Exports of illegal metal, iron, related equipment, scrap prohibited

Efforts are underway to prohibit the illegal export of metal, iron, related equipment and scrap from the country. All metal exports must receive approval from the Ministry of Industry, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

60 Indians arrested in major online financial scam bust

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested 60 Indian nationals during a crackdown on online financial crimes across the Thalangama, Madiwela and Negombo areas.

Last rites for SL Navy sailor

The funeral of a sailor of the Sri Lanka Navy, who succumbed after suffering critical injuries due to the aggressive maneuvers of an Indian trawler, resisting its seizure in the seas off Kankesanthurai within Sri Lankan maritime waters, was held with the participation of a large crowed with full honours of the Navy, at Ibbagamuwa. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda and Northern Rural Maritime Association members also attended the funeral.

Eight houses collapsed due to landslide in Eheliyagoda

At least eight houses were razed to the ground by a massive landslide at Getahetta at Uduwana in Eheliyagoda this afternoon.

Decision to report to work is ours, not the Minister’s: CTU

In reference to the statement made by Acting Education Minister Bandula Gunawardana requesting the teachers to report to work, the Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) said that it is up to them to decide, not the Minister.

Will make service of teachers and principals essential if needed: President

For the education of the country’s children, teachers should definitely stay in the schools in the morning. If this does not happen in the future and schoolchildren are deprived of their education, necessary steps will be taken to make the service of teachers and principals essential, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said.

Sri Lanka debt deal key to restoring debt sustainability - IMF

Sri Lanka’s agreements with China and other creditor nations to restructure about $10 billion in bilateral debt brought it a step closer towards restoring debt sustainability, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday.

Japan congratulates Sri Lanka on debt restructuring

Japanese Ambassador Mizukoshi Hideaki extended congratulations to Sri Lanka for its recent accomplishments in debt restructuring.

Elvis Presley’s blue suede shoes expected to fetch up to £120,000 at auction

A pair of Elvis Presley’s blue suede shoes are to go up for auction. The American singer wore the size 10.5 footwear on and off stage in the 1950s, includiang during a performance on the Steve Allen TV show.

LPL 2024 introduces 'Power Blast Overs'

The Lanka Premier League 2024 has announced a new addition to its format called ’Power Blast Overs’.

Think of children and report to work tomorrow: Bandula

Acting Education Minister Bandula Gunawardana today urged all teachers and principals to return to work tomorrow for the sake of the children, as most parents cannot afford international or private schools.

SJB happy about government agreement with OCC on debt restructure: SJB MPs

The agreement the government has reached with official creditors on debt restructuring is welcomed, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MPs Harsha De Silva and Kabir Hashim said today.

'Horrific' and 'ugly' - World Cup semi-final pitch criticised

Test Match Special pundits Steven Finn and Alex Hartley criticised the ’’awful’’ pitch used for the T20 World Cup semi-final between South Africa and Afghanistan in Trinidad.

MR leaves for China to hold high level discussions

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa left for a four day official visit to China today morning and will hold discussions with Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang and Foreign Minister Wang Yi during his stay, the Daily Mirror learns.

Can Sri Lanka land Gambhir-or-Shastri-type head coach?

Following Sri Lanka’s early exit from the Cricket T20I World Cup 2024, calls have been made to sack the coaching staff, including Chris Silverwood.

‘Yukthiya’: Over 800 suspects arrested within last 24 hours

A total of 807 suspects, including three underworld figures were arrested within the last 24 hours during island-wide Yukthiya operations yesterday.

Sri Lanka head coach Chris Silverwood resigns

Sri Lanka head coach Chris Silverwood has stepped down as the coach of Sri Lanka after their disastrous T20 World Cup 2024 campaign.

President visits Malwatu, Asgiri chapters to receive blessings

President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited the Chief Prelate of the Malwatu Chapter, Most Ven. Thibbatuwawe Sri Sumangala Maha Nayaka Thera and the Chief Prelate of the Asgiri Chapter, Most Ven. Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Nayaka Thera a short while ago.

European Space Agency satellite images attempt to unveil mysterious Adam’s Bridge

The European Space Agency (ESA) has released a captivating image captured by its Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite, offering a new perspective on the legendary Ram Setu, also known as Adam’s Bridge.

Grama Niladharis on three-day strike

The Grama Niladhari Trade Union Alliance (GNTUA) has decided to engage with a stern trade union action while refraining from their duties for three days for delaying to provide solutions to their several demands.

Exploring Bali’s iconic Garuda Wisnu Kencana

Popular Sri Lankan singer Umaria Sinhawansa, along with a group of journalists on an official visit to Indonesia, visited Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park located in Ungasan, Badung on the island of Bali, Indonesia.

Sri Lanka strikes debt deals with bilateral lenders

Sri Lanka yesterday marked a significant milestone in its economic recovery journey as it brought to close more than yearlong talks with the bilateral lenders.

South Africa thrash Afghanistan by nine wickets to reach T20 World Cup final

South Africa thrashed Afghanistan by nine wickets to reach the final of the T20 Cricket World Cup for the first time on Wednesday.

Schools function as usual today

The Education Ministry announced that all schools will function as usual today despite the teachers’ sick leave campaign.

Eyebrows raised over subpar food in school, hospital canteens

In light of mounting public outcry and complaints regarding the substandard quality of food served in school and hospital canteens, Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) are stepping up their efforts with intensified raids across the country.

Piyumi Hansamali’s beauty product distributor to be questioned today

The owner of the company which distributed the beauty products marketed by Model Piyumi Hansamali has been called by the police today to record a statement.

Rs. 3 mn worth penalties imposed on two banks for FTRA violations

The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of Sri Lanka collected a total Rs. 3 million in penalties between January 1 to April 30 2024 from two banks for not complying with the provisions of the Financial Transactions Reporting Act (FTRA). FIU of the Central Bank stated that the DFCC Bank was fined Rs. 1 million on March 7 and Sampath Bank faced a penalty of Rs. 2 million on March 28. 

Rashid Khan reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Rashid Khan has been officially sanctioned by the ICC for a show of dissent towards a teammate during Afghanistan’s nerve-wracking win over Bangladesh at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.

Caucus urges special payment system to retain doctors

The Caucus of Medical Parliamentarians Sri Lanka recently proposed a specialized payment system to mitigate losses incurred from doctors leaving the country.

Constitutional Council rejects AG's extension again

The Constitutional Council has again rejected President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s proposal to extend Attorney General Sanjay Rajaratnam’s term by six months.