Two underworld gangsters arrested

Two underworld gangsters operating the drug trafficking network in the country on the directions of their leaders known named ’Alagoram Jothi Ruban’ and ’Sedawatte Kasun’ currently in hiding in Dubai, were arrested today.

Extreme weather leaves over 250,000 persons affected

Some 253,581 persons from 66,906 families across thirteen districts have been affected by the adverse weather conditions, according to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).

TNA will talk to all candidates before making final decision

The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) will decide on whom to support at the next Presidential election only after discussions with all candidates, MP M.A. Sumanthiran said.

Island-wide canteens, restaurants to lower food prices tonight

The All Island Canteen and Restaurant Owners’ Association (AICROA) has decided to lower the prices of food items from tonight due to the reduction in the prices of domestic LP gas, vegetables and eggs.

Assault on 4-year-old child: ’Kukul Chaminda’ remanded

The suspect identified as Kukul Chaminda alias Bibile Chaminda, who was arrested for the assault on a 4-year-old child, was remanded until June 19.

Today’s exchange rate - 05 June 2024

The approximate exchange rates of GULF currencies based on the previous day’s market-weighted average rate for the US dollar are as follows:

SJB files petition against Economic Transformation Bill

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara today filed a Special Determination petition before the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the Economic Transformation Bill, which was tabled recently in Parliament.

Gunman attacks U.S. Embassy in Lebanon

A gunman was captured after opening fire at the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, on Wednesday — an attack that took place as U.S. ally Israel signaled it could soon launch an offensive in the country against Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.

Opportunities for women...

A special session of the Ceylon Women’s Organization was held at the Radisson Hotel, Colombo recently. The digitalization of the organization took place, opening opportunities for all women scattered all over Sri Lanka to join this organization.

PM Modi resigns

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday tendered his resignation along with the Council of Ministers to President Droupadi Murmu.

Grade One admissions on the decline: Minister

Admissions to the Grade One are on the decline as a result of the falling birth rate, Minister of Education Susil Premajayantha told Parliament today.

Dambulla gets new owner following former owner’s arrest

Sequoia Consultants, Inc., a leading civil engineering consulting firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California, has stepped in to take over the Lanka Premier League (LPL) franchise of the Dambulla Thunders, in light of the arrest of its previous owner.

Indian couple drowns while bathing at Kirinda beach

A foreign national couple has drowned while bathing in the sea off the Kirinda beach, police said.

Man attempts to flee to Canada with forged passport arrested

A 34-year-old youth from Jaffan was arrested this morning at the Bandaranike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to flee to Canada using a forged passport.

Step-motherly treatment for Sri Lankan team in US: Sajith tells Parliament

The Sri Lankan cricket team touring the USA for the World Cup T20 series has faced step-motherly treatment by the International Cricket Council (ICC), Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said today.

Death toll due to inclement weather rises to 30: State Minister

The death toll due to the inclement weather has gone up to 30 as of today with one death being reported this morning, State Minister of Defence Pramitha Bandara Tennakoon said.

Dates announced calling for rescrutiny of 2023 (2024) A/L exam answer scripts

The Examinations Department announced the dates for applying for rescrutiny of the 2023 (2024) Advanced Level (A/L) answer scripts from today.

Brands and celebrities hit by TikTok cyber-attack

TikTok says it is addressing a cyber-attack that targeted several brands and celebrities. The video-sharing app, which is owned by Chinese company ByteDance, told the BBC that a ’’very limited’’ number of accounts had been compromised.

Sri Lankan Parliament congratulates Modi

The Sri Lankan Parliament congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his party’s victory at the South Asian nation’s elections which concluded on Tuesday while both the government and the opposition expressed Sri Lanka’s commitment to work closely with its neighbour.

ICFS hosts multi-destination university admission day for higher education

The International Centre for Foreign Studies (ICFS) has organized a multi destination university admission day, aiming to provide Sri Lankan students with valuable opportunities for higher education across various destinations such as Australia, New Zealand, UK, Canada, Germany, and Malta.

Police officers injured as jeep driven by OIC crashes into house

Three police officers, including the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Puliyankulam Police Station, sustained injuries yesterday after a police jeep veered off the road and crashed into a house in Puliyankulam.

Derailment delays train services between Maradana, Fort

Train services between Colombo Fort and Maradana were delayed due to a derailment this mornign, the Railways Department said.

Some 800 tons of plastic products thrown into rivers in Sri Lanka

Some 800 tons of plastic products are thrown into Sri Lanka’s rivers annually, Chairman of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, MP Ajith Mannapperuma said today.

Netherlands register nervy win against Nepal; Rain abandons England-Scotland clash

The Netherlands kicked off their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup campaign with a win against Nepal which they would feel should have come a bit earlier but nevertheless, two points while rain relented in Barbados to deny a result between England and Scotland in the second game on the day.

India gives NDA third term, Modi a message

The people have spoken and the NDA which claimed 294 Lok Sabha seats is set to return for a third term but the mandate is not exactly what Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who spearheaded the BJP campaign, may have hoped for.

Relief for the flood affected..

Those affected by floods in Gampaha were moved to the Wijayarama temple in Ihalagama, a designated safe location. Gampaha town and several low-lying areas were flooded yesterday. The Navy used boats to supply food and other necessities to the affected. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

United Petroleum Australia to begin Sri Lanka operations by August

United Petroleum Australia, which has entered Sri Lanka’s petroleum retail market, will start their operations by the end of July or beginning of August this year, taking over 150 existing fuel stations and building over 50 new stations, Director of United Petroleum Lanka Private Limited in Sri Lanka Dr. Prabhat Samarasinghe said.

’Kukul Chaminda’ arrested over assault on 4-year-old child

The suspect identified as Kukul Chaminda alias Bibile Chaminda, who was wanted for the brutal assault on a 4-year-old child, has been arrested by the Police, along with his wife and another woman.

President raises concerns with NATA over ‘Happy Hour’

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has raised concerns with the National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA) yesterday about the latter’s moves to enforce law against scrapping hotels’ ‘Happy Hour’, which in turn could result in the country’s growing tourism industry, the Daily Mirror learns.

Sri Lankans fighting in Russia-Ukraine war face lies, hardships

In the midst of the increased number of calls from ex-Sri Lankan soldiers who joined the Russian military to fight against Ukraine, a Sri Lankan delegation headed by State Minister of Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya will head to Russia later this month to seek repatriation of them under a plan to be implemented in stages, the Daily Mirror learns.