Govt considers double cab imports for MPs, state institutions

The government considers the import of double cabs for the use of parliamentarians and government officials in the future, but a final decision has not yet been taken, a Minister said yesterday.

Thomians in seventh heaven in England

S. Thomas’ College, the victorious big match winners of the 146th Battle of the Blues cricket encounter against traditional rivals Royal College, left the island on a tour of England where they will play seven matches starting tomorrow.

Boyfriend remanded for threatening to leak girlfriend’s nude videos

A young man, P. Kumaran, was ordered to be remanded till September 3 by Colombo Additional Magistrate Manjula Ratnayake, on allegations of threatening to share nude video footages of his girlfriend on social media.

Some senior SJB office bearers should be removed: Chaminda Wijesiri

Some senior office bearers of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) should be removed from their posts in order to ensure the future electoral success of the party, MP Chaminda Wijesiri said today.

CSE renews all-time high by closing above 20,700

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) maintained its upward momentum, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) closing at a fresh all-time high of 20,714.80, gaining 143.73 points (+0.70%). The S&P SL20 Index also advanced by 49.08 points (+0.81%) to end at 6,105.00.

80th anniversary of Chinese victory commemorated

Ray Wijewardene memorial oration held

Rishini Weeraratne honoured at Sri Lanka Vanithabhimana 2025

Rishini Weeraratne, a leading media professional, has been honoured with the Corporate and Professional Sector Award at the Sri Lanka Vanithabhimana 2025 Awards.

Homosexual behaviour observed among wild elephants

Wildlife officers in Sri Lanka say that homosexual behaviour is observed among wild elephants, with male elephants frequently engaging in same-sex bonding and mounting.

Proteas bowler reported for suspect bowling action

South Africa off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen has been reported for a suspect bowling action in the first ODI against Australia played on Aug 19, Tuesday, in Cairns.

Dark mode on screens harmful for eyes, Says expert

The dark mode (negative contrast display) feature on digital screens does not protect the eyes; it mainly helps reduce battery consumption and extend the device’s lifespan, Consultant Optometrist Jayamini Edirisinghe said.

Sri Lankan youth gather in solidarity with Palestine

Shop owner fined Rs. 500,000 for selling bottled water above ceiling price

Colombo Additional Magistrate Pavithra Sanjeevani Pathirana imposed a fine of Rs. 500,000 on the owner of Shasha Ceylon Food Pvt. Ltd, operating along the Port City, for selling bottled water priced at Rs. 70 for Rs. 200.

Easter attacks mastermind known but untouchable: Sirisena claims

Former President Maithripala Sirisena today claimed that the mastermind behind the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings is well known to intelligence services, the military, and governments, but remains beyond Sri Lanka’s reach.

India, China envoys discuss border peace, trade to boost cooperation

Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Monday discussed border peace, trade issues and bilateral exchanges, aiming to strengthen cooperation between the two countries.

Double whammy for Kumara Jayakody

In a shocking turn of events, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been pushed into an uncomfortable spot with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery Or Corruption (CIABOC) preparing to file action against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody over allegations of misappropriation of funds during his tenure at the Fertliser Corporation in 2015.

Non-academic staff launch strike in state universities

Non-academic staff members across several state universities in Sri Lanka launched a symbolic strike today, protesting against government budget proposals that they claim have created severe hardships.

Empty seats, where have the MPs gone?

In a shocking turn of events, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been pushed into an uncomfortable spot with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery Or Corruption (CIABOC) preparing to file action against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody over allegations of misappropriation of funds during his tenure at the Fertliser Corporation in 2015.

Justice for Aragalaya protesters: Deshabandu arrested

Former IGP Deshabandu Thennakoon has been arrested by the CID a short while ago on the charges of aiding and abetting those who attacked peaceful protesters at Galle Face in 2022, by failing to carry out his duties.

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England set for Sri Lanka tour ahead of T20 World Cup

The two teams will lock horns in three ODIs and as many T20Is, serving as key preparation for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

Rajitha Senaratne directed to appear before court under Section 60(1) notice

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali Jayathunga today ordered the Bribery Commission to publish a written proclamation on former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, who is alleged to be evading court, directing him to appear before court on August 29 under Section 60(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

4x400 relay gold medallist felicitated

New Basnayake Nilame elected for Sabaragamuwa Maha Saman Devalaya

Ishan Sanka Mapitigama was elected as the new Basnayake Nilame of the historic Sabaragamuwa Maha Saman Devalaya at a vote held at the Ratnapura District Secretariat today.

South Africa spinner reclaims No.1 ranking for ODI bowlers

A new No.1 ODI bowler is crowned as South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj displaces Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana at the top.

Disabled drivers to receive licences under new rules

The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) announced that driving licences will be issued to individuals with hearing impairments, blindness in one eye and physical disabilities.

At least 71 Afghan refugees killed in huge bus crash after being deported by Iran

At least 71 people, including 17 children, have been killed in western Afghanistan after a bus carrying refugees deported from Iran burst into flames following a collision with a fuel truck.

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Nearly 71 percent of families depend on Aswesuma: Minister

Nearly 71 percent of Sri Lankan families depend on the Aswesuma, the current Sri Lankan poverty aliviation programme, Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment Upali Panilage told Parliament today.

Postal strike causes backlog of international mail at BIA

A large stock of letters and parcels sent to Sri Lanka from various countries has piled up at the Cargo Village of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today (20) around 12.00 noon, due to the ongoing strike by postal workers.