Sajith vows disciplinary actions against members attempting to divide SJB

Those party members who try to divide and destroy the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will be brought before a disciplinary Committee, Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa said over the weekend.

Shehan Semasinghe to represent SL at Spring Meetings Of IMF-World Bank

State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe is scheduled to represent Sri Lanka at the 2023 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group (WBG) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

STF nab two men with Rs.8.2mn cash earned through Undiyal system

The Police Special Task Force (STF) arrested two persons at Dam Street, Keselwatta in Colombo 12 while in possession of Rs. 8.2 million suspected to have been earned through the Undiyal money transfer system.

Mystery surrounds ship carrying 248 SL migrants likely bound for NZ that ’disappeared’

A Government log of attempts by asylum seekers to reach New Zealand shows a fishing trawler and its 248 Sri Lankan passengers have never been seen again.

US Navy Ship Brunswick docked in Trincomalee

USNS Brunswick, a Spearhead-Class Expeditionary Fast Transport ship of the U.S. Navy arrived at the port of Trincomalee today.

Truck runs into multiple vehicles in Kaleliya; Four hospitalised

At least four persons were hospitalised after a truck crashed into many vehicles at Kaleliya on the Pasyala-Mirigama road this evening.

Landslide warning for several areas in Badulla, Ratnapura

The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has issued warnings for possible landslides within the next 24 hours in several areas in the Badulla and Ratnapura areas.

Several arrivals and departures at BIA cancelled due to bad weather

The Katunayake International Airport has recorded delays in arrivals and departures of several flights due to heavy rains experienced in the Katunayake Airport area last night and today.

CAA conducts islandwide raids on errant traders

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) yesterday conducted 151 raids on errant traders including 51 raids on those who sold eggs exceeding the controlled price.

NIA searches eight locations, one ‘LTTE supporter’ arrested

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India on Thursday conducted searches in eight locations in Chennai and arrested a trader for allegedly possessing unaccounted cash, ganja and gold, among other things. The authorities made recoveries worth Rs 1 crore, which included Rs 82 lakh in cash, 300 gm of gold, 1,000 Singapore dollars and 10 kg of ganja.

Dubai bound 15-hours delayed flight returns due to technical fault

The SriLankan Airlines flight (UL 225) which left for Dubai after a delay of 15 hours has landed again at the Katunayake airport this morning after experiencing a technical fault.

China plans setting up radar base in SL - report

China is considering setting up a radar base in Sri Lanka to monitor India’s presence in the Indian Ocean Region and the activities of the Indian Navy, besides strategic assets in the Southern part of the country, including Kudankulam and Kalpakkam nuclear power plants, Economic Times reported.

Prez, ambassadors to declare assets under new Anti-Corruption Bill

The new Anti-Corruption Bill, if enacted, will provide for the president, the provincial governors and members, the ambassadors, the high commissioners and the members of the independent commissions to declare assets to the proposed independent commission to be set up to investigate bribery and corruption, a Minister said yesterday.

Ranil to contest Presidential election, hints at poll early next year

President Ranil Wickremesinghe will contest the next Presidential Election and has hinted at a possible presidential poll to be held early next year, the Daily Mirror learns.

Easter attacks: Brother of two Brits killed wants answers

The brother of two Brits killed in the Easter Sunday attacks in 2019 is determined to know who is really responsible for the incident.

Mano Ganesan wants Tamil MPs’ Caucus in Parliament

Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) leader Mano Ganesan has proposed to Tamil party leaders the need to establish a Tamil MPs’ Caucus in Parliament.

Tourism earnings in first quarter top US $ 500mn

Earnings from tourism almost touched the US $ 200 million mark in the month of March, while such earnings for the first quarter topped US $ 500 million.

Payments for GCE (A/L) answer script scrutinising increased: Ministry

Through a special announcement, the Education Ministry today said that measures have been taken to increase the payments made for scrutinising GCE (A/L) answer scripts.

Well-known Paediatrician Prof. Priyani Soysa passes away

Well-known Pediatrician, clinical teacher, researcher, administrator and policy-maker in the fields of health, nutrition and science, Professor Priyani Soysa passed away peacefully this morning at the age of 97.

RW is doing a good job: SJB MP

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP A.H.M. Fowzie said today that President Ranil Wickremesinghe is doing a good job, as attested by people in general today.

Train derails injuring two guards, 14 others

At least 16 people including the chief and assistant guards were injured after the train plying to Trincomalee from Gal Oya Railway Station derailed near the Agbopura sub-station between Gal Oya and Kantale Railway Stations this afternoon.

Sun directly over Sri Lanka for 10 days

The sun is expected to be directly over Sri Lanka from April 5 to April 15, as a result of its apparent northward relative motion, the Department of Meteorology said today.

Pre-school teacher hacked to death in Peradeniya

The Peradeniya Police launched investigations after a preschool teacher was hacked to death this morning, while she was on her way to the school at Kobbekaduwa, in Peradeniya.

Sri Lanka airline boss says ’don’t be a CEO during Covid’

Sri Lanka’s national carrier has been struggling against even more headwinds than many of its rivals. Its British-born boss told the BBC how he plans to turn the firm around.

Long-term overseas travelling for Agriculture Sector officials not approved

Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera has decided not to grant approval for long-term overseas travelling abroad for officials attached to the agriculture sector.

Measures to solve issues faced by pavement hawkers in upcoming festive season

An environment will be created for the pavement hawkers to engage in their businesses in a manner that would not obstruct the pedestrians during the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations, Senior Advisor to the President on National Security and Chief of Staff of the President Sagala Ratnayake said.

IGP’s tenure extended by three months through Gazette

A Gazette Extraordinary has been issued extending the tenure of IGP C.D. Wickramaratne for a period of three months.

Alleged medical supplies from unregistered companies: SC grants leave to proceed with petition

The Supreme Court yesterday granted leave to proceed with a Fundamental Rights petition filed by the Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) against the procurement of medical supplies from unregistered private suppliers under the Indian Credit Line.

Surgeons re-attach young woman’s arm After uncle severs arm during an argument

Surgeons have successfully re-attached a young woman’s severed arm, after a surgery of nearly four hours led by Dr. Ananda Jayawardena, at the Kegalle General Hospital.

Washington is controlling our country and economy - Cabraal

The Central Bank Governor and the leaders of the country must be mindful to work and not complain, former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal said.