President raises concerns over assault on 4-year-old child

In response to the beating of a 4-year-old girl that has shocked the nation, President Ranil Wickremesinghe issued a statement on X, underscoring the urgent need for action to ensure the safety and well-being of children.

Train strike to begin tomorrow

The Locomotive Operating Engineers Union has decided to launch a train strike at midnight tomorrow due to further delays in the second-class promotions of locomotive drivers, continuous delays in recruitment due to a lack of a salary code, and other issues.

Schools to be networked and digitized by July

By the end of July, all schools offering various subject streams will be brought together, and their information will be networked and digitized, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

Update: Parliament approves Electricity Bill

The Sri Lanka Electricity Bill was passed in Parliament with amendments.

Special programme to provide text and exercise books to flood affected students: Minister

A special programme is being implemented to provide school text books and exercise books for the students whose books were destroyed due to the floods, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said today.

Video game leads to stabbing of an eight-year-old

A 13-year-old boy had consumed poison after stabbing an eight-year-old boy for not allowing him to play a video game on his mobile phone.

Electricity Bill brought in to sell off power sector to Adani group: Vijitha

The government is trying to sell off the country’s power sector to India’s Adani group by creating a private sector monopoly over the electricity sector through the Sri Lanka Electricity Bill, National People’s Power (NPP) MP Vijitha Herath said today.

ICC stands firm on New York despite India pitch fears

There are no plans in place to move any T20 World Cup fixtures out of New York despite growing fears over substandard pitches.

Vouchers from Education Ministry to buy sanitary pads for schoolgirls

The Education Ministry has launched a new initiative this month to provide free vouchers for schoolgirls to purchase sanitary pads, announced Education Minister Susil Premajayantha.

Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thera arrested for protesting near Parliament

Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thera, who was preparing to launch a fast near Parliament with a protest sign board against the proposed Electricity Act, was arrested this afternoon by the Thalangama Police.

Female student sentenced to one month compulsory imprisonment over false complaint

A 22-year-old female student following a degree course at a private university was sentenced to one month compulsory imprisonment by Kuliyapitiya Magistrate Randika Lakmal Jayalath for making a false complaint that she was raped by an individual that led to legal action against the individual concerned.

Parliamentary Committee advocates toddy export

A Parliamentary Committee has instructed the relevant officials to take immediate steps to remove the obstacles in the local production and export of toddy, kithul, palm and coconut related products.

Senior Maldivians seek to settle in Sri Lanka: FM asks for permission

Maldivian Minister of Foreign Affairs Moosa Zameer during his visit to Sri Lanka, requested Public Security Minister Tiran Alles to facilitate arrangements for Maldivian senior citizens to come to Sri Lanka for permanent residence.

SLFP’s first rally set for June 8 in Ambalantota

The first rally of the new alliance led by the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) will be held on June 8 in Ambalantota town, Sri Lanka Freedom Party Senior Vice President and Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said.

TRCSL grants preliminary approval for Starlink internet in Sri Lanka

The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has granted preliminary approval for Starlink to provide satellite-based internet services in Sri Lanka, Technology State Minister Kanaka Herath announced.

Govt. to allocate foreign jobs to retired military, war hero families

The Ministry of Labour and Foreign Employment has expressed willingness to allocate a portion of the foreign job opportunities to retired military personnel and war hero families, the Ministry of Defence said.

Electricity tariff to be reduced from July 1: Kanchana

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) will submit its proposal on electricity tariff revision to the Public Utility Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) tomorrow or on Monday, and the tariff revision will be effective from July 1, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said today.

Thilanga Sumathipala has no ethical or legal right to represent UPFA

Thilanga Sumathipala has no ethical right to pretend to be the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) illegally, Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Senior Vice President Mahinda Amaraweera said.

Anura accepts ITN invitation for public debate with Sajith

The National People’s Power (NPP) has informed the state owned Independent Television Network (ITN) channel that NPP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake is ready to participate in the debate with SJB leader Sajith Premadasa on the ITN channel.

Time allocated for debate on Electricity Amendment Bill to be extended

The time allocated for the Parliamentary debate on the Electricity Amendment Bill is to be extended following the requests by Opposition MPs.

Stoinis shines as Australia cruise past Oman in T20 opener

Marcus Stoinis shone with bat and ball as Australia launched their bid for a grand slam of major cricket titles with a 39-run victory over Oman at the T20 World Cup in Barbados on Wednesday.

Lack of modern equipment prevented accurate forecast of inclement weather

Lack of proper equipment prevented accurate forecast of the recent inclement weather conditions, geologist Professor Athula Senaratne said yesterday.

SC quashes Presidential Pardon granted to Jude Jayamaha in Royal Park case

In another landmark judgment pertaining to the scope of the pardon granted by the executive President, the Supreme Court today ruled that former President Maithripala Sirisena’s decision to grant a Presidential pardon to to Royal Park murder convict Don Shamantha Jude Anthony Jayamaha is arbitrary and not valid in law.

Teen dies after assault by student in tuition class

A 17-year-old student was arrested for fatally assaulting a 15-year-old student in Sippikulama, Hambantota.

President opens political office

President Ranil Wickremesinghe auspiciously opened his political office in Colombo.

35 days of trade union action cripples university system

Thirty-five days have passed since the University Trade Union Joint Committee (UTUJC) launched their trade union action, crippling the entire university system, UTUJC Co-Chairman Dhammika S. Priyantha said.

'Doesn’t get more special' - Uganda celebrate first win

Uganda captain Brian Masaba said it ’’doesn’t get more special than this’’ after his side beat Papua New Guinea to earn their first win at a T20 World Cup.

Sri Lankan missions getting stripped of authority in issuing visas

Overseas Sri Lankan missions are in the process of being stripped of their authority to issue different categories of visas for foreign nationals including resident visas with the introduction of online application, an official said.

Rain expected today in most districts

ColomSeveral spells of showers are expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-Western Provinces, as well as in the Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts today, the forecasting division of the National Meteorological Centre said.

HIV/AIDS on the rise; 200+ cases, 13 deaths in first quarter

Sri Lanka faces a worrying upswing in HIV/AIDS cases, with over 200 new infections and 13 deaths reported in the first quarter alone in 2024.