SJB refuses to accept Hirunika’s resignation as National Organizer of party’s women’s wing

In what seemed like an interesting development within the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), The party leadership had refused to accept the resignation letter submitted by Samagi Vanitha Balawegaya National Organiser Hirunika Premachandra while Ms. Premachandra insisted that she had to focus on her campaign in Colombo.

Iranian impersonating Italian intercepted at BIA after informed by Interpol

An Iranian national who tried to enter Sri Lanka by impersonating an Italian national was intercepted by the Immigration and Emigration Department officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport today.

Who is the best!

The 45th National Conference of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) was held at the Monarch Imperial Hotel in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte. Former presidents of the institute attended the event and shared their experiences from their respective tenures. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Voters’ thumb instead of little finger to be marked in Elpitiya PS election

The Elections Commission announced that the thumb of the voter’s left hand will be marked with the appropriate marking ink for the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha election scheduled for October 26, 2024.

Prioritise safety of public, railway employees in executing railway projects: President tells officials

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake instructed officials of the Ministry of Transport and Highways to prioritise the safety of railway employees and the public in the execution of railway line projects.

Body of young man found at Mini World’s End

A team from the Army Commando Regiment recovered the body of a young man who had been brutally murdered and disposed of at the Mini World’s End (Punchi Lokanthaya) today.

President urges education reforms to align with global demands for future growth

It is need to rebuild Sri Lanka’s education system in alignment with global demands to achieve the country’s educational goals, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said.

Sri Lanka abandons plans to sell national carrier

Sri Lanka’s new government has abandoned plans to sell the debt-ridden national airline SriLankan Airlines, but will restructure it for a more profitable future.

Former Kandy SC player Bati no more

Former Fijian and Kandy Sports Club centre three quarter Bati Ponai passed away in Fiji recently.

Man shot dead in Grandpass

A 35-year-old man was shot dead in the Madampitiya area of Grandpass, this evening, Police said.

Sahara desert flooded for the first time in decades

Striking images from the Sahara Desert show large lakes etched into rolling sand dunes after one of the most arid, barren places in the world was hit with its first floods in decades.

Earthquake shakes eastern Turkey, no casualties reported

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 struck eastern Turkey’s Malatya province on Wednesday, the country’s disaster and emergency management authority (AFAD) said, adding that there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties

Sri Lankan attorney Vincent Perera sworn in as new Attorney General of Seychelles

A Sri Lankan attorney, Vincent Perera has been sworn in as the new Attorney General of Seychelles on Wednesday at State House.

Parliamentarians fail to understand struggles of poor

None of the parliamentarians elected by the people understand the struggles of the country’s innocent poor, Janasetha Peramuna Leader Ven. Battaramulle Seelarathana Thera said.

Winds, waves damage boats on Southern coast

Ten Indian flights receive bomb threats in 48 hours

Ten flights, including an Air India plane with 211 people from Delhi to Chicago, received bomb-threat messages through social media handles in the past 48 hours, prompting security agencies to reportedly undertake specific counter-terrorist drills at various airports, Foreign media reported.

Court clears path for Ambuluwawa cable car project

The Court of Appeal today issued an interim order restraining the Divisional Secretary of Udapalatha, Gampola, from unduly interfering with or suspending the Cable Car Project in Ambuluwawa, which is being carried out by a private company.

Over 1,000 pigs in livestock farms die

More than 1,000 pigs in livestock farms in the Anuradhapura district have died from a disease caused by an unidentified virus, much to the distress of local farmers.

Non participation in BRICS summit: Did President succumb to any pressure?: SJS

Sri Lanka’s main opposition party, the Samagi Jana Sandanaya (SJS) today questioned as to whether President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath have decided not to participate in the Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa (BRICS) summit 2024 due to pressure by any foreign force.

Arjun Aloysius’ bail request rejected once again

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court once again rejected a bail application filed on behalf of two directors of W.M. Mendis and Company Ltd. – Arjun Aloysius and A.R. Dinendra John.

Appeal Court blocks arrest of Upul Tharanga on return to Sri Lanka

The Court of Appeal today issued an order preventing Cricketer Upul Tharanga, the Chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket’s Selection Committee, from being arrested upon returning to the country in connection with an order issued by the Matale High Court.

Rs. 3,000 monthly interim allowance released to all pensioners today

The Pensions Department is set to distribute a monthly interim allowance of Rs. 3,000 to all pensioners from today (16).

Health experts sound alarm over spike in waterborne diseases

As torrential rains result in flooding across Sri Lanka, health experts are raising alarm over a spike in waterborne diseases, which spread through contaminated water.

Nearly 100 still missing in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene

Ninety-two people are still unaccounted for in North Carolina, weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated the western part of the state, Governor Roy Cooper said on Tuesday.

Retirement is temporary, not ready to quit politics: MR

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said that he is not ready to retire from politics and that his retirement is temporary.

Cuba to pay attention over medicine production in Sri Lanka

The Cuban government is paying attention to the production of medicine in Sri Lanka, Cuban Ambassador to Sri Lanka Andres Marcelo Gonzalez Gorrido said.

Do not venture into sea areas marked ’Warning’ till tomorrow

Naval and fishing communities are advised not to venture into the sea areas as the low-pressure area over south-east Bay of Bengal is likely to move west-north-westwards and become a depression, the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Meteorology Department said.

Revenue Deputy Commissioner arrested for accepting Rs. 200,000 bribe

A Provincial Revenue Department Deputy Commissioner in the Eastern Province was arrested on bribery charges after accepting a bribe of Rs. 200,000.

Parents should be alert as such teens vulnerable to self- harm, substance use

Depression among adolescents are high, and parents should be vigilant as they are predisposed to self- harm and substance use, an expert said yesterday.

Dates, venues confirmed for next Ashes series

The five-match series between the two arch-rivals will commence in late November in Perth.