarine Vagir to arrive in Colombo

Indian Naval Submarine ‘Vagir’, which is the latest indigenous Kalvari-class submarine of the Indian Navy, will undertake an operational visit to Colombo from 19-22 June 2023.

Price reduction on bakery items only if egg, flour prices reduced: Bakery owners

The prices of bakery products, including bread, will be reduced only if egg and wheat flour prices are reduced, the All Ceylon Bakery Owners’ Association (ACBOA) said.

Iranian project to build 120-MW power plant in Sri Lanka at final stages: Minister

Iran’s Energy Minister Ali Akbar Mehrabian has said that a project to construct a 120-megawatt power plant by Iranian experts in Sri Lanka is at its final stages and will hopefully become operational in the near future.

No price reduction on bakery items yet: Canteen Owners’ Association

The All Island Canteen Owners’ Association (AICOA) today claimed that even though eggs are provided for bakery products, there has been no price reductions on any bakery items.