NASA gives massive update on ’city-killing’ asteroid

NASA has given a major update on the ’city-killing’ asteroid which has been hurtling towards Earth – and it finally makes for pleasant reading.

Legal barrier hinders efforts in extradicting Arjun Mahendran: Nalinda

The government admitted today that a legal barrier has hindered efforts in brining down former Central Bank Governor Arjun Mahendran to Sri Lanka.

Cabinet nod to establish Gambling Regulation Authority

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to establish a Gambling Regulation Authority as an independent establishment with a broad and complete subject arena to standardise gambling institutions, minimise social damage, promotion of tourism sector and ensure economic growth.

ICRC pledges support for new Government initiatives

The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society has agreed to provide technical assistance and capacity-building support to strengthen the Office on Missing Persons (OMP), the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

US sides with Russia in UN resolutions on Ukraine

The US has twice sided with Russia in votes at the UN to mark the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, highlighting the Trump administration’s change of stance on the war.

Heated arguments in Parliament after two MPs come up with murder allegations

Heated arguments erupted in Parliament today with ruling party MP Gamagedara Dissanayake and Opposition MP Rohini Kaviratne coming up with murder charges during the 1989 insurrection.

Colombo High Court grants bail to Gnanasara Thera

The Colombo High Court ordered the release on bail of the General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) organisation, Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, who was sentenced to simple imprisonment for insulting the religion of Islam.

Hydropower capacity reduced to 20 per cent due to dry spell: Official

Due to the prevailing dry weather conditions in Sri Lanka electricity generated by using hydropower has reduced due to high levels of heat, an official from the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) said.

Let us decide on LG polls date independently: EC to political parties

The date for the declaration of the Local Government (LG) elections, followed by the call for nominations, will be announced only after the budget debate is concluded, the Election Commission (EC) stated.

People begin to age in their 30s: Lifestyle Medicine Physician

Contrary to popular people’s belief that they start ageing later in life, Dr. Aruni Malwatta, a Lifestyle Medicine Physician, broke the misconception that the period of people beginning to age is as early as their 30s.

Bar Association urges IGP to launch inquiry

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) yesterday announced that extrajudicial killings could never be a solution to addressing the rise in criminal activity and that crime could be best curbed when the State adhered to the rule of law.

Mother, brother of female suspect arrested over Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder

Two more suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, also known as Ganemulla Sanjeewa.

Indirect taxes continue to rip off people

Heavy reliance on indirect taxes is continuing to push up the cost of living, despite repeated efforts by successive governments to ease the financial strain by increasing the percentage of direct taxes instead.

Probe launched after suspicious death of Chinese national in Colombo

The Slave Island Police have launched an investigation after a Chinese national died suspiciously in a hotel at Slave Island.

UNP, SJB alliance sans Sajith?

It is likely that a large number of Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB) MPs will form an alliance with the United National Party (UNP) leaving out SJB leader Sajith Premadasa, former MP Rajitha Senaratne said today.

How mighty SSC have fallen like Rajapaksas

Sinhalese Sports Club’s (SSC) staggering relegation from the top division could only be compared to the incredible fall of Rajapaksas in recent times. Like Rajapaksas who dominated politics for decades, SSC were the top dog of Sri Lanka’s first class cricket for such a long period until last week when it was confirmed they were relegated to Division 2.

Govt. to provide packs of essential food items to low-income earners

The government is focusing on providing packs of essential food items to low-income earners in preparation for the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Harini appointed as chief of Committee on High Posts

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has been appointed the chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on High Posts, Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne announced today.

Will provide security to MPs if required after threat assessment: Minister

Necessary action will be taken to provide security to Members of Parliament, if required after receiving the threat assessment reports, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said.

Chandana Sooriyabandara appointed Media Advisor to President

Senior journalist Chandana Sooriyabandara has been officially appointed as the Media Advisor to the President.

New DG appointed to President’s Media Division

Prasanna Perera has been appointed as the Director General of the President’s Media Division (PMD).

73-year-old Indian national nabbed with Kush at BIA

A 73-year-old Indian national who attempted to smuggle 1.908 kilos of Kush Cannabis was arrested at the Katunayake Airport this afternoon, Police said.

Why are MPs scared when underworld gangs clash? asks government MP

NPP MP Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi questioned why Members of Parliament must be scared when there are clashes among underworld gangs.

Pope is alive, don’t be deceived by fake reports: Catholic Church of Sri Lanka

The reports circulating on social media that Pope Francis has passed away is fake, National Director Communications of the Catholic Church Fr. Jude Krishantha said today.

USAID has not officially informed of aid cuts to Sri Lanka: Deputy Minister

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has not officially informed the govenment on any aid cut to date, Deputy Minister of Finance Harshana Sooriyaperuma told Parliament today.

Police release new photos of female murder suspect still at large

Police today released the new photographs of the female suspect, Pinpura Dewage Ishara Sewwandi, who is wanted in connection with the murder of ’Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ at the Hulftsdorp Court Complex, seeking public assistance to arrest her.

Pope responding to treatment but not yet out of danger: Doctors

Pope Francis is not “in danger of death”, but he’s also not fully “out of danger”, members of his medical team have said.

Police seek help to find missing girl

The police are seeking public assistance to locate a 16-year-old girl from Alwatta who has been missing since December 6 last year.

President must use helicopters when travelling across country: Ravi K

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake should use helicopters when travelling across the country, MP Ravi Karunanayake told Parliament today.

Several officials attached to Judiciary to be questioned over Hulftsdorp shooting: Nalinda

Several officials attached to the Judiciary will be questioned over the killing of Ganemulla Sanjeewa inside courts, Chief Government Whip Nalinda Jayatissa told Parliament today.