IMF commends SL’s progress achieved thus far

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) this week commended the progress achieved by Sri Lanka thus far in rolling out the economic reforms, the majority of which have been rather painful to the general public.

CEB records Rs. 88.3 bn profits in 1Q24

State run Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) for the first quarter ended 31 March (1Q24) has recorded a profit of Rs. 88.3 billion, which is a 349.8 percent change when compared with the Rs. 35.3 billion loss recorded in the corresponding period in 2023.

Sri Lanka Navy promotes over 3,000 sailors

In commemoration of the 15th anniversary of Victory Day, the Sri Lanka Navy has promoted 3,146 senior and junior sailors from the Regular and Voluntary Forces.

No legal representation for Gotabaya Rajapaksa in Supreme Court

The Supreme Court today directed the petitioners to serve notices on former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa as he was not represented by a counsel in connection with five fundamental rights petitions.

Over 400 players to go under the hammer at LPL Auction

Over 400 players, both Sri Lankan and overseas, are poised to go under the hammer during the Player Auction of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) T20 Cricket Tournament on May 21 in Colombo.

'Mehta Toss Rule' for Indian Premier League Playoffs

Dr. Rabindra D. Mehta, an India-origin Sports Aerodynamics Consultant, who, in 1980 used to open the bowling with Imran Khan for the Royal Grammar School in Worcester, and who has researched extensively on swing bowling, has been following the IPL from the USA, where he is now based at.

Election Commission urges prompt action on LG polls

In a bid to resolve ongoing electoral issues and ensure the smooth functioning of local governance, the Election Commission has urged the government to hold the Local Government elections as early as possible.

Ella-Wellawaya road closed again

In light of the ongoing adverse weather conditions, authorities have announced the temporary closure of the Ella-Wellawaya main road, effective from 8:00 p.m. today till 6:00 a.m. tomorrow (18).

Facebook, Instagram suspected to be ’too addictive’

BBC-The European Union is investigating Facebook and Instagram over whether they are so addictive that they are having ’’negative effects’’ on the ’’physical and mental health’’ of children.

21 sailors including Sri Lankan trapped on Baltimore ship for 7 weeks

Twenty-one sailors, 20 from India and one from Sri Lanka, are stuck on board the Dali, a container vessel that collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, since March 26 due to the ongoing investigation.

Brazil named as hosts for 2027 Women’s World Cup

Brazil have been named hosts of the 2027 Women’s World Cup after beating a joint bid by Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany (BNG).

Tree falls on policemen’s motorbike

Two policemen of the Anuradhapura Police Traffic Division riding on a motorcycle were seriously injured when a wayside tree fell on them at Kawarakkulama Junction.

Economic Transformation Bill to be presented to Parliament on May 22

The proposed Economic Transformation Bill and Public Finance Management Bill are set to be presented to Parliament on May 22, as announced by the Parliament media unit today.

Traffic advisory issued for tomorrow in Colombo

In preparation for the National War Heroes’ Day ceremony scheduled for Saturday evening (18), police announced that a special traffic plan will be implemented.

China beats US to become India’s largest trading partner

China has emerged as India’s largest trading partner in the FY 2023-24 with $118.4 billion two-way commerce, narrowly edging past the US, according to the data of economic think tank GTRI. The bilateral trade between India and the US stood at $118.3 billion in 2023-24.

’I did something, I shouldn’t have done’: Prasanna Ranaweera

State Minister Prasanna Ranaweera, who was summoned to the airport police over the assault on a porter, said he had done something that he should not have done as a Parliamentarian.

Two schoolgirls, youth marooned in floods, rescued

A youth and two schoolgirls who were marooned due to floods during their visit to Bombu Ella falls in Uva Paranagama on Thursday (16) were rescued by the Ambagasdowa police with the help of the residents of the area.

Four including army Major General acquitted in Rathupaswala shooting case

The Gampaha High Court Trial-at-Bar acquitted the four accused including a Major General involved in the shooting incident that resulted in the deaths of three individuals and the injury of several others during a protest for clean drinking water in Rathupaswala on August 1, 2013.

Mendis’ visa not denied, likely to join team before warm-up games: SLC CEO

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has denied recent reports that visas for two key players, including Kusal Mendis, in the Sri Lankan squad for the T20 World Cup had been rejected.

Former Army Commander General Mahesh Senanayake joins SJB

Former Army Commander General Mahesh Senanayake who joined the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) today has been appointed the head of the party’s Ranaviru Balakaya.

Ronaldo tops highest-paid athlete list - Forbes

Cristiano Ronaldo has topped the Forbes list of highest-paid athletes for the fourth time in his career, with Jon Rahm moving up to second.

Warm-up fixtures announced for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 warm-up match fixtures have been announced, scheduled from Monday, 27 May to Saturday, 1 June across the USA and Trinidad and Tobago.

14 Sri Lankan fishermen arrested by Indian Navy

The Indian Navy has arrested 14 Sri Lankan fishermen along with five boats for crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and for fishing sea cucumber on Thursday, May 16, 2024,

MPs exploit liquor permit system, selling for up to Rs. 50 Million

The MPs across the political divide are inclined to secure liquor permits under the names of their associates and relatives only to be sold for amounts as large as Rs.50 million at times, the Daily Mirror learns.

Over 200 city trees still pose risk to public lives

Amidst the prevailing inclement weather worsened by gusty winds, the Colombo Municipal Council has identified about 200 old and huge trees in the city to be removed as soon as possible owing to the grave risk they pose to the public, the Daily Mirror learns.

Court orders release of a flock of animals back to animal lover

The Court of Appeal has issued an interim order to release a flock of animals back to an animal lover, following their seizure by Wildlife Department officials for an alleged violation of the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance.

India-Sri Lanka ferry service resumption delayed indefinitely

The resumption of the passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam in India and the Kankesanthurai region near Jaffna in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka has been delayed again for an indefinite period, Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva has said.

Prasanna Ranaweera assaults porter at BIA

State Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Prasanna Ranaweera, has been accused of assaulting a porter at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).

RW declines, Sajith yet to respond, AKD says yes

President Ranil Wickremesinghe informed the Daily Mirror that he is not in a position to participate in the live political debate organized by Daily Mirror and Lankadeepa between the political party leaders when an invitation was extended to him today.

SLPP ready for any election: MR

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) is ready to face any election, whether it is a general election or the Presidential election, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said today.