D.V. Chanaka claims President’s rally ruined Tangalle grounds

Former Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP D.V. Chanaka claimed that the Tangalle Municipal Ground has been ruined by the first election rally of President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka.

Sri Lankan racer Yevan David wins on Euroformula debut at damp Monza

Motopark’s Yevan David won on his Euroformula debut at a damp Monza.

Veterinary health certificate a must when transporting pigs

The Department of Animal Production and Health has decided to make the veterinary health certificate mandatory when transporting pigs.

12 school transport buses, vans deemed unfit removed from service

A total of 12 buses and vans used for transporting school children, which were deemed unfit for service, were removed from operation this morning. The decision was made by Nuwara Eliya District Chief Vehicle Inspector, Daminda Dissanayaka.

King Charles heckled by Australian senator shouting ‘you are not my king’

King Charles‘s landmark address to Australia’s Parliament House on Monday was disrupted by a protesting Indigenous senator shouting “you are not my king” and accusing him of “committ[ing] genocide against our people

Ravi Seneviratne should be removed, says Gammanpila

Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader, former MP Udaya Gammanpila has called for the immediate removal of Ravi Seneviratne from the post as the Public Security Ministry Secretary, as he has been named as a main accused in the Easter Sunday bomb attacks investigations by a Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) report.

Protect elephants' right to life, freedom

The All Animal and Transhumance Organization held a protest at the Technical Junction, urging the government to protect elephants’ right to life and freedom, as they are dying prematurely due to train accidents and human activities. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Technical malfunction causes delays between Fort, Maradana

Sri Lanka Railways reported delays affecting train services between Colombo-Fort and Maradana due to a technical malfunction at the Fort Railway Station.

Reports not secret; those who question probe reports out to hide perpetrators

Claiming that those who were in a state of coma for the last five years about the Easter Sunday attacks had now started to question the reports of the Presidential Commission, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today those reports were not secret reports and that some people were perturbed after the government initiated a proper investigation into the Easter attacks.

Indonesia leader sworn in with largest cabinet in decades

Former military general Prabowo Subianto has been sworn in as Indonesia’s president, as he announced the country’s largest cabinet since the 1960s.

Radhika to Coach Zahira

Former Dharmaraja, Kandy SC, CH & FC, CR & FC, Up Country and national sevens and fifteens player, former Army SC and Nepal Men’s and Women’s Head Coach, and Royal’s Backs and Assistant Coach, Radhika Hettiarachchi, signed with Zahira College for the 2025 rugby season, which will come into effect from 1 November 2024.

Gammanpila vows to publicize reports today unless Prez...

Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader former MP Udaya Gammanpila vowed to publicize the two reports on the Easter Sunday bomb attacks today unless President Anura Kumara Dissanayake does it.

Call to withdraw FR cases against officers tackling underworld

Following a request from security chiefs for the removal of Fundamental Rights cases and arrest orders against officers tackling the rising underworld, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed the Attorney General to immediately intervene to address these allegations against such members of the law enforcement authorities.

RW not aware of the facilities requested by his security unit

In response to a remark made by incumbent President Anura Kumara Dissanayake that his predecessor Ranil Wickremesinghe has asked for extensive privileges, Advisor to the former President Sagala Ratnayake yesterday said it is the security unit of Mr. Wickremesinghe which has asked for privileges.

Govt. yet to decide as it awaits committee recommendations

The government is yet to take a decision on the curtailment of perks and benefits of former presidents and their widows since it awaits the recommendations of the committee that has been appointed to look into it, a top source said.

Tensions in Middle East likely to pose risks to economy and fiscal operations: Finance Ministry

The Ministry of Finance outlined that recent tensions in the Middle East are likely to pose risks to the Sri Lankan economy and fiscal operations.

SL surpasses IMF annual primary surplus target

Sri Lanka has exceeded IMF’s annual primary surplus target with the primary surplus reaching estimated 2.1 percent of GDP during the first eight months of the year.

Sri Lanka take series lead against West Indies with comfortable win

Half centuries from captain Charith Asalanka and debutant Nishan Madushka helped Sri Lanka chase down a revised target to win the rain-affected first ODI against West Indies by five wickets in Pallekele.

New Zealand trump South Africa for first Women’s T20 World Cup title

An outstanding all-round performance by Amelia Kerr led New Zealand to their first ever Women’s T20 World Cup title as they beat South Africa by a commanding 32 runs in Sunday’s final in Dubai.

Police seize luxury vehicles from house of former Minister’s son-in-law

The Kandy Division Criminal Investigation Bureau has confiscated a BMW and a Pajero jeep, valued at approximately Rs. 60 million, from the residence of former Minister Rohitha Abeygunawardena’s son-in-law in Aniwatta, Kandy.

Additional allowance for school children through next budget: President

The government is expecting to increase salaries of public servants, provide an additional allowance for school children and increase the allowance for low income families through the budget for 2025 which is to be presented before March next year, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

Will launch ’Clean Sri Lanka’ project to make Sri Lanka cleanest in Asian region: President

The Government will launch a special project ’Clean Sri Lanka’ aiming to make Sri Lanka the cleanest country in the Asian region, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

Over 20 flights receive bomb threats today

More than 20 flights of Indian airlines received bomb threats on Sunday (October 20, 2024), according to sources.

Increase in complaints relating to online scams, cyber frauds: SLCERT

The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) recorded nearly 8,000 complaints related to online scams, cyber frauds and issues concerning Facebook over the past nine months, SLCERT Senior Information Security Engineer Charuka Damunupola said.

SLPP to set up strategic committee targeting forthcoming elections

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has decided to set up a strategic committee to provide the necessary support for the successful conduct of the election and to provide leadership and correct guidance for future decisions.

Heavy rain of 100mm on the cards

The Meteorology Department has warned that some areas in the Northern Province could experience heavy rainfall exceeding 100mm.

Enjoying beauty of Golden Temple...

Larger groups of tourists are visiting the sacred Golden Temple in Dambulla these days. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Lohan’s private secretary found dead with gunshot injuries

A private secretary of former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte was found dead with gunshot injuries in a house in Katugastota today.

Over 400 complaints related to General Elections

A total of 58 fresh complaints related to the upcoming parliamentary elections were received, taking the total number of complaints to over 400.

Three of same family die in house fire

Three members of the same family including a 15-year old girl were reportedly killed in a house fire in the Sinhapura area of Chilaw.