Lyles’ bid for Olympic sprint double wrecked by Covid

Noah Lyles said he was ’’proud’’ to win 200m bronze after being hit by Covid-19 wrecked his bid to become the first man since Usain Bolt to complete an individual Olympic sprint double.

Eggs will be imported again within next 10 days: STC

The Sri Lanka State Trading (General) Corporation (STC) today announced that the import of eggs will resume within the next 10 days.

Harin, Manusha lose Parliamentary seats

The Supreme Court, in two landmark judgments today, determined that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya’s (SJB) decision to expel Ministers Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara from the party is legally valid.

25 percent of children below the age of one year experience sleep related problems: Medical Expert

Approximately 25 percent of children less than one year in Sri Lanka are having some form of sleep related problem that can lead to various physical and mental health issues due to not getting good sleep, Health Promotion Bureau (HPB) Consultant Community Physician Dr. Enoka Wickramasinghesaid.

SL National poverty line triples in just over a decade

The national poverty line, which determines the minimum income threshold to meet basic needs, has nearly tripled over slightly in the span of just over a decade according to a report released by the department of census and statistics.

Venezuela’s Maduro blocks X access in country for 10 days

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday took tensions with social media platform X and its owner Elon Musk to new heights, banning the platform in the South American country for 10 days amid furore over a disputed presidential election.

Liquor companies reject Excise Department’s request to lower prices

The Excise Department’s recent request for liquor companies to reduce prices has been rejected by the companies, drawing criticism from health professionals who view the move as promoting alcohol consumption.

SL immigration handicapped in on-arrival visa processing

The Department of Immigration and Emigration at the airport is facing a critical situation with visa checks for arriving passengers, mainly due to the lack of an active Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system.

Soliciting a bribe to perform one’s duty is like selling his own soul -– Senior Counsel tells Customs

It is high time the Customs officers practice integrity and to build up a work environment free of bribery and corruption as opined by President’s Counsel Sarath Jayamanne, who spoke at the launch of new Customs Internal Affairs Unit to receive public complaints.

Apparel buyers may shift to SL until B’desh stabilises: JAAF

As Bangladesh, a major player in the global apparel market, grapples with a severe crisis, Sri Lanka is poised to benefit from some apparel orders in the short term, according to the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF).

Oversupply squeezes Ceylon Grain Elevators’ second quarter profits

Ceylon Grain Elevators PLC, Sri Lanka’s largest poultry producer, saw a decline in both revenue and profit in the second quarter due to an oversupply of chicken, leading to lower prices and volumes.

New Customs unit to address public complaints

The government has set up an Internal Customs Unit within Sri Lanka Customs (SLC) to investigate public complaints, following increased public scrutiny, the Finance Ministry announced yesterday.

Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus sworn in to lead caretaker government

Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus has been sworn in as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government.

Could Wellalage be next Ravindra Jadeja?

Despite the 2-0 thrashing at the hands of Sri Lanka, there is no doubt that team India has been the most dominant force in world cricket in the last decade and they topped it off when they lifted the T20 World Cup held in the USA and the West Indies recently.

SL enacts law to recognize 1000 foreign medical colleges in global ranking

Medical Amendment Bill which provides provisions for the government to recognize over 1000 foreign medical colleges was unanimously approved by Parliament today.

Sri Lanka Test team raise safety concerns over anti-immigrant riots in UK

Some Sri Lanka players currently in England for a three-Test series have raised concerns over security following widespread anti-immigrant riots in the country.

Health officials criticize Excise Department for promoting alcohol

The Excise Department’s recent request for liquor companies to lower their prices has sparked significant backlash, with health professionals condemning the move as an encouragement of alcohol consumption.

British crocodile expert jailed for sexually abusing dozens of dogs

A renowned British zoologist has been sentenced to 10 years and five months in prison in Australia after admitting to a series of shocking crimes involving the sexual abuse and torture of dozens of dogs.

Keheliya further remanded

Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella who was arrested over the import of substandard Immunoglobulin injections, was further remanded until August 22 by the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court.

Sanath thanks Sanga, Malinga for motivating the team

In the wake of the historic series win against India, Sri Lanka’s interim head coach Sanath Jayasuriya thanked Sri Lankan legends Kumar Sangakkara and Lasith Malinga for the support extended to the team and support staff.

USD 590,000 received by ‘Gaza Fund’ handed over to Palestinian government

An additional sum of USD 590,000 has been received by the ‘Children of Gaza Fund,’ which was established by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to provide basic needs for children displaced due to the current military situation in the Gaza Strip.

Japan issues tsunami warning after strong earthquake hits Kyushu

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake registering a lower 6 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale struck southern Kyushu on Thursday afternoon, triggering a tsunami advisory for Kyushu’s east and southern coast and the southern coast of Shikoku, the Meteorological Agency said.

Sri Lanka spinner charged under ICC Anti-Corruption Code

The Sri Lanka player has been charged with three counts of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code.

Pavithra to support Ranil at Presidential election

Irrigation, Wildlife and Forest Resources Conservation Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi today said that she will support President Ranil Wickremesinge at the upcoming Presidential election.

Former Batticaloa MP P. Ariyanethran named common Tamil candidate

A collective of Tamil parties has nominated former Tamil National Alliance (TNA) MP for the Batticaloa district, P. Ariyanethran, as the common Tamil candidate to contest the presidential election, former MP M.K. Sivajilingam said.

Some 52 essential drugs still in short supply: Minister

Some 52 essential drugs are still in short supply in the country whereas there is no shortage of life saving drugs, Health Minister Ramesh Pathirana said today.

Taylor Swift concerts canceled after ISIS plot narrowly foiled by police

Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour shows in Vienna have been canceled because of what Austrian police say was a planned terrorist attack targeting the concerts.

Online Safety (Amendment) Bill presented in Parliament

The Online Safety (Amendment) Bill which aims to amend the recently enacted Online Safety Act was presented in Parliament today.

New alliance formed as ’Samagi Jana Sandanaya’

Several political parties signed an agreement today to form an alliance as the ’Samagi Jana Sandanaya’.

Former Minister Arjuna Ranatunga joins Samagi Sandanaya

Former Minister Arjuna Ranatunga joined the SJB led Samagi Sandanaya alliance that is expected to back Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa at this year’s Presidential election.