Politicians make decisions according to their whims and fancies, not on data: Former PUCSL Chairman

The former Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said today the politicians in this country make decisions according to their whims and fancies and not based on data and now the politicians do not have to face that barrier.

Women brought to support Jalani Premdasa remain clueless as to why they gathered

A large group of women who gathered in Colombo in support of Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa’s wife, Jalani Premadasa said they had no idea as to why they had gathered in Colombo.

WHO lauds Sri Lanka’s move on trans fat

The World Health Organization today commended Sri Lanka for enacting a legislation on trans-fat to protect health and prevent premature deaths from coronary heart disease.

Xpress Pearl disaster: India denies reports of demanding compensation from SL

The Indian High Commission today denied reports which suggested that the Government of India has demanded compensation from the Government of Sri Lanka towards the assistance provided during the fire incidents onboard MT New Diamond and MV Xpress Pearl.

Consignment of gold not mine: Ali Sabri Raheem

MP Ali Sabri Raheem who was charged with smuglling gold said the consignment of gold did not belong to him.

Shanaka’s selection a ’strange one’, Manjrekar says after Gujarat’s loss to Super Kings

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar questioned the Gujarat Titan’s decision to select Dasun Shanaka over Matthew Wade for Qualifier 1 against the Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday, which the Titans lost by 15 runs.

Parliament votes out Janaka Rathnayake

The motion moved by the Government to remove the Chairman of the Public Utility Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Janaka Rathnayake was passed by a majority of 46 votes.

Fresh probe into death of maid in Welikada police custody

The CID informed the Colombo Magistrate that they have started a fresh probe into the death of a housemaid who died mysteriously after being arrested and while being in the custody of the Welikada police.

Railway fares must be revised to minimise loss: Bandula

Claiming that the Railway Department had incurred a loss of about Rs. 10 billion during recent years, Transport Minister Bandula Gunwardane said train fares should be revised to minimise the loss.

Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka expand cooperation in 60 areas

Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka are broadening their political consultations and expanding bilateral cooperation in over 60 areas, officials of both countries told Arab News after their first joint committee meeting.

SLC launch coaching programme to enhance women’s cricket

With the intention of enhancing women’s cricket across the country, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will launch a new coaching programme, through which SLC hopes to create women’s coaching pools.

Electricity consumers using less than 30 units to get 23% tariff reduction

The proposed power tariff revisions will provide a 23 percent reduction to consumers who uses less than 30 units, Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wikesekera told Parliament.

Prices of locally-made schoolbag, shoes to go down by 10%

The local schoolbag and shoe manufacturers have agreed to reduce their prices by 10% beginning from July 15, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

CID has commenced investigations against Pastor Jerome Fernando - AG tells SC

The Attorney General today informed Supreme Court that the CID has already initiated investigations against Pastor Jerome Fernando over his hate remarks against religious harmony in the country.

Did Dhoni intentionally stall play for four minutes to get Matheesha Pathirana to bowl?

Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni appeared to bring play in their Indian Premier League Qualifier 1 match against the Gujarat Titans to a halt on Tuesday, buying his side a few minutes so that pace bowler Matheesha Pathirana would be eligible to bowl.

Parliament heats up over death of domestic aide at actress’ residence

The death of a domestic servant working in the residence of an actress created a heated argument in Parliament today with the Opposition repeatedly calling for an investigation and the government ensuring an impartial probe.

No increase in MPs’ insurance: Dy. Speaker

The insurance of parliamentarians has not been increased as reported by the media, Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapaksa said today.

MP Ali Sabri Raheem nabbed with gold at BIA, released

Puttalam district All Ceylon Makkal Congress MP Ali Sabri Raheem who was taken into custody at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with 3.5 kgs of undeclared gold and mobile phones has been released after imposing a fine of Rs. 7.5 million and the items confiscated, the Customs said.

Shooting in Habaraduwa leaves one dead, another injured

A 38-year-old man was killed while another was injured in a shooting near the Polduwa Buddhist temple in Habaraduwa today, Police said.

Afghanistan team arrive in the island for ODI series, to bear costs of early arrival

Afghanistan’s ODI team arrived in the island last evening for a three-match series starting on June 2.

Dhoni says will take time to decide on IPL future

Chennai skipper M.S. Dhoni said on Tuesday that he will take time before IPL’s December auction to decide on his playing future after he led Super Kings to their 10th final in the T20 tournament.

Harsha says financial security of EPF members should be safeguarded in any domestic debt optimisation

Sri Lankan Opposition MP Harsha de Silva highlighted the critical considerations surrounding domestic debt optimisation and its impact on Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members.

“My gut feeling is that I won’t be removed”

The Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Janaka Ratnayake expressed confidence that he will not be removed, ahead of the parliamentary vote to remove him from the institution.

Why is GR’s staff still heading a unit at President’s Office?

Just over a year since former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa resigned from office following nationwide protests demanding him to step down, evidence has come to light that the former president’s staff who are mostly political appointees continue to be recruited in the President’s Office under a newly created unit called ’special projects’.

Tamil genocide memorial under construction in Canada

Sri Lankan High Commission in Canada has raised objections to the erection of a monument to commemorate what the Tamil community living there called genocide of Tamil civilians in Sri Lanka during the war’, Daily Mirror learns.

Hotel price war hots up as tourist arrivals increase

Sri Lanka’s hotel sector is unable to fully reap the benefit of the increasing tourist arrivals as industry players have opted to slash rates in a bid to capture market share. The Hotels Association....

Dhoni’s Chennai beat Gujarat to reach IPL final

All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja inspired the Chennai Super Kings to a 15-run win over the Gujarat Titans on Tuesday, reaching the Indian Premier League final for the tenth time in 16 editions of the tournament.

Wine stores must be open till 10 pm: Diana

Wine stores in the country should be open at least from 10 am to 10 pm so as to increase the excise levy, Parliamentarian Diana Gamage said today.

Sagala appointed as UNP organiser for Colombo West

Former Minister Sagala Ratnayake has been appointed as the UNP organiser for Colombo West, party sources said.

Minister orders Chinese national with forged passports to be deported

Public Security Minister Tiran Alles has directed the officials of the Department of Immigration and Emigration to deport the Chinese national who had arrived in the country with two forged passports.