Justifying his call for a referendum to extend the terms of Parliament and the President, United National Party (UNP) General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara today requested other political parties to come up with their stand on this matter.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has begun issuing the university admissions students’ handbook for the students who are eligible for university entrance. UGC Chairman Senior Professor Sampath Amaratunga said.

One of the most exciting matches in the T20 World Cup is that of Sri Lanka vs South Africa that will take place at the Nassau County International Stadium in New York.

Namibia scored a nerve-shredding victory over Oman in their T20 World Cup Group B clash in Barbados on Sunday after a low-scoring thriller was decided by a super over.

The Article IV consultation and second review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Sri Lanka are on the IMF Board meeting agenda for June 12.

The Welipenna interchange on the Southern Expressway, which was closed due to floods, has now been reopened for traffic, the Expressway Operation Maintenance and Management Division of the Road Development Authority (RDA) said.

Containment of the trafficking of drugs, originating from Afghanistan and transported by sea in Iranian dhows from the Makran Coast, had become increasingly challenging for the Sri Lankan authorities given the modus-operandi of drug cartels, a top so

In April, the Port of Colombo saw its transshipment volume growth slowing down to single digits, after experiencing double-digit growth rates in the past four months, backed by the disruptions in the Red Sea, caused by Yemen’s Houthi rebels.

The growth in merchandise exports outstripped the growth in imports to help narrow the trade deficit in April compared to a year ago levels, but the cumulative four months deficit stands higher compared to the corresponding period of last year signal

Participants in the construction sector said they remain buoyant over the rising opportunities for tenders for new development projects in the country as the economy is now equipped with both foreign currency and rupee liquidity.

West Indies were on the back foot against Papua New Guinea but Rostan Chase and Andre Russell added important runs to win the game for the co-hosts.

Claiming that corrupt and rowdy politicians who backed away after the ’Aragalaya’ have started to raise their heads again, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today that if the true aspirations of the Aragalaya are to be fulfilled, a governm

President Ranil Wickremesinghe issued a directive for immediate financial support to be distributed to the impacted regions in light of the severe weather conditions affecting several parts of the country.

The death toll from the extreme weather conditions in the country has climbed to 10 in the past 24 hours as confirmed by State Defence Minister Premitha Bandara Tennakoon.

In response to the ongoing adverse weather conditions affecting most region, Police have set up two dedicated lines, 0112 421 820 and 0112 421 111, for individuals to contact for urgent assistance.

The driver who drove a private bus along the Kelani Valley railway track at Puwakpitiya has been arrested in Embilipitiya, Police said.

Railway services have been disrupted due to the inundation of several stations, the Railways Department said.

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) issued a public advisory over the suspending of power supply to several areas from time to time to avoid risking valuable lives.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe handed over the letters of appointment to United National Party (UNP) zonal organizers at the party headquarters Sirikotha today. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Several areas around Colombo went under water due to heavy rains experienced in the city. Pix by Nisal Baduge

The Disaster Management Center reported seven fatalities due to the ongoing adverse weather conditions in the past 24 hours.

The Kaduwela-Biyagama interchange on the Southern Expressway has been closed for traffic to and from Kadawatha until further notice.

Train services on the Kelani Valley line have been severely disrupted following the collapse of a bridge between Waga and Kosgama.

Former MP Hirunika Premachandra said today that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will have to decide whether it wants her or not if it gets into a deal to grant a pardon to Duminda Silva.

Steps have been taken to airlift all pregnant mothers and patients who need emergency care at Neluwa Hospital, Galle to the Udugama Hospital, as all entry roads to the Neluwa Hospital have gone under water, Galle District Community Specialist Dr. Ami

Traffic on the Colombo-Kandy main road came to a standstill after a tree collapsed near the Warakapola town.

The Ministry of Power and Energy announced the disconnection of power supply to several areas in the Galle, Kalutara, Ratnapura, Colombo and Kegalle districts.

The Education Ministry has announced tomorrow as a school holiday due to the prevailing heavy rainy weather.

The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) today issued early warnings for landslides in Colombo, Hambantota, Kalutara, Kandy, Matara, Nuwara Eliya, Galle, Ratnapura and Kegalle districts.

Heavy rains are expected to continue in many parts of the country today and the Disaster Management Centre is ready for an emergency and major flood situation, the Daily Mirror learns.