Former All Black and Kandy SC Coach Bruce Robertson no more

Former All Blacks Centre and Kandy Sports Club Head Coach of the 2005 outfit, Bruce Robertson passed away after brief illness in New Zealand recently.

Sajith and Ranil should unite: Vadivel

MP Vadivel Suresh said President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa should unite while setting aside their differences, to develop the country.

Why Pastor Jerome was not probed earlier – Catholic Church

The Catholic Church today questioned as to why the authorities have failed to probe those who contaminate the minds of people with false religious beliefs.

Chamari, Harshitha move up ICC Women’s T20I batting rankings

Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu has been rewarded for her ongoing consistency by jumping inside the top 10 on the latest MRF Tyres ICC Women’s T20I Batting Rankings.

’’Danno Budunge Sri Dharmaskanda’’ song gains national heritage status

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the listing of the song ’’Danno Budunge Sri Dharmaskanda’’ as a national heritage based on its uniqueness, as recommended by the Special Committee appointed on the instructions of Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena.

Yupun to compete at Florence Diamond League meet

Sri Lankan sprinter Yupun Abeykoon will compete in his first Diamond League event for 2023, at the Florence leg of the multi-meet series on June 2.

France withdraws as host of 2025 Rugby League World Cup

France on Monday withdrew as host of the 2025 Rugby League World Cup over concerns for the financial viability of the tournament.

IMF expects SL to complete debt restructuring exercise by September-October

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects Sri Lanka to complete the debt restructuring process by the first review of the country’s US $ 3 billion programme, which is scheduled for September-October.

Aragala members abandoning their illegitimate children everywhere: Minister

Members of the Aragalaya are abandoning their illegitimate children on railway tracks, Minister of Housing Prasanna Ranatunga alleged yesterday.

People’s Bank denies social media claims on loan write-offs

People’s Bank yesterday denied the views expressed on the bank’s non-performing loan write-offs as shared in certain social media groups.

Sri Lanka seeks compensation from Indian company

Following the Daily Mirror’s exclusive report on patients demanding compensation after complications over the use of Indian medicine, the Health Ministry requested Indiana Ophthalmics, the Indian Company that manufactured the medicine in question, to grant compensation.

CSE signs MoU with University of Moratuwa

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the University of Moratuwa, to formalise collaborative efforts to improve financial literacy among undergraduates in Sri Lanka.

Lay another finger on Aragalaya activists and see – Aragalaya activists warn

We have never resorted to violence before but if the running dogs of the Rajapaksas would lay a finger on another Aragalaya activist, we will show them what we are made of, was an open warning given by the Aragalaya activists who spoke against the recent attack on activist Piyath Nikeshala by political goons.

Payments for scrutinising O/L, A/L answer scripts not settled yet; Rs. 2.5bn due: CTU

The Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) today expressed displeasure that the payments that had to be made to the staff members who performed their duties scrutinising GCE Advanced Level (A/L) and Ordinary Level (O/L) answer scripts have not been completely settled as yet.

RW removes three Governors

The Governors of the North, East & Wayamba Provinces have been removed by President Ranil Wickremesinghe today (15).

Dengue in Gampaha district getting out of control: PHIs

With the increasing spread of the dengue virus, Chairman of the Public Health Inspectors’ Union Upul Rohana said the dengue disease in the Gampaha district is getting out of control.

Rail bus services on northern line disrupted

The rail bus service was disrupted this evening due to a derailment after a tree had fallen on the tracks between Polgawela and Potuhera railway stations, the Sri Lanka Railways Station Masters’ Union (SLRSMU) said.

CEB’s electricity tariff proposal for July 1 handed over to PUCSL: Ministry

The electricity tariff proposal prepared by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) regarding the electricity tariff revision to be done on July 01 was handed over to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) this evening.

Insulting the Buddha - RW asks CID to probe Pastor Jerome Fernando

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has informed the CID Director to commence an immediate investigation against Pastor Jerome Fernando’s controversial statements where he insulted the Buddha in front of a packed congregation recently and said even the Buddha needed Jesus.

Norochcholai Unit 3 shuts down for 100 days, no power cuts: Minister

Unit 3 of the Norochcholai Coal Power Plant (NCPP) will be shut down from June 3 for a period of 100 days, Power and Energy Minister Kanchan Wijesekers said.

Considerable increase in dengue in Kandy, Kegalle, Galle, Kurunegala districts

With the increase in the inclement weather conditions during the past few days, there has been a considerable increase in the number of dengue-positive cases in the Kandy, Kegalle, Galle and Kurunegala districts, Director of the National Dengue Control Unit Dr. Nalin Ariyaratne said.

Afghanistan name squad for the Sri Lanka ODI series

Afghanistan Cricket Board’s Selection Committee today finalized a 15-member squad for the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka which will be played from 2nd to 7th June in Hambantota.

President orders strict laws to prevent child abuse

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has ordered strict legislation to prevent child abuse, emphasizing the urgency of combating the issue perpetrated by teachers, elders and various segments of society.

No moves to bring in MR as PM: Sagara refutes reports

SLPP General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam refuted reports that plans were afoot to appoint former president Mahinda Rajapaksa as the Prime Minister.

We are not mere talkers, we are doers: Champika

Parliamentarian Patali Champika Ranawaka said he is confident in launching his new political party on May 22.

Protest against higher ordination ceremony in Trinco

A protest staged by a group of individuals led by Jaffna District Parliamentarian S.Gajendran near the archaeological site in front of the Trincomalee public playground against a programme to commemorate the 270th anniversary of the higher ordination ceremony was dispersed by the police and the STF (Special Task Force).

Keep your mobile phones charged for emergency calls: DMC urges public

In light of extreme weather conditions, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) requests residents in disaster areas to keep their mobile phones charged at all times as an active mobile connection will help assist in the event of a disaster.

Special operation identifies over 3,000 mosquito breeding places in WP

A total of 3,344 persons have been warned for allowing mosquito breeding places during a special two-day dengue control operation held during the weekend in the Western Province.

Two arrested for stealing Sydney bound gemstones

Two suspects were arrested by the Katunayake Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) Police for stealing 14 gemstones from the high-speed mail bags brought to the airport by the Colombo Central Mail Exchange to be sent on a flight scheduled to travel from BIA to Sydney, Australia.

I’m with Harin’s party: Vadivel

Claiming that he was not with this party or that party, MP Vadivel Suresh said his future political journey would be with Minister Harin Fernando.