Cameron Green’s hundred powers Mumbai Indians to vital win against SRH

Cameron Green’s scintillating century kept Mumbai Indians’ hopes alive as the home side thumped Sunrisers Hyderabad by eight wickets in Match 69 of TATA IPL 2023 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Jerome apologizes to Buddhists, Muslims, Hindus

While claiming that he would definitely return to Sri Lanka, Pastor Jerome Fernando via a live video stream apologized today if his comments caused any hurt to the Buddhist, Hindu, and Islamic faiths.

State Minister Arundika intervenes to release Chinese passenger detained with forged passport

A Chinese passenger using a forged passport and his two friends, another Chinese and an Egyptian who attempted to enter the county at the Bandaranaike International Airport and behaved in an unruly manner when the Immigration and Emigration officers detected the forgery and prevented their entry, had been detained to be deported, but released on the instructions of the State Minister of Urban Development and Housing Arundika Fernando.

Do not send intermediate class enrollment appications to ministry

Considering the number of applications received by the Education Ministry, it has decided to re-announce that the Ministry does not issue letters to enroll students to intermediate classes.

Possible to complete debt restructuring program by September: RW

Sri Lanka will be able to successfully complete the debt restructuring program by September and bring the economy to a stable level, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said.

Verité Research says 15 ministries optimal for Sri Lanka

Despite President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s proposal to continue with 30 ministries, Verité Research said 15 ministries can be optimal and that the analysis by them found that the present approach to setting up cabinet portfolios impedes the ability of government to be efficient and effective.

Cop strips woman naked in her mother's presence, searching stolen money

The Kosgoda police are conducting investigations into a police constable after a 26-year-old woman complained she was allegedly sexually assaulted by the constable in front of her mother.

Dinesh Schaffter’s body to be exhumed on May 25

The body of businessman Dinesh Schaffter is to be exhumed on May 25 and Police will provide armed security to the burial site, Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa said.

Probe launched how gem valued Rs. 8 million turned into imitation stones

The Kandy Police launched an investigation into turning genuine precious stones valued at Rs. 8 million into imitations by three men who called over at a leading business establishment in Kandy which is dealing with gems and jewellery.

Woman injured after group in a car tried to run over couple over prostitution ad

Three youths have been arrested by the Athurugiriya police for trying to run over a couple travelling on a motorcycle in Athurugiriya.

Presidential election next year: Ruwan

A Presidential election will be held next year and It is important for the nation to elect incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe for another term, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said.

’Kalupe Duminda’ wanted over triple murder arrested

A 38-year-old suspect, Saman Kumara Mendis alias ’Kalupe Duminda’, who has been involved in three murders was arrested by the STF in Gonapinuwala, Baddegama.

IUSF appoints new convenor replacing Wasantha Mudalige

Madhushan Chandrajith of the Peradeniya University was elected as the new convener of the Inter-University Student Federation (IUSF) at the IUSF session held in Rajarata University yesterday.

Four police officers interdicted over death of maid in alleged custody

A Sub Inspector, two Police Sergeants and a Police Constable attached to the Welikada Police have been interdicted while another Police Constable and two Women Police Constables have been transferred over the death of a 42-year-old woman, a domestic worker at popular tele drama producer and business personality Sudharma Nethicumara’s house, who was taken into custody over an alleged theft.

23 job seekers awarded nursing profession in Israel

Air tickets have been awarded yesterday to 23 job seekers, as the 57th batch of nursing professionals to fill vacancies in Israel.

Housemaids leaving safe-house illegally not readmitted- Embassy

Referring to the recent video clips circulating on social media alleging ill-treatment of Sri Lankan housemaids at the Embassy’s safe-house, the Sri Lankan Embassy in Oman said it will not re-admit any housemaids who illegally leave the safe-house on their own responsibility...

Air Traffic Controllers cannot be created in a day or two: Minister

An Air Traffic Controller cannot be created in a day or two. Training them is a very complicated process, Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said.

Kithul entrepreneurs request for permission for toddy-tapping in forest reserves

Kithul entrepreneurs requested the Agriculture Minister, to remove the legal barriers to the toddy tapping from Kithul trees in the forest conservation lands to get economic benefits from the Kithul trees.

Brain drain is currently most pressing issue: Nimal Siripala de Silva

The most pressing issue our country currently confronts is the brain drain, Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said.

Special tax on maize reduced only for Triposha manufacturing companies: Siyambalapitiya

The special import levy imposed on maize was reduced only for Triposha manufacturing companies, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

SL’s aviation industry, airspace very secure: ICAO

Due to necessary measures taken to maintain Sri Lanka’s aviation safety at a very high level, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) announced that Sri Lanka’s aviation industry as well as its airspace are very secure.

Shammi Silva re-elected as SLC President

Incumbent President of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Shammi Silva was re-elected for a third term, running up to 2025, at the SLC Annual General Meeting today.

Businessman nabbed with gold worth Rs. 43 mn at Katunayake Airport

A local businessman was arrested at the Katunayake International Airport while he was attempting to smuggle a stock of gold worth Rs. 43 million into the country, Customs spokesman and Deputy Director (Legal) Sudatta Silva said.

Urgent investigations into death of housemaid in Singapore: SLBFE

The Sri Lankan Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has been instructed to conduct an urgent investigation into the death of the Sri Lankan domestic worker who fell from an apartment in Singapore, its Chairman A.A.M. Hilmi Aziz said.

Man shot dead in Borella

A 53-year-old man was shot dead by two unidentified men near the Leslie Ranagala Mawatha railway crossing in Borella this morning.

U.S. underscores considering all voices on pending legislation including Anti-Terrorism Bill

Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs (DAS) Afreen Akhter says the United States has invested in Sri Lanka’s economic recovery, a statement from the U.S. embassy said.

Prez gives authorities one month to present plan to accelerate digitalisation process

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has given the relevant authorities a timeframe of one month to present a plan to accelerate the digitalisation processes, so that there are no more delays in steering the way forward in this regard.

Sri Lanka registers strong protest with Canada over Justin Trudeau’s remarks

The Foreign Ministry summoned Canadian High Commissioner in Colombo Eric Walsh and registered Sri Lanka’s strong protest over Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s remarks on May 18 recognizing what he called a ‘Tamil genocide week.

India to withdraw Rs 2000 currency note from circulation

The Reserve Bank of India on Friday announced withdrawal of Rs 2,000 currency notes from circulation, and existing notes in circulation can either be deposited in bank accounts or exchanged by September 30.

Shammi Silva set to return for another term as SLC President

The incumbent Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) office-bearers are set to be re-appointed for another term when SLC conducts its Annual General Meeting tomorrow.