Janaprith Fernando honoured with Thailand’s International Friendship Award

Janaprith Fernando, Chief Commissioner of the Sri Lanka Scout Association, Consultant to the World Organisation of the Scout Movement (WOSM), and former member of the World Scout and Asia-Pacific Regional Scout Committees,

Elected Members of the Automobile Association Executive Committee

Following are the new elected members of the Automobile Association Executive Committee

Court decides to hear writ petition against Archchuna

eligibility of Jaffna District Parliamentarian Dr. Ramanathan Archchuna to serve as a Member of Parliament.

Securing local bodies is only the beginning : Tissa

Whilst highlighting that the joint opposition effort to secure local bodies have been a success, one of its allies yesterday said the joint effort of all opposition parties will continue to confront the ruling party together.

LG Commissioners entitled to exercise powers in the council: EC

The Local Government Commissioners are entitled to exercise their authority in appointing chairpersons and deputy chairpersons of the local bodies when the respective sessions are in progress, Commissioner General of

JVP deprived present generation the opportunity of enjoying a sound education system: Ranil

Defending white paper pertaining to education reforms which was to be brought in during his tenure as Education Minister, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said the present generation would have enjoyed a sound education

Malaysia mulls visa-free travel for Sri Lankans

Malaysia’s tourism authorities are throwing their weight behind a proposal for visa-free travel for Sri Lankan citizens as part of broader efforts to strengthen tourism ties between the two countries, a senior official from Tourism

Vavuniya home destroyed after petrol used to light oil lamp

A devastating fire broke out at a residence in Vavuniya after petrol was mistakenly used to light an oil lamp in the household shrine room, authorities said.

UNFPA, Japan and ADT empower 2,000 Sri Lankan women and youth

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), in collaboration with the Government of Japan and the Alliance Development Trust (ADT), launched a programme to strengthen the capacities of over 2,000 women and young

Corrine Almeida obtains injunction against Romaine Willis and DJ Mass on song “Eh Yaye”

The Colombo Commercial High Court has issued an interim injunction, restraining popular artistes Romaine Willis and Mass Ramli Miskin alias DJ Mass from performing, reproducing and distributing the song titled “Eh Yaye” and “Api

Commissioner Sarangika’s conduct at Seethawaka PS challenged in Court of Appeal

Seat belt law extended to expressway buses, light vehicle rear seats from Sept. 1: Minister

The mandatory use of seat belts for passengers travelling on expressway buses and for those seated in the rear seats of light vehicles will be enforced from September 1, Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake announced.

Import of rice to manufacture liquor now permitted - Minister

Minister of Agriculture, Land, Irrigation and Livestock Development K. D. Lal Kantha said the import of rice for liquor manufacture would be allowed and facilities for it provided.

At least 90% of social media complaints in Sri Lanka involve Facebook, AI issues

Sri Lankan authorities are raising concerns as most complaints are related to Facebook, WhatsApp, Snapchat, Instagram and TikTok with 90% of them involving Facebook and issues connected to AI.

Top Banker Delvin Pereira - New Rotary Governor Sri Lanka & Maldives

One of Sri Lanka’s top banking personalities Delvin Pereira has been appointed as the Governor Rotary Sri Lanka and Maldives for the year 2025/26.

Dhammika Attygalle re-elected AA Ceylon President

Dhammika Attygalle was appointed uncontested as the President of Automobile Association of Ceylon at its 120th Annual General Meeting.

Red flag raised over red-flagged containers Forensic audit called for

The committee which probed the release of 323 containers which were red-labelled in January this year, had come out with an alarming disclosure and has called for a forensic audit to ascertain their contents.

Fish fin kills fisherman in freak accident

A fisherman died in a freak accident off the eastern coast after being pierced in the abdomen by the fin of a large fish named Sappara in local jargon (Makaira Indica) he was attempting to haul onboard.

Immigration unearths major boarding card swap scam to send Lankan men to UK for asylum

In a rare detection, the Department of Immigration and Emigration (DIE) officials at the airport yesterday arrested a Mullaitivu resident bound for Mumbai and uncovered a sophisticated scam of exchanging their boarding passes to go to the UK and allegedly to claim asylum afterwards.

Court orders swift probe into misuse of “Million for Ishaq” fundraiser

The Mulleriyawa Police informed Colombo Additional Magistrate Kasun Kanchana Dissanayake yesterday that an investigation has been launched into individuals suspected of misusing the “Million for Ishaq” fundraising campaign initiated to support ailing veteran artist Ishaq Baig to fraudulently collect money from foreign nationals.

My speech has been distorted:Minister

Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunneththi yesterday said his speech at the World Economic Forum in China had been distorted by some persons with vested interests.

National action plan on injury prevention Not much progress despite scores of lives lost annually: Specialist

The Multisectoral Strategic Action Plan on Injury Prevention and Management, a mechanism introduced in 2021 to minimise accidents, is yet to see tangible progress despite scores of lives being lost, a specialist said.

Sri Lanka firmly rejects any handover of Katchatheevu island

Sri Lanka has categorically stated that Katchatheevu Island will not be ceded to any country under any circumstances, Fisheries Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar said.

Container congestion resolved, Customs Spokesman says

Container congestion in Colombo harbour was completely resolved by yesterday morning, Customs Spokesman, Additional Director General of Customs Seevali Arukgoda said yesterday.

Japanese envoy urges greater youth involvement in nation building

Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Akio Isomata, has emphasized the importance of increased youth participation and the consolidation of expertise for sustainable social development.

FLSP to file legal action over Colombo Dockyard stake sale - Dy Minister assures transparency

The Front Line Socialist Party (FLSP) has announced plans to take legal action against the government’s decision to hand over a stake in Colombo Dockyard to a foreign entity.

SJB MP and Mathugama PS Opposition members allege death threats

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Kalutara District MP Jagath Vithana and opposition members of the Mathugama Pradeshiya Sabha have alleged that they received death threats from ruling party politicians, in what they describe as part of a broader effort to seize control of hung local authorities.

Dr Badiuddin Mahmud memorial event today at 4 pm

Memorial talks in remembrance of national leader Dr Badiuddin Mahmud, former Minister of Education and one-time leader of the Sri Lankan Muslim community, are scheduled to take place today Monday 30th June evening, at the Postal Auditorium, 19, D.R. Wijewardene Mawatha, adjoining the Lotus Tower, Colombo 10 from 4 to 6 pm.

Despite last season’s failure PMB to commence paddy purchasing

Despite paddy purchasing by the Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) having miserably failed during the last harvesting season, the board has announced that it would commence purchasing paddy cultivated during the Yala Season from this week.

Fisheries Ministry fails to recover Rs.50 million adv. payment despite a firm having not honoured contract agreement

The Fisheries Ministry has failed to recover an advance payment of over Rs. 50 million that was paid nine years ago for a construction firm to construct an anchorage in the sea off Kaikawala in Galle, despite the firm having not even commenced work of the anchorage yet, according to a report by the National Audit Office.