Bandula says he never accused RW of bond scam

Minister of Transport, Highways, and Mass Media Dr. Bandula Gunawardena reiterated that he had never accused President Ranil Wickremesinghe of the Central Bank bond scam, for which the individuals appointed by him were responsible.

HRCSL urges police to ensure impartiality during election period

The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) stressed the importance of the responsibility of the Sri Lanka Police and the State officials to provide equal protection of the law devoid of any form of bias or discrimination as prescribed in Article 12 of the Constitution of Sri Lanka.

Ballot paper price increases fourfold, more candidates cost taxpayers dearly

The cost of security paper used for ballot paper printing has increased fourfold compared to 2019 when the last Presidential Election was conducted and therefore it is economically beneficial for the country to have a minimum number of candidates in the fray, two sources said.

Key batter ruled out as England name squad for Sri Lanka Tests

Regular opener Zak Crawley will miss the series due to a fractured right little finger sustained in the third Test of the recently concluded series against the West Indies, which the hosts won 3-0.

Vandersay and Asalanka star as Sri Lanka clinch 32-run win, lead series 1-0

Career-best bowling figures from spin bowler Jeffrey Vandersay and skipper Charith Asalanka’s brilliance with the ball led Sri Lanka to a 32-run victory over India in the second ODI. The win gives Sri Lanka a 1-0 lead in the 3-match series at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday.

Djokovic beats Alcaraz to win long-awaited Olympic gold

Novak Djokovic beat Carlos Alcaraz in thrilling fashion to secure a long-awaited Olympic title and complete the career ’Golden Slam’.

Bangladesh imposes indefinite curfew

The government of Bangladesh declared an indefinite nationwide curfew starting at 6 p.m. (1200 GMT) on Sunday, the first time it has taken such a step during the current protests that began last month.

Intelligence services warn government on NPP’s tri-forces forum, overseas Sri Lankans a threat: Anura Kumara

The state intelligence services have warned the government in its recent report that overseas Sri Lankans and the Retired Tri-Forces Forum of the National People’s Power (NPP) have been the influential factors in the NPP’s victory, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

Dilith Jayaweera named ’Sarvajana Balaya’ Presidential candidate

Mawbima Janatha Pakshaya leader Dilith Jayaweera has been named the Presidential candidate of the ’Sarvajana Balaya’ alliance.

HRCSL to accept complaints on election law violations

The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka announced that it will accept complaints regarding violations of election laws by police and other government officials ahead of the Presidential election.

India seeks duty concession on cars, commercial vehicles, machinery in FTA with Sri Lanka

India is seeking customs duty concession on a number of goods including cars, commercial vehicles and machinery from Sri Lanka under a comprehensive free trade agreement (FTA), talks for which are underway, an official said.

Rohitha to support Ranil in Presidential election

SLPP Kalutara District MP Rohitha Abeygunawardena has announced that he will support President Ranil Wickremesinghe in the upcoming presidential election.

Sri Lankans including singers arrested in Kuwait, released

The Sri Lankans, including the singers who were arrested in Kuwait, have been released.

US urges citizens to leave Lebanon on ’any available ticket’

The US embassy in Beirut has urged its citizens to leave Lebanon on “any ticket available”, amid soaring tensions in the Middle East.

Alfred storms to Olympic 100m gold in Paris

Julien Alfred stormed to the women’s 100m title at Paris 2024 to make history as St Lucia’s first Olympic medallist.

Hasaranga ruled out of ODI series due to injury

Sri Lanka’s team, already facing challenges due to a shortage of fast bowlers, has suffered another setback as spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out for the remainder of the ODI series against India with a left hamstring injury.

'Queen of the pool' Ledecky wins record-equalling ninth gold

American superstar Katie Ledecky equalled the record for the most gold medals by a female Olympian as she won the 800m freestyle title at the Paris Games.

ICC to rectify match officials’ 'human error': Super Over rule to be implemented in next two matches

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has sent a notification to its match officials to implement the Super Over rule for the next two ODI matches, if it happens to be a tie at the end of the 50-over match. This was confirmed by one of the top officials.

Cop commits suicide after allegedly killing three in Moneragala

A police constable attached to Karadugala Police Station in Inginiyagala, Moneragala has committed suicide after reportedly killing another police constable, a woman, and a 17-year-old girl.

Police release photos of three suspects in Athurugiriya shooting

Police today released photographs of three suspects wanted in connection with the Athurugiriya shooting on July 8, where two persons, including ’Club Wasantha’, were killed and several others were injured.

Sri Lankans who attended JVP-affiliated ’Ethera Api’ event nabbed in Kuwait: Manusha

Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara said 24 Sri Lankans who had attended an event organized by the JVP-affiliated ‘Ethera Api’ Organization have been arrested in Kuwait.

Election commission halts Urumaya land distribution programme

The Election Commission has banned the ‘Urumaya’ land distribution programme spearheaded by President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

COPA mulls promoting cultivation of Wallapatta plant

The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) has highlighted the need to promote the cultivation of Wallapatta plants claiming that it is a plant that has a high potential to bring foreign exchange to Sri Lanka.

Manusha urges calm: Ready to evacuate Sri Lankans if Middle East conflict escalates

All arrangements are in place for Sri Lankans to be brought into the country if the conflicts develop in the Middle East, Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara said.

SLFP and UPFA faction back Sajith Premadasa in Presidential Election

The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) and the faction of the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) led by Dayasiri Jayasekara have decided to support Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa in the upcoming Presidential Election.

Sangakkara says England job is an ’exciting prospect’

Sri Lankan great Kumar Sangakkara has admitted it would be an ’’exciting prospect’’ to lead England’s white-ball team, but admits he has not yet been approached for the role.

Incumbent Govt has given liquor, gun licenses to SLPP MPs: Dayasiri

The incumbent government, led by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, has issued a significant number of liquor and gun licenses to Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MPs, claimed Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) General Secretary Dayasiri Jayasekara.

45 election law violation complaints: PAFFREL

The People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) reported that a total of 45 complaints related to violations of election laws have been received during the run-up to the Presidential election.

Forged document interceptions surge at BIA, 181 cases in 2023

There has been a significant increase in the number of intercepted forged documents at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) over the past five years, with 181 forged documents intercepted in 2023 alone, the Immigration and Emigration Department said.

Do not venture into Arabian Sea areas till further notice

Naval and fishing communities are advised not to venture into the Arabian Sea areas due to the active south-west monsoonal conditions, the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Meteorology Department said.