Shooter and rider arrested over murder of businessman in Panadura

Two suspects including the shooter wanted over the murder of a bussinesman who was found shot dead in his luxury vehicle at Pinwatta in Panadura had been arrested, police said.

Conduct LG polls before March 20: Opposition parties write to EC

Claiming that there was no reason for the Elections Commission to consult the Treasury Secretary or anyone else as they are bound to comply with the interim order issued by the Supreme Court, the opposition political parties representing Parliament requested the Elections Commission to re-fix the date of the LG polls before March 20, 2023.

Act upon SC verdict on LG polls: NPP requests EC

The National People’s Power (NPP) has requested the Elections Commission to take necessary measures immediately with regard to the Local Government election based on the Supreme Court verdict and fix an early date for the election.

Another tussle over COPF chairmanship

The tussle for the chairmanship of the Public Finance Committee (COPF) has taken a new turn with the appointment of UNP MP Vajira Abeywardena on a temperory basis and SJB MP Harsha De Silva alleging that the appointment is a violation of standing orders.

No commitment from opposition to resolve economic crisis - Patali

The opposition party is not showing any sign of commitment to resolving the current economic crisis, opposition MP Patali Champika Ranawaka said.

Daily payment assigned for A/L exam duties insufficient: Stalin

The Ceylon Teachers Union (CTU) today said that the daily payment assigned for examiners to check the 2022 GCE Advanced Level (A/L) must increase to Rs.3,000.

Sri Lanka’s Sandani Peiris clinches 2nd runner-up at Top Model of the World 2023

Sri Lanka’s model Sandani Peiris won the 2nd Runner-up title at the Top Model Of The World event held at the Sunrise White Hills Resort, at Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt.

World’s largest aircraft touches down at BIA

The world’s largest passenger aircraft A-380 operated by Emirates airlines landed at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning for the third time.

UK seeks to end asylum claims from small boat arrivals

Anyone arriving in the UK on a small boat will be prevented from claiming asylum, under new laws expected to be announced next week.

No revision in gas prices for March: LITRO Head

LITRO Gas Lanka Ltd., has decided not to increase the prices of domestic gas, its Chairman Muditha Peiris said.

Principal arrested for sexually assaulting schoolgirl

A principal of a school in Pinnawala, Balangoda has been arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a schoolgirl, police said.

SL players determined to bring cheer to the nation: Chris Silverwood

Sri Lanka head coach Chris Silverwood said on Saturday that his team will be determined to fight out and give a good shot at reaching the final of the World Test Championship as they prepare for the 2-Test series in New Zealand.

18 Hairpin Bends on the Kandy, Mahiyanganaya main road closed

The Mahiyanganaya-Kandy main road near the 14th of the 18 Hairpin Bends (18 Wanguwa) in the Hasalaka police area had been temporarily closed due to an earthslip due to bad weather conditions, police said.

Jaishankar, Ali Sabry discuss Sri Lanka’s economic recovery

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar today held wide-ranging talks with his Sri Lankan counterpart Ali Sabry focusing on facilitating Sri Lanka’s economic recovery as well as boosting bilateral trade.

Conduct LG polls soon respecting SC verdict: Lawyers for NPP

Lawyers for National People’s Power (NPP) today urged the political authority and the relevant officials to make arrangements to conduct the Local Government Election by respecting the verdict of the Supreme Court with regard to the LG polls.

Will honour court decision and proceed accordingly: State Finance Minister

The government will honour the Supreme Court’s decision preventing withholding any funds allocated to conduct Local Government Polls 2023 and will proceed accordingly, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

Supermodel Naomi Campbell features “Samahan” in interview

Renowned British supermodel Naomi Campbell features a pack of Sri Lankan made ’’Samahan,’’ as an essential product she keeps with her for a strong immune system.

SLPP decides to sack Prof. G. L. Peiris

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has decided to remove Prof. G. L. Peiris from his post as the President of the party, the party said.

Two arrested for robbing former SLC chairman

Two suspects who threatened and handcuffed the former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Cricket Board, Ana Punchiheva, and robbed him of money and other property near the Borella Cemetery, had been arrested by the Borella Police.

Woman gone missing found dead in seas off Beruwala

The body of a 25-year-old woman, who went missing two days ago, was found by a group of fishermen in the seas off ​​Beruwala.

60,000 MT of coal to arrive tomorrow

A shipment with 60,000 metric tonnes of coal is scheduled to arrive in the country tomorrow, the chairman and managing director of Lanka Coal Company, Shehan Sumanasekara said.

Massive short supply of ingredients for Ayurvedic medicines: GAMOA

The Government Ayurveda Medical Officers’ Association (GAMOA) today claimed that there is a shortage of the supply of at least 130 essential ingredients used for manufacturing ayurvedic medicines.

LITRO to announce gas price revision tomorrow: Chairman

Considering the current gas price increase in the world market, the decision on domestic gas price revision will be announced tomorrow, LITRO Lanka Chairman Muditha Peiris said.

Kusal, Oshada score half-centuries in warm-up for New Zealand Tests

Kusal Mendis fell just short of a century and Oshada Fernando retired not out for 78 on the opening day of Sri Lanka’s two-day warm-up match against New Zealand XI at the Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln on Saturday.

Four foreigners arrested with over 16kg of Kush

Four foreign nationals have been arrested over the possession of 16kg of narcotics known as Kush in Habaraduwa yesterday.

IMF praises Sri Lanka’s decision to raise policy rate

The International Monetary Fund today praised the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s decision to raise the policy rate and said it “shows its commitment to reduce inflation more quickly and firmly towards the single-digit target.”

Key segments for Sri Lanka tourism in India remain untapped: Indian envoy

Sri Lanka expects more tourists from India and is looking to make it the largest source market for the local tourism sector but some of the key and high-potential segments remain untapped, according to the Indian envoy in Sri Lanka.

CB to do away with forex trading band, mandatory sell down rule

As the liquidity in the foreign exchange market is improving steadily, the Central Bank said it would fully lift the trading band introduced in last May along with the complete removal of the foreign currency sell-down rule imposed on exporters from next week onwards.

Execute plan to revive Trincomalee Oil Tank Farm swiftly: RW directs Kanchana

President Ranil Wickremesinghe directed the petroleum minister and officials to swiftly carry out a plan to revive the Trincomalee oil tank farm and incorporate it into the country’s economy, President’s Media Division said.

CIA Chief visited SL as part of top secret mission

The Director of the US Intelligence Agency CIA William Burns arrived in Sri Lanka on February 14, as a part of a top secret visit to the island, MP Udaya Gammanpila charged.