Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus condemns gang rape of 16-year-old girl

While condemning the gang-rape of a 16-year-old girl in Thanamalwila, the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus alleged that all responsible authorities of Sri Lanka have failed in their duties.

Party secretary, several others arrested for taking bribe from Janaka Ratnayake

Several officials including the secretary of the Eksath Lanka Podujana Pakshaya have been arrested while soliciting a bribe of Rs. 30 million from Presidential candidate former PUCSL Chairman Janaka Ratnayake.

Visits to Sigiriya suspended

Entry into Sigiriya was suspended this afternoon by the Central Cultural Fund (CCF) after 70 local and foreign tourists were stung by wasps.

Jetstar Asia announces low-fare flights to Colombo

Jetstar Asia announced today that it will become the only low-cost carrier to fly directly from Singapore to Colombo, Sri Lanka, with the new service starting on November 21, 2024.

Government proposes IMF to adjust Personal Income Tax slabs

The government has proposed to the IMF an adjustment in Personal Income Tax slabs from Rs. 500,000 to Rs. 720,000, aiming to provide relief to mid-level taxpayers affected by the recent tax reforms, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Thai court dismisses Prime Minister for violating constitution

A Thai court has dismissed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin for appointing to his cabinet a former lawyer who was once jailed.

Ranil signs nomination papers for presidential election

President Ranil Wickremesinghe signed the nomination papers for the upcoming presidential election at his political office on Flower Road today.

Two illegally imported luxury vehicles surrendered to Bribery Commission

Two luxury vehicles, a Land Cruiser and a Pajero, which were illegally imported into the country, have been surrendered by their owners to the Intelligence Investigation Unit of the Bribery Commission.

Southern Expressway accident kills infant, injures 12

A 2-year-old child was killed, and 12 others were injured in an accident near Elpitiya on the Southern Expressway this morning.

Election Commission gears up for presidential nomination day

As the 2024 Presidential Election approaches, the Election Commission has announced detailed arrangements for the nomination process, scheduled for August 15, 2024.

Revival of People’s Alliance led by Anura Yapa announced

Around 25 MPs, Ministers and State Ministers announced the revival of the People’s Alliance (PA) under the leadership of MP Anura Priyadarshana Yapa.

Second Russian region declares state of emergency after Ukraine attack

A state of emergency has been declared in the Russian border region of Belgorod following attacks by Ukrainian forces.

Second school term ends on Friday

The second term of the 2024 school year for all government and government-approved private schools will begin on Friday (16), the Education Ministry said.

Namal Rajapaksa signs nomination papers

Namal Rajapaksa, the presidential candidate of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and Member of Parliament, has signed his nomination papers to contest in the upcoming Presidential Election.

Deadline for Presidential Election cash deposits ends; 40 candidates

The window for placing cash deposits for the upcoming presidential election closed today at 12 noon.

Polar bears kill worker at Arctic Radar Station

Two polar bears killed a worker at a remote Arctic radar station in Canada’s northern Nunavut territory, prompting an investigation into the rare fatal attack.

Janaka Ratnayake places deposit for Presidential election

The ‘Eksath Lanka Podujana Party’ candidate and former Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) chairman Janaka Ratnayake placed his deposit to contest the upcoming Presidential election.

Dates set for postal voting in Presidential Election

The schedule for postal voting in the upcoming 2024 Presidential Election has been announced by the Election Commission.

TM Dilshan appointed SJB Kalutara district organiser

Former Sri Lankan cricketer Tillakaratne Dilshan has announced his support for opposition leader Sajith Premadasa, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) candidate, in the upcoming Presidential Election.

Tax hike drives ’Kasippu’ consumption from 19% to 30%

Following the tax hike, illicit liquor consumption, specifically ’Kasippu,’ has surged significantly from 19% to 30%, Excise Department Commissioner General M.J. Gunasiri said.

Alarming rise in child abuse cases, NCPA data reveals

Child abuse cases have increased by 38 per cent with 4,380 complaints received during the first half of this year compared to 31,172 cases reported during the corresponding period of last year, according to the statistics from the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA).

New alliances, crossovers, strategic realignments on the cards

New alliances, crossovers and strategic realignments appear to be taking centre stage ahead of the nomination period of the Presidential Election.

Gazette issued on minimum daily wage for rubber, tea workers

The government issued a gazette notification announcing a minimum wage of Rs. 1,700 for workers in the rubber and tea industries.

Namal places deposit to contest 2024 presidential election

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam placed the deposit today on behalf of MP Namal Rajapaksa for the upcoming Presidential election.

Patali to support Sajith at Presidential election

United Republican Front (URF) leader MP Patali Champika Ranawaka will join the Samagi Jana Sandanaya in support of Presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa.

Japan set for new PM as Kishida bows out as party leader

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will not seek re-election as leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which he says needs a ’’new start’’.

Stunning conjunction of Mars, Jupiter visible tomorrow

Sri Lankans will have the opportunity to observe a Mars-Jupiter conjunction in the sky tomorrow morning, the Astronomy Department of the Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies said.

Location for new hospital in Biyagama selected

Presidential Advisor Climate Change Ruwan Wijewardene, Presidential Advisor on Economic Affairs R. H. S. Samaratunga together with several government officers selected a suitable location at Siyambalape Junction to construct the proposed state of art hospital. Mr. Wijewardenne and Samaratunga are seen with other state officers at the site . Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

App to reduce deaths by elephants launched in India

The state of Assam in India has launched a mobile phone app aimed at reducing deaths caused by wild elephants.

Over 50 drugs fail quality tests in 2024

A total of 51 drugs have failed quality tests so far in 2024 recording the highest number of quality failures of drugs in a year, according to the Medical Supplies Division of the Health Ministry.