No fare revision on school vans

The All Island Schoolchildren’s Transport Association announced today that there will be no fare revision since the recent fuel price revision did not change the price of auto diesel.

Galle Marvels prevail in thrilling last ball win

Galle Marvels prevailed in a thrilling last ball win by five wickets over Jaffna Kings in the second match of the Lanka Premier League tournament encounter played at the Pallekele Stadium.

No change in Laugfs gas prices

Laugfs Gas PLC today announced that no price revisions on its domestic LP gas will take place in line with the recent fuel price revision.

Opposition complains against government projects

A group of Opposition MPs requested the Election Commission to prevent the government from using certain projects to gain advantages for future elections.

Election Commission reminds of in-force election law

The Election Commission (EC) has reaffirmed the ongoing validity of the election law.

Train derails between Panadura and Wadduwa

A train derailment was reported on the coastal line between Panadura and Wadduwa railway stations a short while ago, the Railways Department said.

NMRA introduces new drug pricing mechanism

The National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) has introduced a new pricing mechanism aimed at determining the maximum retail price (MRP) for specific dosages and strengths of medicines.

Tariff rates for roof top solar revised

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved new tariff rates for rooftop solar and other renewable energy projects.

Air Europa flight diverted to Brazil after turbulence injures 30

Thirty people have been injured after an Air Europa flight headed from Madrid to Montevideo, Uruguay, hit severe turbulence.

Government must be blamed for school disruptions if union actions escalate: Stalin

If the government does not understand their situation and ignores the trade union action, they will have to extend their actions to the schools.

12 Indians arrested over cyber crimes

A group of Indian nationals suspected to be involved in cyber crimes was arrested and equipment used by them was seized during a raid on a house at Halloluwa in Kandy by the Kandy Crime Investigations Unit last night.

Moving to 2026: How the next Men’s T20 World Cup will look

After the extravaganza in the USA and the West Indies, a glance at how the next Men’s T20 World Cup will look in 2026 in India and Sri Lanka.

SJB parliamentary group rules out national government

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) parliamentary group unanimously approved a resolution that the party will not support any national government under President Ranil Wickremesinghe, SJB General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara said today.

Sri Lanka to launch Octane 100 petrol today

Sri Lanka is to launch 100 Octane premium petrol, known as XP100 rating fuel, which helps enhance the performance of vehicles, particularly high-end luxury cars and bikes.

Bomb scare postpones Kandy Court proceedings

All scheduled court proceedings and delivery of verdicts at the Kandy Court complex have been postponed due to a bomb scare.

Bihar woman chops off boyfriend’s private part for refusing marriage

In a shocker from Bihar, a female doctor in Saran district allegedly chopped off her boyfriend’s private part. The police have arrested her on charges of attempted murder.

15 senior Police officers, including 6 DIGs transferred

Fifteen senior police officers, including six Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs), have been transferred with immediate effect, police said.

Belgian national arrested over Rs. 63 million fraud

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) arrested a Belgian national at the Katunayake Airport for allegedly defrauding over Rs. 63 million from an individual.

Chinese scientists discover the plant that could survive on Mars

Scientists in China say they have discovered that a type of moss would survive on Mars.

Litro gas prices reduced from today

The price of a 12.5 kg cylinder of Litro domestic LP gas will be reduced by Rs.100 from midnight today, Litro Gas said.

Supreme Court rules parts of Financial Management Bill unconstitutional

The Supreme Court has determined that some clauses of the Public Financial Management Bill are inconsistent with the Constitution and can be passed only by a special majority and through a referendum, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena announced today.

President announces June 26 debt agreement in Parliament

While delivering a speech in Parliament today, President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that an agreement was reached on June 26 with Sri Lanka’s official creditors about debt repayment, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

When “Pride” turns into “shame” - EDITORIAL

Over the weekend, social media caught fire over videos showing naked men and women parading the streets of Toronto, not bearing any shame, in a ‘pride walk’ in front of spectators which included children.

Three Sri Lankans arrested in ₹40 crore methamphetamine smuggling attempt in India

The officers of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Chennai Zone, have busted a drug trafficking network with the arrest of nine suspects, including three Sri Lankan nationals and seizure of ₹40-crore worth of methamphetamine in two different cases which were attempted to be smuggled to Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan soldiers seek Russian citizenship

The release of 465 Sri Lankan military personnel who enlisted in the Russian army has hit a legal snag, prompting the Russian authorities to consider Sri Lanka’s request at a later stage along with requests from other foreign nationals fighting for Russia, an official said yesterday.

Sri Lanka a step closer to Starlink internet service

In a step closer to the introduction of Starlink satellite internet service in Sri Lanka, the Committee on Public Finance has approved Sri Lanka Telecommunications (Amendment) Bill subjected to amendments to ensure consumers are ensured the benefits from advanced telecommunication technology.

Experts call for structural reforms to boost Sri Lanka’s trade success

Amid the intensified government efforts to capitalise on trade liberalisation through new preferential agreements, international trade experts stress the need for structural changes in Sri Lanka’s production sector before pursuing new pacts.

Sri Lanka’s bondholder talks to finalise as early as next week

Sri Lanka is upbeat about firming up talks with the bondholders, which will assist the island nation to come out of the ‘selective default’ status faster. President Ranil Wickremesinghe shared that finalisations can be reached as early as next week.

WB appoints Gevorg as Group Country Manager for Sri Lanka

Starting July 1, Gevorg Sargsyan will serve the World Bank as Group Country Manager for Sri Lanka, a position that will unify country level leadership across the institution, to better support the island nation’s public and private sector priorities.

Chandimal, Mathews, Shanaka guide Kandy Falcons to victory

Three experienced players and former Sri Lanka national captains Dinesh Chandimal, Angelo Mathews and Dasun Shanaka combined to guide Kandy Falcons to record a comfortable six-wicket victory over Dambulla Sixers in the first match of the Lanka Premier League 2024 played at the Pallekele Stadium yesterday (1).