Pastor Jerome Fernando goes before SC to prevent his arrest

Pastor Jerome Fernando today filed a Fundamental Rights petition before the Supreme Court seeking an order preventing police from arresting him over his controversial Sunday sermon.

Rosy appointed Presidential advisor

Former Mayoress of Colombo Rosy Senanayake has been appointed as the Presidential Advisor on Local Government Affairs.

“World’s largest star sapphire cluster” unearthed in SL worth only USD 10,000: COPE reveals

It was revealed at the recent COPE meeting that what was called the ’world’s largest star sapphire cluster’ that was unearthed in Ratnapura was only worth USD 10,000 whereas it was earlier claimed that it is worth more than USD 100 million.

SL Rupee appreciates further against USD

The Sri Lanka Rupee (SLR) has appreciated against the US Dollar (USD) today, according to the Central Bank (CBSL).

All Island Under 14 Rugby 10s to kick off tomorrow

Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association (SSRFA) conducted by All Island Dialog Elite Rugby tens will be worked off on May 27 (Zahira Maradana) and May 28 at the Royal Sports Complex.

Sri Lanka to be awarded US $ 200,000 for fifth place finish in World Test Championship

Sri Lanka will receive US $ 200,000 in prize money for finishing fifth in the World Test Championship (WTC), the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced.

Resolution to be moved to expel MP Ali Sabry Raheem from parliament

A resolution is to be brought in to expel MP Ali Sabry Raheem from Parliament following the charges of attempting to smuggle gold.

Elon Musk’s brain implant company Neuralink approved for in-human study

Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain-implant company, said on Thursday it had received a green light from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to kickstart its first in-human clinical study, a critical milestone after earlier struggles to gain approval.

Deputy Principal shot in Ambalangoda

A Deputy Principal of Ambalangoda Dharmashoka Vidyalaya was shot at by unidentified gunmen, at Randombe, Police said.

Dhoni showed lack of respect for Spirit of cricket, says former ICC umpire Daryl Harper

Former International Cricket Council (ICC) umpire Daryl Harper criticized Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni, saying he showed a lack of respect to the Spirit of Cricket when he delayed the resumption of play in the Qualifier 1 against Gujarat Titans on Tuesday, so that fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana would be eligible to bowl.

Fuel quota up from next month

Fuel quota currently allowed on the National Fuel Pass QR system will be increased from next month’s fuel price revision, the Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said.

Selectors await Dasun Shanaka’s return to finalize squad against Afghanistan

Sri Lankan selectors are waiting for the arrival of captain Dasun Shanaka to finalize the squad for the upcoming three ODIs against Afghanistan.

Now we are sure that Malli is in safe hands: MS Dhoni meets Matheesha Pathirana’s family

Chennai Super Kings and captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni met Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana’s family after qualifying for the Indian Premier League final.

Kanchana to marry Sinopec’s local agent’s daughter: SJB MP alleges

Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekara and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Chaminda Wijesiri engaged in an exchange of words in Parliament over allegations by the latter that the Minister is to marry the daughter of the owner of the company which acts as the local agent for ’Sinopec’ which is to become a player in the local fuel market.

President meets Vietnamese Dy. PM; discusses bi-lateral ties

President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is on an official visit in Japan, held a discussion with Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

No drug shortage in private pharmacies

Despite the dearth of drugs prevailing in Government hospitals, the All Island Private Pharmacy Owner’s Association and the Pharmaceutical Society of Sri Lanka said that the private pharmacies have not been affected by the shortage of drugs as there are adequate stocks at present.

Whistleblower to make more revelations Accuses opposition of being silent

A whistleblower who raised the alarm over a threat posed by gas cylinders and about a garlic scam, says he is prepared to make more expose’s and reveal the names of officials involved in multiple rackets.

Rare gun and knife attack in Japan leaves four dead

A man has been arrested after four people were killed in a rare shooting and stabbing attack in Japan.

SL’s free health sector slammed over critical drug shortage

While sounding the alarm bell that the shortage of drugs in the country has reached a critical stage, Sri Lanka’s leading medical associations accused the Government of turning a blind eye to the matter.

“All common candidates have failed, I will be people’s candidate”: Janaka Ratnayake

Former PUCSL Chairman, Janaka Ratnayake who was sacked from his position by Parliament on Wednesday said that since all common political candidates had failed, he would contest the next Presidential Election as a People’s Candidate.

Sri Lanka needs to boost entrepreneurship to overcome ongoing crisis: CB Governor

Sri Lanka needs to step up efforts in enticing a larger proportion of its population across all provinces towards embracing entrepreneurship so that the impacts of the ongoing economic crisis would lessen, the Central Bank asserted.

President says Sri Lanka will apply for RCEP membership

In an effort to become more integrated in global trade, Sri Lanka will apply for membership to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced yesterday.

What happened to the Rs.100Mn WB grant taken under P.B.’s watch?

Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe revealed today that a Rs. 100 million grant provided by the World Bank to open Parliament proceedings, COPE and COPA live to the media were credited to the Treasury by P.B. Jayasundara but what happened to the funds was yet to be known.

Two teenage boys using mobile phones on rail track run over by train

Two teenage boys walking along the rail track near Wadurawa railway station early this morning were run over by the Colombo-bound night mail train from Badulla.

SL among 15 most miserable countries

Sri Lanka has been ranked as the 11th most miserable country in the Hanke’s Annual Misery Index (HAMI) 2022.

Hand over O/L exam admission cards to candidates: Commissioner tells principals

2022 (2023) GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) examination admission cards should not be withheld by the principals without giving them to the candidates for any reason, the Education Ministry announced to all principals today.

Ali Sabry Raheem engaged in political game: SF

MP Ali Sabry Raheem has engaged in a political game by voting against the resolution to remove the chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka, SJB MP Field Marshal Sarath Fokseka charged today.

Pramodya to continue in SLC Ex-Co until minister appoints new selection committee

The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Executive Committee has appointed Lasantha Wickremesinghe to the vacant Assistant Treasurer position, which was unfilled at the SLC Annual General Meeting last Saturday.

Highest fine imposed on MP Raheem: Siyambalapitiya

MP Ali Sabri Raheem, who was charged with smuggling gold, was imposed the highest fine in the recent past in relation to the quantity of gold seized, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said today.

Asia has become the global economic powerhouse: President at Nikkei Forum

In his address at the Nikkei Forum on the Future of Asia in Tokyo, President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that Asia has become the global economic powerhouse and the most dynamic region, with its economy already comparable in size to those of Europe and North America.