Government clarifies misleading reports on Hilton hotel divestiture

The Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies has issued a statement clarifying recent misleading media reports about the divestiture of Hotel Developers (Lanka) Ltd, which owns the Colombo Hilton.

Father arrested for stabbing son to death

A 24-year-old youth was found stabbed to death with a sharp weapon by his father over a personal dispute in the Dehiattakandiya area last morning.

Two individuals, impersonating tax officers nabbed in Aluthgama

An attempt made by a gang to cheat businessmen in Aluthgama and Dharga Town under the pretext of tax officers of the Inland Revenue Department collecting income tax from business establishments and to obtain money was foiled by the Aluthgama police.

BASL president accused of lacking transparency in JAICA fund controversy

The five-member-Special Committee appointed by the Bar Council of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) over the controversial BASL-JICA issue has found that BASL President Kaushalya Navaratne PC has failed to act with transparency in relation to the contract entered into by the BASL with JICA and thus has violated the trust reposed in him as the President of the BASL.

Namal can easily win; he entered fray with 35% votes in hand: D.V. Chanaka

SLPP Presidential candidate Namal Rajapaksa can easily become the President at the upcoming Presidential election as he began his campaign with a definite 35 percent votes of the people who stood with the ’Mahinda Chinthanaya’ policy, State Minister D.V. Chanaka said today.

Man found guilty of murdering Sri Lankan woman in Australia

A Melbourne man who killed his wife with a knife and an axe has been found guilty of murder, with a Supreme Court jury rejecting his story that he was acting in self-defence.

India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval meets President

India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat this morning, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

NPP to increase government employees’ salary every six months: Anura Kumara

Claiming that the promise to increase government employees’ salary by Rs. 25,000 is an utter lie, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today the National People’s Power (NPP) will increase government servants’ salary every six months propotionate to the cost of living.

Former SL Test cricketer under probe over alleged misconduct towards female player

Former Sri Lanka Test cricketer Dulip Samaraweera is facing a Cricket Australia probe amid allegations of serious misconduct towards a female player.

Workers trapped for days in Thai tunnel found dead

Three foreign workers trapped inside a collapsed train tunnel have died despite rescue efforts that lasted over five days, Thai authorities have said.

Lotus Tower to shine in red on September 1

The Colombo Lotus Tower will be illuminated in red on September 01, to mark the commencement of World Alzheimer’s Month, the Colombo Lotus Tower Management Company (Private) Limited announced.

Van collides with Kandy-Matara train

A van collided against the Matara bound express train from Kandy at the Keenadeniya railway crossing off Ambepussa railway station, police said.

Future uncertain, whoever becomes leader fails after three years in power: Rahula Thera

It is uncertain whether this country can ever be led in the right direction. Whoever comes to power seems to rule for only three years before their authority falls apart, founder of the National Namal Uyana, Ven. Wanawasi Rahula Thera said.

Range Bandara removed from UNP General Secretary post

The United National Party (UNP) is set to replace its General Secretary, Palitha Range Bandara, a top source said.

Jaffna flies high in air links, IndiGo to start daily flights from Chennai on September 1

IndiGo, a key Indian airline, will commence flight operations between Chennai and Jaffna starting from September 1, an official said.

ABBA joins music artists demanding Trump stop playing their songs

Swedish pop group ABBA has become the latest set of famous musicians to demand that former President Trump stop playing their songs at his campaign rallies.

Sri Lanka Police to deploy 54,000 personnel for Presidential election duties

In preparation for the upcoming Presidential election, the Sri Lanka Police has announced that appromexiate 54,000 personnel will be deployed from its force of 77,000 to ensure the smooth conduct of the electoral process.

Some presidential candidates make absurd demands

Ahead of the Presidential Election, some candidates have asked for bizarre demands from law enforcement authorities, some of which have been rejected while some are being mulled.

Reports of three candidates missing not a concern: EC

In the wake of recent reports of three presidential candidates being untraced, the Election Commission said it was not a concern to them.

Biz leaders get campaign economic briefing

As Sri Lanka prepares for its presidential elections on 21 September, candidates are unveiling their economic strategies, which could shape the country’s future.

Kites to fly high to generate electricity: Professor Jayaratne

The Physics Department at Colombo University plans to generate sufficient electricity for home use using kites, Astronomy and Space Science Unit, Colombo University Director, Professor Chandana Jayaratne said.

Ampara urology unit on brink of closure

The urology unit at the Ampara Hospital faces the threat of closure due to the absence of a qualified urologist, the Daily Mirror learns.

Central Bank governor has become Ranil’s mouthpiece: NPP

Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe is making certain statements on the economy to satisfy President Ranil Wickremesinghe, NPP politburo member Dr. Nalida Jayatissa said today.

Adani overtakes Ambani as richest Indian on Hurun India Rich List 2024

Recouping the dent caused by the Hindenburg Research report, Gautam Adani’s networth shot up 95% to ₹11.6 lakh crore last year, which helped him replace Mukesh Ambani to become the richest Indian, a report said on Thursday.

Election law violation complaints close to 1350

A total of 118 additional complaints related to the upcoming Presidential election have been received by the Election Commission in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of complaints to 1,347.

Rankings boost for SL ahead of T20 WC

Sri Lanka have received a massive boost ahead of this year’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup with a group of their best white-ball players achieving career-best ratings on the latest ICC Women’s ODI Player Rankings.

UK considering banning smoking in pub gardens, outdoor restaurants

Sir Keir Starmer says the government will be ’’taking decisions’’ on outdoor smoking to reduce the number of preventable deaths linked to tobacco use.

Sajith Premadasa launches “A Win For All” Presidential manifesto

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya’s (SJB) presidential candidate and opposition leader, Sajith Premadasa, has launched his presidential election manifesto today.

Range Bandara denies crossover claims

UNP General Secretary Range Bandara today denied a news report that he had resigned from his post in the party and is going to cross over.

Millions told to evacuate as typhoon pummels Japan

Almost 4 million people in southern Japan have been urged to evacuate as Typhoon Shanshan made landfall Thursday, leaving thousands of residents without power and lashing Kyushu island with hurricane-force winds, torrential rain and dangerous storm surges.