Charith Asalanka appointed ODI captain, replacing Kusal Mendis

The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has appointed Charith Asalanka as the new ODI captain, replacing Kusal Mendis.

Online train seat reservations time revised

The Railways Department has decided to resume the online train seat reservations system on September 1.

MR will rectify wrong decision: Semasinghe

Claiming that the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has taken a decision going against the majority opinion of the party, State Minister Shehan Semasinghe said today they hope that former President Mahinda Rajapaksa will rectify the wrong decision taken for the need of a handful of people.

Trump to be interviewed by FBI in shooting investigation

Donald Trump has agreed to be interviewed by the FBI as part of its investigation into the assassination attempt at his rally in Pennsylvania earlier this month.

Indian NCB thwarts Rs. 700 million ice smuggling to Sri Lanka, 3 arrested

India’s Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) sleuths seized 7kg methamphetamine (Ice) worth 70 crore and arrested three people in connection with the case. The drug was sourced from Manipur, to be smuggled into Sri Lanka.

Woman sent to jail for overfeeding her dog to death in New Zealand

A woman from New Zealand was sentenced to two months in prison after her dog, who weighed 53 kilograms (118 pounds) and was severely obese, died.

Election Commission writes to President over IGP issue

The Election Commission has formally requested President Ranil Wickremesinghe to address the ongoing issue surrounding the Inspector General of Police (IGP).

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Congo seeks defence expertise, investments from Sri Lanka

The Sri Lankan ambassador in Kenya, Kana Kananathan, who is also accredited to Congo held high-level discussions yesterday with key officials of that government, aimed at enhancing the multifaceted relationship.

SLPP politburo decision imaterial: Range Bandara

The decision by Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) to field its own candidate for the presidency is imaterial as a majority of the Ministers and MPs of this party is backing incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe, United National Party (UNP) General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara said.

SLPP MP S.M. Chandrasena vows support to Ranil

Despite a significant portion of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MPs deciding not to support President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the upcoming Presidential election, SLPP parliamentarian S.M. Chandrasena has officially pledged his support to President Wickremesinghe.

Cabinet approves new Constitution for Sri Lanka Cricket

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a new constitution for Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).

Lack of exercise, healthy foods increase obesity rate in country

Due to a lack of exercise and healthy foods, the rates of overweight and obesity have rapidly increased, among both women and men in the country, Health Ministry Secretary Dr. Palitha Mahipala said.

Cabinet approves continued egg imports

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to continue importing eggs.

IPL reunion in England cricket team? Report makes big claim on head coach choice

The England cricket team could be preparing an IPL reunion as they aim to shake things up in the coaching department. With reports stating that present white-ball head coach Matthew Mott will depart next week,

Venezuelans clash with police after disputed election result

Security forces in Venezuela have fired tear gas and rubber bullets against people protesting over Sunday’s disputed election result.

Equal pay for women’s cricketers?

The Sri Lanka women’s cricket team brought so much joy to the nation on Sunday when they lifted the Asia Cup in Dambulla following an emphatic chase against a very strong Indian team.

What’s next?

Uniformed nurses in AKD’s meeting spark controversy

​The National Election Commission (EC) has clarified that the participation of government nurses in uniform at the National All Ceylon Nurses’ Conference, held under the patronage of National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake, does not constitute a violation of election regulations.

Health officials demand return of COVID rules as flu cases skyrocket

In light of influenza cases climbing to unprecedented levels, health officials have urged the public to comply with the safety guidelines observed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

76% say ‘No’ to Ranil joining Rajapaksas for Presidential poll

Nearly 76% of voters in Daily Mirror’s poll were of the opinion that President Ranil Wickremesinghe should not team up with the Rajapaksas in the upcoming Presidential elections.

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Major reforms to absorb SL’s informal employees into formal sector

Sri Lanka’s estimated four million informal sector employees may soon be absorbed into the formal sector, granting them the dignity of their labour through two landmark initiatives.

Sri Lanka must shift to rule-based system for investment: SOERU chief

Sri Lanka needs to transition from a system dominated by ministerial discretion to a rule-based administration, to create an investment-friendly climate and promote a thriving private sector, Sri Lanka’s State-Owned Enterprises Restructuring Unit (SOERU) Head Suresh Shah said.

Ceylon Cold Stores June results highlight strengthening consumer market

Offering a sneak peek view of the consumer markets in the foregoing quarter, Ceylon Cold Stores PLC reported better top and bottom lines, which showed signs of continued recovery in consumer spending.

11 SLPP members oppose fielding own Presidential candidate

Eleven members of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) opposed the party politburo’s decision to field its own candidate for the Presidential election.

Eight people stabbed in Britain, man detained

Police took a suspect into custody after at least eight people were stabbed in the British seaside town of Southport.

SLPP decides not to support Ranil, but to field its own candidate

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), at its Central Committee meeting, decided today not to support President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential election, but to field its own candidate instead.

Jeevan Thondaman appears before court

Ceylon Workers’ Congress (CWC) General Secretary Minister Jeevan Thondaman and three others today (29) appeared before court through a motion.

EC halts Opposition Leader’s ’Sakwala’ and ’Husma’ programmes

The Election Commission (EC) has stopped Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa from conducting the ’Sakwala’ and ’Husma’ programmes to distribute IT equipment to schools and medical equipment to hospitals.