Geetha’s identity crisis leaves Ambassador scratching his head!

State Minister of Women and Child Affairs Geetha Kumarasinghe appeared to have trouble in establishing her identity as a Minister when she recently telephoned the Sri Lankan Ambassador to Kuwait Kandeepan Balasubramaniam to inquire into the suspicious death of a Sri Lankan female.

Special State amnesty for prison inmates in view of Vesak Day

On the occasion of Vesak full moon Poya day, the President has decided to offer a special State amnesty to prison inmates, Prisons spokesman Chandana Ekanayake said.

Lotus Tower remains open till midnight today, tomorrow

The Colombo Lotus Tower Management Company has decided to keep the tower open till midnight today and tomorrow. It said the decision was taken in celebration of the Vesak festival.

Most wanted terrorist involved in Sri Lanka cricket team attack killed

Terrorist Iqbal alias Bali Khayara, who was a member of Al-Qaeda and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Khayara group and wanted over 2009 attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore, was killed in a police encounter near Fateh Moor in Dera Ismail Khan, police officials confirmed.

IMF backs Sri Lanka’s financial sector stability in potential DDR scenario

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) plans to support the government to come up with a strategyto safeguard financial sector stability in a potential domestic debt restructuring (DDR) scenario, a top official of the Fund said.

Indian American businessman Ajay Banga elected as new President of WB

The World Bank’s board of governors on Wednesday elected former Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga to a five-year term as president, ushering in an Indian-born finance and development expert to revamp the lender to tackle climate change and other global crises.

Court calls for an analytical report on Dinesh Schaffter’s laptop computer

The Colombo Chief Magistrate today ordered the Government Analyst to submit in Court an analytical report pertaining to the laptop computers used by late businessman Dinesh Shafter and his family members, in order to facilitate for the ongoing investigations into Shafter’s death.

Jaffna uni student among two arrested with large amount of fake currency notes

Two persons including a Jaffna University student were arrested while in possession of fake currency notes of Rs. 5,000 and 500 in Palai, Jaffna today.

Sports Minister meets Cricket Technical Consultative Committee members

The members of the newly formed Cricket Technical Consultative Committee met the Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe on Thursday, it is learnt.

Chamari, Harshitha, Oshadi guide Sri Lanka Women

Two fine knocks by skipper Chamari Athapaththu and Harshitha Samarawickrama laid the foundation before a five-wicket haul by right-arm spinner Oshadi Ranasinghe ensured Sri Lanka Women recorded a convincing 58-run win over the visiting Bangladesh Women in the second ODI played at the SSC ground today.

Pathirana can do better than Malinga, says Former New Zealand Great

Matheesha Pathirana, whose uncanny and unconventional bowling action similar to former Sri Lanka great Lasith Malinga, has proved to be a dependable bowling weapon for Chennai Super Kings this season.

Penumbral lunar eclipse on Vesak day

A penumbral lunar eclipse will be visible to Sri Lanka on the Vesak Full Moon day, Director of the Astronomy and Space Science Unit, Department of Physics, Colombo University, Professor Chandana Jayaratne said.

Over 7,000 dansals registered for Vesak: PHI Union

At least 7,160 dansal organized across Sri Lanka in view of the Vesak festival have been registered with the Health Ministry by Thursday, Public Health Inspectors’ Union Chairman Upul Rohana said.

Indian, Sri Lankan air forces to conduct joint air drill

India and Sri Lanka will conduct a joint air drill soon, State Minister of Defence Pramitha Bandara Tennakoon said.

Committe recommends temporary suspension of organ transplants at a Borella private hospital

The committee appointed to look into the alleged kidney racket has recommended temporarily suspending the organ transplantation surgeries at the Western Infirmary Hospital, until the conclusion of the investigations, the Attorney General informed Court.

FUTA to evaluate A/Level paper marking process

The Federation of University Teacher’s Association (FUTA) has decided to take part in the evaluation of the A/L paper marking process from today, a spokesman said.

Central Bank Amendment Bill to be taken up for debate next week

The Central Bank Amendment Bill was fixed for debate in Parliament on May 11 from 9.30 am to 6.00 pm, the Communications Department of Parliament said.

Probe on suspicious death of SL woman in Kuwait: Geetha

State Minister of Women and Child Affairs Geetha Kumarasinghe said that the Sri Lankan Ambassador to Kuwait is looking into the suspicious death of a Sri Lankan woman who was employed in Kuwait.

President leaves country without discussions with FUTA: Stalin

Even though the Federation of University Teachers’ Associations (FUTA) had requested the President for a discussion regarding the issues relating to the scrutiny of 2022 (2023) GCE Advanced Level (A/L) answer scripts, the President has left the country even without giving them an appointment for a discussion, the Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) said.

Sri Lanka’s emerging cricket team to play in Japan

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will send its men’s emerging team to Japan for a five-game T20 series next week.

Emirates signs new agreement to promote Sri Lanka

Emirates has pledged its renewed support to promoting tourism in Sri Lanka through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau.

Kremlin drone: Zelensky denies Ukraine attacked Putin or Moscow

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has denied his country carried out an alleged drone attack on the Kremlin, which Russia says was an attempt on President Vladimir Putin’s life.

Trial of rape-accused Sri Lankan cricketer hit by delay

Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka will push NSW’s public prosecutor to pay legal costs after being made to wait another two weeks to submit a plea for rape charges.

Sripada pilgrimage season ends tomorrow

Sripada pilgrimage season 2022-2023, which lasted six months since May 2022, will end on Wesak full moon Poya day tomorrow (05).

Special two-day opportunity to visit prison inmates

The Prisons Department has decided to provide a special opportunity for relatives to visit inmates in the prison for two days on the occasion of Vesak Day, Prisons spokesman Chandana Ekanayake said.

No issues working with President: Vadivel

Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Vadivel Suresh yesterday said nothing prevents him working with President Ranil Wickremesinghe and that he will do what his people want him to do.

Heavy showers forecast after 1.00 pm: Met Dept.

The Forecasting Division of the National Meteorological Centre said today that thundershowers above 75 mm could be expected on the island after 1.00 pm.

President flies to Britain to attend King Charles III coronation ceremony

President Ranil Wickremesinghe left the Katunayake International Airport this morning for the United Kingdom to attend the coronation ceremony of King Charles III, the airport officials confirmed.

People urged to be alert for triple threat of Dengue, Malaria & Leptospirosis

As the number of Dengue, Malaria and Leptospirosis is on the rise, health authorities advise people to seek medical treatment if the fever lasts for more than 48 hours.

Investor-centric new investment policies and laws will be introduced: Dilum

Investment Promotion State Minister Dilum Amunugama said that a committee of experts has been appointed to introduce a stable investment policy and a unified investment law, making Sri Lanka the easiest and most attractive country in the Asian region for investment