Weather showing signs of improvement; Met Department

The weather in Sri Lanka has experienced a sudden change as heavy rains experienced during the past few days is expected to reduce.

Mannaperuma ignored our advice :Madduma Bandara

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara alleged that Former MP Ajith Mannaperuma failed to listen to advice he had given and did not stick to a single policy.

Former MP Reginald (Reggie) Perera passes away

Reginald (Reggie) Perera, a respected political leader from Wattala passed away recently.

Bribery Commission expedited action on corruption cases: FM

The government has already commenced investigations into certain key matters, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said the Bribery Commission has already expedited action related to cases of alleged corruption.

Roads in Minuwangoda submerged by flood waters

Many roads in Gampaha District had gone under water yesterday due to torrential rain. Picture shows people in Kotugoda, Minuwangoda struggling to wade through water. Pic by Pradeep Pathirana

Keheliya says he would re-enter politics after his acquittal from the immunoglobulin case

Former Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella who had been granted bail after being remanded for nearly nine months over the alleged importation of substandard human immunoglobulin vials said he would temporarily keep away from politics.

Three dead in train accident at Kalutara

Three individuals had been run over by the Colombo bound express from Matara on Saturday evening (12) at Katukurunda in Kalutara.

Matron arrested for inflicting cruelties

The matron of a hostel for children with special needs who inflicted cruelties on aurally handicapped children in the hostel was arrested by Anuradhapura police .

Hirunika resigns as National Organiser of SJB Vanitha Balawegaya

Kaduwela Electoral Organiser of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya and Former Parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra said she decided to resign from the post of National Organiser of the SJB Vanitha Balawegaya ( Women’s Force).

33,000 new cancer cases, 19,000 deaths last year

He stressed the importance of reducing risk factors such as tobacco use, alcohol consumption, unhealthy diets, and physical inactivity, noting that most cancers can be prevented through lifestyle changes, with only a small percentage attributed to genetic factors.

Smuggled cigarettes valued Rs.5.5 million seized

A consignment of foreign cigarettes smuggled into the country was seized and a woman who arrived from Dubai arrested on suspicion by the Police Narcotics Bureau officials in the early hours of last morning.

Colombo Gavel Club celebrates 17th Presidential installation at Water’s Edge

The 29th of September 2024 saw the 17th Presidential Installation of The Colombo Gavel Club held at the prestigious Water’s Edge hotel, marking another milestone in the illustrious history of Sri Lanka’s pioneering Gavel Club.

Sri Lanka Air Force receives $19 Mn Beechcraft King Air 360ER from US

The US government has yesterday officially handed over a Beechcraft King Air 360ER, valued at $19 million, to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) for maritime surveillance and search-and-rescue operations.

Colombo Excise seize Rs.7.5Mn worth devil’s brew from Muthurajawela swamp

Colombo Excise Station busted a major illicit liquor manufacturing distillery carried out in the depths of Muthurajawela swamp and seized a large quantity of Kasippu worth over Rs.7.5 million yesterday.

An Inspiring photographic exhibition for a compassionate cause

This exhibition serves as a fundraising initiative for the “Little Hearts” project which is the construction of a state-of-the-art Cardiac and Critical Care complex at Lady Ridgeway Children’s Hospital (LRH) in Colombo by the Rotary Club of Colombo Centennial, scheduled for the 12th and 13th of October 2024 from 9am at the Lionel Wendt.

Anupa Pasqual’s two bank accounts frozen

The Colombo High Court has issued an order freezing two bank accounts belonging to former State Minister Anupa Pasqual for three months.

CMC continues removal of high-risk trees in Colombo

The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) yesterday said that it is still in the process of identifying trees that pose a risk to the public within the CMC areas and the trees already flagged as high-risk by the police and the public, are currently being removed.

Court orders to investigate death threats against journalist

Colombo Additional Magistrate Harshana Kekunawela has directed the Cinnamon Gardens Police to immediately conduct a thorough investigation into alleged death threats received by Tissa Ravindra Perera, the Deputy News Editor of the ‘Aruna’ newspaper.

Tilvin says will not contest general election

The National People’s Power (NPP) is fielding an educated and experienced team for the general election to successfully implement the election manifesto ‘Thriving nation, a beautiful life’ of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, NPP general secretary Dr. Nihal Abeysinghe said yesterday.

Resigned Cey-Nor Chairman complaints to police over Piyal Nishantha’s threats

The former Chairman of Cey-Nor Foundation Dr. Dulan Hettiarachchi who resigned last March owing to alleged threats by former Fisheries State Minister Piyal Nishantha has complained to police yesterday owing to the continuing threats.

U.S. Admiral to arrive in Sri Lanka today

Admiral Steve Koehler, a 4-star U.S. Navy Admiral and Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, will visit Sri Lanka today (October 10), marking the highest-level U.S. military visit to the country since 2021, the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka said.

South Korea Promises Loan Exchange to Sri Lanka in Line with IMF Agreement

The Export and Import (Exim) Bank of South Korea has pledged to renew the framework agreement for loan projects at Sri Lanka in line with a commitment set by the IMF, at a meeting held yesterday.

HIV in Hambantota

Health authorities expressed concern about the rapid increase of HIV infected individuals in the Hambantota District this year, a medical officer of the Hambantota District Sexually Transmitted Diseases Prevention Unit told the media during a medical clinic held recently in Ambalangoda area.

Most SJB seniors to enter P’ment through national list this year

Most Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) seniors hope to enter Parliament through the national list, a former MP from the party said yesterday.

Mental health of school children is a major issue in the education system: PM

The mental health of school children has become a major issue due to the existing education system, the competition created in the relevant sectors, and the situations arising within education, Prime Minister and Education Minister Harini Amarasuriya said.

Probe on Easter attacks will focus on allegations of missing reports: Govt.

Claiming that a fresh investigation into the Easter Sunday bomb attacks have already been launched, Cabinet Spokesman Vijitha Herath said yesterday an investigation will reveal allegations of the missing reports of the Presidential Commission on the Easter Sunday attacks.

Egg production costs increase, maximum retail prices mulled

High cost of production is to blame for the rise in egg prices, the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) said yesterday.

Sri Lanka to seek assistance of BRICS countries for membership: Vijitha

Stressing the importance of getting membership of the BRICS, Cabinet Spokesman Vijitha Herath said yesterday the government is planning to seek assistance of foreign ministers representing all nine member countries to obtain the membership during the upcoming BRICS summit to be held in Russia.

2024 General Elections: Candidates urged to declare assets and liabilities

The candidates contesting the forthcoming parliamentary elections are urged to submit their declaration of assets and liabilities along with their nomination papers, the Election Commission said.

E-cigarettes worth Rs.2Mn from Malaysia seized at BIA

An attempt to carry a large stock of electronic cigarettes worth over Rs.2 million by a Sri Lankan male returning from Malaysia was nabbed by the police at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on Sunday.