Sri Lanka to face Nepal in must-win T20 World Cup match

Sri Lanka will take on Nepal in the 23rd match of the ongoing T20 World Cup at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium in Florida tomorrow morning (Wednesday).

Probe into video of youth touching sleeping wild elephant

An investigation has been launched by the Anuradhapura Wildlife Assistant Director regarding a video circulating on social media showing a youth touching a wild elephant while it was asleep.

President forms committee to tackle public service salary anomalies

In a move to address longstanding salary anomalies within the public service, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has announced the formation of a specialized expert committee.

Ferry service between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in the offing

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh and President Ranil Wickremesinghe of Sri Lanka have initiated discussions on a free trade agreement (FTA) and the potential launch of a passenger ferry service between the two countries.

Anura Kumara meets TNA representatives in Jaffna

Nationals People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake today met people’s representatives of the North including TNA MP M.A Sumanthiran and Mavai Senadirajah at the Ilankai Thamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) office in Jaffna.

Ananda Walk 2024...

Renowned past pupils of the Ananda College Colombo including Senior Professors J.B. Dissanayake and Sampath Amaratunga, Secretary Defence Gen. Kamal Gunaratne, Dr. Anil Jasinghe, Election Commissioner General Saman Sri Rathnayake and cricketer Dinesh Chandimal got together at the college premises today to launch the Ananda Walk 2024 under the theme ‘Educate and Empower to Save Mother Lanka’, which is scheduled to take place on Sunday, July 7.

CEB submits proposals on electricity tariff revision to PUCSL

The Ceylon Electiricity Board (CEB) last Friday submitted its proposal to the Pupblic Utility Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) for the tariff revision from July 2024, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said.

SLC announces Women’s squad for West Indies series

The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee announced the 16-member Sri Lanka squad to play the ODI series against the West Indies.

Severe weather warning for rough seas, strong winds

Coastal regions in Sri Lanka are bracing for severe weather conditions as the Meteorology Department has issued a warning for very rough seas and strong gusty winds in several sea areas.

Malawi’s vice president killed in plane crash

The Vice President of Malawi, Dr. Saulos Chilima, and 9 other people including his wife, were killed when the plane they were travelling in crashed in the Chikangawa mountain range, the government said Tuesday.

CoPF calls for immediate action to regulate online casinos

Chair of the Committee on Public Finance, Dr. Harsha de Silva has called for immediate action to regulate online casinos.

Teachers to launch islandwide strike tomorrow

An islandwide trade union action is scheduled to be launched after school, targeting all Zonal Education Centres over several demands, including the provision of the promised remaining salary, the Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) General Secretary Joseph Stalin said.

Fire at famous Bangkok market kills 1,000 animals

Around 1,000 animals were killed in a fire in Bangkok’s famous open-air Chatuchak market early Tuesday, gutting nearly 100 shops.

Eleven schools in Anuradhapura close for Poson festival

The North Central Province Education Ministry announced today the closure of eleven schools in the Anuradhapura, Mihintale and Thanthirimale areas in view of the Poson festival.

Sabry, Russian Foreign Minister discuss Sri Lankan recruitment to Russian forces

Foreign Minister Ali Sabry who is currently in Russia to participate in the BRICS 2024 Foreign Ministerial Session with developing countries had a bilateral meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov yesterday (10).

Sri Lanka’s computer, digital literacy increase to 39%

The Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) reports that computer literacy in Sri Lanka has increased to 39% in 2023.

Aircraft carrying Malawi vice-president goes missing

An aircraft carrying Malawi’s Vice-President Saulos Chilima and nine others has gone missing, a statement from the president’s office has said.

Future government under Sajith to implement 13th Amendment

A government under him in the future will be committed to implementing the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said recently.

SA on brink of Super 8s with tense win over Bangladesh

Heinrich Klaasen hit a vital 46 as South Africa claimed a nervy four-run victory over Bangladesh that put them on the brink of securing a place in the T20 World Cup Super 8s.

Dullas, Dayasiri, Roshan in talks with SJB for alliance

The political groups led by MPs Dullas Alahapperuma, Dayasiri Jayasekara and Roshan Ranasinghe are in negotiations with the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) to work out an electoral alliance, an informed source said.

Biting the hands that feed you

A family that sought refuge at the residence of a leading gem businessman in Ratnapura after being affected by the floods have allegedly stolen gemstones valued Rs.25 million, according to the police.

Fears of election postponement still loom

Despite assertions that the presidential election would be conducted as scheduled, political circles are abuzz with speculations that the government will try to exploit the provisions in the Constitution to extend the term of the presidential term and the parliamentary period.

Rise in flies poses risk of diarrhoea and contagious viral fever

As floodwaters recede, the proliferation of flies has raised alarms among health authorities due to the increased risk of diarrhoea outbreaks and the spread of contagious viral fevers.

Exercise caution in chicken purchases due to flood contamination: CAA association

The Consumer Affairs Authority’s (CAA) General Workers’ Association urged the public to exercise caution when purchasing chicken from the market due to the increased risk of contamination caused by recent floods.

Ransomware menace plaguing Sri Lankan businesses: Kaspersky

A total of 2,650 ransomware incidents have been detected and blocked by Kaspersky’s cybersecurity solutions for businesses in Sri Lanka from January to December 2023, it was revealed.

Sri Lanka should separate foreign policies from borrowing policies: Dr. Devarajan

A prominent economist stressed the need for Sri Lanka to separate its foreign policies from the borrowing policies, so it does not repeat the same mistakes that have resulted in it having to grapple with high cost of debt.

Colombo District Court recognises Sri Lankan divorce entered into in USA

In a landmark judgment, the Colombo District Court held that a foreign decree of a marriage contracted in Sri Lanka can be recognized and enforced in Sri Lanka. Accordingly, the Colombo District Court issued a decree of dissolution of marriage in favor of a plaintiff living in California by upholding international legal standards relating to marriage laws.

Non-communicable diseases cause nearly 90% of deaths in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is facing a health crisis of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) which account for 89% of deaths, according to Health Secretary Dr. Palitha Mahipala.

Elon Musk’s thank you note to Indian-origin man behind Tesla’s AI success

Elon Musk, on Sunday, expressed gratitude towards Indian-origin Ashok Elluswamy – the first person hired for Tesla’s autopilot team.

Retired soldiers left for Russia to make ends meet: Defence Secy.

The retired soldiers of Sri Lanka who dedicated their lives to the war left for Russia not to abandon the motherland but to make ends meet, who have been deceived by the scammers promising them a lucrative opportunity, opined Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne.