Apparent cyberattack leaves Seattle airport facing major internet outages

An apparent cyberattack disrupted internet, phones, email and other systems at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for a third day on Monday as Port of Seattle officials worked to investigate the outages and restore full service.

Bangladesh players rally behind accused teammate Shakib Al Hasan

Bangladesh players have rallied round teammate Shakib Al Hasan, the ousted lawmaker who faces a case of alleged murder connected to unrest that toppled the government earlier this month.

Fowzie gets two years suspended imprisonment

Former State Minister A.H.M. Fowzie, who pleaded guilty to a corruption case, was sentenced today by the Colombo High Court to a two-year suspended imprisonment.

Australia introduces cap on international students

Australia will introduce a cap on the number of new international students it accepts, as it tries to reduce overall migration to pre-pandemic levels.

President meets Ramanya Maha Nikaya Mahanayaka thera

President Ranil Wickramasinghe met the Sri Lanka Ramanya Maha Nikaya’s Mahanayaka Aggamaha Pandita Most Venerable Makulewe Wimala Nayaka Thero this morning and received his blessings.

ICC announces revised schedule for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in the UAE

Ten teams will play 23 matches, over 18 action-packed days, at two venues in the UAE, the Dubai International Cricket Stadium and the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, as the world’s best battle it out for the ultimate prize in T20 cricket.

Surging seas are coming for us all, warns UN chief

The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has said that big polluters have a clear responsibility to cut emissions – or risk a worldwide catastrophe.

SJB, SLPP to release Presidential election manifestos soon

The Presidential election manifestos of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) are set to be released soon.

Kanchana Banagoda appointed SL Navy’s Chief of Staff

Rear Admiral Kanchana Banagoda has been appointed as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy with effect from August 16, by President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Seven killed in ’most massive’ Russian air attack, Ukraine says

Russia has launched one of its biggest air attacks on Ukraine of the war so far, the head of the Ukrainian air force has said.

Two in five women have experienced physical, sexual and emotional violence by a partner: UNFPA

Two in five (or 39.8%) women have experienced physical, sexual and emotional violence by a partner in their lifetime according to the Sri Lanka National Survey on Violence against Women conducted in 2019 by the United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA) and the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS).

Diplomatic cable claiming victory for AKD: Indian High Commission debunks report

A spokesperson for the Indian High Commission in Colombo debunked a social media report in circulation that National People’s Power (NPP) presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to win the elections, according to an Indian diplomatic cable.

Presidential candidates barred from throwing parties for voters

The conduct of parties to lavish people with food, drinks or refreshments by the presidential candidates amounts to an offence under treating, in accordance with the Presidential Elections Act and therefore they are barred from doing so, an official said yesterday.

July apparel export earnings up 3.3% YoY

Sri Lanka’s apparel sector performance expanded in the month of July from the corresponding period of the previous year, indicating an improvement in the order books.

UK overtakes Russia to become 2nd largest source market in cumulative tourist arrivals

The United Kingdom (UK) has overtaken Russia as the second largest source market for the first time this year, in cumulative tourist arrivals as of August 22, recording 125,103 arrivals.

United Petroleum targets 350-400mn litres of fuel sales in SL

Australia’s United Petroleum, the latest entry into Sri Lanka’s retail fuel market, targets to supply the Sri Lankan market with 350-400 million litres.

ADIC urges presidential candidates to address drug, alcohol issues

The Alcohol and Drug Information Center (ADIC) has put forward 12 key recommendations for the upcoming presidential candidates, focusing on tackling the pressing issues related to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs in Sri Lanka.

Polls monitors, PHIs seek EC probe in distributing toddy at campaign rallies

The independent polls monitors and Public Health Inspectors are seeking the intervention of the Election Commission to run a probe into the two recent incidents of distributing artificial bottled toddy at Presidential Election campaign rallies in the upcountry.

At least 900 bank accounts blocked to recover outstanding tax: Siyambalapitiya

A total of 900 bank accounts have been blocked in a move to recover outstanding tax arrears, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

Namal scoffs at election promise for Rs.25,000 salary hike

The government is bound to serve the interests of the people of this country, not only those of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB), Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Presidential Candidate Namal Rajapaksa said.

Issuing passports further limited due to shortage of blank passports

The Department of Immigration and Emigration said that the issuing of passports will be further limited due to a shortage of blank passports.

Sajith pledges new poverty alleviation programme, relief for farmers

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today pledged to come up with a new poverty alleviation programme under which each poor family will be granted Rs 20,000 for empowerment.

Laws are now in place to root out corruption: President

Whilst highlighting that eradicating corruption during the Yahapalana government was a success to some extent while there were failures at the same time, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said over the weekend that laws are now in place to rectify the shortcomings.

Another SLPP MP extends support to Ranil at Presidential election

SLPP Digamadulla District MP Wimalaweera Dissanayake has extended his support to Ranil Wickremesinghe at the upcoming Presidential election.

Government must respect judiciary: Cardinal

Whilst highlighting that he is deeply disturbed by the recent statement by the government that criticised the judiciary, Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said no one should interfere with the activities of a judge.

Korean media group highlights SL for reality show

The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), in partnership with the Sri Lankan Embassy in Seoul, welcomed an eight-member team from South Korea’s JTBC Media Group.

Three Chinese warships arrive in Colombo for formal visit

Three Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy warships—’’HE FEI,’’ ’’WUZHISHAN,’’ and ’’QILIANSHAN’’—arrived at the port of Colombo this morning for a formal visit.

Suspect in Sripura shooting still at large

Police have released a photograph of a suspect wanted in connection with a shooting at Pillayar Junction in the Gemunupura area of Sripura, which resulted in one fatality.

Tally of polls-related complaints surpasses 1,000

A total of 127 fresh complaints related to the upcoming presidential election were received bringing the total number of complaints to the 1,000 mark.

Vote for wise, courageous leader: Catholic Bishops’ Conference

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference in Sri Lanka urged the voters to elect a wise and courageous leader who can bring about the long awaited system change and eradicate corruption and one who will introduce a new political culture.