Sri Lanka seeks exclusive economic zone expansion

Sri Lanka is successfully lobbying for the increase of the size of its Exclusive Economic Zone in cooperation with the Maldives avoiding any conflict between the two sides on overlapping claims, the Daily Mirror learns.

Sri Lanka lobbies UN for territorial sea expansion

Sri Lanka is successfully lobbying for the increase of the size of its Exclusive Economic Zone or the country’s territorial sea in cooperation with the Maldives avoiding any conflict between the two sides on overlapping claims, the Daily Mirror learns.

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“Sufficiently strong progress” on debt restructuring efforts: IMF

Acknowledges authorities have been holding extensive discussions and says there is strong expectation that agreements with external commercial creditors will be reached soon.

Canada stun Ireland by 12 runs in T20 World Cup

Canada won their first match at any Twenty20 World Cup when they stunned Ireland by 12 runs in a Group A game in New York on Friday.

Man in viral child assault video attacked in Prison

The person who was seen assaulting a small girl in a viral video has been attacked by inmates of the Anuradhapura prison following his arrest and remand.

Céline Dion says illness has caused muscle spasms that broke her ribs

Céline Dion has said she has suffered muscle spasms so strong that her ribs were broken as a result, as she lives with the condition stiff person syndrome.

President re-appoints Shavendra Silva as Chief of Defence Staff

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has re-appointed General Shavendra Silva as the Chief of Defence Staff until December 31st.

Tiran Alles directs CID to probe threats against Harsha de Silva

In the wake of claims made by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr. Harsha de Silva that he has received threats, Public Security Minister Tiran Alles has directed IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon to task the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) with investigating into the alleged threats.

New city planned for residents along Kelani River bank

In light of the severe flood risk, plans are afoot to establish a new city along the Kelani River bank, designed to provide comprehensive amenities including hospitals, schools, and residential complexes.

Most flood deaths caused by reckless behavior: DMC

The causes of most of the deaths reported during floods are due to careless bathing, attempting to cross submerged roads and unsafe boating practices, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) Director Pradeep Kodippli said.

Biden apologizes to Ukraine’s Zelenskyy

U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday for the first time publicly apologized to Ukraine for a monthslong congressional holdup in American military assistance that let Russia make gains on the battlefield.

Strike disrupts nearly 100 train services

Despite the Railways Department announcing that services could be restored by this afternoon due to the ongoing strike, nearly 100 train services were cancelled today leaving commuters in disarray.

Rainfall to enhance in coming days

The prevailing rainy conditions in the south-western part of Sri Lanka are expected to intensify over the next few days, beginning tomorrow, June 8.

Harsha threatened by those in his own camp: State Minister

Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) Harsha de Silva is being threatened by those in his own camp, State Minister Shehan Semasinghe told Parliament today.

Some MPs harassing us due to our stand on VFS issue: Harin, Harsha

The issue pertaining to obtaining the services of VFS Global for the process of granting Sri Lankan visas to foreigners has taken a new turn with Minister Harin Fernando and MP Harsha de Silva complaining that some MPs have told them not to oppose the project and not to probe the scam.

ICC treats various teams differently, SLC has already complained: Minister

Admitting the fact that the Sri Lankan cricket team touring the USA for the T20 World Cup has faced inconveniences, Sports Minister Harin Fernando said Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has already lodged a complaint with the International Cricket Council (ICC) over the matter.

Pahala Kadugannawa Road to close tomorrow

The Pahala Kadugannawa area on the Colombo-Kandy Road will be closed from time to time tomorrow from 10 am to 7 pm, Kegalle District Secretary Chandana Jayasinghe said.

32 train journeys cancelled due to the railway strike

More than 30 train services have been cancelled today due to the strike launched by the Sri Lanka Railways Locomotive Operating Engineers’ Union, since midnight yesterday, the Control Rooms sources said.

’Sinister move to remove me from COPF’: Harsha

Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) Dr. Harsha de Silva today alleged that there is a sinister move to remove him from his post.

Gender Equality Bill inconsistent with Constitution

The Supreme Court observed that the Gender Equality Bill is inconsistant with the Constitution as a whole and should be enacted with a two thirds majority and through a referendum, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardhane announced today.

Anura, Sajith debate becomes a non-event

The public debate which was to be held between National Peoples Power (NPP) Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa became a non-event last night as Premadasa did not turn up for it.

Several trains may get delayed or cancelled during strike: Engineers’ Union

Due to the ongoing train strike, several powerset trains running from Colombo Fort railway station will not run this morning, the Locomotive Operating Engineers Union (LOEU) said.

Ruling is a significant step for all female victims in Sri Lanka: Caroline Jonsson

In the wake of the announcement of the judgement, the family of victim Yvonne Jonsson, said this ruling is not only a victory for our family but also for all who believe in the rule of law.

Authorities to pursue extradition of Jayamaha

Following the Supreme Court’s ruling declaring former President Maithripala Sirisena’s pardon of Don Shamantha Jude Anthony Jayamaha as arbitrary and invalid, Sri Lankan authorities have intensified efforts to bring the convicted murderer back to the country, suspected to be in Singapore.

USA stun Pakistan in T20 World Cup super over

The United States pulled off one of the biggest shocks in cricket history by beating Pakistan in a super over in Dallas.

Sri Lanka’s premier quality event, NCQP 2024 set for June 25

The Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Quality and Productivity (SLAAQP) recently announced the upcoming National Convention on Quality and Productivity (NCQP) 2024, which will take place on June 25, 2024, at the Mount Lavinia Hotel, under the theme ’’A Quest for Quality, Productivity, and Innovation.’’

SC orders Maithripala to pay Rs.1 M to petitioner

The Supreme Court today ordered former President Maithripala Sirisena to pay Rs. 1 million to the petitioner in the Fundamental Rights petition filed challenging former President Sirisena’s decision to grant a Presidential pardon to Royal Park murder convict Don Shamantha Jude Anthony Jayamaha.

Anuradhapura sacred area declared a rabies-free zone

The Anuradhapura Municipal Commissioner declared the Anuradhapura sacred area as a rabies-free zone, assuring devotees that there is no need for concern, the Association of Veterinarians for Humane Management of Animal Population said.

Catholic Church has nothing to do with extension of AG’s term

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Sri Lanka (CBCSL) announced today that the Catholic Church in Sri Lanka had no involvement in the extension of the Attorney General’s term.