EC summons Public Security Ministry secretary over IGP matter

The Election Commission (EC) has summoned Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security, and Senior Deputy Inspector of Police (SDIG) Asanga Karavita to discuss the issues surrounding the Inspector General of Police (IGP).

116 SLPP, UNP Provincial Council members vow support to President

A group of 116 former Provincial Council members from the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and the United National Party (UNP) pledged their commitment to support President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the upcoming Presidential election, according to the President’s Media Division.

38 Air Traffic Controllers left since 2020 due to latest currency crisis

Since 2020, a significant number of Air Traffic Controllers (ATCs) have left the country due to the latest currency crisis, Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) Chairman Eng. Athula Galketiya said.

TikTok HQ staff hit by mass food poisoning incident

Dozens of staff at the Singapore office of TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, have been hospitalised in an apparent food poisoning outbreak.

Fuel price revision tonight

A fuel price revision will take place tonight, the Power and Energy Ministry said.

New Zealand to support growth of Sri Lanka’s dairy industry

The New Zealand government has agreed to support the growth of Sri Lanka’s dairy industry.

Visa deal challenged before Supreme Court

Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has filed a fundamental rights petition before the Supreme Court, calling for action against procedural violations and abuse of public trust by officials in the procurement of private entities to handle the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system for issuing visas to tourists visiting Sri Lanka.

Abeysinghe makes early exit from Olympics

Sri Lankan swimmer Kyle Abeysinghe finished last in the Men’s 100m freestyle heat four at the 33rd Paris Olympic Games in France.

Man arrested with two T-56 weapons

A 43-year-old person was arrested with two T-56 assault riffles during a search operation conducted by the Police Special Task Force in Aralaganwila.

Election Commission seeks report from health DG

The Election Commission has sought a report from the Director General of Health Services regarding the participation of government nurses in uniform at the National All Ceylon Nurses’ Conference, which was held under the patronage of National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

John Keells Holdings 1Q25 profitability slips

Premier blue-chip company John Keells Holdings PLC reported a decline in group profitability for the first quarter of the financial year 2025 (1Q25) due to pre-opening expenses and non-cash exchange losses of its upcoming high-profile property, and a notable deferred tax credit at the ports and shipping business.

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh killed in Iran, group says

Hamas’s top political leader Ismail Haniyeh has been killed in Iran, the group has confirmed.

Sajith places deposit to contest 2024 presidential election

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara placed the deposit on behalf of Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa to contest the Presidential election 2024.

Customs earn Rs. 708 billion in 2024 without vehicle imports

Sri Lanka Customs has achieved an income of Rs. 708 billion from the Rs. 1,537 billion revenue target set for 2024, said Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya.

Tussle begins to garner Parliamentarians’ support for Ranil Wickremesinghe

​Days after President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced his candidacy in the September Presidential Election, 92 Parliamentarians, mostly from the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) met Wickremesinghe last evening and pledged their support to him.

Absence of IGP: National Police Commission seeks AG’s advice

In the absence of both the Inspector General of Police and the Senior Deputy Inspector General in charge of Administration at Sri Lanka Police, the National Police Commission has sought the Attorney General’s advice regarding a crucial appointment.

Most MPs set to align with SJB rejected by NPP: Anura Kumara

Most of the Parliamentarians who are said to be forming an alliance with the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) on August 8 had sought to join the National People’s Power (NPP) but were rejected due to their bad political history, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

92 MPs pledge support to President: PMD

Ninety-two Members of Parliament met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe, pledging their support for him in the upcoming presidential election, the President Media Division said.

Charith Asalanka appointed ODI captain, replacing Kusal Mendis

The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has appointed Charith Asalanka as the new ODI captain, replacing Kusal Mendis.

Online train seat reservations time revised

The Railways Department has decided to resume the online train seat reservations system on September 1.

MR will rectify wrong decision: Semasinghe

Claiming that the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has taken a decision going against the majority opinion of the party, State Minister Shehan Semasinghe said today they hope that former President Mahinda Rajapaksa will rectify the wrong decision taken for the need of a handful of people.

Trump to be interviewed by FBI in shooting investigation

Donald Trump has agreed to be interviewed by the FBI as part of its investigation into the assassination attempt at his rally in Pennsylvania earlier this month.

Indian NCB thwarts Rs. 700 million ice smuggling to Sri Lanka, 3 arrested

India’s Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) sleuths seized 7kg methamphetamine (Ice) worth 70 crore and arrested three people in connection with the case. The drug was sourced from Manipur, to be smuggled into Sri Lanka.

Woman sent to jail for overfeeding her dog to death in New Zealand

A woman from New Zealand was sentenced to two months in prison after her dog, who weighed 53 kilograms (118 pounds) and was severely obese, died.

Election Commission writes to President over IGP issue

The Election Commission has formally requested President Ranil Wickremesinghe to address the ongoing issue surrounding the Inspector General of Police (IGP).

Congo seeks defence expertise, investments from Sri Lanka

The Sri Lankan ambassador in Kenya, Kana Kananathan, who is also accredited to Congo held high-level discussions yesterday with key officials of that government, aimed at enhancing the multifaceted relationship.

SLPP politburo decision imaterial: Range Bandara

The decision by Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) to field its own candidate for the presidency is imaterial as a majority of the Ministers and MPs of this party is backing incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe, United National Party (UNP) General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara said.

SLPP MP S.M. Chandrasena vows support to Ranil

Despite a significant portion of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MPs deciding not to support President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the upcoming Presidential election, SLPP parliamentarian S.M. Chandrasena has officially pledged his support to President Wickremesinghe.

Cabinet approves new Constitution for Sri Lanka Cricket

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a new constitution for Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).

Lack of exercise, healthy foods increase obesity rate in country

Due to a lack of exercise and healthy foods, the rates of overweight and obesity have rapidly increased, among both women and men in the country, Health Ministry Secretary Dr. Palitha Mahipala said.