Jaishankar shares with Prime Minister how BJP weathered election campaign

High-profile visits often highlight serious discussions, but they also have lighter, more human moments that slip under the radar.

Sajith pledges support for India’s quest for permanent seat in UN Security Council

The Indian Minister who was on a visit to Sri Lanka on Thursday met with the delegation of Mr. Premadasa’s Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and its alliance partners.

Over 100mm rains today

Heavy rains above 100mm are likely at some places in the Western and Sabaragamuwa Provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Puttalam districts, the forecasting division, National Meteorological Centre said.

Sri Lanka again rejects UN evidence mechanism, citing globallegal impact

Sri Lanka has once again declined to accept the external evidence-gathering mechanism established by UN Human Rights Council resolutions 46/1 and 51/1, emphasizing significant legal and political implications for all nations involved.

Shooting at grocery store in US kills 3 and wounds 10

Three people were killed and 10 wounded in a shooting at a grocery store in Fordyce, Arkansas, the Arkansas State Police said in a news conference Friday.

WHO asks Sri Lanka to be alert on bird flu as global fears mount

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has directed Sri Lanka to go on alert in the wake of the recent detection of avian influenza or bird flu in humans in neighbouring countries like India,Daily Mirror learns.

Nortje and De Kock star as South Africa edge England in T20 World Cup

Anrich Nortje held his nerve as South Africa remained unbeaten at the T20 World Cup after defeating reigning champions England by seven runs in a thrilling second-round Super Eights clash in St. Lucia on Friday.

Customs nab BIA security guard smuggling Rs. 48 Mn worth gold biscuits

A security guard trying to smuggle gold biscuits worth Rs. 48 million into the country from the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) was nabbed by Sri Lanka Customs.

University non-academic staff not paid due to strike, says union

The university’s non-academic employees have claimed they have not received their June salaries due to the ongoing strike, the University Trade Union Joint Committee (UTUJC) said.

Catholic Church refutes Maithripala’s allegations

The Catholic Church in Sri Lanka today refuted the claims made by former President Maithripala Sirisena that funds received from various sources to be given to the Easter Sunday bomb victims have not been disbursed to them.

Fonseka criticising Sajith as he was denied presidential candidacy: Digambaram

Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka criticised SJB leader and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa as Fonseka was not given the Presidential candidature as requested, Tamil Progressive Alliance Deputy Leader Parliamentarian Palani Digambaram said.

Man arrested for defrauding Rs. 50 mn promising student visa in Russia

A suspect who defrauded over Rs. 50 million from people around the country, promising student visas in Russia was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last night.

Distorting of Karaniya Metta Sutta to be probed

The Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Ministry requested the Police Cyber Crimes Unit, and the Telecommunication Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) to carry out a probe into the distorting of the Karaniya Metta Sutta.

Heavy rainfall, strong winds on the cards

The Meteorology Department has issued a weather advisory for several regions in Sri Lanka, warning of heavy rainfall and strong winds over the next few days.

Over 280 prisoners get presidential pardon on Poson Day

A total of 289 prisoners are to be released today (21) on a presidential pardon in line with the Poson Poya Day.

Actor Donald Sutherland dies aged 88

The Canadian actor Donald Sutherland, star of films including The Hunger Games and Don’t Look Now, has died at 88 after a long illness.

Government to rebuild houses damaged by adverse weather

The Government is taking necessary measures to either rebuild or provide compensation, subject to a maximum limit, for houses that have been completely damaged by the recent adverse weather conditions.

Lankadeepa Aloka Pooja commences today

Lankadeepa Poson Aloka Pooja illumination in Thanthirimale Rajamaha Vihara organized by Wijeya Newspapers Ltd will be held on June 21, 22 and 23.

Applications for 2024 GCE A/L close on July 10

The Examinations Department has announced the deadline for submitting applications for the 2024 GCE Advanced Level (A/L) examinations online.

Fresh research underway with NBRO to identify non-risky city trees: CMC

A fresh research to identify non-risky trees in Colombo is underway by the authorities to determine the hazard posed to the public, as the recent inclement weather mostly led to the collapse of trees that were not previously identified as risky, the Daily Mirror learns.

Jaishankar seeks non-derailment of India-funded projects under incoming government

With the prospect of elections in Sri Lanka, visiting Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar reportedly said in his meetings here that it is important that India-funded projects such as renewable energy projects are not derailed by any incoming government.

“If you don’t want us once, we don’t want you hundred times” Basil lashes out in presence of President

Founder of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Basil Rajapaksa is reported to have told his party’s breakaway group at a meeting even attended by President Ranil Wickremesinghe that the Rajapaksas were not ready to cow down to any pressure.

Dansala for stray animals in Mannar

The ‘Association of Veterinarians for Humane Management of Animal Population’ will launch a dansala for stray dogs, donkeys and monkeys living on Mannar Island tomorrow, in observance of Poson Poya.

Veterinary faculty explores nutritious dairy and medicine from donkey milk

An experiment is underway at the Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science Faculty to explore the possibility of producing nutritious dairy products, including cheese, as well as medicine for skin diseases, from the milk of domesticated donkeys.

Increasing women’s political representation can eradicate corruption

Increasing the representation of women in the political field without party differences will make it possible to create a country free from corruption and fraud, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

Suspect remanded for defrauding millions of rupees using others’ mobile SIM cards

A suspect who had allegedly defrauded over millions of rupees by using other people’s mobile SIM cards was remanded till July 4 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate.

India defeat Afghanistan by 47 runs at T20 World Cup

Suryakumar Yadav smashed a fine half-century before India’s bowlers slammed the brakes on Afghanistan’s flamboyant shot-makers to romp to a 47-run win in the T20 World Cup on Thursday.

COPA slams Labor Department officials over stalled digital data system

The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) expressed concern to the officials of the Department of Labour over the significant delays in implementing a digital data system, despite substantial financial allocations by the government.

Sri Lanka pursues PTA with Thailand, Indonesia: Jayanath Colombage

Sri Lanka is making significant strides in strengthening its economic ties within the South Asian region, with a focus on finalizing Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) with Thailand and Indonesia, Sri Lankan Ambassador to Indonesia and ASEAN, Admiral (Prof.) Jayanath Colombage said.

Philippines extend support for Sri Lanka’s naval, aviation activities

The Philippines Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Leo Tito L. Ausan, said today that comprehensive support will be provided for Sri Lanka’s future naval and aviation activities.