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Suspect who impersonated film director to collect nude photos ordered to apologise

A 26 year old suspect who had allegedly impersonated film director Somaratne Dissanayake to collect nude photographs of women under the pretense of offering acting roles in films was released on bail with the court directing him to apologise to the director both in court and publicly through the media.

Mahinda Pathirana files petition against Bill to abolish former Presidents’ benefits

Senior lecturer of the Sabaragamuwa University and political analyst Mahinda Pathirana has filed a Special Determination petition before the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the proposed Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill, which was presented in Parliament with the aim of repealing the Presidents’ Entitlements Act, No. 4 of 1986.

Summon CB officials before Public Finance Committee: Dayasiri

Opposition MP Dayasiri Jayasekera, in a letter addressed to Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne has requested him to summon Central Bank officials before the Public Finance Committee (COPF) to provide an explanation on the money printing allegations.

NLB records 25% revenue growth in first half of 2025

The National Lotteries Board (NLB) has reported a revenue increase of more than 25% in the first six months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, with income rising by Rs. 4.9 billion.

Speaker awaits report for ruling on no-confidence motion against Deputy Minister

Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne has informed party leaders that he will issue a ruling on the no-confidence motion brought against Deputy Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekera once he receives a report from the office of the Secretary General of Parliament.

Beach shuts over deadly sea creatures

Some candidate lists for LG poll still remain incomplete: EC

The Election Commission announced that some candidate lists for the May 6 local government election still remain incomplete and unsubmitted.

Staff shortages threaten flight safety in India - report

India’s aviation safety regulator is grappling with a staffing crisis that is severely affecting its ability to fulfil its mandate, a parliamentary panel has warned in a new report.

Deshabandu Tennakoon remanded until August 27

Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) yesterday, has been remanded until August 27 by Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura.

SLPP refutes claims MR disposed of supporters’ gifts

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has dismissed social media reports alleging that former President Mahinda Rajapaksa had disposed of gifts presented to him by supporters.

Sri Lanka squad for Zimbabwe ODI series announced

The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Panel has named the following squad for the ODI series against Zimbabwe.

Corporal punishment harms children’s health: WHO

A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals that corporal punishment remains alarmingly widespread and causes significant harm to children’s health and development.

CAA warns traders of fraudulent phone calls demanding money

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has issued a warning to traders and manufacturers regarding fraudulent phone calls made by individuals falsely posing as CAA officials to demand money.

Minister says half-dressed postal worker was former PC chairman

Minister Nalinda Jayatissa told Parliament today (21) that the half-dressed postal employee who addressed the media yesterday regarding the ongoing strike is a former Chairman of the Lunugamvehera Provincial Council.

CID complaint over false assassination claim against Namal

A complaint has been lodged with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) regarding a false social media report alleging that MP Namal Rajapaksa was involved in planning an assassination.

State institutions to undergo clean-up

The government has announced the launch of a special programme, the ’Seiri Week’ aimed at clearing out unnecessary items accumulated in state institutions.

’Asidisi’ scholarship award ceremony for journalists to be launched tomorrow

The scholarship award ceremony for journalists under the “Asidisi” Journalism Scholarship Programme will be launched tomorrow, marking the beginning of an annual initiative by the Media Division of the Ministry of Health and Mass Media.

Arrest warrant issued against Diana Gamage

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (21) issued a warrant for the arrest of former State Minister Diana Gamage over charges filed under the Immigration and Emigration Act.

Former MP Hesha Withanage discharged from case

Colombo Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura ordered the discharge of former Parliamentarian Hesha Withanage from a case filed over the assault on retired Major and Attorney-at-Law Ajith Prasanna in front of Temple Trees, Kollupitiya, on November 1, 2019.

Errani, Vavassori retain US Open mixed doubles title in revamped event

Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori retained their US Open mixed doubles title on Wednesday, beating Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud to claim the $1 million top prize in the new-look competition that kicked off action at the last Grand Slam of the year.

Probe committee seeks complaints on SriLankan, airport fraud

The Presidential Special Investigation Committee appointed to investigate into past frauds, corruption and malpractices at Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited and SriLankan Airlines has called for public submissions.

Urgent call to issue children’s birth certificates in Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya District Secretary Thushari Tennakoon has directed the District Child and Women Development Committee to take immediate steps to provide birth certificates to all children in the district who do not yet possess them.

Catholic leaders hold discussions with President

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, Archbishop of Colombo, and members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Sri Lanka (CBCSL) at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday morning (20).

Doctors claim unfair treatment following life-saving effort

Three specialist doctors at Ratnapura Teaching Hospital are facing a disciplinary inquiry, despite their collective efforts to save the life of a mother and her newborn at a private hospital during an emergency, as claimed by sources familiar with the matter.

Govt. mulls dog orphanages instead of sterilisation programmes: Vets

The Association of Veterinarians for Humane Management of Animals has raised concerns over renewed discussions on establishing dog orphanages instead of strengthening sterilisation programmes.

Frank Caprio, ’America’s nicest judge’, dies at 88

Frank Caprio, a retired municipal judge in Rhode Island who found online fame as a caring jurist and host of ” Caught in Providence,” has died. He was 88.

Sinkhole disrupts traffic on Colombo entry road

A sinkhole on the road leading into Colombo has caused heavy traffic between Model Farm road junction and D.S. Senanayake Junction in the Borella police area, police said.

Olympic champion Khelif denies retirement from boxing

Algerian boxer and Olympic champion Imane Khelif on Wednesday denied claims made by her former manager that she was putting her career on hold.

FAO research vessel in Colombo, assured to return for SL survey at earliest opportunity

The UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) research vessel Dr. Fridtjof Nansen has arrived at the Port of Colombo as a port of call though not for research purposes, with its operators assuring Sri Lanka that it will return at the earliest opportunity to carry out a long-awaited marine research survey in local waters, officials confirmed.