Police probe death of maid arrested over theft at S.Nethicumara’s house

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 alleged theft, has died while undergoing treatment at the Colombo National Hospital.

Govt. mulling to reduce liquor prices complete fabrication: Excise

Rejecting recent media reports, the Department of Excise today said the government mulling to reduce the prices of liquor owing to a sharp decline in consumption is a complete fabrication.

SJB strongman P. Harrison pledges support to Ranil, says 20 more will join

Former Minister and Anuradhapura District MP who is the District Head of Samagi Jana Balawegaya ( SJB) P. Harrison has pledged his support to President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Bangalore crush Rajasthan by 112 runs in IPL

Fifties from skipper Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell, followed by inspired bowling, led Royal Challengers Bangalore to a crushing 112-run win over Rajasthan Royals in the IPL on Sunday.

US wants to provide $6m for maritime security initiatives to SL, others

US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman has said they are seeking to provide $6 million, working with the US Congress, for regional maritime security initiatives – partnering with Bangladesh, India, Maldives, and Sri Lanka.

Rains over 100 mm on the cards; warning on minor floods

In the wake of torrential rains, the Irrigation Department has warned of a minor flood situation in low lying areas of the Nilwala River valley in Kotapola, Pitabeddara, Akuressa, Athuraliya, Malimbada, Thihagoda, Matara and Devinuwara D/S Divisions.

Navy rescues six fishermen from a sinking fishing trawler off Beruwala

A dedicated search and rescue operation mounted this morning by the Sri Lanka Navy led to the rescue of six fishermen aboard a local multi-day fishing trawler in distress off Beruwala.

Station Master and employees assaulted for not allowing alcohol consumption: 3 arrested

Three suspects were arrested for assaulting four railway employees including a station master for not allowing them to consume alcohol at the Railway Station at Bolawatta in Wennappuwa.

No price change in milk powder till 23 May

Although a decision was taken to reduce the price of a kilogramme of milk powder by Rs. 200 with effect from 15 May, the Milk Powder Importers Association said there will be a delay in reducing the prices due to a delay in shipments.

Minister’s response over 12 hour daily working shift

Labour Minister Manusha Nanayakkara denied some trade union allegations that the government is planning to introduce a four day working week and to increase the current daily working shift to 12 hours from eight hours.

Hambantota Port with China can’t be used for war - Min. Nimal Siripala de Silva

Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva speaking to WION on Hambantota and Colombo ports, said that Sri Lanka’s agreement with the Chinese is very clear that Hambantota port cannot be used for any war or security purposes but only for trade.

Thailand elections: Polls open with Thaksin’s daughter as frontrunner

Voting has begun in Thailand’s general election, where the daughter of ousted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is the frontrunner.

UK Parliament moves motion on economic aid to Sri Lanka

Conservative member of the UK Parliament Dr. Mathew Offord on Thursday moved a motion on the economic situation of Sri Lanka and how the UK could assist proactively.

Australia to gift former Royal Australian Beechcraft to SL

The Australian Government is to gift a former Royal Australian Air Force Beechcraft KA350 aircraft to Sri Lanka, the Australian High Commission in Colombo said.

PCB, SLC in discussion for ODI series

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is in discussion with Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) for a possible One-day International series ahead of the World Cup.

Karnataka results: Congress wins key India state election

India’s main opposition Congress party has defeated Prime Minister’s Narendra Modi’s governing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in a crucial election in the southern state of Karnataka.

Two more succumb to COVID-19

Two more COVID-19 deaths were reported yesterday (12), pushing the total fatalities to 16,853, the Epidemiology Unit said.

Sources say security beefed in Colombo to prevent IUSF threat

Highly placed security sources told Daily Mirror that security has been beefed up in Colombo and its surrounding areas following an intelligence report that IUSF students were planning to march into the city in their hundreds over the weekend to take over key government institutions and launch a fresh ’Aragalaya’ against the government.

Security beefed up in Colombo

Security has been tightened in several areas in Colombo following an unspecified intelligence information, sources said.

Naval & fishing community advised to stay alert over ’Mocha’

The naval and fishing communities are advised to be vigilant while engaging in their activities on the sea areas off the coast extending from Puttalam to Galle via Mannar, Kankasanthurai, Mullaitivu, Trincomalee, Batticaloa, Pottuvil, Hambantota and Matara due to the intensification of the severe cyclonic storm “Mocha” over the East-Central Bay of Bengal, the Meteorological Department said.

Amitabh Bachchan Expresses Confidence for Link Samahan

Samahan, a trusted herbal drink from Sri Lanka, was a hot topic recently on a popular Indian television show hosted by veteran film actor Mr. Amitabh Bachchan.

Prison officer attacked, threatened with death

Three unidentified armed men who arrived at the Minuwangoda home of a prison officer attached to the New Magazine Prison in Colombo, had attacked and threatened him with death yesterday.

April workers’ remittance inflows hit US$ 454 mn

Workers’ remittance inflows continued their strong run in April as well with migrant Sri Lankan workers sending over US$ 450 million to their families who are undergoing difficult times.

Man shoots himself after shooting woman in Vavuniya

Police have launched investigations after a 24-year-old man shot himself dead after killing a 26-year-old woman at Niliamottei in Parayanalakulam, Vavuniya early this morning.

Proceed with all teacher transfers immediately: Ministry writes to principals

The Education Ministry requested all school administrations to proceed with the current teacher transfer programme with immediate effect.

Do not visit Immigration Dept. for passports without prior appointment

The Immigration and Emigration Department’s Controller General Harsha Ilukpitiya yesterday requested applicants for passports not to visit the department without a prior appointment for a date and time to obtain their passports.

Sri Lanka’s airline posts US $ 525mn annual loss

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka’s national airline announced a staggering US $ 525 million annual loss yesterday

Lankan baker Tharshan Selvarajah bags ‘Best Baguette’ title in Paris

Sri Lankan baker Tharshan Selvarajah came under the fresh spotlight this week, as he walked away with the first-place title at the 30th annual ‘Grand Prix de la Baguette de Traditional Francaise de la Ville De Paris’.

Sri Lanka-China route to get three more flights from July

As Sri Lanka is witnessing a week-on-week increase in tourist arrival from China, more flights will be added in the coming months between the two countries.

Suryakumar takes down the Titans with first IPL ton

Suryakumar Yadav storm hit Wankhede again as he smashed a scintillating 103* off 49 to power Mumbai Indians to a 27-run win over Gujarat Titans in Match 57 of TATA IPL 2023 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.