Sri Lanka battles surge in dengue, chikungunaya

Health athuorities warn the public to stay alert as cases of dengue and chkiungunaya are increasing, driven by the current weather conditions that favour mosquito breeding.

Indian plane makes safe landing despite significant damage during hailstorm

An Indian passenger jet that encountered a hailstorm mid-flight and left passengers terrified, made a safe landing, despite significant damage to the plane.

Suspended sentence imposed on Sakvithi, his wife

Chandana Weerakumara, also known as Sakvithi Ranasinghe and his wife Kumari Anuradhani were convicted by Colombo High Court Judge Adithya Patabandige for operating a company in the Nugegoda area between November 1, 2006 and September 11, 2008, in violation of the Finance Companies Act.

Over 100 kgs of narcotics seized in Weeraketiya, two arrested

Two suspects were arrested in Weeraketiya with over 100 kilograms of narcotics.

Stray dogs even in Parliament premises; Deputy Minister questions effectiveness of sterilisation

Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni raised questions on the effectiveness of the sterilisation programmes, claiming that if the programme is successful, there cannot be stray dogs everywhere, even in Parliament.

Over 284,000 pregnancies in 2022: Health experts call for better infant care

Sri Lanka has recorded a total of 284,008 pregnancies in 2022, reflecting 257,953 live births, the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka (CCPSL) said.

Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple to be declared a sacred site: Prime Minister

The Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple is to be declared as a sacred site, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament today.

Chamal has given Mahaweli lands to political acquaintances: SJB MP

Former Minister Chamal Rajapaksa had given acres of Mahaweli lands to political acquaintances without any basis, SJB MP Hesha Vithanage alleged today.

Two Israeli embassy staffers killed in Washington shooting, suspect held

Two Israeli embassy staff were killed in a shooting outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC, on Wednesday night, and a suspect is in custody, according to officials and media reports.

Poovarasankulam OIC arrested for soliciting Rs. 500,000 bribe

The Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Poovarasankulam Police Station in Vavuniya has been arrested by the Bribery Commission for allegedly soliciting a bribe of Rs. 500,000.

CBSL further reduces Overnight Policy Rate

The Monetary Policy Board has reduced the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 bps to 7.75% at its meeting held yesterday, thereby easing monetary policy further.

Tea for Harmony – Yaji 2025

Men contribute more to rising infertility rates: Experts

While both men and women play a role in infertility among young couples in Sri Lanka, men are seen as contributing more significantly to the problem.

A ray of hope for young warriors

Sterilizing homeless dogs living in KDU Hospital

Sri Lanka to unveil AI legislative roadmap in coming months

Sri Lanka is set to release a comprehensive white paper outlining its legislative roadmap for artificial intelligence (AI) within the next two to three months, according to AI Advisory Committee Chairman Dr. Romesh Ranawana.

Top Norwegian experts warn against investment in petroleum exploration

In the wake of the Sri Lankan government preparing for offshore petroleum exploration , a leading Norwegian expert in the field , said that it is a risky investment when the world is moving towards renewable energy sources more and more.

National consumer prices decline 0.8% in April on cut to petrol prices

Prices could flip into inflationary territory in a month or two as expected by Central Bank

CC rejects President’s nominee for Auditor General’s Post

The Constitutional Council (CC) has rejected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s nominee for the post of Auditor General, reliable sources told Daily Mirror.

Tottenham defeat Manchester United to win Europa League final

Brennan Johnson scores the only goal as Tottenham beat Man Utd to lift the cup and qualify for the Champions League.

Suryakumar helps Mumbai crush Delhi to clinch playoff berth

Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten 73 and a late blitz by Naman Dhir powered Mumbai Indians into the Indian Premier League playoffs with a 59-run hammering of Delhi Capitals on Wednesday.

Salt imports run into a muddle

The government’s efforts to resolve the salt crisis is running into a muddle with importers citing concerns that sufficient stocks cannot be imported within the stipulated time, particularly due to non-availability stocks in the southern part of India which is the closest market for Sri Lanka at the moment.

No prior notice from Katunayake apparel factory regarding closure: Minister

The management of the Katunayake apparel factory had not made a prior notice to the labour Department of its closure nor discussed with the government about reasons to close down the factory, Acting Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe said today.

Mahela Jayawardena warns public about fake AI ads using his name

Former Sri Lankan cricket captain Mahela Jayawardena has warned people about fake advertisements created using AI that misuse his name and photograph.

Japan’s farm minister resigns over rice gaffe

An off-the-cuff remark about never paying for rice has cost Japan’s agriculture minister his job, as pressure mounts on the government to solve the nation’s rice crisis.

CEB proposes 2nd electricity tariff revision for 2025, public consultations to follow

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has formally submitted a proposal for a second electricity tariff revision for the year 2025, marking another adjustment to the country’s power pricing structure within the year.

Five of one family in hospital-Pet Dog waiting for them

In another shocking episode in Gerandiella fatal bus accident that caused the death of 23 passengers and serious injuries to several others, five members of one family have been among the victims.

CSE closes higher amid cautious trading ahead of policy decision

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed on a mixed outlook today. Market activity remained subdued, with dull momentum prevailing throughout the day, as investors largely adopted a wait-and-see approach ahead of the monetary policy announcement scheduled for tomorrow by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.

Over 1,000 killed in road accidents in five months: Police to act on unsafe vehicles

A total of 1,000 people have died due to road accidents in the past five months, according to the Department of Government Information.

Woman nabbed at BIA with foreign cigarette haul worth over Rs. 6 million

A Sri Lankan female passenger was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) by airport customs officers this morning for attempting to smuggle in a consignment of foreign-made cigarettes worth over Rs. 6 million into the country.