‘Though I have issues with SJB I will not act irresponsibly: Tissa

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) National Organiser Tissa Attanayake said today that though he does not agree with the party on certain matters, he will not act irresponsibly.

Government pledges full support for Bora Conference and Convention

The Sri Lankan government has committed to providing full support for the upcoming Bora community’s spiritual conference and annual convention.

Cabinet approves plan to develop Hingurakgoda Airport

Cabinet approval was granted to making preparations to develop the Hingurakgoda airport as a fully-fledged airport, Cabinet spokesman and Minister Bandula Gunawardana said.

Over 900 people affected due to drought in Killinochchi

A total of 946 people belonging to 432 families have been affected by the drought, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said.

Wimalasurendra starts spilling

Due to heavy rain fall in the catchment areas of the central hills, the Wimalasurendra reservoir has started spilling since this morning, the Irrigation Department said.

Semi-final schedule confirmed for T20 World Cup

Trinidad and Tobago will host the first semi-final at the event between South Africa and Afghanistan, with India and England battling it out in the second knockout contest from Guyana.

Cabinet approves debt restructuring agreements

The Cabinet gave approval for the signing of the debt restructuring agreements with the relevant parties, a Minister said.

Afghanistan qualify for first World Cup semi-final at Australia's expense

Afghanistan qualified for the semi-finals of a World Cup for the first time in their history by beating Bangladesh in a low-scoring classic in St Vincent.

National consumer prices ease to 1.6% in May

The National Consumer Price Index decelerated sharply to 1.6 percent in May, from 2.7 percent in April, as the food prices eased while the non-food prices remained nearly unchanged, measured from a year ago.

World Bank approves $150 million to improve primary healthcare services in Sri Lanka

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved $150 million in financing for Sri Lanka to improve the quality and utilization of its primary healthcare services. The newly approved Sri Lanka Primary Healthcare System Enhancing Project will help improve quality of care and increase the use of primary medical care institutions, which provide essential health services to local communities.

China's Chang’e 6 mission to return with lunar samples today

China’s Chang’e 6 sample return mission is scheduled to return home on June 25, and the specimens it brings could answer longstanding lunar questions.

Sri Lanka’s June tourist arrival rate remains slow

The rate of tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka continues to remain slow in the month of June, which is an off-season of the island nation.

Ceylon Chamber of Commerce-Board of Trade of Thailand MoU renewal to help boost trade

Trade between Sri Lanka and Thailand is set to witness a boost as the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) renews a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Board of Trade of Thailand.

Body found near BMICH

A body was found near the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conferance Hall (BMICH), the police said.

Naval, fishing communities advised to be vigilant as sea areas getting rough

The naval and fishing communities are requested to be attentive as the sea areas off the coasts extending from Kankesanthurai to Puttalam via Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil will be very rough, the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre said.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will plead guilty in deal with US that will allow him to walk free

Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, agreed to plead guilty on Monday to a single felony count of illegally obtaining and disclosing national security material in exchange for his release from a British prison, ending his long and bitter standoff with the United States.

100mm rain likely in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya

Heavy showers above 100mm are likely in the Western and Sabaragamuwa Provinces and in the Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts today.

Another cabinet reshuffle?

Speculation is rife within the political circles of an imminent cabinet reshuffle in the coming weeks, the Daily Mirror learns.

Embracing, kissing, touching female clerk lands HR manager in jail for 7 years

The Court of Appeal has imposed seven years of rigorous imprisonment on a Human Resource Manager of a private company for committing the offence of sexual harassment against a female clerk by embracing, touching, and kissing her face and lips.

Pakistan, Maldives narco-syndicate behind Rs.200Mn worth ‘Ice’ seized from CME

A Pakistani and Maldivian narcotics syndicate is suspected to be behind more than four kilos of ‘Ice’ worth over Rs. 200 million seized from a package at the Central Mail Exchange (CME) following a joint raid by the Customs and Police yesterday, the Daily Mirror learns.

Australia on brink of exit after defeat by India

Australia’s T20 World Cup hopes are hanging by a thread after Rohit Sharma’s scintillating 92 led India to a 24-run win in St Lucia.

Blaze at South Korea lithium battery plant kills 22 workers

A lithium battery factory in South Korea was set on fire after multiple batteries exploded on Monday, killing 22 workers, most of them Chinese nationals, fire officials said.

VIASL urges Tourism Ministry to include them in vehicle import scheme

Since the Government has reportedly decided to permit the resumption of imports only of brand new vehicles by importing agents, the Vehicle Importers Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) today requested the Tourism Ministry to provide relief and include them also in the ongoing scheme.

Chongqing Airlines resumes direct flights from China to Colombo

Chongqing Airlines today resumed direct nonstop flights from Chongqing, China to Colombo, the Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) said.

Agriculture Department aims to boost fruit production by 2027

The Department of Agriculture Department is planning to increase the production of banana, mango, papaya, pineapple and passion fruit by 2027.

Princess Anne admitted to hospital after injury

The Princess Royal has been admitted to hospital after she suffered minor injuries and concussion on her estate in Gloucestershire, Buckingham Palace has said.

CERT warns public of increasing fake message scams

The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has urged the public to exercise caution due to a rise in fake messages allegedly sent by banks, commercial institutions and international organizations.

4 Kgs of ice seized at Central Mail Exchange

A package containing 4 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, known as ’Ice,’ was taken into custody at the Central Mail Exchange (CME) in Colombo this evening.

Assign us to teaching positions...

The Union of All Ceylon School Development Officers’ today marked the 15th days of their Sathyagrahaya outside the Fort Railways station, demanding government assignment of School Development Officers to teaching positions.

Ayurvedics protest in heavy rain

A police officer diligently maintains law and order despite the heavy rain lashing down during a protest staged by Ayurvedic practitioners in Colombo today.