NPP has no deal with Ranil: Tilvin

While refuting claims that the National People’s Power (NPP) has a deal with President Ranil Wickremesinghe, NPP General Secretary Tilvin Silva said the real deal is with Wickremesinghe and the Rajapaksas.

Court orders detention of eight suspects over gang rape

Acting Magistrate Priyanka Madduma Patabandi today ordered the detention and interrogation of eight youths, including one who is reportedly the boyfriend of the victim, for 48 hours following their arrest in connection with the alleged gang rape of a 16-year-old student in the Hanwella area.

Teachers, principals to launch sick leave campaign on Wednesday: CTU

Teachers, principals, teacher instructors and Piriven teachers are set to launch a one-day sick leave campaign next Wednesday (26) to protest against unresolved salary anomalies and other demands, the Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) said.

Need transformational change in entire education process: Susil

Due to the lack of updates in state universities, there is a higher demand in the job market for students who have studied at private universities, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

Sri Lanka bans animal, animal product imports from bird flu affected countries

Animals or animal products will not be allowed to be imported into Sri Lanka from any country where bird flu has been reported, the Animal Production and Health Department today announced.

School activities will function as usual tomorrow: Education Ministry

The Education Ministry today announced that school activities will function as usual tomorrow (June 24).

SL Navy seize 407 kgs of smuggled Tendu leaves in Kalpitiya

A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Wellamundalama area of Kalpitiya yesterday netted 407 kgs of Tendu leaves suspected to have been smuggled into the country.

SLC announces Women’s squad for T20I series against West Indies

The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has announced the 16-member squad for the upcoming T20 International (T20I) series against the West Indies.

Trump says foreigners who graduate from US colleges should get green cards

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in a podcast released on Thursday said that students graduating from U.S. colleges should get a green card to stay in the country, a proposal that runs counter to his hardline immigration stance.

CEO Nuttall upbeat about SriLankan Airlines’ future

CEO Richard Nuttall is confident about SriLankan Airlines’ future, highlighting strategic initiatives to modernise the fleet and expand operations.

Police arrests cop for obstructing duties

Maharagama police arrested a police sergeant for unruly behaviour and obstructing other officers from performing their duties in the Pannipitiya area.

UK maintains ban on LTTE, rejects appeal

The UK Proscribed Organisations Appeals Commission (POAC) ruled to uphold the proscription of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), rejecting an appeal to remove the group from the list of banned organizations under the Terrorism Act 2000.

Initial step of implanting loop to control monkey population successful: Prof. Dangolla

The initial step of implanting the newly developed, small-sized loop into the uterus of female monkeys to effectively prevent pregnancy has been successful, Prof. Ashoka Dangolla of the Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science Faculty said.

Five dead, 13 injured in accidents on Poson day and after

Five persons were reported dead and 13 others injured in road accidents in several places in the country during Poson day and the day after, the police media division said.

Afghanistan stun Australia with 21-run T20 World Cup win

Gulbadin Naib was Afghanistan’s man with the golden arm, bowling his team to a tense 21-run victory over previously unbeaten Australia in a Group One Super Eight encounter of the T20 World Cup at the Arnos Vale Stadium in St Vincent on Saturday.

Education non-academic employees to start two-day sick leave campaign

The non-academic employees of the education sector have planned to start a two-day sick leave campaign tomorrow, demanding a national policy for non-academic services.

Upcountry train services disrupted

Train services on the upcountry line have been disrupted between Inguru Oya and Galboda railway stations this morning, the Railways Department said.

Bangladesh reels from surge in snake bites

All health centres and hospitals in Bangladesh have been ordered to stock anti-venom after reports of a surge in snake bites around the country.

BIA ’Gold Route’ expected to exceed 2,500 passengers by end 2024: AASL

While achieving a significant growth and revenue milestones by providing a premium airport experience for passengers travelling through the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), the Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Pvt) Limited (AASL) said the total number of passengers using the ’Gold Route’ fast track service is expected to exceed 2,500 by the end of 2024.

Only rating agencies can announce a nation has come out of bankruptcy: Harsha

It is the rating agencies that should announce that a nation has come out of bankruptcy, SJB MP Harsha De Silva said today.

Lawyers’ Collective condemns President’s and Ministers statements in Parliament

The Lawyers’ Collective, a prominent legal advocacy group in Sri Lanka, today strongly condemned the statements made in Parliament by the President, the Justice Minister, the Education Minister, and Parliamentarian Dayasiri Jayasekare under the cover of parliamentary privilege.

Dengue cases for 2024 top 27,000

The tally of dengue cases recorded for 2024 has topped the 27,000 mark, according to the Epidemiology Unit.

South Africa Mpox cases rise to 13

South Africa has identified six additional laboratory-confirmed cases of Mpox, taking the total number of cases from seven to 13 since the first case was reported last month.

Sumanthiran, Sritharan take contrasting views before Jaishankar on common Tamil candidate

The Ilankai Thamil Arasu Katchchi (ITAK) , the main Tamil party in the north and the east, appeared divided in front of Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar regarding the plan to field a common Tamil Presidential candidate S. Sritharan supporting it and Jaffna district MP M.A. Sumanthiran opposing it openly.

Pillayan confirms his party’s support for President

TMVP Leader Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias Pillayan confirmed his party’s support for President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the upcoming Presidential election, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

SLC President breaks silence on team’s T20 World Cup decisions

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Shammi Silva expressed his disappointment over the decisions made by the Sri Lankan team during the T20 World Cup, following their early exit from the tournament held in the United States.

President orders officials to speed up Zion Church renovation

President Ranil Wickremesinghe instructed officials to explain the hold-ups in the renovation of the Zion Church in Batticaloa, which was damaged in the Easter Sunday bomb attacks.

Property tax will come into effect after first quarter of 2025

The proposed property tax will come into effect after the first quarter of 2025 and will not affect 90% of the ordinary people, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

Announcement on obtaining NICs

Individuals over the age of 40 who have not obtained their National Identity Cards (NIC) due to the lack of their birth certificates can still apply for their NICs, Commissioner General of the Department for Registration of Persons, Pradeep Saputantri said.

25% of doctors ready to migrate, says GMOA

The Government Medical Officers Association warned of a wave of economic crisis-driven brain drain among medical professionals, as 25 percent of them have already taken the necessary exams to find employment abroad.