Flight makes emergency landing at Karachi airport after death of Sri Lankan woman

A foreign airline flight en route from Dubai to Colombo made an emergency landing at Karachi airport following the sudden deterioration of a female passenger’s health.

495 centenarians in Sri Lanka: Siyambalapitiya

There are 495 persons who are more than one hundred years old in Sri Lanka, State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya told Parliament today.

Sri Lankan throw-down specialist awarded ₹2 crore by BCCI to India’s T20 victory

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly decided to award ₹125 crore as prize money for the Indian T20 World Cup players, coaches, and staff, which includes Sri Lankan throw-down specialist coach Nuwan Seneviratne.

Amaraweera weakening Animal Welfare Bill: Veterinarians’ association

The Veterinarians for Humane Management of Animal Population Association has claimed that Agriculture and Plantation Industries Minister Mahinda Amaraweera is attempting to weaken the new Animal Welfare Bill with amendments they argue are unconstitutional.

England reach Euro 2024 final after beating the Netherlands

Gareth Southgate’s team scored a late goal in the game, allowing them to take the lead after a tough start. England will face Spain in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday.

How did tattoo man’s confession go on air: MPs question

MPs of both sides in Parliament today questioned the airing of the video clip on the confession made by the tattoo shop owner who is held in connection with the killing of ’Club Wasantha’ in Athurugiriya on Tuesday.

Hirunika’s bail application fixed for inquiry on July 15

An application requesting former Parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra be enlarged on bail, in bail pending appeal, was today fixed for inquiry by the Colombo High Court.

Govt. not ready to compromise Adani wind power project despite environmental concerns

Despite environmental concerns raised over the Adani green energy project in the north, the Power and Energy Ministry is insistent that the project site cannot be compromised but only steps for mitigation of damage can be taken, according to a top source.

Bus topples injuring 37 passengers in Nuwara Eliya

At least 37 passengers were injured this morning when a bus carrying a group of people on a trip overturned at the Toppass area in Nuwara Eliya, police said.

Police sergeant found dead with gunshot injuries in Anuradhapura

A 55-year-old police sergeant was found dead with a gunshot wound at the Ruwanweliseya Police post in Anuradhapura.

IGP’s attention drawn to suspect’s confession video in Athurugiriya shooting case

Inspector General of Police Deshbandu Tennakoon’s attention has been drawn to a video of a confession made by a suspect in the Athurugiriya shooting in which two persons including ’Club Wasantha’ were killed, being released to the media.

Hales knock helps Galle Marvels come back to winning terms

An unbeaten knock of 86 in 55 balls with seven boundaries and four sixes by Alex Hales helped Galle Marvels beat Kandy Falcons by eight wickets and bounce back from the previous day’s defeat to the Dambulla Sixers, in 14th match of the fifth Lanka Premier League tournament played under floodlights at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium yesterday.

SL's new visa fee does not discourage int’l visitors: VFS Global

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has expressed serious concerns over the government’s decision to outsource visa issuance, making entry slightly more expensive.

Govt. to assess estate companies’ ability to pay new wages

The plantation companies that have been avoiding the recently approved Rs.1,700 daily wage for the workers will soon have to justify their stance.

Cabinet nod for more secondary businesses at Port City

The Cabinet of Ministers yesterday gave the greenlight to designate 13 more entities as businesses of strategic importance, under the provisions of Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act No.11 of 2021.

Urgent need for SL to integrate into global value chain: Economist

As Sri Lanka grapples with the ongoing global economic challenges, a senior economist asserted the urgent need for the island nation to integrate into the global value chain, so that it can achieve its ambitious growth plans.

UNP Dambulla office attacked

The United National Party (UNP) office in Dambulla was attacked in what seems to be the beginning of pre-election violence.

First death after falling from train reported amid strike

Due to the ongoing train strike, the first death was reported after two commuters fell from a train in the Batuwatta-Bemmulla area, the Railways Department said.

Rs. 300 mn circulated among MPs when issuing permits for wine stores: Dayasiri

Opposition MP Dayasiri Jayasekara revealed today that more than Rs.300 million had been circulated among some MPs in the process of issuing licenses for 1,028 wine stores throughout the country.

Piumi Hansamali files writ petition against CID investigations

Sri Lankan model Piumi Hansamali has filed a writ petition in the Court of Appeal challenging the legality of the investigations conducted by the CID’s Illegal Assets Investigations Division regarding the alleged suspicious acquisition of property.

Government revenue loss due to protests will lead to salary cuts: Bandula

If the government loses revenue due to protests, then the monthly salary payments will be cut automatically, announced Cabinet spokesman and Minister Bandula Gunawardana.

Adjournment debate tomorrow on holding timely Presidential election

Party leaders representing Parliament agreed to take up an adjournment debate tomorrow on holding the Presidential election within the specified time period as per the Constitution, the Communications Department of Parliament said.

Station Masters’ strike continues indefinitely

The Sri Lanka Railways Station Masters’ Union (SLRSMU) has decided to continue their train strike indefinitely following the government’s decision to consider all Station Masters who had not reported for duty as having vacated their positions.

Strikes could be the beginning of another ‘Aragalaya’: Bandula

The strikes that are prevailing in the country could be the beginning of another ‘Aragalaya’ that might destabilize the nation, Minister of Transport Bandula Gunawardene told Parliament today.

Some governors spend millions of rupees sans any laws, circulars: Vijitha

Claiming that governors in some provinces were spending colossal amounts of money for various things such as vehicles, Vesak and Poson zones without adhering to any circulars or laws, NPP MP Vijitha Herath said such arbitrary actions must be stopped immediately.

Salary increase for teachers who did not join sick-leave campaign

Transport and Mass Media Minister Bandula Gunawardana announced that the Cabinet has approved a salary increase for the teachers who continued teaching and did not join the sick leave campaign.

Health Ministry under fire for failing to regulate cosmetics

In the wake of recent development in regards to the substandard quality of cosmetic products, the health authorities have come under huge criticism for not regulating cosmetic products for years.

Tattoo shop owner says criminal ‘Loku Patty’ forced him to invite ’Club Wasantha’

Security has been tightened near the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court and surrounding areas as suspects arrested in connection with the Athurugiriya shooting incident are brought to court.

Sri Lanka moves to amend Constitution on presidential and parliamentary terms

The Cabinet of Ministers has greenlit a resolution aimed at amending specific articles of the Constitution concerning the terms of office for the President and Parliament.

Aluthgamage criticises Election Commission over appointment of Mujibur as MP

Government MP Mahindananda Aluthgamage today criticised the Election Commission for allowing the appointment of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mujibur Rahaman through the national list.