Heavy showers above 50mm on the cards for multiple provinces

The Meteorological Department has issued a weather advisory for several regions, anticipating fairly heavy showers exceeding 50 mm in some areas of Northern and North-central provinces over the next 24 hours.

Will contest Presidential election as independent candidate: SF

Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka today announced that he will contest the Presidential election as an independent candidate.

Fleet of 438 SLTB buses assigned for Esala Perahera

The Transport Ministry has decided to assign 438 Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses to operate day and night services during the Kandy Esala Perahera for the convenience of the public.

Apply for passports only for urgent needs: Minister

Public Security Minister Tiran Alles requested the people to apply for passports only if they are urgent and advised those who can wait to delay their applications till October, when new e-passports that meet international standards will be available.

’We engaged in suicide mission by supporting President’: Harin

Former Minister Harin Fernando, who lost his Parliamentray seat after the Supreme Court decision, said he and Manusha engaged in a sucide mission by supporting President Ranil Wickremsinghe.

Supreme Court quashes recommendations of Gotabaya’s Presidential Commission

The Supreme Court today issued an order quashing the findings and recommendations made by the Commission of Inquiry appointed by former President Gotabaya Rajapakse in respect of nine petitioners including former High Court Judge Padmini N. Ranawaka and President’s Counsel Upul Jayasuriya.

Bandulalal Bandarigoda to replace Manusha

Bandulalal Bandarigoda is to fill the vacancy created after Manusha Nanayakkara lost his seat following the Supreme Court decision that the latter’s expulsion from the SJB was legal.

Education Ministry clears Wesley ruggerite

The Ministry of Education has officially informed the Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association (SLSRFA) that after further investigation, Wesley College rugby player was eligible to participate in the 2024 Inter-Schools Under-19 League Rugby Tournament.

Sheikh Hasina to return to Bangladesh for elections, says son

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will return to her country when its new caretaker government decides to hold elections, her son has said.

Fonseka resigns from SJB Chairmanship

Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka resigned from the post of SJB Chairmanship today.

12-hour water cut in Gampaha area on Sunday

Water supply will be interrupted for twelve hours from Sunday (11) at 9.00 a.m. in several areas in Gampaha due to repairs to the Biyagama water treatement plant, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said.

X-Press Pearl debris fully cleared: State Minister

The owners of the X-Press Pearl informed Sri Lanka that the debris had been fully cleared by now, State Minister of Justice Anurada Jayaratne said today.

Lyles’ bid for Olympic sprint double wrecked by Covid

Noah Lyles said he was ’’proud’’ to win 200m bronze after being hit by Covid-19 wrecked his bid to become the first man since Usain Bolt to complete an individual Olympic sprint double.

Eggs will be imported again within next 10 days: STC

The Sri Lanka State Trading (General) Corporation (STC) today announced that the import of eggs will resume within the next 10 days.

Harin, Manusha lose Parliamentary seats

The Supreme Court, in two landmark judgments today, determined that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya’s (SJB) decision to expel Ministers Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara from the party is legally valid.

25 percent of children below the age of one year experience sleep related problems: Medical Expert

Approximately 25 percent of children less than one year in Sri Lanka are having some form of sleep related problem that can lead to various physical and mental health issues due to not getting good sleep, Health Promotion Bureau (HPB) Consultant Community Physician Dr. Enoka Wickramasinghesaid.

SL National poverty line triples in just over a decade

The national poverty line, which determines the minimum income threshold to meet basic needs, has nearly tripled over slightly in the span of just over a decade according to a report released by the department of census and statistics.

Venezuela’s Maduro blocks X access in country for 10 days

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday took tensions with social media platform X and its owner Elon Musk to new heights, banning the platform in the South American country for 10 days amid furore over a disputed presidential election.

Liquor companies reject Excise Department’s request to lower prices

The Excise Department’s recent request for liquor companies to reduce prices has been rejected by the companies, drawing criticism from health professionals who view the move as promoting alcohol consumption.

SL immigration handicapped in on-arrival visa processing

The Department of Immigration and Emigration at the airport is facing a critical situation with visa checks for arriving passengers, mainly due to the lack of an active Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system.

Soliciting a bribe to perform one’s duty is like selling his own soul -– Senior Counsel tells Customs

It is high time the Customs officers practice integrity and to build up a work environment free of bribery and corruption as opined by President’s Counsel Sarath Jayamanne, who spoke at the launch of new Customs Internal Affairs Unit to receive public complaints.

Apparel buyers may shift to SL until B’desh stabilises: JAAF

As Bangladesh, a major player in the global apparel market, grapples with a severe crisis, Sri Lanka is poised to benefit from some apparel orders in the short term, according to the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF).

Oversupply squeezes Ceylon Grain Elevators’ second quarter profits

Ceylon Grain Elevators PLC, Sri Lanka’s largest poultry producer, saw a decline in both revenue and profit in the second quarter due to an oversupply of chicken, leading to lower prices and volumes.

New Customs unit to address public complaints

The government has set up an Internal Customs Unit within Sri Lanka Customs (SLC) to investigate public complaints, following increased public scrutiny, the Finance Ministry announced yesterday.

Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus sworn in to lead caretaker government

Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus has been sworn in as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government.

Could Wellalage be next Ravindra Jadeja?

Despite the 2-0 thrashing at the hands of Sri Lanka, there is no doubt that team India has been the most dominant force in world cricket in the last decade and they topped it off when they lifted the T20 World Cup held in the USA and the West Indies recently.

SL enacts law to recognize 1000 foreign medical colleges in global ranking

Medical Amendment Bill which provides provisions for the government to recognize over 1000 foreign medical colleges was unanimously approved by Parliament today.

Sri Lanka Test team raise safety concerns over anti-immigrant riots in UK

Some Sri Lanka players currently in England for a three-Test series have raised concerns over security following widespread anti-immigrant riots in the country.

Health officials criticize Excise Department for promoting alcohol

The Excise Department’s recent request for liquor companies to lower their prices has sparked significant backlash, with health professionals condemning the move as an encouragement of alcohol consumption.

British crocodile expert jailed for sexually abusing dozens of dogs

A renowned British zoologist has been sentenced to 10 years and five months in prison in Australia after admitting to a series of shocking crimes involving the sexual abuse and torture of dozens of dogs.