Counseling and psychology should be in school curriculum: PM

Counseling and psychology should be included in the school curriculum, and a plan should be developed to recruit teachers for this purpose, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said.

Probe Speaker’s and Minister’s financial deals: MP

Raising a privilege issue in Parliament , opposition MP Dayasiri Jayasekera yesterday called for a probe on Speaker Jagath Wickremaratne and Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe who have disclosed assets earned through certain financial instruments and to reveal how they have earned such properties.

Electronic NIC to be launched by mid 2026

Digital Economy Minister Eranga Weerarathne announced yesterday that the government is planning to issue the Electronic National Identity Card (e-NIC) by the middle of next year.

Block loopholes instead of blaming the Opposition – Chamara Sampath Dissanayake

Opposition MP Chamara Sampath Dissanayake urged ruling party MPs in Parliament today to identify and close the loopholes that certain individuals exploit to create difficulties for the government, rather than shifting blame onto the

X-Press Pearl disaster: Govt. to intervene on shipping company’s refusal to comply with SC ruling: Nalinda

The government is taking steps through the Attorney General’s Department regarding the possible intervention on the Singapore-based shipping company X-Press Feeders’ refusal to comply with the Supreme Court order to pay US$1

Ilukpitiya becomes first SLAS officer imprisoned for Contempt of Court

For the first time in Sri Lanka’s history, Harsha Ilukpitiya, an officer of the Sri Lanka Administrative Service, was yesterday sentenced to two years’ imprisonment by the Supreme Court for committing the offence of contempt of

Another tragic accident kills schoolgirl

A 17-year-old schoolgirl died yesterday (23) after sustaining serious injuries in a road accident near Mirigama National School on the Pasyala–Giriulla Road, Mirigama Police said.

Parliament to debate Penal Code Amendment Bill banning all forms of school punishment today

Parliament is scheduled to debate the Penal Code (Amendment) Bill today, which seeks to ban both physical and non-physical punishment of children in schools and other institutions.

“Manige Theeruwa, not out 36” launched on Monday

“Manige Theeruwa, not out 36,” a collection of weekly popular Sinhala language newspaper columns, will be launched at the International Book Fair, at BMICH, on September 29 at 3.30 pm.

Colombo aims to keep visitors for 72 hours, says Balthazaar in China

Colombo is planning to transform itself from a transit stop into a vibrant destination where tourists are encouraged to stay for up to 72 hours, Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazaar announced at the Annual General Meeting of the

Four-year-old boy killed by tipper truck at pedestrian crossing

A four-year-old boy was killed and his mother seriously injured after they were struck by a tipper truck at a pdestrian crossing near the Ampara General Hospital last evening(22).

Wild elephant shot dead in Hingurakgoda

A wild elephant that had strayed into a home garden at Paluwaddana village in Hingurakgoda has been shot dead, and the carcass was recovered last morning by a team of wildlife officers from Kaudulla National Park who visited the scene after receiving information from the residents of the area.

Pumpkin farmers face heavy losses amid market crash

Vegetable farmers in the Mahawilachchiya area of Anuradhapura who cultivated sweet pumpkin in the Yala season this year have been in a predicament for want of a remunerative market for their produce.

Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya appoints Acting Basnayake Nilame

Basnayaka Nilame of Devinuwara Sri Vishnu Devala Arachchige Thilina Madusanka Abeyratne was appointed as Actg. Basnayake Nilame of Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devalaya yesterday.

Major drug bust in Tangalle following mysterious deaths of three men

A massive haul of narcotics weighing over 600 kilograms, along with six firearms including a T-56 assault rifle, were discovered in the Seenimodara area of Tangalle during a special police operation launched following the mysterious deaths of three men yesterday.

New Maldivian media Act is consistent with democratic systems worldwide: Maldivian HC

In reference to the enactment of the new Maldives Media and Broadcasting Regulations Act No 16 of 2025, the Maldivian High Commission in Sri Lanka yesterday said that the new legislation is consistent with democratic systems worldwide and does not seek to suppress the rights of journalists.

Suspect arrested with Rs. 4Mn in stolen property

An individual wanted in connection with the theft of property from several houses and business establishments in Avissawella, Puwakpitiya, Madola, Dehiovita and Kosgama, areas was arrested, and a part of the stolen property was recovered by Avissawella Police.

Six nations to compete in “Ambassador’s Cup 2025” cricket tournament in Beijing

“Ambassador’s Cup 2025”, a six-a-side cricket tournament organised by the Sri Lanka Embassy in Beijing, is scheduled to be held at the Olympic Stadium in Beijing on 13th September 2025, with the participation of 6 teams, comprising Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the West Indies.

Parliament kitchen filthy: Speaker

Speaker Jagath Wickremaratne in a startling revelation said that the squalidness of the kitchen in the Parliament had not drawn the attention of the relevant officials or had not been inspected by the health authorities, at least by a PHIs for the last 40 years since its inception.

Man arrested over sexual assault of school boys

A 62 year old man who happened to be the treasurer of the administration committee of a school in Anuradhapura has been arrested for sexually abusing three boys.

“Do It For Her” Sri Lanka’s First Nationwide Triathlon to Fight Breast Cancer

For the first time in Sri Lanka’s history, a Triathlon will be held not for athletes or medals, but for mothers, sisters, wives, daughters, and friends whose lives are cut short every day by breast cancer.

Another Leopard found dead

Wildlife officials said two hill country leopards met with accidents had been found yesterday from estates in Agarapathana area. They said one had died and the other received serious injuries.

Hotel owned by Governor’s wife to be demolished

A Hotel belonging to the former Governor of the North Central Province Maheepala Herath’s wife Ajantha Rupasiri Herath built on the Perimiyankulama tank reservation, is currently under a demolition order.

Father seeks assistance to care for new born twins

A resident of Udugama Colony in the Kekirawa Division has been in a predicament due to the lack of income to maintain his family, which includes twin children.

UNP to hold its convention today

The United National Party (UNP) convention will be held today with the participation of a few other political parties, which are expected to express their well wishes.

Court of Appeal orders Jaffna MC to curb air pollution

The Court of Appeal yesterday directed the Jaffna Municipal Council to take necessary measures to reduce air pollution in the municipal area, particularly by refraining from burning garbage.

Heavy rain and thick mist in Central hills

Heavy rain and thick mist experienced in the western slopes of the central hills has obstructed civilian life and transport in several areas. Police said inclement weather has been experienced since Wednesday evening.

Pathfinder Foundation’s reprint of “Balawatharo and Balawatharaya Gadaladeniya Sannaya” released

A reprint of the Pali grammar work “Balawatharo and Balawatharaya Gadaladeniya Sannaya” compiled by Rajaguru Second Dammakitthi and Third Dammakitthi Theras, was launched at the Maha Viharaya, Kandy.

Dispute between wives of two sons ends in acid attack at police station

A family dispute between the wives of two sons escalated into a violent acid attack at Kalawana Police Station yesterday (18), leaving two people hospitalized at Kalawana Base Hospital.

ceylon Electricity Board Employees’ Union protest against proposed restructuring

The All Employees’ Union of the Sri Lanka Electricity Board staged a protest yesterday (18) opposite the Electricity Board premises in Colombo against the proposed restructuring of the institution.