Industrial production extends declining trend to April

Sri Lanka’s industrial production extended its declining trend to April, with most of the manufacturing segments remaining weak, on the back of softening global demand, seasonal patterns and lingering domestic conditions.

Children represent 30 percent of total Dengue cases

About 30 percent of the total culminated Dengue cases reported in 2023 are in the age category between one and 18, according to health experts.

Radisson to manage Galadari Hotel Colombo after facelift

Galadari Hotels Lanka PLC intends to rope in multinational hospitality management company Radisson Hotels Asia Pacific Investments Pte. Ltd to manage Galadari Hotel Colombo, under the name ‘Radisson Blu Hotel Galadari Colombo’, an Extraordinary General Meeting circular to the company’s shareholders said.

CJ nominates Trial-at-Bar to hear Amarakeerthi Athukorala murder case

The Chief Justice has nominated a 3-member Trial-at-Bar to inquire into the murder of former Polonnaruwa District SLPP Parliamentarian Amarakeerthi Athukorala.

Will boycott buying chicken meat next week if prices are not slashed: AICOA

If the government does not take any action against the chicken meat traders, the All Island Canteen Owners’ Association (AICOA) warned today that they would launch a programme to boycott the buying of chicken meat from next week.

Country’s economic growth will see positively in last quarter of this year: Siyambalapitiya

The economic growth rate of the country will take a positive stand in the last quarter of this year, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya today said.

Patients suffer as MRI Scanner lies defunct at Anuradhapura Hospital

The MRI scan machine at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital is non-functional, forcing the hospital authorities to send patients to other hospitals.

Carlos Braithwaite, Chris Lynn among top international players for LPL Player Auction

West Indian T20 World Cup winner Carlos Braithwaite and Australian batsman Chris Lynn are among the star international players who will be up for auction for the upcoming LPL season, when franchises bid at the player auction on Wednesday.

Colombo Strikers will look to form strongest side at LPL auction, Pakistan captain Babar Azam says

Ahead of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) auction, Pakistan’s captain and star batter Babar Azam, who was a pre-auction direct signing by the Colombo Strikers franchise, said that he and his team are looking forward to developing the strongest side in the tournament.

Muthusamy takes seven, Sri Lanka ’A’ bowled out for 325 on day one of first unofficial Test

Lasith Croospulle and Ramesh Mendis missed out on centuries, as Sri Lanka ’A’ were bowled out for 325 at stumps on the first day of their first Unofficial Test against South Africa ’A’ in Pallekele.

UL returns Airbus A 330-200 after lease expiry

The first A 330-200 aircraft of the Sri Lankan Airline leased from France 23 years ago is to be returned to the company of origin on the expiry of the lease.

Sri Lanka beat Brunei, set for ’’most challenging competition’’ tomorrow

Sri Lanka will face its most challenge competition in the preliminary round of the 12th Asian Youth Netball Championship when they take on Singapore tomorrow, having recorded another big win over Brunei today.

Archeology Dept. DG resigns after being pulled up by President

Days after he was slammed by the President, Director General of the Department of Archaeology Prof. Anura Manatunga tendered his resignation letter to the Ministry Secretary,

’’Are you trying to teach me history? RW asks Archaeology Department official

President Ranil Wickremesinghe pulled up officials of the Archaeology Department over an issue pertaining to the allocation of lands to an Archaeological site.

Billionaire former Italian prime minister dies aged 86

The former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has died at the age of 86. Berlusconi, who amassed a fortune after founding Italy’s largest media company, had been suffering from leukaemia and recently developed a lung infection.

Our intention is to establish joint opposition alliance: Dallas

The Nidahas Janatha Sabhawa’s intention is to form a joint opposition with the minimum aim of taking on the Ranil Wickremesinghe administration, the party’s leader and opposition Member of Parliament Dallas Alahapperuma said today.

India, Australia fined heavily for slow WTC over rates

India have been fined 100 percent and Australia 80 percent of their match fees for slow over rates in the World Test Championship final, the International Cricket Council said Monday.

MPs to unite to safeguard legislature: SJB MP

All Members of Parliament should come together in order to prevent the President from attempting to control parliamentary affairs, an SJB MP said today.

SL Rupee depreciates against USD

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

Head-on collision kills three of same family

Three individuals of the same family were killed when a three-wheeler collided head-on with a tipper truck at Thulhiriya on the Colombo-Kurunegala road early this morning.

Ten dead in Australia wedding bus crash

A bus carrying wedding guests overturned and killed 10 people in an “unimaginable” night-time crash in a popular wine region near Sydney, police said Monday -- Australia’s deadliest road accident in 16 years.

Police, military conduct special joint operation in Borella

At least 35 suspects have been arrested in a special joint search operation conducted in the Borella area by the police, STF and army personnel.

Deiyandara ’Sumiya’ arrested with modern Arminus 38 type revolver

An underworld figure known as ’’Deiyandara Sumiya’’ has been arrested by the STF while in possession of a German-made modern Arminus 38 type revolver.

President to visit India on July 20, grid connectivity agreement before that

India - Sri Lanka grid connectivity agreement is to be signed ahead of President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s visit to New Delhi, next month, Daily Mirror learns.

SLR to set up an e-gate system

The Sri Lanka Railways (SLR) is to set up an e-gate system at nearly 400 unprotected level crossings in the railway network around the country to put an end to fatal railway accidents that kill nearly 200 people annually and maim about 400, Transport Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardana said.

Keheliya admits Govt.’s failure in drug price reduction

Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said while expressing his protest and disappointment over the exorbitant price of medicinal drugs in the market despite sharp and steady depreciation of the dollar against the rupee admitted that the government or the health ministry were helpless to do anything about it.

UGC and World Bank collaborate to promote higher education development in South Asia

The University Grants Commission (UGC) of Sri Lanka and the World Bank have joined forces to advance higher education operations in the South Asia Region (SAR).

Novak Djokovic wins record-breaking 23rd men’s Grand Slam title

Novak Djokovic created history on Sunday when he captured a record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam title with a third French Open triumph, reinforcing his case to be crowned the greatest player of all time.

Sri Lankan athlete goes missing in Switzerland

A leading Sri Lanka athlete Grashan Dhananjaya has gone missing while representing Sri Lanka at an invitational athletics meet in Geneva, Switzerland.

SLC plays down cricketers’ check-in delay in Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) clarified the delay faced by the national cricket team that travelled to Zimbabwe for the World Cup qualifiers, after several cricketers shared images on social media of them waiting to be checked-in into the hotel in Bulawayo.