Cabinet approves penal code changes on sexual harassment

Cabinet approval was granted for the revision of the Penal Code to strengthen legal provisions to prohibit sexual harassment.

Environmentalists, Mannar Bishop file FR petition against Wind Power Project

Three eminent environmentalists together with the Bishop of Mannar Rev. Fr. Bastian have filed a fundamental rights petition before the Supreme Court against the procurement and construction of the proposed 250 MW Mannar Wind Power Project in Mannar that is reported to have been awarded to Adani Green Energy Pte. Ltd.

Optimistic about favourable IMF review outcome: Semasinghe

Sri Lanka is optimistic about a favourable outcome from the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) second review, under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said.

NWSDB denies reports on contaminated water

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) today denied the reports circulating in social media that people are suffering from diarrhea and vomiting after drinking the pipe borne water distributed by the National Water Supply and Drainage Board around Colombo.

Heavy showers and strong winds expected in multiple provinces

Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-western provinces, as well as Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle, and Matara districts are expected to experience fairly heavy showers, with some locations in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces likely to receive rainfall amounts of up to 75 mm.

Postal services to launch 24-hour strike tonight

The United Postal Trade Unions Front (UPTUF) is set to launch a 24-hour trade union action from tonight due to the failure to fill more than 6,000 existing vacancies in the postal service.

Presidential Election crucial for country’s future, says President

President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that the upcoming presidential election will be pivotal for the country’s future, focusing on national success rather than individual triumphs or losses.

Zampa milestone as Australia march into T20 World Cup Super Eights

Australia marched into the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup with a nine-wicket demolition of Namibia at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Tuesday.

PUCSL to finalise CEB tariff revision by mid-July

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) is set to finalise the approval of the new electricity tariff revision proposed by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) by mid-July.

Biden vows to respect guilty verdict in son’s gun trial

US President Joe Biden has said he will respect a jury’s decision to find his son guilty of gun crimes, after a week-long trial that laid bare a tumultuous time for the family.

S.Africa into T20 Super Eights after Sri Lanka v Nepal rained out

Heavy rain and a waterlogged outfield led to the abandonment of the T20 World Cup match between Sri Lanka and Nepal on Tuesday in Florida.

Undecided voters to seal the poll?

As parties gear up for the Presidential and Parliamentary elections scheduled to be held later this year, it is learnt that an extensive popularity poll on all presidential candidates is being conducted by an international IT company who conducted a similar poll and predicted the victory of Narendra Modi at the just concluded Indian election.

Sri Lanka’s atmosphere for NGOs improve

The atmosphere for the operation of the NGOs (non-governmental organizations) has improved in Sri Lanka in 2024 compared to the previous years, a report says.

Rizwan, Babar keep Pakistan alive at T20 World Cup

Mohammad Rizwan and captain Babar Azam starred as Pakistan stayed alive at the T20 World Cup with a seven-wicket win over Canada on Tuesday.

Sri Lanka to face Nepal in must-win T20 World Cup match

Sri Lanka will take on Nepal in the 23rd match of the ongoing T20 World Cup at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium in Florida tomorrow morning (Wednesday).

Probe into video of youth touching sleeping wild elephant

An investigation has been launched by the Anuradhapura Wildlife Assistant Director regarding a video circulating on social media showing a youth touching a wild elephant while it was asleep.

President forms committee to tackle public service salary anomalies

In a move to address longstanding salary anomalies within the public service, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has announced the formation of a specialized expert committee.

Ferry service between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in the offing

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh and President Ranil Wickremesinghe of Sri Lanka have initiated discussions on a free trade agreement (FTA) and the potential launch of a passenger ferry service between the two countries.

Anura Kumara meets TNA representatives in Jaffna

Nationals People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake today met people’s representatives of the North including TNA MP M.A Sumanthiran and Mavai Senadirajah at the Ilankai Thamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) office in Jaffna.

CEB submits proposals on electricity tariff revision to PUCSL

The Ceylon Electiricity Board (CEB) last Friday submitted its proposal to the Pupblic Utility Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) for the tariff revision from July 2024, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said.

SLC announces Women’s squad for West Indies series

The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee announced the 16-member Sri Lanka squad to play the ODI series against the West Indies.

Severe weather warning for rough seas, strong winds

Coastal regions in Sri Lanka are bracing for severe weather conditions as the Meteorology Department has issued a warning for very rough seas and strong gusty winds in several sea areas.

Malawi’s vice president killed in plane crash

The Vice President of Malawi, Dr. Saulos Chilima, and 9 other people including his wife, were killed when the plane they were travelling in crashed in the Chikangawa mountain range, the government said Tuesday.

CoPF calls for immediate action to regulate online casinos

Chair of the Committee on Public Finance, Dr. Harsha de Silva has called for immediate action to regulate online casinos.

Teachers to launch islandwide strike tomorrow

An islandwide trade union action is scheduled to be launched after school, targeting all Zonal Education Centres over several demands, including the provision of the promised remaining salary, the Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) General Secretary Joseph Stalin said.

Fire at famous Bangkok market kills 1,000 animals

Around 1,000 animals were killed in a fire in Bangkok’s famous open-air Chatuchak market early Tuesday, gutting nearly 100 shops.

Eleven schools in Anuradhapura close for Poson festival

The North Central Province Education Ministry announced today the closure of eleven schools in the Anuradhapura, Mihintale and Thanthirimale areas in view of the Poson festival.

Sabry, Russian Foreign Minister discuss Sri Lankan recruitment to Russian forces

Foreign Minister Ali Sabry who is currently in Russia to participate in the BRICS 2024 Foreign Ministerial Session with developing countries had a bilateral meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov yesterday (10).

Sri Lanka’s computer, digital literacy increase to 39%

The Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) reports that computer literacy in Sri Lanka has increased to 39% in 2023.

Aircraft carrying Malawi vice-president goes missing

An aircraft carrying Malawi’s Vice-President Saulos Chilima and nine others has gone missing, a statement from the president’s office has said.