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Nathasha Edirisooriya remanded till June 7

3 hours ago - 0     - 909

Nathasha Edirisooriya, who was arrested over her remarks on Buddhism was remanded until June 7 by the Fort Magistrate court today.

Fuel quota to be increased from Tuesday: Minister

7 hours ago - 2     - 1424

The National Fuel Pass QR System allocated fuel quotas will be increased next Tuesday, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said today.

NPP to launch Aragalaya from June 8 to obtain LG polls: AKD

7 hours ago - 9     - 1248

The National People’s Power (NPP) will re-launch the battle from June 8 to force the government to hold the Local Government elections, as 09 June completes three months since the LG polls have been delayed, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said.

Lankan passenger from Australia dies on board

28 May 2023 - 6     - 5320

The body of a passenger who died on board SriLankan Airlines flight No. UL 605 from Melbourne on Saturday night was handed over to the Katunayake police.

Separate court to be set up to hear tax-related cases: Minister

28 May 2023 - 7     - 652

State Minister for Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said that it has been proposed to establish a separate court to hear tax-related cases.

81st birth anniversary of the late Ven. Maduluwawe Sobitha Thero

28 May 2023 - 0     - 548

Commemorating the Eighty-first Birth Anniversary of late Ven. Maduluwawe Sobitha Thera took place on Sunday (May 28) at the Kotte Sri Naga Viharaya. The commemoration was organized by the Maduluwawe Sobhitha memorial committee. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Britain seeks Sri Lanka’s cooperation to prevent illegal immigration

28 May 2023 - 9     - 1212

The United Kingdom (UK) has sought assistance from the Sri Lankan government to prevent Sri Lankans from coming to Britain as illegal immigrants.

India did more for Lanka than IMF: Jaishankar

28 May 2023 - 12     - 1803

India has done more for Sri Lanka than the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Union Minister for External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar stressed on Saturday.

Biden, McCarthy reach tentative US debt ceiling deal

28 May 2023 - 1     - 634

Joe Biden and the House Republican speaker, Kevin McCarthy, have reached a deal in principle to raise the federal government’s $31.4tn debt ceiling, with just days left before America was expected to default.

Nathasha Edirisooriya arrested at airport over remarks on Buddhism

28 May 2023 - 12     - 9149

Nathasha Edirisooriya, who made certain disrespectful remarks on Buddhism, has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) a short while ago while attempting to leave the country, Police said.

Party suspends Japan lawmaker for remarks on Sri Lankan who died in immigration detention

27 May 2023 - 5     - 1658

Japan’s opposition Nippon Ishin (Japan Innovation Party) announced on May 26 that it had suspended Mizuho Umemura, a member of the House of Councillors, for six months for making inappropriate remarks regarding Wishma Sandamali, a Sri Lankan woman who died in detention at the Nagoya Regional Immigration Bureau in 2021.

Top diplomat Jayantha Dhanapala passes away

27 May 2023 - 24     - 4089

Former United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Disarmament Affairs and Former Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the US and to the UN Office in Geneva, Jayantha Dhanapala passed away at the age of 85, while receiving treatment at the Kandy National Hospital.

Welikada OIC transferred over death of maid in alleged custody

27 May 2023 - 10     - 1216

The OIC of the Welikada Police has been transferred to the Police Field Headquarters over the death of a 42-year-old woman who was a domestic worker at popular tele drama producer and business personality Sudharma Nethicumara’s house, and was taken into custody over an alleged theft.

Build SL International Expo 2023 opens in BMICH

27 May 2023 - 2     - 765

The much looked forward to Build Sri Lanka 2023 Housing and Construction Exhibition which commenced yesterday at the BMICH (Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Hall) will be held until 28 May and is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Celine Dion cancels 2023-24 shows over health condition

27 May 2023 - 5     - 2349

Celine Dion has cancelled all her remaining live shows, telling fans she is not strong enough to tour after being diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder.

Proposal to Cabinet on interest-free loans for private uni education

27 May 2023 - 17     - 1320

A proposal to provide interest-free loans for private university education will be submitted to the Cabinet next week, acting Finance Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

Prez asserts importance of Japanese investments for SL’s revival

27 May 2023 - 16     - 1058

President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday highlighted the importance of Japanese investments to push the revival of Sri Lanka while affirming commitment to stabilising and liberalising the economy and actively inviting new foreign ventures.

MP who smuggled gold leaves for Dubai

27 May 2023 - 31     - 6467

Puttalam District MP Ali Sabri Raheem who was fined for smuggling gold had left for Dubai on Thursday (25) night, informed sources said yesterday.

ILO, CBSL join hands to create favourable ecosystem in SL for entrepreneurs

27 May 2023 - 4     - 942

In an attempt to promote entrepreneurship among the youth of Sri Lanka, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) collaborated with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka this week to explore avenues that would help create a favourable ecosystem to build new businesses.

Merchandise exports in April plunge amid global demand slowdown

27 May 2023 - 4     - 823

Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports plunged 16.5 percent year-on-year (YoY) to US $ 814.1 million in April, bringing the cumulative export earnings for the first four months of 2023 to US $ 3.81 billion, an decrease of 9.78 percent YoY, data from the Export Development Board (EDB) showed.

Gill powers Gujarat Titans to massive win over Mumbai Indians and a place in IPL final

27 May 2023 - 3     - 1581

A stunning century from Shubnam Gill set Gujarat Titans up for a final showdown against the Chennai Super Kings, after they beat the Mumbai Indians by 62 runs in Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in Ahmedabad today.

BOI gets green light for pilot project to cultivate cannabis

26 May 2023 - 13     - 2174

The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka has received the approval from an experts’ committee to embark on a pilot project to cultivate cannabis within a BOI zone.

Dr. Shafi Shihabdeen reassigned to Kurunegala Hospital

26 May 2023 - 4     - 2175

The Health Services Committee of the Public Services Commission has ordered the Health Ministry to reassign Dr. Shafi Shihabdeen, who was accused of performing illegal sterilisation operations, to the Kurunegala Teaching Hospital.

My men were waiting for Jerome in Negombo to hammer him - Mervin Silva

26 May 2023 - 24     - 6454

Former Minister Mervin Silva said he was expecting Pastor Jerome Fernando who is currently overseas to come to Negombo to get him hammered or knocked by his men.

Dasun Shanaka hasn’t lived up to even 1% of expectations in IPL, Virendar Sehwag says

26 May 2023 - 26     - 7313

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag said that Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka’s returns for the Gujarat Titans in this season’s Indian Premier League has been disappointing, and that the all-rounder has not lived up to expectations.

Boy’s hand cut off at the wrist, during a brawl over flying a kite

26 May 2023 - 8     - 1826

A boy from Weheragampita in Matara whose hand had been cut off at the wrist during a brawl over flying a kite was admitted today to Matara General Hospital.

SLC extends LPL registration period for overseas players

26 May 2023 - 4     - 912

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has extended the deadline given for overseas players to register for the fourth season of the Lanka Premier League (LPL).

21 students face the law for assaulting discipline master

26 May 2023 - 9     - 1258

Some 21 schoolchildren who were arrested for assaulting a school teacher in Puttlam were released on bail by the Puttalam Magistrate’s Court today.

Sri Lanka prepared to host Asia Cup if asked to, decision expected on Sunday

26 May 2023 - 1     - 1421

A decision on the venue for this year’s Asia Cup will be made on the sidelines of Sunday’s Indian Premier League (IPL) final in Ahmedabad, President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Jay Shah has said, with Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) “prepared” to host the tournament if asked to.

Pastor Jerome Fernando goes before SC to prevent his arrest

26 May 2023 - 18     - 5772

Pastor Jerome Fernando today filed a Fundamental Rights petition before the Supreme Court seeking an order preventing police from arresting him over his controversial Sunday sermon.

TODAY'S HEADLINES

MP who smuggled gold leaves for Dubai

27 May 2023

Rosy appointed Presidential Advisor

27 May 2023

Japan-funded LRT project To be resumed

27 May 2023

Fuel quota for vehicles to be increased next month

27 May 2023