Minister Tiran Alles claims ’mafia’ operating behind passport queue

Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles accused a ’mafia’ of operating behind the recent long queues for passports at the Department of Immigration and Emigration.

Milk powder prices to reduce from tonight

Local milk powder manufacturing companies have taken steps to reduce the prices of local milk powder with effect from tonight.

Grade 5 tuition classes banned from tomorrow

Conducting coaching or tuition classes targeting at the 2024 grade five scholarship examination will be prohibited from tomorrow midnight (11), Examinations Department Commissioner General H.J.M.C Amith Jayasundara said.

Vehicle gutted by fire on Southern Expressway

Heavy traffic was reported this morning after a vehicle caught fire at the Kottawa interchange on the Southern Expressway, the Road Development Authority said.

No info yet over missing SL Army’s Officer Cadet

The Sri Lankan authorities have not received any information on the whereabouts of Officer Cadet Mohammed Aneek from the Sri Lanka Army, who recently graduated from the esteemed Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom after completing his training, official said.

Next SL govt. should commit to accountability, justice, reconciliation: UN Human Rights Chief

With less than two weeks for the Presidential election, Volker Türk, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, said that the newly elected administration must commit to the concrete transformational changes needed to ensure accountability, justice and reconciliation.

School teacher lands in hot soup over marked ballot paper on social media

The Election Commission has lodged a complaint against a teacher in Mullaitivu for circulating a marked picture of a ballot paper on Facebook, an official said.

“I am not in any secret deal with Ranil” – AKD

National People’s Power (NPP) presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake scotched speculation that he is having a secret deal with President Ranil Wickremesinghe who is contesting the election as an independent candidate.

Sri Lanka braces for possible monkeypox threat

In the wake of India recording a suspected case of mpox, the local health authorities continue to ramp up its vigilance.

JVP printed MR’s final poster in 2005 on credit, Basil yet to settle it: AKD

Claiming that former President Mahinda Rajapaksa did not have money even to print his final poster in 2005 election, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today that the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) had printed his final poster on credit and questioned how they have amassed massive wealth now.

Pujith completes Rs.75Mn compensation payment to Easter Sunday attack victims

In compliance with the Supreme Court’s judgement former IGP Pujith Jayasundara has paid the remaining balance of compensation owed to the victims of the Easter Sunday attacks.

Election Commission orders removal of campaign stickers on vehicles

The Election Commission has issued a directive for the immediate removal of election campaign stickers displayed on vehicles.

Nissanka’s ton guides Sri Lanka to first win in England after 10 years

A fine century by Pathum Nissanka and an inspired effort by Sri Lankan bowlers in the second innings helped Sri Lanka secure an eight-wicket win against England in the third Test at The Oval on Monday.

Schools close on Friday for election; reopen on Monday

The Education Ministry today announced the closure of all schools on Friday (20) as requested by the Election Commission. The schools will reopen on Monday (23).

Seven injured in reckless lighting of crackers at SJB rally in Kandy

At least seven individuals including five police officers were injured following the reckless lighting of firecrackers during a propaganda rally of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) in front of the Kandy central market this afternoon.

Geetha Kumarasinghe joins Sajith at Kandy rally

Women and Child Affairs State Minister Geetha Kumarasinghe today joined the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) at the rally held in Kandy.

President wants Sri Lankan productions on Netflix

President Ranil Wickremesinghe urged the country’s youth to produce entertainment content that could feature on international streaming services such as Netflix.

Expatriate workers returning for Presidential election facing difficulties due to visa, passport cirisis: NPP

Sri Lankan expatriate workers who are planning to come to Sri Lanka to vote at the upcoming Presidential election are facing difficutlies due to the current visa and passort crisis in the country, NPP MP Vijitha Herath said today.

India records first suspected mpox case, male patient in isolation

India’s health ministry says it has recorded a suspected case of mpox found in a man who recently travelled from a country suffering an outbreak of the virus.

Nominations open for Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha elections

Nominations for the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha election will be accepted starting today (09), according to Election Commissioner General Saman Sri Ratnayake.

Celebrating World Physiotherapy Day

Marking the World Physiotherapy Day which fell on September 8, the College of Physiotherapists organised a scientific session and a workshop today, September 9 at the lecture hall of the National Hospital in Colombo. During the celebration, consultant doctors and senior physiotherapists addressed the gathering and shared practical lessons. Pics by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Presidential candidates summoned to Election Commission

The Election Commission has scheduled a discussion today (09) with the presidential candidates and their representatives.

Investigation launched over wedding pre-shoot in Sri Dalada Maligawa

Kandy police have launched an investigation into a pre-wedding photoshoot involving actor Devnaka Porage and musical artist Hashini Wedanda at the Sri Dalada Maligawa.

Former Minister’s daughter arrested in Akuressa for possession of ammunition

A 44-year-old woman, the daughter of late Provincial Minister P.B. Dissanayake, was arrested in Galenbindunuwewa, Akuressa, after 28 rounds of live ammunition were discovered at her residence.

Ferry service between Nagapattinam and Sri Lanka increased

The passenger ferry service between Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu and Kankesanthurai in Sri Lanka will add an extra weekly sailing.

Travelling History Museum in Mannar

The Travelling History Museum is currently underway at the Mannar Town Hall till September 11. The museum explores historical narratives in Mannar and its people affected by the civil war, recollection of memories, history through stamps, significance of Mannar, exploring various cuisine, similarities between Tamil and Sinhala letters among other important features. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

AKD proposes contributory pension scheme for private sector employees

The National People’s Power (NPP) has proposed to introduce a contributory pension scheme for private sector employees in a move to ensure a dignified and happy retired life, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said yesterday.

EC issues guidelines on door-to-door election campaigning

The Election Commission (EC) has issued guidelines on door-to-door election canvassing for the upcoming Presidential election.

Elon Musk on track to be the first trillionaire by 2027

Elon Musk is on track to become the world’s first trillionaire by 2027, according to a new global wealth report.

Namal pledges to transform Jaffna into a technology and business hub

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Presidential candidate Namal Rajapaksa has pledged to transform the Jaffna Peninsula into a thriving technology and business hub, positioning it as Sri Lanka’s version of Silicon Valley.