Deeply concerned about recent violence in Brasilia: Prez

President Ranil Wickremesinghe said he was deeply concerned about the recent violence that erupted in Brasilia.

Education Ministry to make permanent teacher appointments in 2023 academic year

Based on the recommendations of the Public Service Commission and by the start of the first term of the school’s academic year in 2023, the Education Ministry is planning to make permanent appointments to the teachers who have obtained the teaching diploma.

Sobhitha Thero slams Kanchana for getting creative with numbers

Ven Omalpe Sobhitha Thero accused Minister Kanchana Wijesekara of getting creative with numbers to convince the Cabinet of Ministers to raise electricity tarrifs.

Azusa Kubota new UNDP Resident Representative for SL

Azusa Kubota has been appointed as the new Resident Representative for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka.

Jasprit Bumrah pulled out of India vs Sri Lanka ODIs in huge BCCI U-turn: Report

The BCCI has taken a big U-turn on star Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah. The Indian pacer who was included in the 3-match ODI series against SriLanka has been pulled out of the series.

No one has right to insult sacred places of any religion: Fr. Cyril Gamini

No one has the right to insult sacred and religious places followed by another person, prominent Catholic priest from the Archdiocese of Colombo, Rev. Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando said today.

’’SLPP is in people’s hearts, not on social media’’ - Sagara

Even though there’s a lot of criticism about the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) on social media, the party remains in the hearts of the people, SLPP General Secretary MP Sagara Kariyawasam said.

SWRD Bandaranaike's 127th birth anniversary commemorated

The 127th birth anniversary of late Prime Minister S.W.R.D Bandaranaike was commemorated near his statue at the Galle Face Green today. Former President Chandrika Bandaranayake, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardana and several ministers offered floral tributes to the late PM’s statue. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Petition against electricity tariff hike...

The electricity consumers’ front led by a group of monks including Venerable Omalpe Sobitha Thera today handed over a petition against the proposed Power tariff hike to Public Utilities Commission. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Cargo heading from Ukraine to SL carrying wheat

Four bulkers carrying wheat, corn, peas and sunflower seeds departed from Ukrainian ports on Sunday, according to the Joint Coordination Center (JCC).

Indian envoy highlights strengthening connectivity with India, SL for benefit of both countries

Indian High Commissioner Gopal Baglay stressed the importance of strengthening connectivity internally as well as with India for enhancing pilgrimages, tourism, trade and economic benefits for the people of both countries.

Bolsonaro supporters storm Brazilian Congress

Hundreds of supporters of Brazil’s far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro broke through police barricades and stormed into Congress, the presidential palace and the Supreme Court Sunday, in what President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva condemned as a ’’fascist’’ attack.

ILT20: UAE players eager to play with Hasaranga

The UAE cricketers Rohan Mustafa and Ronak Panoly are looking forward to rubbing shoulders and picking the brains of star Sri Lankan spinners Wanindu Hasaranga during the first season of the ILT20, which is set to be held in the UAE from January 13.

Sri Lanka crisis: Lenders accrued massive profits

In a damning statement issued yesterday, a group of 182 economists and development experts accused private lenders for the economic crisis in Sri Lanka. Debt Justice said that private creditors own almost 40% of Sri Lanka’s extern

EC will go ahead with elections subject to court ruling; Commissioner General says

Commissioner General of Elections Saman Ratnayaka said postponement of the election was not the task of the elections commission and that its duty was to implement the legal requirements as stipulated by the Elections Ordinance.

Moneragala SSP arrested with Ganja plants at his residence

Moneragala Police SSP Sisira Kumara had been arrested by the Special Task Force of Police (STF) with over 600 of Ganja plants at his official residence.

Drug addicts to be kept under house arrest

State Minister of Justice and Prisons Anuradha Jayaratne said drug addicts would be placed under house arrest and rehabilitated by probation officers.

Central Bank says restrictions on Standing Facility windows aimed at easing interest rates

The Central Bank releasing a statement during the weekend said the measures announced earlier in the week to impose certain restrictions on commercial banks’ access to its Standing Facility windows were aimed at inducing a moderation in market interest rates by reactivating the interbank money market as such actions will improve market liquidity conditions.

Digitalisation of financial services, a game changer for Sri Lanka: CB chief

As South Asian economies have been focusing on digitalisation efforts to uplift the overall government and financial sector infrastructure, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka asserted that improving focus in this arena....

Third Round of SL–Thai FTA negotiations to begin tomorrow

The third round of negotiations between Sri Lanka and Thailand on the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will be held on January 9 and 10, 2023, in Colombo, President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Canada provides $3 million to vulnerable communities in SL

In response to the humanitarian appeals launched by the United Nations (UN) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), Canada is providing $3 million (approx. LKR817 million) to help address the needs of the most vulnerable communities in Sri Lanka.

Sajith says foreign donors trust him more than others

Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa said today that foreign donors trust him more than others.

Six journalists arrested over footage of South Sudan president wetting himself

Six journalists in South Sudan have been arrested over the circulation of footage appearing to show President Salva Kiir wetting himself, media rights groups say.

Cop at sentry near GR’s Mirihana residence arrested for shooting attempt on fellow cop

A policeman who was on duty at Jeswell Place junction in Mirihana where the former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s residence is situated, was arrested after he reportedly attempted to open fire at a fellow police sergeant with a T-56 assault rifle.

14th Death Anniversary of Lasantha

The 14th Death Anniversary of the late Sunday Leader Editor Lasantha Wickrematunge was commemorated today at Borella Cemetery with the participation of his family members, several politicians and civil activists. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

17 killed, 22 injured in road crash in China

At least 17 people were killed and 22 others injured in a road accident in Nanchang County in east China’s Jiangxi Province on Sunday, authorities said.

Brawl kills one and injures five others in Kelaniya

A 42-year-old man has been killed following a brawl between two groups of people in the Pethiyagoda area last night, police said.

Operation on first generator of Norochcholai resumes

Generator one of the Norochcholai Coal Power Plant has been added to the National Grid last night, the Ceylon Electricity Board said.

Controversial ’Paththirippuwa’ in Pothuhera being demolished

The ‘Paththirippuwa’ of the controversial model Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Pothuhera, Kurunegala, is currently being demolished.

Navy urges public to avoid being caught in human trafficking

The Sri Lanka Navy has urged the public to avoid being caught in human trafficking, trying to migrate illegally, and become guilty before the law.