Master Printer Status winner meets New Zealand High Commissioner

Roshan Williams, who was recently awarded the prestigious Master Printer Status in Digital Printing by the Ingrin Printing and Graphics Academy, met with David Pine, High Commissioner for New Zealand in Sri Lanka, with Ananda Wickramaratne, CEO and Managing Director of Ingrin Academy.

NPP misleading youth: Gnanasara Thera

While making statements on the political stage to build the morality of the young generation, the National People’s Power (NPP) is misleading them and putting them in danger, Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera said. Addressing the media, he said some NPP members have started making hate speeches and insult the Sinhala Buddhist people, putting the young generation in danger.

No more letters to admit children to intermediate classes at national schools

After the announcement of the Presidential election on July 26, 2024, the Ministry of Education has suspended the issuance of letters to admit children to the intermediate classes of national schools or the transfer of officials.

Election Commission receives over 120 polls related complaints

The Election Commission has reported a total of 121 complaints during the period from July 31 to August 06, related to the upcoming Presidential election.

Drop to Save a Life...

A blood donation camp was recently held at the Transport Ministry by the drivers from the Ministry’s transport section.

Early release of Khalida Zia might have allowed Hasina to still be PM: President

While welcoming the recent release of Khalida Zia from prison, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said if Sheikh Hasina had acted sooner, she might still be Prime Minister today.

Heavy rainfall, thundershowers on the cards for several areas

The Meteorological Department has issued a weather alert forecasting fairly heavy showers exceeding 50 mm, in several areas including the Eastern, Uva, and Northern provinces.

Kandy Esala festival begins with traditional Kap Planting ceremony

The Kap Planting ritual of the Kandy Esala festival was performed in the early hours of last morning.

Contempt of court case against Diana Gamage dismissed

The Supreme Court in its majority decision yesterday decided to dismiss the contempt of court application filed against former State Minister Diana Gamage. Former Chairman of the Weligama Urban Council, Rehan Jayawickrema filed this application before the Supreme Court alleging that Diana Gamage committed the offence of contempt of court through her statements at a media conference held on May 9 this year.

Move to conduct PC elections after Presidential Election, Gevindu opposes move

Parliamentarian Gevindu Cumaratunga yesterday protested purported moves to change the election law in terms of the enactment of a bill introduced by Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) MP M.A. Sumanthiran to conduct the elections to the Provincial Councils, now defunct for more than six years, immediately after the presidential poll is over.

Banana leaf handicraft course launched in North Central Province

North Central Province Education Department has inaugurated a dry Banana leaf-based handicraft course to produce new entrepreneurs and to develop their artistic skills.

Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina resigns amid protests, drawing parallels to Sri Lanka’s 2022 crisis

In scenes reminiscent of Sri Lanka where then President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled the country in the face of surging public protests in 2022,

60-year rigorous imprisonment for raping 11-year-old girl

An accused who stood indicted with rape and impregnating an eleven-year-old schoolgirl was found guilty under three counts and sentenced to 60 years rigorous imprisonment by Kandy High Court Judge W. Darshika Wimalasiri.

SJB accepts presidential poll would be a three-cornered one

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), which accepted that there would be a keen tussle between incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa, and National People’s Power (NPP) at this year’s Presidential Election, has informed its organisers to ensure that its candidate obtains enough votes to win in the

Woman arrested for cruelty to her own four-year-old child

A woman who inflicted cruelty on her four-year-old daughter, deserted her husband, and eloped with a soldier she met through the internet, was arrested by Lunugala Police while hiding in the Anuradhapura area.

MEI foundation with YWMA distribute school shoes for deserving students

The MEI foundation in collaboration with YWMA coordinated by the Colombo Times CSR project distributed school shoes for deserving students last Friday, at the All Ceylon YMMA Conference Auditorium in Colombo.

Police probe fatal shooting of woman, daughter and officer by fellow constable

Constable Udara, who was stationed at the Karandugala Police Station, was killed by Constable Kumara using his service weapon, a T-56. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the reason of shooting his fellow constable.

Suspects ‘Sanka’, ‘Chandi’ and ‘Bahirawaya’ at large over Club Wasantha’s shooting

The Athurugiriya Police and the Western Province South Crimes Division are conducting investigations to arrest three wanted suspects over the Athurugiriya shooting on July 8, where two persons, including ‘Club Wasantha’, were killed, and several others were injured.

Pathfinder Foundation and Australian High Commission co host Tri Lateral Roundtable

Pathfinder Foundation and the Australian High Commission in Colombo co-hosted a Track 1.5 Trilateral Roundtable titled “Sri Lanka-India-Australia: Maritime Neighbours and Partners”.

Pavithra holds secret vote to decide support for Ranil or SLPP

Minister of Forest Conservation, Wildlife and Irrigation Pavithra Wanniarachchi organized a closed-door meeting at her residence in Pelmadulla to seek the opinion of her supporters on which candidate she should endorse in the upcoming Presidential Election.

Two including State Minister’s private secretary arrested for Rs.1.5Mn bribe

A private secretary to State Minister S.Viyalendiran and a political activist have been arrested on allegations of soliciting a bribe of Rs.1.5 million.

Contingency measures in place to address Middle East tensions: Ali Sabry

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry yesterday said that if the situation in the Middle East intensifies following the death of Hamas’ political leader, steps are being taken to address it in Sri Lanka.

Copra for Kandy Perahera

A consignment of copra to fuel the flaming torches carried in the Kandy Esala Perahera was donated to the Sri Dalada Maligawa yesterday. Army Commander Lt. Gen.Vikum Liyanage handed it over to Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela. The consignment contained more than 16,000 kilos of copra.

Senior DIG Lalith Pathinayake appointed to oversee Police administrative duties

Senior DIG Lalith Pathinayake has been appointed to oversee the administrative duties of the Sri Lanka Police until further notice, the National Police Commission said. In the absence of both the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Senior Deputy Inspector General (SDIG) in charge of Administration, the National Police Commission sought the Attorney General’s advice on whether it had the authority to appoint a Senior DIG (Administration) wi

Majority of parliamentarians to pledge support for President in Election: Education Minister

The majority of the parliamentarians, including various political groups and parties, will pledge their support to President Ranil Wickremesinghe in the next few days for the upcoming 2024 Presidential Election.

India expresses concern over death of Indian fisherman

Sri Lankan Acting High Commissioner in New Delhi was summoned to the Ministry of External Affairs yesterday after an Indian fisherman died and another went missing when an Indian trawler capsized during an attempt by the Sri Lankan Navy to drive it away from Sri Lankan waters early last morning.

Monath Perera Memorial Cricket Tournament on August 3rd in Koggala

Monath Perera Memorial Soft Ball Cricket Tournament organized by the Old Boys’ Association of Mahinda College, Galle will be held at the Koggala Free Trade Zone grounds on August 3rd from 7.00am onwards.

Arrested for rape of 60 year old

A young man who entered a house at Ratmale in Parasangaswewa police area and raped a 60 year old elderly woman under death threat was taken into custody.

EC urges Prez candidates to place deposits as early as possible

The Election Commission (EC) has urged the presidential candidates to place cash deposits for the upcoming Presidential Election as early as possible.

Former Rajarata Uni. students plead guilty to harassment charges

The 17 former student movement leaders from Rajarata University, who had been charged with criminal intimidation and harassment of former Vice Chancellor Prof. Ranjith Wijewardene, pleaded guilty to the charges when the case was taken up yesterday before Anuradhapura Additional Magistrate Manodi Hewawasam.