Working for a living

As Father’s Day is celebrated today, many fathers continue to work hard to support their loved ones.

President awards land deeds in Mannar under ‘Urumaya’ programme

President Ranil Wickremesinghe symbolically awarded 442 out of the allotted 5,000 land deeds to the residents of the Mannar district today.

Man kills youth for dancing with his wife at musical show

A 20-year-old youth died after being attacked and his throat slit following an argument at a music concert in Kalutara.

Sri Lanka Navy seizes over 600kg of drugs worth Rs. 13 Billion in 2024

The Sri Lanka Navy has seized over 600 kg of narcotics valued at over Rs. 13 billion during naval operations conducted so far in 2024.

'We let country down' at T20 World Cup: Mathews

Star Sri Lanka all-rounder Angelo Mathews admitted Saturday that ’’we’ve let the entire nation down’’ as the former champions suffered a first round exit at the T20 World Cup.

England through to Super 8s after Australia beat Scotland

Australia saw off a determined challenge from Scotland to claim a five-wicket victory in a decisive final Group B match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup for both teams at the Daren Sammy Stadium in St Lucia on Saturday.

Hajj Shopping Festival 2024 opens

The Hajj Shopping Festival 2024 commenced yesterday at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre (SLECC), featuring over 100 shopping stalls offering a wide range of products and services under one roof, accompanied by exciting discounts and offers. The festival will remain open to the public until 10 p.m. today.

No future leader can rebuild alone; current systems insufficient: Namal Uyana Rahula Thera

No matter who comes to power in the future, no leader can achieve anything alone and none of the current leaders in this country have a system to rebuild it, the founder of the National Namal Uyana, Wanawasi Rahula Thera said.

Six Hajj pilgrims die from heatstroke in Mecca

Six people have died from heatstroke during the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, amid warnings from Saudi officials that temperatures during the annual gathering could reach 48 degrees Celsius (118 degrees Fahrenheit) this year.

Guard falls off train between Ganemulla and Bulugahagoda

The guard on the Colombo Fort to Trincomalee train fell off the train between Ganemulla and Bulugahagoda stations this morning, the Railways Department reported.

Tikiri Menike derails

The ’Tikiri Menike’ train, which travels to Nanu Oya via Kandy from Colombo, was derailed between Talawakelle and Watagoda last night, crippling upcountry train services.

NPP government will continue Provincial Council system: Anura Kumara

The Provincial Council system will continue in its current form under the National People’s Power government until a new system is identified to create harmony among the Sinhala, Tamil and Muslim communities, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

India v Canada latest T20 World Cup rain victim at wet Lauderhill

The ill-fated Florida leg of the T20 World Cup was hit by another abandoned match on Saturday with a wet outfield leading to the India and Canada game being called off.

Maldivian Democratic Party initiates reform roadmap to restructure party

The Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) has announced the development of a comprehensive reform roadmap to institutionalise itself as the main opposition party.

Visakha Walk 2024

Visakha Vidyalaya Old Girls’ Association held their ’Visakha Walk 2024’ in Colombo to mark the school’s completion of 100 years.

Don’t talk nonsense about debate in front of kids: NPP tells Sajith

Claiming that SJB leader Sajith Premadasa has evaded the scheduled debate with NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake on June 6, NPP Executive Committee member Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said Premadasa must stop talking various things in front of kids about the debate now.

Indian External Affairs Minister to visit Sri Lanka on June 20

Dr. S. Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister of India, is slated to arrive in Sri Lanka on June 20 for an official visit, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced.

New draft constitution calls for restructuring of Sri Lanka Cricket Board

The new draft constitution for the Sri Lanka Cricket Board was handed over to President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat today, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Two boys drown off Negombo beach

Two young boys drowned while bathing in the sea off the beach close to the Negombo town last evening, Police said.

IMF pushes for new tax on SL homeowners, vacant properties by 2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in its latest report on Sri Lanka has proposed an imputed rental income tax from owner-occupied and vacant residential property to be introduced by April 1, 2025, with an exemption threshold and a graduated tax rate schedule.

CCTV evidence leads to issue over 4,500 fines for traffic violations

Traffic fines have been issued to more than 4,500 motorists who violated traffic rules, identified through the CCTV system in Colombo.

Shooting at Uddika’s vehicle: Police seek court order to arrest ASP

The Ministry of Public Security said that the police will seek a court order for the arrest of Assistant Superintendent of Police Sanjeeva Mahanama, who has been accused of shooting at the vehicle of actor turned MP Uddika Premaratne.

Police hunt Vedda members, foreign national for slaughtering peacock

The police are on the lookout for the arrest of five persons of the Vedda community and a foreign national for slaughtering a peacock, roasting its meat and consuming it inside the Maduru-Oya National Park.

Contempt of court: Legal battle on against Hirunika

A contempt of court application filed against former Parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra was today fixed for September 11 by the Court of Appeal.

Pakistan crash out of T20 World Cup 2024; USA enter ’Super 8’

The United States scripted history on Friday, June 14, by qualifying for the Super 8 of the T20 World Cup 2024 after their match against Ireland was abandoned due to rain.

Navy intercepts vessel with 150 kgs of heroin off Southern Sri Lanka

The Sri Lanka Navy seized a multi-day fishing craft suspected be transporting heroin during a deep-sea operation conducted approximately 400 nautical miles (740 km) south of Sri Lanka.

'Ceylon Women' to empower women

The press conference to shed light on a project to be launched by the Ceylon Women Organization on empowering women was held in Colombo today under the patronage of Education Minister, Susil Premajayantha. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

University non-academic staff continues strike

The university non-academic employees have decided to continue the strike, driven by demands including the rectification of a 15% salary cut.

World Bank projects SL’s economic growth to reach 3% by 2026

The World Bank has projected a notable upswing in Sri Lanka’s economic growth, forecasting a robust 3% expansion by 2026.

Sri Lankan delegation to visit Russia for repatriation of ex-military personnel

A high level delegation is scheduled to visit Russia to arrange for the repatriation of Sri Lankan ex-military personnel deployed in Russia for military purposes, said Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry.