Customs revenue below target amid import ban on vehicles

Sri Lanka Customs officials this week told a parliamentary committee that it may not be able to achieve the revenue target set in the budget due to import restrictions slapped on certain categories of goods...

Sri Lanka to repeal colonial-era Bread Ordinance

The government has decided to repeal colonial-era Bread Ordinance No. 13 of 1864 and to introduce provisions under the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) Act to regulate Sri Lanka’s bread sales.

SC gives landmark judgment on ownership and copyright

The Supreme Court recently gave a landmark judgment with regard to the ownership of the copyright of a work of renowned Chef Publis Silva, which is relevant to authors, publishers and all other connected parties in the respective field.

Police assisting in anti-doping operations: SLADA

Highlighting a dramatic rise in the use of performance-enhancing drugs at school and club level, Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency (SLADA) Director General Dr. Seevali Jayawickrama said that an intelligence office had been set up within SLADA with the help of Sri Lanka Police.

Govt. to take urgent decision on vehicle imports: Mahindananda

The government is working to take an urgent decision to import vehicles as the government revenue expected from the Customs Department has depleted by a huge margin where only Rs. 330 billion rupees have been received in the first 5 months whereas the expected income stood at Rs. 1226 billion within the year.

SLTB union General Secretary arrested for soliciting bribe

The General Secretary (Senior Depot Inspector) of the All Ceylon Motor Workers’ Trade Union of the Sri Lanka Transport Board was arrested by Bribery Commission (BC) officials while soliciting a bribe of Rs 10,000.

Those who prospered now are defeated UNPers, not the people: AKD

Claiming that people have not prospered economically as claimed by the government, National Peoples’ Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today that only the UNP politicians who were sent home by the people have prospered right now.

Singapore trounce Sri Lanka’s Youth Netballers

Sri Lanka’s Youth Netballers were trounced by Singapore 51 points to 29 in their preliminary round match in the Asian Youth Netball Championships in South Korea today.

Doctor found dead in Hospital quarters

A doctor attached to Thambuttegama Government Hospital had died in his quarters and his body was recovered this morning by Thambuttegama police.

Manasinghe, Madushanka and Embuldeniya bowl out South Africa ‘A’ for 131

Spinners Lakshitha Manasinghe and Lasith Embuldeniya, and left-arm fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka combined to bowl out the visiting South Africa ‘A’ team for 131 on the second day of the 1st unofficial Test match at the Pallekele International Stadium.

Urea price to be reduced from June 15: Minister

Cabinet approval has been received to reduce the price of a 50 kg bag of urea fertilizer to Rs.9,000 from June 15, Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said.

Monks, MPs, a catholic priest requested MS to free Shramantha Jude

Ven. Athuraliye Ratana Thera, former MPs Ven. Baddegama Samitha Thera, Sarath Kongahage, a Catholic priest and several others had met then President Maithripala Sirisena and pleaded to grant presidential pardon to Shramantha Jude Jayamaha, who was convicted for the killing of a young woman in Royal Park, it was revealed before the Supreme Court through a letter submitted by a then presidential assistant secretary, yesterday.

Truth behind Easter Sunday attacks will come out soon: Cardinal

The truth behind the Easter Sunday attacks will be revealed soon as some of those who are behind the attacks will betray their own, Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said today.

Turkish Airlines will operate direct flights to SL in October

After 10 years of operations in Sri Lanka, Turkish Airlines is going to operate direct flights between Colombo and Istanbul from October, Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) said.

Keheliya lands himself in hot soup again, recommends ‘dud’ consultants

The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) revealed that two consultants appointed on the recommendation of former Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella to the Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Ltd and the Media Ministry had been paid Rs. 1.8 million and Rs. 900,000 respectively.

Taxi driver hands abandoned kids to Police in Ambalangoda

A six-month-old infant and a nine-year-old boy who had been abandoned by their mother in Ambalangoda were handed over to the Police by a Tuk-Tuk driver.

Elections highly unlikely this year: Bandula

Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Bandula Gunawardana said today that elections are highly unlikely to be held this year, with the present economic constraints.

There will be a snap general election within six months: SJB MP

Growing dissension between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) will result in a snap general election within six months, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) spokesman and MP S.M. Marikkar said today.

UAE President invites RW to COP28

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has invited President Ranil Wickremesinghe to the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), which will be held in Expo City Dubai this November.

LPL 2023: 360 players to come under hammer tomorrow

The Lanka Premier League 2023 will reach new heights when it holds its first ever player auction tomorrow (June 14) at the Shangri La Hotel, Colombo.

Navin Dissanayake appointed as Governor of Sabaragamuwa Province

President Ranil Wickremesinghe appointed former Minister Navin Dissanayake as the Governor of the Sabaragamuwa Province today.

SL Rupee depreciates further against USD

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

Suspects on the run after shooting man in Dickwella

The Dickwella Police have launched investigations to apprehend the suspects who arrived in a car and opened fire at a man at Walasgala, Dematapitiya this morning.

Kawadi dance modernised at Beliatta perahera

A video going viral on social media showing a group of foreigners dancing at the Beliatta main bus stand revealed they were participating in the Beliatta temple’s annual perahera.

Cork teacher injured in cycling holiday accident in SL can sue in Ireland, High Court rules

A Cork woman who was injured in an accident on a cycling holiday in Sri Lanka can sue the UK-based organisers in the Irish courts, the High Court has ruled.

Adani to complete 500 MW Renewable Energy Project by Dec. 2024

The progress of the 500 MW Renewable Energy Project in Mannar and Pooneryn was discussed with Anil Sardana, MD and CEO of Adani Transmission Ltd and project management team yesterday morning at the Ministry of Power and Energy, Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said.

’Dead’ woman found breathing in coffin at own funeral

Mourners at the funeral of an elderly Ecuadorian woman were startled to discover she was still alive. Bella Montoya, 76, was declared dead last week following a suspected stroke.

Seven Sri Lankan fugitives under INTERPOL red notice list

Seven Sri Lankan fugitives are among 6,872 fugitives listed under the INTERPOL’s red notice list, recent statistics have shown.    

Politicians, senior cops hindering Regulation of Private Bus Operations

Regulation of private bus operations remains a challenge since there are influential people like politicians, senior police officers, and officials of the Inland Revenue Department and Customs among bus owners, a Minister charged yesterday.

Over 22k tourist arrivals in June first week

Sri Lanka welcomed a total of 22,200 international visitors for the first eight days of June, maintaining a tourist inflow momentum similar to that of May.