Sports Minister asks for meeting with ICC to address allegations of political interference at SLC

Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe has sought a meeting with the International Cricket Council (ICC), to address reports that it appointed a three-member committee to probe allegations of political interference in the operation of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).

Party politics not important at this point of time: Harsha

Speculation is rife that three Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MPs Harsha De Silva, Eran Wickramaratne and Kabir Hadim are to join the government while Dr. De Silva told the media that party politics is not important at this point of time.

Activity-based oral English programme for Grade 1 launched

The Education Ministry today launched an activity-based oral English Language programme for Grade One students, which aims to provide practical speech training to students from their first day of school and build their confidence.

SL Rupee depreciates against USD

The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) has depreciated against the US Dollar (USD) today, according to the Central Bank.

Suraksha safe houses will not accept unregistered house maids from April 1: SLBFE

The Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau has decided to suspend the acceptance of women for Suraksha safe houses from April 1, the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment Bureau (SLBFE).

No decision taken to deny police bail for drunk drivers

No decision has been taken to suspend the system of providing police bail for drunk drivers, a police spokesperson said today.

Teacher arrested for sexually abusing schoolgirl

A teacher of the primary section of a school in Hambantota was arrested today by Hambantota Harbour police on suspicion of sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl in the school.

No arrest yet over murder of Cheeky Monkey restaurant owner

The Midigama Police has launched investigations to arrest the suspects wanted over the shooting of the owner of Cheeky Monkey restaurant in Midigama.

Death of businessman: SL yet to receive Indonesian forensic report

Sri Lanka awaits the submission of histopathological and toxicological reports by the Indonesian authorities on the murder of Sri Lankan businessman Onesh Subasinghe, Daily Mirror learns.

Minor earth tremor reported in Beruwala, coastal areas

A minor earth tremor of Magnitude 3.7 on the Richter scale was reported in the seas, 24 km off the coast of Beruwala a short while ago, and it was felt in several surrounding areas, the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau said.

Former school Principal acquitted from bribery charges

A former Principal and a staff employee of Lalith Ethulathmudali college in Mount Lavinia have been acquitted and discharged from the bribery charges by Colombo High Court without calling the defence evidence.

Ethnic issue cannot be divorced from the main economic issue: RW

The ethnic issue could not be divorced from the main economic issue and it must be resolved if the country were to progress, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said.

Contempt of court cases against Treasury Secretary fixed for May 22

Two contempt of court cases filed by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara and National People’s Power Parliamentarian Vijitha Herath against the Treasury Secretary were today fixed for May 22 by Supreme Court.

Kohila consumption up by 40% in SL during height of economic crisis: Report

The consumption of kohila (Lasia Spinosa) as a vegetable has gone up by 40 percent in Sri Lanka during the height of the economic crisis in 2021 and 2022, a research report released by the Hector Kobbekaduwa Agricultural Training and Research Institute revealed.

Contempt of court cases against Treasury Secretary to be heard today

Two contempt of court cases filed by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara and National People’s Power Parliamentarian Vijitha Herath against the Treasury Secretary are to be heard today (30) before a Supreme Court’s five-judge-bench.

Amnesty International to meet IMF representatives

Amnesty International officials will meet with representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today to discuss the terms under which the USD 2.9 billion bailout package is granted to Sri Lanka, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for South Asia Yamini Mishra said.

SL seeks transaction advice from IFC to sell SLT, SriLankan Airlines and Lanka Hospitals

Sri Lanka is negotiating with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, to seek its service as transaction advisor for the sale of the government’s stakes in several state-owned enterprises (SOEs).

Auto industry requests quota system from govt. to resume vehicle imports

Sri Lanka’s automobile industry is requesting the government to consider a quota system for vehicle imports for its survival and the livelihoods of over 100,000 people, who are directly or indirectly employed by it.

Japanese envoy in Colombo says no decision on reviving LRT project yet

Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Hideaki Mizukoshi yesterday said a decision has not yet been made on reviving the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)-funded US $ 2.2 billion Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, stretching from Colombo Fort to Malabe, which was abruptly terminated by the previous government.

SLVA emphasises strict adherence to protocols for imported eggs

The Sri Lanka Veterinary Association (SLVA) yesterday emphasised strict adherence to protocols for imported eggs and commends the Department of Animal Production and Health (DAPH) for its efforts to safeguard the health of citizens, before releasing the imported eggs from India to the local market.

Opposition raise question on Sarah’s DNA report

The main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) yesterday questioned the latest report which said Sarah Yasmin, the wife of the suicide bomber who blew himself up in Katuwaputiya Church on Easter Sunday 2019 has been confirmed dead.

Importing electric vehicles for state sector use: Manusha

The government has taken a decision to import electric vehicles for state sector use, Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara said.

Suspect shot dead by police during raid in Wennappuwa

A 52-year-old suspect was killed in a shooting by the police during a raid at Peragas Junction in Wennappuwa.

Govt. must seek fresh mandate through general election

Coming up with mixed reactions on fuel market libaralization, Central Bank amendment Bill and agreement with IMF, two SJB MPs today said the government should seek a fresh mandate through a general election for the rest of the economic and political reforms.

Sarah Jasmine, wife of Katuwapitiya Church bomber, confirmed dead

DNA tests have revealed that Pulasthini Mahendran, alias Sarah Jasmine, the wife of Katuwapitiya church bomber, had died during the suicide bomb explosion in a safe house in Sainthamaruthu on April 26, 2019, days after the Easter Sunday bomb attacks, Police said.

Rashid overtakes Wanindu to become new No. 1 bowler in ICC T20I Rankings

Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan has pipped Sri Lanka spinner Wanindu Hasaranga to go top of the ICC T20 International (T20I) rankings for bowlers. Rashid, who recently led Afghanistan to a historic 2-1 series win over Pakistan in Sharjah, finished the tournament with three wickets at an economy rate of 5.16.

CB warns risks of using and investing in Cryptocurrency

Considering the recent public inquiries and the developments observed relating to cryptocurrencies, which are also commonly referred to as “crypto”, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) wished to reiterate to the public of the significant risks associated with using and investing in cryptocurrency.

School van operators discuss on fare reduction: Assn.

All Island School Van Operators’ Association (AISVOA) Chairman Malsiri de Silva said today that they would reduce school van fares if the government reduces fuel prices by a significant margin.

Rare black leopard captured on camera in Yala

A rare black leopard was captured on camera by local and foreign tourists inside the Yala National Park today.

NPP briefs Amnesty delegation about using chemical tear-gas on protesters

The National People’s Power (NPP) has briefed the delegation from Amnesty International’s South Asia Region about the proposed Anti-Terrorism Act, the disregard of court rulings, the use of tear gas containing banned chemicals against protests and the government’s human rights violations.