Saliya ends Isipathana coaching stint on a high

Former Vidyartha College, Trinity College, Kandy SC and national player plus Havelock Sports Club and Isipathana College Head Coach, Saliya Kumara has decided to end his stint with Isipathana College after having completed a successful three-year contract with the Greens.

ICC delegation arrives in Pakistan to review 2025 Champions Trophy preparations

The International Cricket Council (ICC) delegation has arrived in Pakistan to assess the preparations for the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy. The team, which touched down in Karachi from Dubai, will be conducting a thorough review of the arrangements made for the prestigious tournament.

EC announces persons authorised to enter polling stations

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has announced the individuals authorised to enter polling stations during the upcoming Presidential election on September 21, 2024.

Kamindu ton anchors Sri Lanka on day one

Kamindu Mendis continued his phenomenal start to Test cricket notching up a fourth Test ton but a couple of late wickets at the end of play ensured that New Zealand were not completely out of it after an engrossing opening day’s play in the first Test, which began in Galle.

Supreme Court dismisses application to vacate interim order against Deshabandu

An applicatiom filed by three Buddhist monks seeking the court’s permission to intervene and vacate the interim order preventing Deshabandu Tennakoon from exercising the powers and functions of the office of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), was dismissed by the Supreme Court today.

Nilfer tipped to coach SL Men’s rugby outfit

Former Kingswood, Kandy SC, Navy SC and national player plus Head Coach of Police SC and St. Joseph’s College, Nilfer Ibrahim is tipped to take over as the Head Coach of the Sri Lanka Team for the Asian Rugby Sevens Trophy 2024, which will take place in Kathmandu, Nepal on October 4 and 5.

Discussion between Government, international sovereign bondholders tomorrow: RW

A discussion between the Government and international sovereign bondholders is scheduled for tomorrow, after which Sri Lanka’s bankruptcy will officially end, Ranil Wickremesinghe said today.

Special train services on election day

Special train services have been arranged on election day between Colombo Fort and Kankesanthurai (KKS) to facilitate state employees and defence officials involved in Presidential election duties.

School uniforms before new term of 2025

The Education Ministry is ready to provide China-aided school uniform fabric for 2025 before the school vacation on January 20, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

CID seeks public help to locate woman over Rs. 150 Mn fraud

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has released a photograph of a female suspect who is wanted in connection with a financial fraud involving Rs.150 million.

Four persons arrested with explosives in Naula

Four persons were arrested for the possession of explosives in the Naula area last nght.

Protest over the disappeared...

Families of 11 missing persons, including five youths, held a silent protest in front of the Aluthkade courts complex in Colombo to mark 16 years since their loved ones were allegedly abducted by a Sri Lanka Navy team on 17 September 2008. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Election Commission offers online access to polling cards

Ahead of the Presidential election, the Election Commission has launched an online system enabling voters to access their polling cards.

Polls-related complaints cross 4,500; 31 incidents of violence

A total of 170 fresh complaints related to the upcoming presidential election were received, taking the total number of complaints to over 4,500.

ICC enters era of equal prize money for men and women

Overall prize pot of US$7,958,080 for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 sees a massive 225 % increase from the 2023 edition

Four police officers arrested for extortion in Colombo

The Modara Police have arrested four police officers for allegedly threatening a household in Colombo 15 and extorting Rs. 1.4 million, police said.

Hezbollah vows to punish Israel after pager explosions across Lebanon

Militant group Hezbollah promised to retaliate against Israel after accusing it of detonating pagers across Lebanon on Tuesday, killing nine people and wounding nearly 3,000 others who included fighters and Iran’s envoy to Beirut.

Won’t hesitate to take action even if Ranil is found guilty for abetting to corruption: Sajith

Opposition leader and the Presidential candidate of the Samagi Jana Sandhanaya, Sajith Premadasa vowed that he would take legal action against anyone responsible for major scams in the recent past and would not hesitate to take action against the incumbent President if he too is found to be responsible for aiding and abetting to crimes.

“If we deviate from the current economic reforms, the economy will be worse than 2022” - Ranil

Independent candidate Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday stressed that Sri Lanka’s economy will be worse than 2022 if the country deviates from current economic reforms.

Presidential Election campaign ends midnight today

As the campaign period for the upcoming Presidential Election will end tonight (18) at midnight, those engaging in illegal campaigning after the given deadline could face arrest and legal action, the Election Commission warned.

Presidential Election: Eleven rallies today

Around 11 election rallies are to be held before the campaign deadline for the Presidential Election which ends midnight today.

Will create governance free of fraud, corruption and misuse: AKD

National People’s Power (NPP) presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake urged people to vote for him to form a government free of fraud, corruption and misuse.

Voting for Sajith, Namal will ultimately help Anura: Ranil

If you vote for either Sajith Premadasa or Namal Rajapaksa, it will ultimately help NPP candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake, independent candidate Ranil Wickremesinghe said today.

This election is not about selecting the best speaker, entertainer, or announcer - Namal

’’This election is not about choosing the best speaker, entertainer, or announcer. It’s about creating a free and safe country, easing the burden of taxes, securing a bright future for your children, and improving business prospects for the future,’’ presidential candidate Namal Rajapaksa said in a rally organized in Ratnapura today.

Ranil addressing a rally in Minuwangoda

Independent candidate Ranil Wickremesinghe participated in an election rally at Minuwangoda today . Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

EC warns of arrests for campaigning after silent period

The campaigning period for the upcoming Presidential election will end at midnight tomorrow (18).

Another suspect arrested over Club Wasantha’s murder

Another suspect who was taken into custody today in connection with the double murder at a tattoo centre in Athurugiriya was produced before Kaduwela Acting Magistrate D.G.P. Karunaratne and detained for 48 hours for further questioning.

President inaugurates vehicle assembly plant in Kuliyapitiya

President Ranil Wickremesinghe inaugurated a new vehicle assembly plant, the Western Automobile Assembly Private Limited (WAA), in Kuliyapitiya today.

Will uphold Article 9 of Constitution: NPP assures ACBC

The National People’s Power assured that a future NPP government will not change Article 9 of the Constitution which states that the Republic of Sri Lanka shall give the foremost place to Buddhism.

Boxes of matches distributed with candidate’s image in Nuwara Eliya: PAFFREL receives reports

PAFFREL has received reports from the Nuwara Eliya area over a group distributing boxes of matches featuring a Presidential candidate’s picture and election symbol on either side.