No decision to remove doctors’, lawyers’ vehicle passes: Nalinda

Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today that the government has not taken any decision to remove the vehicle passes of doctors and lawyers as reported.

Sri Lankan man denies indecent exposure in Southampton

Sukirthan Thangrasha, of New Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, also denied a charge of common assault at Portsmouth Crown Court today, but did plead guilty to a count of assault by beating.

Turn promises into justice for Malayaga people: Barath Arullsamy urges President

Barath Arullsamy, Vice President of the Democratic People’s Front and the Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA), commended the President for inaugurating the second phase of the 10,000-housing project funded by the Government of India, while candidly asserting that “nothing concrete has been done for the Malayaga community during the past year.

Namal Rajapaksa meets Korean Deputy Speaker during personal visit

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, who is currently on a personal visit to South Korea, met with Joo Ho-young, Deputy Speaker of the Korean National Assembly, for a cordial discussion on strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.

Harin appointed UNP Deputy Secretary - General Political Mobilisation

Former Minister Harin Fernando has been appointed as the United National Party’s (UNP) Deputy Secretary General - Political Mobilisation, an official statement from the party said today.

Bollywood actor Govardhan Asrani, famous for cult Sholay role, dies aged 84

Veteran Indian actor Govardhan Asrani, better known simply as Asrani, has died. He was 84.

Sri Lanka named among world’s best food destinations in Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards 2025

Sri Lanka has made its mark on the global culinary map, earning a spot among the top 10 food destinations in the world in the 2025 Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards.

Harsha harming himself by opposing government’s effort to develop Suwa Seriya: Nalinda

Claiming that those who introduced some project must be pleased when it is upgraded with global trends and carried forward, Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said MP Harsha de Silva is harming his own self by opposing the government’s effort to develop the Suwa Seriya ambulance service.

Japan’s parliament votes in country’s first ever female PM

Sanae Takaichi won 237 votes in the 465-seat lower chamber of parliament, and is also set to secure a majority in the less powerful upper house before being sworn in later today.

Govt. to fast-track bond scam probe under new unit: Minister

Claiming that some major scams including Central Bank Bond scam are in the hands of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said yesterday the newly established Proceeds of Crime Investigation Division would facilitate and expedite investigations into such major financial crimes.

Vegetable prices set to rise due to inclement weather

Inclement weather conditions that are prevailing in Sri Lanka currently will increase vegetable prices, a trader in the Manning Market said yesterday.

NBRO issues landslide warnings for 11 districts

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) today issued early landslide warnings for eleven districts.

Energy Minister rules out privatisation of CEB

Minister of Power and Energy Kumara Jayakody in Parliament today ruled out the privatisation of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) but said all employees will be placed under four companies which will be set up under the unbundling programme.

Spike in panic attacks reported among young women and schoolgirls

Health professionals have raised concerns over a rising number of panic attack cases reported among young women and schoolgirls across the country, Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) Assistant Secretary Dr. Palitha Rajapaksha said.

Man arrested with intoxicant tablets valued Rs.100Mn smuggled from India

A consignment of more than 359,000 intoxicant tablets was seized in transit, and a suspect was arrested during a raid at Mandimuruppu yesterday.

Sewwandi assisted in killing in hope of going to Europe

Ishara Sewwandi, arrested for her role in the murder of underworld figure “Ganemulla Sanjeewa,” told investigators that she assisted in the killing in the hope of being sent to a European country, police sources said.

Sri Lanka to sign several agreements with Vatican: Minister

Sri Lanka is to sign a number of agreements with the Vatican in the near future, Foreign Minister Vijitha Hearth told Parliament today.

MPs to wear pink tomorrow to mark breast cancer month

All MPs are expected to wear pink tomorrow in order to mark breast cancer month.

Contaminated Indian cough syrups: Is Sri Lanka at risk?

Deadly cough syrups recently linked to child deaths in India have set off alarm bells across the region, with Sri Lankan authorities on alert to keep unsafe medicines out of local markets.

Japanese PM Ishiba’s cabinet resigns

Outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned with his cabinet on Tuesday, marking an end to the administration that took office just over a year ago.

President amends ministry portfolios through gazette notification

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued a Gazette notification amending the scopes, functions, departments, statutory bodies, and state corporations of several ministries following the recent cabinet reshuffle.

Woman trying to burn cockroach sets South Korea apartment ablaze

South Korean police said they would seek an arrest warrant for a woman who set fire to her apartment building while trying to kill a cockroach with an improvised flamethrower, local media report.

Lanka Government Cloud back online after technical glitch

The Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) said that technical issues which caused a recent disruption to the Lanka Government Cloud (LGC) services have been fully resolved, with all affected online government platforms now operational.

Athapaththu demands more from Sri Lanka after victory over Bangladesh

Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu insisted her side must improve if they are to qualify for the semi-finals of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, despite victory over Bangladesh.

Sri Lanka earn first victory of ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025

Sri Lanka earned their first win of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup with an extraordinary seven-run victory over Bangladesh.

Sri Lanka’s Chamari Athapaththu Makes Waves with 4 Wickets

Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu produced a brilliant all-round display, starring with the ball to claim 4 for 42 against Bangladesh at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.

Pakistan Hand ODI Captaincy to Star Pacer

Pakistan have named a new ODI captain, taking over the reins from Mohammad Rizwan.

Imported vehicle prices drop in Sri Lanka following Japan price cuts: VIAL

The prices of imported vehicles in Sri Lanka have dropped by up to Rs. 1.5 million, following a reduction in vehicle prices in Japan, Vehicle Importers Association of Lanka (VIAL) President Indika Sampath Merinchige said.

Six students hospitalized, 20 arrested following clash at Ruhuna University

A clash between second- and third-year students was reported at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, leaving six students hospitalized and 20 others in police custody, authorities said.

Nearly Rs. 30 mn traffic spot fines paid through GovPay within two months

Nearly Rs. 30 million has been earned from traffic spot fines paid through the GovPay digital payment platform within two months in the Western Province and the stretch between Dambulla and Anuradhapura, Chairman of the Task Force on Digital Affairs of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Ministry, Harsha Purasinghe said today.