Akalanka shatters seven-year-old Hurdles record at Junior Nationals

Asian youth athletic 2023 Bronze medallist Ayomal Akalanka of Ambagamuwa Central College, Ambagamuwa won the U-18 Boys 400m Hurdles Final shattering a seven year old record on the second day of the 63rd Junior Nationals Athletic Championship today.

Alleged forced confession to implicate Hejaaz Hizbullah: SC decides to hear school children’s petitions

The Supreme Court today granted leave to proceed with the Fundamental Rights petitions filed by four school children over an incident in which they were forced to give statements to police following the arrest of Attorney-at-Law Hejaaz Hizbullah.

PUCSL demands immediate 20% electricity tariff reduction for consumers

Electricity consumers should receive an immediate electricity tariff reduction of approximately 20% based on facts like the reduced electricity demand in Sri Lanka, reduced exchange rates and reduction of fuel prices, Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Chairman Janaka Ratnayake said.

Sri Lanka’s women’s team physio joins Bangladesh team

Sri Lanka Women’s team physio Tasneem Yusuf has joined the Bangladesh national women’s team, it is learnt.

SJB working committee decides to take action against defectors

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) working committee which met today decided to vest powers with party leader Sajith Premadasa to take action against those who defy the party line.

Reshan Algama and Kaya Daluwatte to play in Philippines

The Junior Asia Pacific Golf Tournament 2023 is set to tee off at the Orchard and Country Club in the Philippines on May 16 and continue till 18, providing a platform for the region’s best young golfers to showcase their skills.

India name KL Rahul’s replacement for WTC final

India have named the replacement for the injured KL Rahul in their ICC World Test Championship 2023 Final squad.

Customs duty of Rs.3 for wheat flour removed, price will not increase: Minister

The Customs concession of Rs. 3 that was imposed on wheat flour has been removed and there will be no change in the price of wheat flour in the retail market, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

Sri Lanka Emerging Team Tour of Japan 2023

The Sri Lanka Cricket Selectors have selected the following 15-member emerging squad to take part in the tour to Japan.

Exams Commissioner appreciates FUTA’s decision on evaluating A/L answer scripts

The Examinations Commissioner General today appreciates the decision taken by the Federation of University Teachers’ Association (FUTA) to take part in the evaluation of answer scripts for the 2022 (2023) Advanced Level examination.

Several eye patients suffer complications after use of Indian medicine

The eyesight of ten individuals who had undergone eye surgeries at the Nuwara Eliya District General Hospital have weakened due to complications caused by the use of ‘Prednisolone’, an eye drop imported from India, Health Ministry sources told the Daily Mirror.

Petition against Gota, MR, Basil fixed for hearing on July 5

The Fundamental Rights petitions filed seeking an order directing the authorities to take legal action against the main culprits responsible for the current economic crisis in the country was today fixed for July 5 by the Supreme Court.

Some opposition parties to take final stand on Central Bank Bill today

Some political parties including Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will meet today to take a final stand on the proposed Central Bank Amendment Bill.

UNPers likely to get Governors’ posts: Navin

President Ranil Wickremesinghe is likely to appoint some UNPers as new Provincial Governors, former Minister Navin Dissanayake said today.

22 dead after tourist boat capsizes in Kerala

At least 22 people, including seven children, were killed when a double-decker boat overturned and sank near a beach in Kerala’s Malappuram district Sunday evening, the state government informed, Indian Media reported.

DMT to blacklist vehicles without revenue licenses

Vehicles that have not obtained revenue licenses for five consecutive years will be blacklisted and removed from the information system of the Department of Motor Traffic, its Commissioner General Nishantha Anuruddha Weerasinghe said.

Highest single-day COVID patients for 2023 reported during weekend

The highest daily total of COVID-19 patients was reported on Saturday (06), registering 13 confirmed cases, according to the daily situation report of the Epidemiology Unit.

Businessman arrested with over 7 kilos of gold worth Rs. 152.5 million

A stock of gold weighing 07 kilos valued at around Rs. 152.5 million smuggled into the country by an air passenger was seized by the Police Anti Narcotics Unit at the Katunayaka International Airport.

KDU under scrutiny

Questions have been raised why the Ministry of Defence fails to stop the administration of the Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) and its affiliated hospital - the University Hospital of the Kotelawala Defence University (UH-KDU) from engaging in corrupt activities that have brought the reputation of the two institutions to the lowest level in its long-standing history.

Prices of wheat flour and white sugar increased

The prices of a kilo of wheat flour and white sugar have been hiked, said Essential Food Importers Association.

President returns after attending King Charles III coronation ceremony

President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who attended the coronation ceremony of King Charles III returned to the Island this morning.

Vietnam records highest ever temperature of 44.1C

Vietnam has reported a record-high temperature of 44.1C (111.38F), as weather experts and authorities told the population to remain indoors during the hottest parts of the day.

Media failed to report truth on Aragalaya

Mass Media Minister Bandula Gunawardana bemoaned yesterday saying that the local media failed to give due attention to highlight the ferocity and savagery of the acts of terrorism staged under the guise of the so-called ‘Aragalaya’ on May 9, 2022 targeting the SLPP.

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh to resume talks for bilateral trade deal this month

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh plan to hold an introductory meeting virtually on 29th of this month to commence negotiations for the proposed...

Foreign reserves extend months-long gains as SL looks past forex crisis

Sri Lanka’s foreign currency reserves extended its months-long gains in April, though nudging by a little, as the country is slowly looking past its worst foreign currency troubles, which plagued the economy last year.

April tourism earnings reach US$ 167 million

Sri Lanka’s monthly tourism earnings have consistently stayed above US$ 160 million a month in 2023 supported by rising arrivals....

Wasantha Karannagoda among four provincial governors to be replaced

Former Navy Commander Wasantha Karannagoda who was designated by the United States barring entry into the country over human rights issues is among the four provincial governors to be replaced , Daily Mirror learns .

Sri Lanka scouts attending coronation ceremony of King Charles 111 meets President

Four Rover Scouts from the Sri Lanka Scout Association representing Sri Lanka at the Coronation Camp organised by The Scout Association, United Kingdom called on President Ranil Wickramasinghe in London this morning.

Five new records broken on day one of Junior National Athletics

Five new records were set at the 63rd Junior Nationals Athletic Championship 2023 which began today.

Abeyratne wins 800m event in Kinami Michitaka Memorial Athletics Meet in Japan

Gayanthika Abeyratne won the women’s 800m event at the 10th Kinami Michitaka Memorial Athletics Meet in Japan today.