Rajagiriya accident case: SC rules two policemen violated fundamental rights of wife of former minister’s driver

The Supreme Court ruled yesterday that two police officers from the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) violated the Fundamental Rights of the wife of a former driver attached to former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka, by illegally arresting and detaining her, along with her mother and her 23-month-old child, after inquiring about the whereabouts of her husband in connection with the controversial Rajagiriya accident case.

CA orders authorities to prosecute individuals who illegally kept elephants

The Court of Appeal today issued a Writ of Mandamus directing the Director General of Wildlife Conservation, CID, IGP and the Attorney General to take necessary steps to prosecute all individuals who illegally kept the elephants referred to the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court and Matale Magistrate’s Court, who have not been lawfully registered in terms of the law.

Ranil trying to open doors to economic hitmen like Elon Musk: Hadunnetti

President Ranil Wickremesinghe is trying to open doors to economic hitmen like billionaire Elon Musk, George Soros and James Packer by introducing the Economic Transformation Bill, NPP Economic Council member Sunil Hadunnetti said.

CID arrests suspected ISIS terrorist coordinator

The Criminal Investigation Department arrested a wanted suspect, Gerard Pushparaja Osman Gerard, suspected to be the person who co-ordinated the sending of the four alleged ISIS terrorists from Sri Lanka to India and who were arrested in India.

CPC announces fuel price revisions

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) announced a revision of fuel prices, which will take effect from midnight today.

Contempt of court application against Diana fixed for support

A contempt of court application filed against former State Minister Diana Gamage was today fixed for support on June 26 by the Supreme Court.

Top Island ranks in GCE A/L

The Examinations Department has announced the top island rankings for various streams.

Young Sri Lankan golfer Kaya triumphs at Nepal Open Golf Tourney

Young Sri Lankan golfer, Kaya Daluwatte claimed the top position at the 10th Nepal Amateur Open Golf Championship 2024, which concluded in Kathmandu, Nepal today.

Jeevan criticized for thuggish behavior; takes law into own hands

In a country where Ministers often believe they can get away by taking the law into their own hands, Water Supply Minister Jeevan Thondaman was the latest to be ridiculed for his thuggish behavior when he threatened police officers and the management of a Nuwara Eliya tea estate.

Over 150,000 qualify for university entrance

A total of 173,444 students have qualified to apply for university admission this year following the 2023 (2024) GCE Advanced Level (A/L) examinations.

SAITM, Neville Fernando Hospital to be integrated into Moratuwa University

The South Asian Institute of Technology and Medicine (SAITM) along with the Neville Fernando Teaching Hospital (NFTH) will be officially transferred to the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Moratuwa in August 2024.

Key accomplice of ’Kudu Salindu’ arrested

A key accomplice of notorious drug trafficker Salindu Malshika alias ’Kudu Salindu’ has been arrested along with a string of narcotics, police said.

2023 A/L results released

The Examinations Department said it released the results of the 2023 (2024) GCE Advanced Level (A/L) examinations a short while ago.

Maldivian Foreign Minister to visit Sri Lanka next week

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives, Moosa Zameer undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from June 03 to 06 , 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

Protest condemns alleged Gaza genocide by Israel

A protest took place in front of Dewatagaha Jumna Mosque in Colombo, denouncing the alleged genocide in Gaza by Israel. The protest was organized by the Sri Lankan Committee for Solidarity with Palestine and the Socialist Youth Union. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Lankadeepa wins 'best Newspaper of the Year'

Our sister paper Daily Lankadeepa won seven awards including ’best Newspaper of the Year’ at Miracle award ceremony held at Waters Edge Hotel last night.

Colombo's 'The Wedding' trade show

The mid-year wedding trade show, ’The Wedding,’ commenced at BMICH in Colombo. Running from 10 am to 9 pm until the 2nd Sunday, the event promises to fulfill all wedding needs under one roof. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel.

Memorial service held in remembrance of late French Ambassador

A memorial service in remembrance of the late Ambassador Jean-François Pactet of France to Sri Lanka was held at St. Mary’s Church, Lauries Road, Colombo 04 this morning.

Nepal’s Lamichhane denied US visa for second time

Nepal leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane is set to miss the T20 World Cup after a second visa application to the United States was rejected.

Proposed Electricity Bill will unbundle CEB services, guarantee quality supply: Kanchana

The electricity sector reforms proposed in the Sri Lanka Electricity Bill will unbundle the services of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) while guaranteeing a quality supply of electricity and services, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said today.

In remembrance of French Ambassador...

A memorial service in remembrance of the late Ambassador Jean-François Pactet of France to Sri Lanka was held at St. Mary’s Church, Lauries Road, Colombo 04 this morning.Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Suspect arrested for stealing British lady’s bag on bus

A 31 years-old suspect has been arrested in connection with stealing a bag of a female British tourist containing valuables worth Rs. 2.5 million on a bus at the Bastian Mawatha in Pettah.

Protest against Israeli actions in Gaza

A demonstration aimed at halting the Israeli actions in the Gaza Strip took place outside the United Nations office in Bambalapitiya, joined by the Democratic Youth, Students for Social Equality, and the Socialist Equality Party. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

NATA directs hotels to ban ’’Happy Hour’’

The National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA) has directed all hotels to refrain from granting any discounts on the purchase of alcohol products, claiming that it is a punishable offence.

Cabraal, four others released from Treasury Bill case

The Colombo High Court today ordered to release former Governor of the Central Bank Ajith Nivard Cabraal and four others from a corruption case filed by the Bribery Commission.

Derailment delays train services between Maradana, Fort

Train services between Colombo Fort and Maradana will be delayed due to a derailment, the Railways Department said.

Propaganda to insult Buddhist philosophy, Buddha’s character: Parliamentary Committee reveals

Those who carry out propaganda insulting the Buddhist philosophy and the Buddha’s character are engaged in various businesses in this country as well as in other foreign countries and spend a lot of money to carry out such work, a Parliamentary Committee has revealed.

Daily consumption of eggs has increased by one million

The daily consumption of eggs in the country has increased by one million compared to the last few months, the Animal Production and Health Department (DAPH) reported.

What Trump’s conviction means for the election

Former United States President Donald Trump has been found guilty in a historic criminal hush-money trial, in a decision that could shake up the 2024 election campaign.

Sri Lankan eyes to Pakistan, 36,000 corneas donated

Sri Lanka has donated as many as 36,000 corneas to Pakistan over many decades, a top official said.