Inaugural Cabinet meeting today

The inaugural meeting of the new Cabinet is to be held today under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Nepal flooding and landslides kill nearly 200 people

Days of heavy monsoon rains in Nepal have triggered widespread flooding and landslides across the Himalayan nation, killing almost 200 people and causing widespread destruction.

Facebook party raided, 18 underage students arrested

Ragama police raided a Facebook party last evening, arresting 18 underage students, officials confirmed.

SpaceX docks at ISS to collect stranded astronauts

A SpaceX capsule sent to bring back two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) has docked.

Israeli strikes may have displaced million people - Lebanon PM

Israel’s continuing air strikes may have already forced as many as one million people from their homes across Lebanon, the country’s prime minister has said.

General Election: Prez releases Rs. 11 Bn

The general election is expected to be held on November 14 2024 while the final day of nominations will be October 4.2024

Expect heavy rainfall, thundershowers today: Met Dept.

The Meteorology Department has issued a warning for heavy showers exceeding 100 mm for several areas of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, and North-Western Provinces.

Former MPs ordered to return pistols issued to them immediately

Former parliamentarians have been ordered to return their pistols, which were issued to them for personal security, to the Ministry of Defence without delay, informed sources said yesterday.

Some Excise officers solicited Rs.20Mn to issue bar permits lately - Wasantha Samarasinghe

Some corrupt Excise officials have solicited up to Rs.20 million to issue certain bar permits recently, National People’s Power activist said yesterday.

NPP Govt. abandons plan to privatize SriLankan Airlines

The National People’s Power (NPP) government led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is to abandon initial plans by the previous rule to sell off or divest the cash strapped SriLankan Airlines, an official said.

Rice Mill owners divided on selling rice at a controlled price

Rice mill owners appear to be divided on selling rice at a controlled price with some agreeing to supply at a controlled price while others have refused saying it will result in them suffering losses.

Committee recommends awarding full marks for the three leaked questions

The committee, which consisted of educationists, educational psychologists, medical professionals, and statisticians has recommended awarding full marks for the three leaked questions to all students who sat for the 2024 grade five Scholarship examination as the most appropriate course of action.

Postal vote applications dates for General Elections announced

The Election Commission has announced that applications for postal voting at the upcoming General Elections will be accepted from October 1 to October 8.

Sri Lanka debutant Peiris spins New Zealand to innings defeat

Debutant off-spinner Nishan Peiris took six wickets Sunday to seal Sri Lanka’s first series win against New Zealand in 15 years with a crushing victory by an innings and 154 runs in the second Test in Galle.

Probe underway over inmate’s death at Jaffna prison

Jaffna Police have reported the death of a 42-year-old inmate of the Jaffna prison, K. Pushpa, who died after being admitted to the Jaffna Hospital for emergency medical treatment.

Prices of variety of food items reduced: AICROA

The prices of a wide range of food items have been reduced due to the reduction of egg prices, the All Island Canteen and Restaurant Owners’ Association (AICROA) said.

Jayasuriya appointed as men’s cricket head coach for one year

Sanath Jayasuriya has been appointed as the head coach of the Sri Lanka men’s cricket team for a one-year term by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).

G.C.E. Ordinary Level exam results released

The results of the 2023 G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination have been published online. The Examinations Department said that the results were released at midnight on September 28.

Sri Lanka Women beat Bangladesh Women by 33 runs

Sri Lanka and Scotland registered victories on the opening day of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 warm-up games.

Rwanda congratulates President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

In a message conveyed to the Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, the Government of the Republic of Rwanda extended heartfelt congratulations to Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his election as the 9th President of Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka scent series victory as New Zealand 199-5 after follow-on

Sri Lanka were just five wickets away from a crushing second Test and series victory over New Zealand on Saturday with the tourists 199-5 at stumps on third day, having followed on after collapsing to 88 all out in their first innings.

Functions, institutions under ministries gazetted

The Gazette Extraordinary detailing the division of institutions and responsibilities under the new Ministries has been published, the President’s Media Division said.

Anura Meddegoda PC appointed as BASL President

The Bar Council of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has appointed Anura Maddegoda, PC, as the BASL President and Razik Zarook, PC as the Deputy President, the BASL Secretary said.

Sri Lanka enforce third biggest follow-on in Test cricket history as New Zealand get shot out for 88

Sri Lankan bowlers were all over New Zealand like a rash on the third day of the second Test in Galle as the visitors skittled out for 88. Sri Lanka amassed a massive score of 602 runs in the first innings riding on tons from Kamindu Mendis and Kusal Mendis.

All taxpayers urged to settle 2023/2024 income tax payments by September 30

The Inland Revenue Department has urged all taxpayers to ensure that their final income tax payments for the 2023/2024 Year of Assessment are made by September 30, 2024.

Planned cuts to former presidents’ perks face legal hurdles

The government has initiated action to review the benefits of former Presidents to be pruned according to a criterion since some curtailments require legal amendments to be enacted by the next Parliament, a top source said.

At least 43 dead as Helene pummels southeast US

At least 43 people have died and millions left without power on Friday as Hurricane Helene roared through the south-eastern US.

Former MP Kumara Welgama passes away

Former Kalutara districtMP and Minister Kumara Welgama passed away at the age of 74.

Govt. to conduct probe into e-visa fraud: Vijitha Herath

The government is to launch a probe into the controversial ’’e-visa’’ fraud, in outsourcing visa processing to a foreign company.

Free Media Movement urges President to abolish repressive laws

The Free Media Movement (FMM) called upon newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to abolish repressive laws in a bid to prioritise the protection of fundamental rights and strengthen democracy.