Patient dies after fall from ambulance during transfer

What began as a routine patient transfer ended in mystery when a person from Baddegama, originally hospitalised for a lower-limb wound, died a few hours later from severe head injuries after being transferred to the Karapitiya Hospital

Wasantha Bandara’s numbers ’’cleared’’ for SL-US exports

Dr. Wasantha Bandara made two claims regarding Sri Lanka’s trade relationship with the United States: (1) 25% of Sri Lanka’s export earnings come from the US, and (2) Sri Lanka has an 88% trade surplus with the US.

A book originally compiled in 1800 AD reprinted

A reprint of the Pali grammar work “Balawatharo and Balawatharaya Gadaladeniya Sannaya’’ compiled by Rajaguru Second Dammakitthi and Third Dammakitthi Theras, will be released at the Conference Hall of Dalada Maligawa,

Strong stench from Beira Lake forces hotels to close

The strong stench emanating from the Beira Lake has become a serious issue, making it difficult for hotels around the lake to operate, Western Province Solid Waste Management Authority Chairman Chathura Kahandawarachchi said.

SC grants leave to proceed with FR challenging Namal’s controversial electricity bill

The Supreme Court yesterday granted leave to proceed with a Fundamental Rights petition filed by a lawyer seeking an order directing the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to produce before Court all relevant files maintained by the CEB regarding an alleged unsettled electricity bill amounting to Rs. 2.6 million, in connection with the supply of electricity to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s residence in Weeraketiya.

Road accidents continue in Sri Lanka, four more dead

Four people, including a woman, have died in separate road accidents reported from different parts of the country, police said.

Parliament in chaos over opposition demand for reports

Parliament was thrown into chaos yesterday as opposition MPs staged a noisy protest demanding the immediate tabling of key documents related to the no-confidence motion against Deputy Minister Aruna Jayasekera.

Male, female MPs confront each other in Parliament

Female and Male MPs were seen confronting each other in Parliament yesterday with Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Chaminda Wijesiri taking on Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya whom he accused of standing up for a selected number of women MPs.

Top Army officer arrested for allegedly supplying ammo to the underworld

The Western Province (North) Crime Division, which has uncovered a series of serious crimes linked to the underworld, yesterday arrested a senior military officer, a Lieutenant Colonel attached to a Army Camp in Mallavi, on suspicion of supplying ammunition to criminal gangs.

Four arrested over fake bank website scam, Rs. 50 million stolen

Four suspects were ordered to be remanded till September 25 by Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama, over allegations of creating a fake website resembling that of a private bank in Sri Lanka and fraudulently obtaining Rs. 50 million belonging to the bank.

Protective embankment built at Ella–Wellawaya accident site

A protective embankment has been constructed at the 15th milepost on the Ella–Wellawaya main road, where a tragic bus accident earlier this month claimed 15 lives and left 18 others injured, Uva Province Governor Kapila Jayasekara said.

Resolution on Sri Lanka tabled at UNHRC, calls for accountability and reforms

The Sri Lanka Core Group, comprising Canada, Malawi, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and the United Kingdom, has tabled a resolution at the 60th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), calling on Sri Lanka to take concrete steps toward reconciliation, accountability, and the protection of human rights.

Writ petition filed to halt illegal activities in Wilpattu National Park

The Environmental Foundation (Guarantee) Limited (EFL) has filed a writ application in the Court of Appeal seeking urgent intervention to halt alleged illegal activities within Wilpattu National Park, particularly in and around the Pallekandal Church in Block V of the park.

SLCSFP to host second Academic Sessions on September 21st

Sri Lanka College of Specialist Family Physicians (SLCSFP), the national professional body for specialized family physicians in the country will host its second Academic Sessions on September 21st at Monarch Imperial featuring local and international experts in primary care.

30% of police personnel suffer from non-communicable diseases - Health Minister

Nearly 30 percent of Sri Lanka Police personnel suffer from non-communicable diseases (NCDs), the highest percentage among all state institutions, the Health and Mass Media Minister said yesterday.

New rules to regulate vehicles transporting school children

The Education Ministry has decided to introduce a new set of rules and regulations for vehicles used to transport school children.

Sri Lanka leads South Asia in nutrition labelling – UNICEF

Sri Lanka has become the first and only country in South Asia to introduce front-of-pack traffic light labelling to help consumers assess the healthiness of food products — a step hailed as crucial in tackling the growing nutrition crisis facing children across the region.

Police foil planned nightclub attack in Kollupitiya, seize weapons

In the wake of escalating gun violence in several areas, police on Tuesday averted a major attack suspected to have been orchestrated by an organized criminal gang targeting an individual reportedly working at nightclubs in Kollupitiya, the heart of Colombo.

Over 212,000 Sri Lankans depart for foreign jobs in first eight months

More than 212,000 Sri Lankans have left the country for overseas employment during the first eight months of this year, the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) announced.

Sudden floods cause heavy traffic in Kandy

A sudden flood was reported last evening in the Mahayiyawa area along the Kandy–Katugastota main road following heavy rainfall. The flooding occurred after nearly an hour of intense rain in Kandy city and surrounding areas, officials

Police warn against using sky lanterns during festivities

The Sri Lanka Police cautioned the public on the serious risks of fire associated with the release of sky lanterns during festive seasons and special celebrations.

Signboards featuring elephant photographs installed to alert train drivers

Signboards featuring photographs of elephants have been installed along key railway tracks in Sri Lanka to alert train drivers and prevent elephant-train collisions.

Call to recall Sri Lankan Ambassador to Israel over media visit

A controversy has erupted in Parliament over the recent visit by a group of Sri Lankan journalists to the Gaza Strip, accompanied by Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Israel with Opposition MP Mujubur Rahman yesterday calling on the

Court orders disputed JVP–FLSP office to be placed under police custody

The Gampaha Magistrate’s Court (Court No. 02) today ordered that the political office currently occupied by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and claimed by the Frontline Socialist Party (FLSP) be vacated and handed over to

Mistaken identity leads man to commit suicide

An individual travelling from Colombo to Welimada who fell asleep in the bus had missed the destination and alighted from the bus at an unknown area, only to be severely assaulted by the villagers who mistook him for a robber. Having seen the video footage of him being assaulted released to social media, he had allegedly committed suicide.

Govt. to submit list of former ministers and parliamentarians, others having links with underworld criminals

The government intends to submit a list of former ministers and parliamentarians and other high profile characters who maintained links with organised criminals to Parliament, sources said.

Foreign intelligence warning on controversial containers ignored, says Opposition Leader

While alleging that two containers comprising raw material used to produce narcotic drugs have been cleared despite prior warnings by foreign intelligence units, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday urged the government to reveal how they have reached the producers.

Private security officer remanded over alleged video recording of Chief Justice’s vehicle

A private security officer, accused of allegedly video recording the vehicle carrying Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena, was ordered to be remanded till September 10 by Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama yesterday.

New Book to mark China’s Military Victory in WWII

A collection of articles by Prof. Samitha Hettige on Lessons from China on Conflict Resolution and Prevention was published on September 3, to coincide with the 80th anniversary of China’s contribution to end Japanese occupation and the 2nd World War.

Badulla Hospital Director faces inquiry

Badulla Teaching Hospital Director Dr. Palitha Rajapaksha, lamented that he faces a disciplinary inquiry regarding a statement made by him on shortage of drugs in 2022.