Teaching service recruitment awaiting Appeal Court verdict

The Education Ministry said that several Supreme Court cases concerning the competitive examination held on March 25, 2023, for the admission of graduate officers in government services, including development officers working in schools — into the teaching service, have been concluded.

Opposition will intervene to safeguard agriculture in Sri Lanka: Sajith

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa on Tuesday pledged the full support of the Opposition to revitalise and protect Sri Lanka’s agricultural sector.

Anuradhapura set to become first district to eradicate rabies: Dr. Nanayakkara

Anuradhapura will soon be recognized as the first district in Sri Lanka to eradicate rabies, with the district’s flag set to be hoisted to mark the milestone, Animal Welfare Coalition (AWC) Executive Committee Member Dr. Chamith Nanayakkara announced.

Politicisation of Thajudeen’s death an insult to his departed soul: Namal

SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa said the government should conduct an impartial and comprehensive investigation into the death of former rugby player Wasim Thajudeen without trying to make it a political slogan for its ends and otherwise, it would be an insult to his departed soul.

Ministry submits bill to ban corporal punishment of children

The Women and Child Affairs Ministry has submitted a bill to Parliament seeking to amend the Penal Code to address the corporal punishment of children, the Education Ministry said.

Teacher assaulted by student in Moneragala

A teacher of a leading school in Moneragala town was assualted by a Grade Elevan student today and was hospitalised.

Probe launched after stock of weapons found near Weheragala reservoir

Kataragama Police have launched an investigation after a stock of weapons was discovered near the sluice gate of the Weheragala Reservoir.

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South African ambassador found dead in Paris

The police are investigating the death of South Africa’s ambassador to France as a possible suicide, after he was found dead outside a Paris hotel on Tuesday, according to the French authorities.

LAUGFS gas domestic cylinder prices remain unchanged

LAUGFS Gas announced that there will be no price revision for domestic gas cylinder refills in October.

Father lodges complaint after son suffers brain damage in Colombo Swimming Club pool

The father of an eight-year-old boy has lodged a complaint against the Colombo Swimming Club, alleging negligence after his son fell into the pool and suffered brain damage.

Three-wheeler registration made mandatory in Western Province from today

The registration of three-wheelers used for passenger transport in the Western Province has been made mandatory from today, according to the National Three-Wheeler Association of Sri Lanka Self-Employed Professionals.

India-Sri Lanka CWC25 opener sets new attendance record

The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 got off to a historic start in Guwahati with the opener between India and Sri Lanka setting a new opening day attendance record at any Women’s Cricket World Cup.

US cities should be military training grounds, Trump tells generals

US President Donald Trump has said he wants to use American cities as ’’training grounds’’ for the military.

TID recovers 10 hand grenades; Hunt on for more

The Terrorist Investigation Division (TID), probing suspects who fled with 100 hand grenades, recovered 10 of them in Modara yesterday.

Passport, visa services continue despite US funding gap

Passport and visa services in the United States and at U.S. Embassies and Consulates overseas will continue during the lapse in appropriations, the U.S. Embassy in Colombo announced.

President returns

US government shuts down after Democrats refuse to back Republican funding plan

The US government shut down on Wednesday, after congressional Democrats refused to support a Republican plan to extend funding for federal departments unless they won a series of concessions centered on healthcare.

CID arrests suspect in Rs. 100M ‘Urumaya’ scam

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested a suspect connected to a massive ‘Urumaya’ deed certificate scam that defrauded over Rs. 100 million from hundreds of victims in the Eastern Province.

CAA warns public to report overpriced food at bus stop restaurants

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has urged the public to report instances of food and beverages being sold at prices higher than the stated rates at restaurants where long-distance buses stop for tea. Reports can be made via the CAA’s “1977” SMS service.

New Vithanakanda Tea Factory CEO returns after record-breaking sale

The FF Extra Special Black Tea, presented by the New Vithanakanda Tea Factory and recognized by the Guinness World Records as the most valuable and expensive tea in the world, was successfully sold at an international auction. CEO Pubudu Gunasekara, who participated in the auction, arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning.

Former policeman sentenced to 14 years for child sexual abuse

Homagama High Court Judge Navaratna Marasinghe sentenced a former Borella police officer, who had been indicted for sexually abusing a girl under the age of 16, to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment.

U.S. sanctions stand in the way of realising Russia–Sri Lanka trade, tourism potential fully: Envoy

The full potential of Russia–Sri Lanka bilateral trade and tourism cannot be realised because of U.S. sanctions, Russian Ambassador Levan Dzhagaryan said yesterday.

Nine months on: US $3.7Bn Sinopec investment in limbo

Despite the lapse of nine months since the signing of the MoU, the government is yet to finalise the proposed US $3.7 billion investment by China’s Sinopec for a refinery facility in Hambantota, the Daily Mirror learns.

President returns from official Japan visit

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who was on an official visit to Japan, arrived at Katunayake Airport this morning (10) after completing his trip, airport officials confirmed.

Matara station lacks timetable announcements, Frustrates commuters

Commuters at Matara Railway Station have expressed frustration over the lack of announcements regarding train schedules.

‘Tinker’ deported from Dubai, arrested at BIA

Sridharan Niranjan, also known as ‘Tinker,’ who was deported from Dubai, was taken into custody by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning.

Rugby World Cup draw set for December 3

The draw for an expanded 2027 Rugby World Cup will take place on December 3, organisers said Wednesday, with hosts Australia confirmed as kicking off the tournament at Perth Stadium.

Deadly 6.9 magnitude earthquake strikes central Philippines

A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the central Philippines late Tuesday, killing people at a sports arena and raising fears of considerable destruction.

Deepti, Amanjot fire as India crush Sri Lanka in Women’s World Cup opener

A splendid all-round display saw India launch their ICC Women’s World Cup campaign on the front foot, brushing aside Sri Lanka by 59 runs in the curtain-raiser in Guwahati on Tuesday.