Raising of disciplined children should start from pre-school: Minister

While there is a transformative need for discipline in the school system from pre-school onwards, the Education Ministry should set a precedent by carrying out its pioneering mission, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

Over 5,000 police personnel assigned for security of non-MPs, Ministers: Tiran

Some 5,400 police personnel have been assigned for the security of individuals who are not either MPs or Ministers and a report has been called for regarding the matter, Public Security Minister Tiran Alles said today.

Ponnambalam faces travel ban over altercation with Police

The Kilinochchi Magistrate has imposed a travel ban on Ceylon Tamil Congress leader MP Gajendrakumar Ponnambalam. The order was issued over the incident that occurred in Jaffna between MP Ponnambalam and Police officers recently.

SLC appoints four-member technical committee for LPL

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed a four-member technical committee for the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023.

Overlooked Dilshan Madushanka takes four wickets against South Africa ‘A’

Left-arm fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka, who was overlooked for the ODI series against Afghanistan, took four wickets as Sri Lanka ’A’ bowled out South Africa ’A’ for 175 runs in the second unofficial ODI in Pallekele.

Minister apologizes to Ven. Brahmawanso Thera for holding him back at BIA

While apologizing to Venerable Ajahn Brahmawanso Thera for holding him back at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for 12 hours, Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said today the inquiry conducted by the Civil Aviation Authority would reveal who was at fault and assured to prevent the recurrence of such incidents in the future.

Cabinet approval for 16% reduction on MRP of 60 medicinal drugs from 15 June

Cabinet approval was granted today to review the price of medicines every three months to reduce the maximum retail price (MRP) of 60 types of medicinal drugs by 16 percent with effect from 15 June.

Pakistan may pull out of Asia Cup after Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh reject ’Hybrid Model’: Report

Left with no option after Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan backed out of their proposed ’Hybrid Model’, hosts Pakistan may pull out of the Asia Cup in September.

Judgment in citizenship case against Diana postponed to July 25

The Court of Appeal today postponed to July 25 to deliver its judgment regarding the writ petition filed seeking an order declaring State Minister of Tourism Diana Gamage as not qualified to be a Member of Parliament since she is a British citizen.

Malinga finds his Mini-Mali

Former cricketer Lasith Malinga posted a special message on Facebook thanking social media users for helping him track down a nine-year-old boy whose bowling action had caught his attention.

Sweden declaring sex as a sport: ’False information to tarnish Sweden’

Several Indian media outlets, including Times of India, Hindustan Times, News18, India Today, recently published reports, which stated that Sweden has declared sex as a sport and the first-ever sex competition is scheduled to take place this week.

Gun running taking place parallel to drug trafficking: Minster

There is a disturbing trend of gun-running being carried out together with drug trafficking, while arms that were used during the conflict in the North have come into the South after the end of the conflict, Minister of National Security Tilan Alles revealed in Parliament today.

ICC to shift T20 World Cup 2024 to England from USA and West Indies :Reports

The T20 World Cup 2024 scheduled to be held in the West Indies and USA could well be shifted to a new venue due to the under-preparedness in the latter country. The current infrastructure in the USA which is not yet ready for the marquee event is forcing the ICC (International Cricket Council) to reconsider their options.

Minor earth tremor in Gampola

A minor earth tremor of Magnitude 2 on the Richter scale was reported in the Gampola area last night, a senior official of the Seismic Data and Tsunami Alert Centre (SDTAC) said. The tremor occured 10kms deep from the earth’s surface and only two telephone calls were received to report this, the SDTAC said.

PSC appointed to probe X-Press Pearl and New Diamond marine disasters

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena announced the appointment of a special Parliamentary Select Committee headed by Minister Ramesh Pathirana to look into the X-Press Pearl and New Diamond marine disasters.

Certain sections of Anti-corruption Bill inconsistent with Constitution: Speaker

The Supreme Court has observed that certain sections of the Anti-corruption Bill are inconsistent with the Constitution and can be passed if amendments set out by the Supreme Court are made, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene announced in Parliament today.

Andhra Pradesh Police seizes 240 kg of cannabis routed to Sri Lanka

Andhra Pradesh Police on Monday seized 240 kg of cannabis and arrested eight people at Sullurupeta in Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh that was planned to be dispatched to Sri Lanka.

Maldives, Sri Lanka to convene fourth session of joint commission

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs revealed that the governments of Maldives and Sri Lanka will be convening the Fourth Session of the Joint Commission from June 6 – 7.

Fixed range for fuel price as Sinopec enters

The government will introduce a floor and ceiling price for fuel with the launch of business operations by Sinopec, a leading international petroleum company, in the country shortly, a top source said.

Govt. to bring in stringent regulations on food ads

The Government is in the process of adding final touches to a new set of regulations in relation to food advertisements, where approval of the Director General of Health Services has been made mandatory before publishing selected food advertisements.

French gold smuggler remanded after failing to pay fine of Rs.70Mn

A French national who was apprehended by the Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on Saturday for attempting to smuggle in gold worth over Rs.85 million was ordered to be remanded by the Negombo Magistrate as the former had failed to pay a staggering fine of Rs.70 million imposed by the Customs.

Swedish consulate in Colombo unaware of sex championship

The Swedish Consulate General in Colombo said they were unaware of the news published in international media regarding the registration of sex as a sport in Sweden.

India’s First International Cruise Flagged Off from Chennai to Sri Lanka

Union minister for ports, shipping, and waterways Sarbananda Sonowal flagged off India’s first international cruise headed for Sri Lanka from the Chennai Port on Monday as part of a series of initiatives set off by the Centre to jump-start cruise tourism across the country.

CEA to raid stockists of single-use plastic products from tomorrow

The Central Environment Authority (CEA) will conduct raids from tomorrow on shops and sellers involved in selling and stocking single-use plastic products, which are banned from use, CEA Chairman Supun S. Pathirage said.

Return to ODI cricket must be causing Rashid Khan mental fatigue, Afghan commentator says

Even if Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan is passed fit to play the third ODI against Sri Lanka tomorrow, he will still be suffering from mental fatigue, cricket commentator Najeebullah Shinwari claims.

Assistant Secretary General of Parliament Tikiri Jayathilaka appointed HC judge

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed four new judges of the High Court, including Assistant Secretary General of Parliament Tikiri K. Jayathilaka.

Broadcasting Regulatory Commission; a move to tame media institutions: NPP

The proposed new Broadcasting Regulatory Commission is a move to tame the media institutions, former JVP MP Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

Increase in skin diseases among children; don’t fear to bathe them: Pediatrician

Due to the increase in heat during the day and night, there is an increase in the spread of skin diseases such as sweat blisters and eczema among children, Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) Consultant Pediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera said.

Sri Lanka win gold in 4x400m Mixed Relay at Asian Junior Athletics Championships

Sri Lanka claimed a second gold on the second day of the 20th Asian Junior Athletics Championships in South Korea, winning the 4x400m Mixed Relay event.

Gold for Sri Lanka at Asian Junior Athletics C’ships, Tharushi Dissanayake wins girls’ 800m

Sri Lanka’s won its first gold at the 20th Asian Junior Athletics Championships in Yecheon South Korea, with Tharushi Dissanayaka winning gold in the girls’ 800m in 2 minutes and 05.634 seconds.