Landslide warning issued for three districts

The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) today issued early warnings for landslides in Kalutara, Matara, and Galle districts.

India-Sri Lanka passenger ferry service resumes

The passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam in India and Kankesanthurai (KKS) near Jaffna in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province, which was first launched in October 2023, resumed operations today.

Current rainy conditions to intensify with showers over 100 mm

The current rainy weather in the southwestern parts of Sri Lanka is expected to intensify today and tomorrow due to a low-level atmospheric disturbance near the island.

UNFPA hosts key dialogue on Sri Lanka’s population dynamics

The UNFPA Sri Lanka, in partnership with the Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilization, and National Policies, recently organized a policy dialogue titled “Shaping the Future: A Policy Dialogue on Population Dynamics in Sri Lanka” at the BMICH in Colombo.

Dickwella suspended for alleged anti-doping violation

Sri Lankan cricketer Niroshan Dickwella has been suspended from all forms of cricket due to an alleged anti-doping violation, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said.

Maithripala denies supporting any 2024 Presidential candidate

Former President Maithripala Sirisena has announced that he will not back any candidate in the upcoming 2024 Presidential Election.

Symbols of independent candidates announced

The Election Commission has officially assigned electoral symbols to 17 independent candidates vying for the presidency in the upcoming 2024 Presidential Election, set for September 21.

Opposition MP Ali Zahir Moulana pledges support to RW

Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) MP, Seyed Ali Zahir Moulana met President Ranil Wickremesinghe and pledged his support for the latter at the Presidential election, UNP sources said.

President rejects Maithri’s support

A request made by former President Maithripala Sirisena to support President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential election was rejected by the President.

Maithripala has not joined SJB: Marikkar

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) spokesman MP S.M. Marikkar said the news that former President Maithripala Sirisena has joined the SJB is far from the truth.

Derailment disrupts train services on Colombo-Badulla main line

Train service on the Colombo-Badulla main line came to a standstill this afternoon due to a derailment at Demodara.

Sobhitha Rajakaruna appointed Acting President of Appeal Court

Court of Appeal Judge R.M. Sobhitha Rajakaruna has been appointed as the Acting President of the Court of Appeal by President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Chamari Athapaththu signs three-year deal with Sydney Thunder

Syndey Thunder signed Sri Lankan star Chamari Athapaththu on a three-year contract, while Perth Scorchers signed Sophie Devine and are reportedly in talks with Finn Allen.

Elephant shot dead by police

A tense situation was prevailed at Dampura, Damanayaya in Bakamuna on last night (15) when the police shot dead a wild elephant which was blind in one eye, frequenting the area and loved by the people since it had not hurt anyone.

’Won’t promote myself at Presidential poll, will only focus on country’: President

President Ranil Wickremesinghe said today that he does not intend to promote himself at the Presidential election but will only focus on the nation.

Ex-PM’s daughter picked as youngest ever Thai leader

Thailand’s parliament has picked Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the daughter of billionaire tycoon and former leader Thaksin, as prime minister.

India’s 78th Independence Day celebrated in Sri Lanka

The 78th Independence Day of India was celebrated in different parts of Sri Lanka on 15 August 2024.

Second school term ends today

The second term of the 2024 school year for all government and government-approved private schools ends today, the Education Ministry said.

One million passports issued in 2023; only 230,000 people migrated

It was revealed that only 230,000 people had migrated in 2023 whereas one million passports had been issued in the same year.

Tax relief proposals sent to IMF for approval: Siyambalapitiya

Proposals for providing tax relief to taxpayers have been submitted to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Once the IMF approves, the tax relief will be granted, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

’Puluwan Sri Lanka’ agreement signed to support Ranil

Some 34 parties and alliances signed the ’Puluwan Sri Lanka’ agreement at Waters Edge Hotel in Battaramulla.

First case of more dangerous mpox found outside Africa

Sweden’s public health agency has recorded what it says is the first case of a more dangerous type of mpox outside the African continent.

Man shot dead in Sripura

A 26-year-old man was shot dead early this morning (16) at Pillayar Junction in Gemunupura, Sripura, police said.

Political crossovers galore!

With the 2024 Presidential Election on the horizon, Sri Lankan political landscape is once again seeing a wave of crossovers as politicians jump ship in a desperate bid to stay afloat.

Ballot paper to be the longest if designed in single column format

With as many as 39 candidates in the presidential race , ballot paper is expected to be the longest ever with 27 inches in length and five inches in width if it is designed in a single column format, a source said .

EC toughens up on candidates’ expenditure; calls for source of funds

The Election Commission has called for all the presidential candidates to provide the source of funds of how they will be funding their election campaigns and will also set a expenditure limit which each candidate can spend at the September 21 presidential poll, the Daily Mirror learns.

SL urged to reassess debt plan and strengthen governance

Sri Lanka’s political and bureaucratic leaders should reassess the current debt sustainability plan with a fresh Debt Sustainability Analysis (DSA) to establish a realistic path out of the debt crisis, a top economist said, whilst also urging governance reforms to tackle corruption vulnerabilities.

Japan cancels flights and trains as another typhoon approaches

Hundreds of Japanese flights and trains were cancelled Thursday in the middle of a major holiday week as another typhoon roared towards the archipelago.

Ex-Sri Lankan diplomat owes domestic worker $500,000 after failing to pay wages, court rules

An Australian Federal Court judge has slammed the Home Affairs Department for failing to properly scrutinise a Sri Lankan diplomat who confiscated a staffer’s passport and gave her just two days leave in three years.

SJB has not entered into deals with anyone: Chamith Wijesundara

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has not entered into any deal with anyone, including Namal Rajapaksa, SJB youth wing Samagi Tharuna Balawegaya National Organizer Chamith Wijesundara said today.