Sepal Amarasekara signals public apology to Buddhist community

Popular Sri Lankan YouTuber Sepal Amarasinghe who was held in remand custody for allegedly making disrespectful comments about the Temple of the Tooth Relic has announced through his lawyer that he is ready to deliver a public apology to the Buddhist community living all over the world.

Dewmi Vihanga in ICC U19 World Cup Team of the Tournament

All-rounder Dewmi Vihanga was the only Sri Lankan in the inaugural ICC Under 19 Women’s T20 World Cup Team of the Tournament, named by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday.

Notice to commence LG election process sent to Govt. Printers to be gazetted: EC

The notice to commence Local Government election process was handed over to the Government Printers today by the returning officers of relevant districts to be published in a gazette notification.

NPP books highest number of buses for poll campaigns, from where do they get their funds? Gemunu

While commenting on spending money on private buses to transport people to political campaigns, the Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) today said the highest number of buses were hired by the National People’s Power (NPP) party, which intends to contest the upcoming election under the compass symbol.

CEB online payment system re-launched with enhanced security

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) announced today that their online payment gateway, which had been temporarily shut down due to a cyber attack, had been successfully re-launched, CEB Additional General Manager (Corporate Strategy) K. A. K. Kolonne said.

Traffic cops thwart Rs.2mn robbery in Medawachchiya

Two suspects including a soldier who were fleeing after robbing Rs. 2 million from a businessman on a motorcycle in Medawachchiya were arrested by the police officers of the Kebithigollewa Division Traffic Unit today.

No association with any political party: Dasun

Sri Lankan skipper Dasun Shanaka insisted that he has no links to any political party in the country.

Murder of female university student: boyfriend further remanded till Feb. 13

The university student who was held in remand custody for allegedly murdering his girlfriend with a sharp weapon at Race Course grounds in Colombo was today ordered to be further remanded till February 13 by Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.

Human Rights Commission files contempt charges against CEB Chairman and others

The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has filed a contempt of court application before Supreme Court against Secretary to the Ministry of Power and Energy, Chairman of the Ceylon Electricity Board, and the Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation for their failing to comply with the settlement to provide uninterrupted...

No power cuts for two days

The decision to provide uninterrupted power supply will be made on February 1 for the rest of the days until the A/L exam is over, Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Chairman Janaka Rathnayake said.

Sri Lanka still spending lavishly to maintain cabinet under RW - SJB member

President Ranil Wickremesinghe should think of its future generations before worrying about the world’s perception on Sri Lanka, an SJB candidate contesting the local government election said today.

Vedda community likely to boycott Independence day celebration

The Vedda community is debating whether to participate in the 75th Independence Day celebrations because they are undervalued by all governments, Vedda Chief Uruwarige Wannila Aththo said.

Odisha Minister shot in the chest by cop dies hours later at hospital

The Odisha Health and Family Welfare Minister Naba Kisore Das was shot dead by an assistant sub inspector of police in western Odisha town of Brajarajnagar on January 29.

Threats on EC members: PAFFREL says delaying probe will damage pride of police

Some Election Commission members’ houses and vehicles have been photographed and forwarded to the person who is threatening them through WhatsApp from overseas, People’s Action for Free & Fair Elections (PAFFREL) Executive Director Rohana Hettiarachchi said.

At least 90 wounded in blast at Pakistan mosque

An explosion took place at a mosque in the northwestern city of Peshawar in Pakistan on Monday, and at least 90 people were wounded, a local police official told Reuters.

Water released from reservoirs to generate enough hydropower

The Water Management Secretariat of the Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka has agreed to release adequate volume of water from the reservoirs in order to generate sufficient hydropower for the next couple of days, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) said today.

Debt restructuring framework must improve to help distressed countries like SL; Pakistan’s ex-central banker

Global bodies like the IMF need to step up and improve the framework for sovereign debt financing so that emerging market economies, like Sri Lanka, can get out of their debt distress problems faster.

Abduction case against Hirunika fixed for February 28

The case against Colombo district former Parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra, for her alleged involvement in the abduction of a youth using a Defender, was today fixed for February 28 by Colombo High Court.

AG recommends suspending Danushka Gunathilaka

The Attorney General has recommended the Minister of Sports to suspend Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka from domestic and international cricket with immediate effect until a verdict is reached in the court case against the cricketer in Australia.

Discussion underway to launch ’’Southern Odyssey’’ luxury train

Discussions are in progress to launch ’’Southern Odyssey’’ luxury tourist train to facilitate tourists visiting the down south.

Govt. not officially informed of inability to approve IMF funding to SL: Siyambalapitiya

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) had not officially informed the Government of any issue about the approval of funding to Sri Lanka due to China’s moratorium being insufficient, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said today.

Heavy rain from February 1: Met. Dept.

Rainy conditions over the country will prevail from this evening due to a low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal, the Meteorology Department said.

STF nets drug traffickers ’Disco’ and ’Weliwita Sudda’

The Police Special Task Force (STF) arrested two drug traffickers known as ’ Disco’ and ’ Weliwita Sudda’ during two separate raids in Modera and Kaduwela.

Ban Ki-moon in Sri Lanka next week

Former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will arrive in Sri Lanka next week to witness the signing of an agreement between the Global Green Growth Initiative (GGGI) and the Ministry of Environment, President’s Senior Adviser on Climate Change Ruwan Wijewardene told Daily Mirror.

Adani’s business loses US$ 50bn in market value after short seller report

The value of Gautam Adani’s business empire has crashed by more than US$ 50 billion last week since Hindenburg Research, a US firm that.....

Prices of branded egg cartons at supermarkets fall

Prices of branded egg cartons on the shelves of supermarkets have finally come down after several months of being on the higher....

Former PS member arrested for alleged sexual assault on teacher

A former member of the Horana Pradeshiya Sabha was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a 39-year-old female teacher.

EC Chairman requests President to strengthen its members’ security

Following the wave of death threats on several members of the Election Commission, Chairman of the Commission Nimal Punchihewa sent a letter to President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

India beat England to win the inaugural Women’s U19 T20 World Cup title

India beat England in the first-ever ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup final on Sunday. Chasing a score of 69, India lost Shafali Verman and Shweta Sehrawat early. But G Trisha and Soumya Tiwari built a solid partnership to guide India home.

285 suspects nabbed with narcotics during special operation

Around 285 suspects including drug traffickers have been arrested during a special seven-hour joint operation carried out today.