Over 100 mm rains likely today

Heavy rains above 100 mm are likely today in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Northern Provinces and in the Galle and Matara districts, the Meteorology Department sai

Court orders medical report on Lohan Ratwatte’s health condition

The Court of Appeal today issued an order directing the hospital authorities to submit a report on the health condition of former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte, who is currently in remand custody in connection with a case involving an unregistered luxury vehicle.

Security tightened at Ravi K’s residence over National List seat

Security was increased this morning outside the official residence of former Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake in Battaramulla, anticipating protests over the gazetting of his name for one of the two National List seats.

Sri Lanka names squad for upcoming Test series against South Africa

The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has named a 17-player squad for the two-match Test series against South Africa.

Against controversial Māori treaty bill

New Zealand: Thousands protest in Wellington over Māori bill

Tens of thousands of New Zealanders rallied in front of parliament on Tuesday in one of the country’s largest ever protests to oppose a bill, which opponents say seeks to dilute the rights of Maori and threatens to set race relations back decades.

President to visit India in mid-December: Foreign Minister

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said yesterday that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to visit India in mid-December for his maiden state visit.

UNP disputes Ravi’s nomination for National List slot, EC gazettes Ravi’s name

The United National Party (UNP) disassociated itself from the nomination of its member former MP Ravi Karunanayake on the National List to Parliament and vowed to institute disciplinary action against him.

No more state ministers, 26-28 deputy ministers to be appointed soon

In a departure from the practice of the previous rules, the new government has decided to scrap the concept of state ministers but will proceed with the appointment of 26-28 deputy ministers instead within a day or two, a minister said yesterday.

President urges IMF to maintain balanced approach in economic recovery programme

While highlighting his government’s commitment to addressing the pressing needs of the people, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake urged the IMF to maintain a balanced approach that considers the hardships faced by citizens.

Police go tough on bogus beggars in Anuradhapura sacred sites, arrest six women

Police in Anuradhapura will take strong punitive measures against bogus individuals who would beg money from pilgrims of sacred sites under various pretexts of medical emergencies etc, and placed six such women under custody.

Wimal Weerawansa accuses Canadian Tamil Congress of racist, separatist demands

National Freedom Front (NFF) leader and former Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa today claimed that organizations like the Canadian Tamil Congress (CTC) have come forward to demand racist, religious and separatist demands.

Ravi among three National List MPs gazetted by EC

The Election Commission has gazetted the name of former Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake to one of the two National List seats that were allotted to the New Democratic Front (NDF) following the Parliamentary Elections last week.

Third term school holiday starts on Friday

The Education Ministry has decided to grant the first holiday of the first phase of the third school term on Friday, November 22.

Rise in fever cases, viral infections, dengue among children

A rise in fever cases among children have been observed in viral infections and a growing number of dengue cases, Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) consultant pediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera said.

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath assumes duties

Newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism Vijitha Herath assumed duties at the Foreign Ministry today at a simple ceremony.

Four key players released ahead of final ODI against New Zealand

Sri Lanka Cricket selectors have decided to release Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Kamindu Mendis, and Asitha Fernando from the squad ahead of the third and final ODI against New Zealand.

Ravi to face disciplinary action over national seat fuss

Members of the UNP will hurriedly meet at 5:00 pm today to discuss possible disciplinary action against senior member Ravi Karunanayake, who has allegedly self-appointed himself to the national list of the New Democratic Front (NDF).

Fresh ethnic clashes in India’s Manipur after six bodies found

India’s north-eastern state of Manipur is on high alert after authorities recovered the bodies of six women and children, who reportedly belonged to the majority Meitei community.

Ravi Karunanayake to enter Parliament

New Democratic Front (NDF) has nominated Ravi Karunanayake for its national List seat won by the party at the general election 2024.

Southern coastal tsunami warning towers at risk of collapse

Residents of the 2004 tsunami affected areas expressed their frustration, noting that while the 2004 tsunami disaster is being commemorated every year, the tsunami towers built in its aftermath to protect the people from a similar tragedy have been neglected.

SC suspends releasing Grade 5 Scholarship exam results

The Supreme Court today issued an interim order suspending the release of results of the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination held on September 15.

Know your limit of powers, be accountable: President tells Ministers

Claiming that MPs and Ministers have more powers, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said he expects that all Ministers will know the limits of their powers and act with accountability.

Fever outbreak at Army training school: 25 hospitalized, hundreds quarantined

Twenty-five recruits have been hospitalized, with one in critical condition, and over 450 soldiers placed under quarantine following a fever outbreak at the Sri Lanka Army Recruit Training School in Vedditalativu.

Cannot reveal some reasons for SJB’s defeat: Marikar

It is not possible to reveal some of the reasons for the Samagi Jana Balawegaya’s (SJB) defeat, the party’s MP elect S.M. Marikar said today.

Lohan Ratwatte, wife further remanded

Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte and his wife were further remanded till December 2 and November 22 respectively.

Biden allows Ukraine to strike inside Russia with missiles

US President Joe Biden has given the green light for Ukraine to use long-range missiles supplied by the US to strike Russia.

President retains Defence, Finance and Digital Economy Ministries

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has retained the Ministries of Defence, Finance and Economic Development and the Digital Economy.

Kumara Jayakody appointed as Energy Minister

Kumara Jayakody was sworn in as the Minister of Energy.

Prof. Anil Jayantha sworn in as Minister of Labour

Prof. Anil Jayantha Fernando was sworn in as the Minister of Labour.