Ministry refuses to fund junior athletes for World Meet

Twelve Sri Lankan junior athletes are at risk of missing the 2024 World Junior Athletic Championships in Lima, Peru, due to the Sports Ministry’s last-minute withdrawal of financial support.

Sinner cleared after testing positive twice for banned substance

World number one Jannik Sinner has been cleared of any wrongdoing after twice testing positive for a banned substance in March.

MPs Thigambaram, Velu Kumar clash during live debate

MPs Palani Thigambaram and Velu Kumar of the Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) got into a fight during a live debate on a local TV show.

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup to be moved to the UAE

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be moved from Bangladesh to the United Arab Emirates.

Kandy Esala Perahera concludes

The Diyawadana Nilame of the Temple of the Tooth Relic Pradip Nilanga Dela, informed President Ranil Wickremesinghe that the annual Esala Maha Perahera at the historic Sri Dalada Maligawa and the Sathara Maha Devala in Kandy was conducted with great splendour, honouring the traditional rituals.

World’s longest stamp released in line with Sri Dalada Perahera in Kandy

The world’s longest stamp, measuring 205 mm symbolizing the historic Sri Dalada Perahera in Kandy, was released by the Postal Department, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Mahanayake thera raises concerns regarding proposed link road between SL and India

The Mahanayake of the Malwatta Chapter Thibbotuwawe Sri Siddhartha Sumangala Thera has raised concerns regarding the security aspect of the proposed link road between Sri Lanka and India was when constructed.

39 runs scored from one over as Samoa batter breaks international record

A new international record at men’s T20I level as 39 runs were conceded from one over in the match between Samoa and Vanuatu.

England, Sri Lanka name playing XIs on the eve of first Test

Matthew Potts and Dan Lawrence were included for England while Milan Rathnayake is poised for Sri Lanka debut in the first match of the crucial ICC World Test Championship series.

Hathurusingha keen to remain Bangladesh Head Coach

Bangladesh Head Coach Chandika Hathurusingha is still interested in completing his contract with the Men’s National Cricket Team to 2025 despite the recent political turmoil in the country.

Driving licenses with no expiration date will be canceled by end of this year

The driving licenses including heavy vehicle that do not have an expiry date will be canceled by the end of this year and those license holders will be provided with a reasonable time to obtain their new licenses, Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) Commissioner General Nishantha Anuruddha Weerasinghe said.

NPP to send letter of demand to Tissa Attanayake for making false statement

The National People’s Power (NPP) is to file a law suit against SJB MP Tissa Attanayake for making a false statement at a political rally in Mawanella, NPP politburo member Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

MoU signed to develop LNG infrastructure for Sobadhanavi Power Plant

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed a short while ago to develop infrastructure for the storage, regasification and supply of LNG for the Sobadhanavi Combined Cycle Power Plant at Kerawalapitiya, the Power and Energy Ministry said.

British entrepreneur Mike Lynch among missing after luxury yacht sinks off Sicily

One man died and six people were missing, including British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his daughter, after a luxury yacht was struck by an unexpectedly violent storm and sank off Sicily early on Monday.

Unnecessary fuss over Sajith failing to shake hands with RW on nomination day: Sujeewa

Whilst highlighting that an unnecessary fuss is being made about Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa’s failure to shake hands with incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe during the nomination day, SJB Vice President Sujeewa Senasinghe said today that the former was not able to get up and greet the President as he was engaged in another matter during that time.

Samarawickrama, Lewis reach career bests in ICC Women’s T20I Rankings

Sri Lanka batter Harshitha Samarawickrama and Ireland opener Gaby Lewis have finished with career high positions in the ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings at the end of their two-match series in Dublin that ended 1-1.

Over 100 mm showers likely today

Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely in the Western and Sabaragamuwa Provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts, the Forecasting Division of the National Meteorological Centre said.

Four remanded for offensive remarks on Facebook against MP Kavinda Jayewardene

Four suspects who were produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate allegedly for disseminating offensive and detrimental accounts on Facebook against Parliamentarian Kavinda Jayewardene, were remanded till August 29.

Three patients go to court claiming Rs.300 million from Keheliya, others

Three patients who were subjected to permanent loss of sight due to the use of ‘Prednisolone Acetatean’ eye drops used after cataract surgeries at a government hospital, filed lawsuits before the Colombo District Court today claiming Rs.300 million from former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and ten others for the damage caused to their eyes and possible threats to their lives.

Total of 736,589 applications received for postal voting; 24,268 rejected

A total of 736,589 applications have been received for postal voting at the 2024 Presidential election, and a total of 24,268 applications among them have been rejected, Commissioner General Elections Saman Sri Ratnayake said.

'Ceylona 2024' Camp at Ibbagamuwa

The International Girl Guide Camp, conducted by the Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association (SLGGA) and powered by Sri Lanka’s leading energy drink manufacturer Yeti, is currently underway at the Ibbagamuwa Central College in Kurunegala.

Air Port Terminal Shuttle Service suspended

The new luxury ’Air Port Terminal Shuttle Service’ launched at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) was suspended yesterday, the airport duty officer said.

Iran hacked Trump campaign, US intelligence confirms

Iran was behind the recent hack of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, US intelligence officials have confirmed.

Flights cancelled in Japan after scissors go missing

Thirty-six flights were cancelled and 201 were delayed at a Japanese airport on the weekend after a pair of scissors went missing in a store near the boarding gates.

Moonlight uncovers elephants during census

When conducting the wild elephant census across the country, the Wildlife Conservation Department has instructed its officers to do it with the aid of moonlight without flashing electronic torches.

Mere election promises will not suffice at this presidential poll

Ahead of the launch of their manifestos and theme songs, key presidential candidates are likely to face pressure from lobby groups to outline specific, time-bound action plans for implementation, rather than relying on broadly worded, catchy ideas.

Kenyan couple ties knot in their 90s after decades of love

A 95-year-old Kenyan man married his 90-year-old long-time sweetheart at the weekend, six decades after they first met, local media reported on Monday.

From wonderful waterfalls to beautiful bays

Namal Rajapaksa accepts the Daily Mirror, Lankadeepa presidential debate

SLPP Presidential candidate Namal Rajapaksa has officially accepted the invitation extended by the Daily Mirror and Lankadeepa for a live presidential debate with the main contenders ahead of the Presidential Election on September 21.

Birthday Dansala

A dansala was held today to celebrate the birthday of the chairman of New Nawala Chemist, Ureka Healthcare Limited, R&R Pvt Ltd and S&S Healthcare Limited. The dansala was held in Nawala with the participation of the staff. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel