Political parties urged to refrain from using children in canvassing

As the election season heats up, the involvement of children in political campaigns has sparked serious concerns with election monitors calling for an end to such activities.

12 trains disrupted due to technical failures

A total of 12 trains have been temporarily taken out of service due to technical faults, the Railways Department said.

Harini files action against Tissa Attanayake

National People’s Power (NPP) Parliamentarian Harini Amarasuriya today filed a defamatory action before the Colombo District Court against Samagi Jana Balawegaya parliamentarian Tissa Attanayake claiming Rs.100 million as damages for allegedly making a false and defamatory statement during an election rally.

Keheliya Rambukwella granted bail

Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and two others who were remanded over the alleged import of substandard human Immunoglobulin injections, were granted bail by the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court today.

Postal voting for Presidential election ends tomorrow

The Election Commission announced that postal voting for the 2024 Presidential election will conclude tomorrow (11).

BASL accuses its president of making baseless claims

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), in a statement, alleged that its President, Kaushalya Nawaratne PC, had made certain unfounded allegations regarding the Special Committee Report related to the JICA-BASL Programme, which was unanimously adopted by the Bar Council and some members of the Special Committee.

350 prisoners to be released tomorrow

A total of 350 prisoners convicted for minor offences will be released from prisons across the country tomorrow to mark Prisoners’ Day, which falls on September 12, Prisons Commissioner Gamini B. Dissanayake said.

England disrepected Test cricket during Oval loss to Sri Lanka: Michael Vaughan

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has criticised the Ollie Pope-led England team for their overly aggressive approach in the third Test against Sri Lanka at The Oval. Vaughan expressed disappointment with both their batting strategy and field placements, accusing the team of showing a lack of respect for Test cricket and the Sri Lankan side through their tactics.

National Minimum Wage Bill comes into effect

The certificate on the Bill titled National Minimum Wage of Workers (Amendment) Bill was signed by Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana today in accordance with Article 79 of the Constitution.

More than 150 dead in Vietnam as typhoon floods capital

The death toll of Typhoon Yagi has risen to 152 in Vietnam, according to government estimates, as one of the country’s largest rivers reaches its highest level in two decades, flooding the streets of Hanoi.

Harin explains why Ranil reduced public rallies

Presidential candidate Ranil Wickremesinghe’s campaign team has strategically reduced the number of public rallies from 92 to 84, Harin Fernando said.

Online teacher trainee recruitments saves Rs. 10 Mn for government

The government has saved around Rs. 10 million by conducting online recruitment for teacher trainees at National Colleges of Education (NCE), Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Delivers Economic Boost to India

A new economic report released today by the International Cricket Council (ICC) reveals that the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, the biggest Cricket World Cup ever, generated an incredible total economic impact of USD1.39 billion (INR 11,637 Crores) for the economy of India.

Rankings joy for Sri Lanka stars following memorable England Test triumph

Big gains for a host of Sri Lanka players on the latest Test rankings, as Australia’s best white-ball performers make eye-catching ground on the T20I lists.

Cocaine from Colombia worth Rs. 75 Mn seized at BIA

Over two kilos of Cocaine worth over Rs. 75 million sent from Colombia concealed in a courier package was seized by Sri Lanka Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport today.

President responds to AKD’s invitation for debate

Commenting on Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s invitation for a debate, President Ranil Wickremesinghe asked him to first hold a separate discussion within the party to clarify their economic policy.

Seetha Arambepola appointed Minister of State for Health, Women’s & Child Affairs

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed MP Seetha Kumari Arambepola as the Minister of State for Health, Women’s & Child Affairs.

Pakistan resentful over exclusion of its nationals from visa-relaxed entry into Sri Lanka

Pakistan, a country that stood by Sri Lanka in international forums and the fight against terrorism, is upset over the latest visa restrictions imposed on its nationals arriving in the country, Daily Mirror learns.

NASA sets sights on another ‘world that might be habitable today’

The Europa Clipper spacecraft passed a key milestone on Monday and is on track to launch next month to explore and seek signs of habitability on one of Jupiter’s moons, according to NASA. The launch window for its journey opens on October 10.

USD 577.5 million received from expatriate workers during August

The amount of remittance sent to Sri Lanka in August this year has increased by 11 percent when compared with August of last year, the Bureau of Foreign Employment said.

Veteran singer and composer Senaka Batagoda no more

Veteran Sri Lankan singer and composer Senaka Batagoda has passed away at the age of 65.

China aims for historic Mars mission ‘around 2028’ as it vies for space power

China’s historic attempt to bring samples from Mars to Earth could launch as soon as 2028, two years earlier than previously stated, according to a senior mission official

215 MPs secure two repeater shotguns each ahead of presidential poll

Ahead of the presidential poll, all except ten out of 215 parliamentarians have already secured two repeater shotguns each from the Defence Ministry for their personal security following concerns triggered after arson on a number of houses belonging to them in the aftermath of the 2022 Aragalaya, an official said.

Revised import duties set to boost local trade and industries

Sri Lanka’s local business community stands to gain from a major revision of the country’s import tax structure, with the government announcing new measures to reduce costs and boost domestic production.

Govt. protests with UK over display of LTTE emblem

Sri Lanka protested with the UK Home Office regarding the display of LTTE emblems during a demonstration organized by the Tamil Diaspora activists, an official said.

Jalani Premadasa receives salute from Air force?

Severe controversy has erupted over a video circulating on social media showing Jalani Premadasa, the wife of Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa supposedly receiving a present arms salute by SLAF personnel while she was entering the Air Force Camp in Palali yesterday (10)

SL to setup Rs. 1,000mn Financial Stability Fund

Sri Lanka will establish a financial stability fund with an initial allocation of Rs. 1,000 million, provided by the Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilisation, and National Policy, according to the Department of Government Information.

No chance for last minute rigging; all state employees with us: AKD

Claiming that there is no chance for last minute election rigging as feared by some, NPP presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today most of the government employees who deal with election related duties such as police personnel, teachers and election department officials are supporting the National People’s Power (NPP) this time.

Lankadeepa bags 'Most Popular Newspaper’ award

Our sister paper Lankadeepa was crowned the ’Most Popular Newspaper’ for the year 2024 at the CALIN Popular Awards ceremony held at Waters Edge today. Here Associate Features Editor of the Daily Lankadeepa Chaminda Munasinghe receiving the award.

FR petition filed on alleged Rs. 30 Bn LTL Holdings share transfer fraud

The Fundamental Rights petitions filed challenging the legality of the business transactions relating to LTL Holdings (Private) Limited, a leading engineering company in Sri Lanka, have been fixed for support on Friday (13) by the Supreme Court.