Power cut schedule until Friday announced

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) today approved a 2-hour and 20 minute powercut until Friday (16).

Close slaughterhouses, meat stalls for one week from today: EP Governor

The Eastern Province Governor’s Office has ordered closure of all slaughterhouses, butcheries and meat shops (except chicken stalls) for one week starting today.

Merc driver involved in Kollupitiya fatal accident flees to Dubai hours after accident

The driver of the Mercedes car, a 24-year-old businessman Mohammad Ryzul Rizzaq, who was involved in a fatal accident in Kollupitiya on Saturday morning while returning from a night club, had left for Dubai hours after the accident, police said.

Pollution still blankets Colombo

As the air quality in several districts deteriorated today compared to Sunday (11), according to the MBRO reports, the pictures taken of far-off areas from Lotus Tower are still gloomy. Pix courtesy - Daily Mirror Web

Dasun Shanaka fined USD 3,000 for showing dissent to on-field umpire

The captain of the Dambulla Aura, Dasun Shanaka, has been fined for showing dissent to the on-field umpire during a LPL game played between the Dambulla Aura and Colombo Stars on December 8 at MRICS, Hambantota.

Chennai-Jaffna flights resume after nearly three years

India’s Alliance Air flight touched down at Palali International Airport this morning resuming direct flights between Jaffna and Chennai after a lapse of nearly three years.

Court of Appeal orders AG to draft contempt of court charges against Sanath Nishantha

The Court of Appeal to issued an order directing the Attorney General to draft contempt of court charges against State Minister Sanath Nishantha before before January 17, in connection with the alleged contemptuous statement made by him recently.

Diana Gamage’s citizenship issue to be heard on January 26 by Court of Appeal

A writ petition filed seeking an order declaring State Minister of Tourism Diana Gamage is disqualified to be a Member of Parliament since she is a British citizen was today fixed for hearing by Court of Appeal.

STF raids on underworld gangs continue: 50 illegal firearms seized since 2020

The Special Task Force of Police (STF) has seized two firearms from three accomplices of underworld gangster ’Minuwangoda Mahesh Malli’ who is operating from Dubai.

Polgahawela-Kegalla railway crossing closed for four days

Vehicular movements on the main line near the Polgahawela railway station on A-19 road, will be suspended for four days from Thursday (15), the Railway Department said.

SLPP to initiate talks with UNP for electoral alliance

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) intends to hold talks with the United National Party (UNP) led by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to explore the possibility to forming an electoral alliance in view of the elections pending , an official said .

Rome seeks Sri Lanka’s support for Expo

Italy begins campaign in Asia for Rome Expo 2030

Postal workers on strike today

The employees of the Postal Department around the country have launched a token one-day strike over several issues, including handing over proposed privatization of the Postal Department, and including a reduction in overtime hours, United Postal Trade Unions Front (UPTUF) convener Chinthaka Bandara said.

Sri Lanka number one in searching sex on google

Latest statistics released from Google had revealed that Sri Lankans are at the top when it comes to searching for sex.

Nightlife destroy SL’s culture: Cardinal

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith yesterday urged all religious leaders including the Maha Sanga to take the lead in preventing night life activities which have been proposed and thereby safeguard Sri Lanka’s culture.

Forged security stickers on booze bottles cause Rs.60Bn loss to Govt. – Justice Min.

Digging further deep into the ongoing controversy over pasting forged security stickers on liquor bottles as per the requirement of the Department of Excise, the Minister of Justice said the racket is now causing a Rs.60 billion loss to the government.

Ex-SriLankan official’s extradition sought

The extradition of a former SriLankan Airlines official, convicted of sexually harassing a former employee in India, has been sought through a petition filed in a Delhi court.

Rotary World President in Sri Lanka

President of Rotary International, Jennifer E. Jones, has arrived in Sri Lanka on Sunday on a four-day official visit.

President emphasizes youth participation in finding solutions for current crisis

President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the importance of youth participation in finding meaningful solutions to the current crisis facing the nation.

Schools to reopen tomorrow after Friday’s closure

The special holiday that has been allowed to all public and private schools last Friday (9), on account of the prevailing bad weather in the country, will end tomorrow (12), the Education Ministry said.

Get ready for LG polls: Sajith says at SJB convention

Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa today told party members and supporters to get ready for the local government election and choose the best people to lead the nation towards stability.

SJB Convention - 2022

Leader of Opposition and SJB leader Sajith Premadasa, SJB General Secretary Ranjith Maduma Bandara and Chairman Sarath Fonseka and other party seniors at the party convention today. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Former VC of Peradeniya University, his son hospitalised

Former Vice Chancellor of the Peradeniya University Prof. Athula Senaratne and his son were hospitalised after they were attacked by a group near his official residence last night, police said.

Ronaldo’s World Cup dreams end in floods of tears

Cristiano Ronaldo cries in the tunnel walking towards the dressing room after Portugal lost to Morocco in the Qatar 2022 quarter-finals. (Daily Mail)

Details of Merc driver emerge, police continue search to nab him

The Kollupitiya police are yet to arrest the driver of the Mercedes car which was involved in a fatal accident in Kollupitiya last morning while returning from a night club.

CID, SLFEB delegation left for Oman to probe human trafficking

A delegation of the Foreign Employment Bureau and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) had left for Oman to investigate incidents related to human trafficking, The Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau (SLFEB) said.

Morocco beat Portugal, first African team to reach WC semifinal

The second day of the World Cup quarterfinals got off to a roaring start Saturday with Morocco ousting Portugal from the tournament in a 1-0 win.

Elton John quits Twitter blaming change in misinformation policy

Sir Elton John has become the latest celebrity to leave Twitter since its acquisition by Tesla boss Elon Musk.

President orders to suspend inter district, provincial transportation of beef, mutton

The President has ordered to suspend transporting beef and mutton at district and provincial levels with immediate effect, the President Media Division (PMD) said.

Mercedes returning from night club with five onboard crashes in Kollupitiya: One dead, driver flees

A 58 year old man had died when a luxury car reportedly returning from a night club smashed against a three wheeler in Kollupitiya this morning.