E-ticketing for public transport to be launched this year

An electronic ticketing (E-ticketing) system for public transport services, including trains, will be introduced before the end of this year.

Boeing to plead guilty to fraud related to fatal 737 Max crashes

Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to conspiring to defraud the government in a case linked to crashes of its 737 Max jets in Indonesia and Ethiopia that killed 346 people — a stunning turn for the aerospace giant after the Justice Department determined that Boeing failed to live up to terms of a 2021 deal to avoid prosecution.

Car used for Athurugiriya shooting found

The car used in the Athurugiriya shooting this morning has been found abandoned at Korathota in Kaduwela.

Give sufficient wage for living

The State and Provincial State Service Trade Union Collective protested in front of the Public Administration and Home Affairs Ministry today, demanding their Rs. 25,000 allowance and a sufficient wage for living. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi.

FR petition against Presidential election dismissed with Rs.100,000 cost

The Fundamental Rights petition filed by a businessman seeking an order restraining the Election Commission from holding the Presidential election in 2024 was today dismissed by the Supreme Court with Rs.100,000 cost.

Binura and Wanindu fined

Binura Fernando of the Colombo Strikers has been fined 20 percent of his match fee and handed over a demerit point for breaching the player’s code of conduct during a game between the Colombo Strikers and the Kandy Falcons held on July 2.

Gen. Silva attends Rwanda’s ’Liberation Day 30’

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Shavendra Silva, currently on an official visit to Rwanda, attended the ’KWIBOHORA 30’ (’Liberation Day 30’) National ceremony at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali. During the event, he also had a cordial discussion with Rwandan President Paul Kagame. The ceremony commemorated the 30th anniversary of Rwanda’s liberation, making it a notable occasion for both Rwanda and the international military delegations in attend

Two SJB MPs will leave the party shortly: SJB MP

Two Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MPs will leave the party shortly after accepting rewards in dollars, an SJB MP said today.

’Sold my vehicle a year ago, CID won’t let me live in peace’: Piumi

She had already sold her vehicle a year ago, so she doesn’t understand this, model Piumi Hansamali said in a message on her official Facebook page.

Two including 'Club Wasantha' killed, K. Sujeewa among injured in Athurugiriya shooting

Two persons including Surendra Wasantha Perera alias ’Club Wasantha’ were killed and several persons including singer K. Sujeewa have been hospitalised following a shooting at Oruwala Junction in Athurugiriya a short while ago, police said.

FR petition against Presidential poll: AG urges SC to dismiss petition

While raising preliminary objections against the Fundamental Rights petition seeking an order restraining the Election Commission from holding the Presidential election in 2024, the Attorney General today moved the Supreme Court to dismiss this petition in limine (at the outset).

Dambulla Sixers see winning post for first time

Dambulla Sixers having undergone three successive defeats in the ongoing fifth Lanka Premier League tournament saw the winning post for the first time with an easy eight wicket win over Colombo Strikers in the 10th match played under floodlights at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium yesterday.

Interest-free student loan scheme for high school graduates

The Education Ministry has decided to offer an interest-free student loan scheme.

Animal lovers eager on Parliament to pass Animal Welfare Bill

Animal lovers across the country are eagerly anticipating the passage of the Animal Welfare Bill in Parliament, Veterinarians for Humane Management of Animal Population Association said.

Sri Lanka’s sea bed expansion bid hits snag

Sri Lanka’s bid for the extension of its continental shelf beyond its Exclusive Economic Zone has hit a snag since India has also made overlapping claims prompting both the countries to seek bilateral engagement for the resolution of it, a top source said.

Sri Lanka must create a conducive environment for rating upgrade: Semasinghe

With the completion of three key steps in its debt restructuring— the finalisation of Domestic Debt Optimisation....

Tourism earnings top US$ 1.5bn in 2024 first half

Tourism achieved a significant milestone with earnings surpassing the US$ 1.5 billion mark in the first six months of the year, reflecting improved performance.

Improved transparency could lead to higher haircut: Dr. Weerasinghe

If the island nation improves transparency as suggested by commercial creditors and successfully reduces corruption....

Migrant workers send US$ 3.14 bn in 1H boosting remittances

Remittances from Sri Lankans working abroad continued to come above US$ 500 million a month reflecting the fire power it has in keeping the country’s current account of the balance of payment in check.

US$ 8bn debt relief paves way for Sri Lanka to pursue new economic direction: Prez

As Sri Lanka secures US$ 8 billion in debt relief, President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that the island nation is now free to pursue a new economic direction.

SriLankan flight enroute to South Korea returns to Colombo due to technical issue

SriLankan flight UL 470, heading to Incheon International Airport in South Korea, returned to Colombo due to a technical issue.

Dilhani to be appointed as overall captain

Hangzhou Asian Games women’s javelin throw silver medalist Dilhani Lekamge of Army SC has been named as the captain of the Sri Lanka Athletic Team for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, which will be held from July 26 to August 11 in France.

Ananda Walk 2024

Thousands of Anandians both present and past pupils including prominent bureaucrats, public figures and military leaders took to streets today to take part in the Ananda Walk 2024 under one banner of ‘Educate and Empower to Serve Mother Lanka’.

Seifert steers Galle Marvels to third win

An unbeaten 84 in just 49 balls, inclusive of 11 boundaries, and two sixes by Tim Seifert, who was ably supported by Alex Hales, helped Galle Marvels record a comfortable six-wicket win over Kandy Falcons in the ninth match of the fifth Lanka Premier League encounter played at the Rangiri Dambulla Stadium.

Rohit Sharma to lead India in Champions Trophy 2025 and WTC final, confirms Jay Shah

Rohit recently led India to a T20 World Cup title after the Men in Blue beat South Africa in the final of the tournament in Barbados.

Massive walkout to cripple public sector

More than 200 public sector trade unions, including Grama Niladhari officers and surveyors, will engage in a two-day strike by reporting ’sick’ on Monday, July 8, and Tuesday, July 9.

Sanath Jayasuriya named Interim Head Coach of Sri Lanka men’s cricket team

Former Sri Lankan captain Sanath Jayasuriya has been appointed as the interim Head Coach of the Sri Lanka men’s national cricket team.

Sri Lanka says it will not ban any foreign research ships from its ports from next year

Sri Lanka has decided to lift from next year a ban on the visit of foreign research ships imposed after strong security concerns raised by India and the US following frequent docking requests from hi-tech Chinese surveillance vessels, the Japanese media reported.

Heavy showers of 100 mm, strong winds on the cards

The Meteorology Department has issued a warning for heavy showers exceeding 100 mm of rain in the Western and Sabaragamuwa Provinces, as well as the Kandy district.

President criticises some human rights lawyers for defending drug criminals

Highlighting that today, drug trafficking poses a greater threat to the nation than terrorism, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that some human rights lawyers also represent drug-related criminals after their arrest.