Polar ice is melting and changing Earth’s rotation

One day in the next couple of years, everyone in the world will lose a second of their time. Exactly when that will happen is being influenced by humans, according to a new study, as melting polar ice alters the Earth’s rotation and changes time itself.

Girl, 8, only survivor as 45 killed in bus crash in South Africa

Forty-five people have died in South Africa after the bus they were in plunged some 50m (165ft) off a bridge into a ravine, authorities say.

’Spas’ face imminent closure amid HIV scare

On the heels of the massive raid conducted on ’Spas’ in the Negombo area resulting in the detection of two HIV cases, illegal spas and Ayurvedic spas that secretly offer prostitution services are facing imminent closure in many parts of the island, Daily Mirror learns.

SLPP heading for split

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) is heading for a split with one section insisting on fielding its candidate at the presidential election and the other advocating support for the candidacy of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Daily Mirror learns.

Do not click on links shared on social media platforms: SLCERT

Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) requested people not to click on links shared on social media platforms claiming to receive presents given by popular brand names and their trade marks.

Rise in hand-foot-and-mouth disease among children

Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) Consultant Pediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera said today that there is an increase in the spread of hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) among schoolchildren these days.

Colombo Hospital staffers refuse uniforms despite allowance

Minor staffers at the National Hospital Colombo (NHC) have chosen not to wear their uniforms, despite receiving an annual allowance for them, according to an official from the hospital.

CAA to withdraw gazette which prevents traders charging for polyethylene bags

The Attorney General today informed Supreme Court that the Consumers Affairs Authority would withdraw its gazette notification issued directing all traders not to charge for polyethylene bags issued to consumers when they are purchasing goods.

March headline inflation drops substantially to 0.9%

Headline Inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), dropped to 0.9 percent in March 2024 from 5.9 percent in February, data from the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) showed.

Short term parate suspension will not significantly impact financial sector: CB

The Central Bank this week noted that the government’s move to suspend the rights of banks to exercise parate execution will not have severe implications on the financial sector since it is a short term measure.

Sri Lanka confident of meeting conditions for IMF funding soon

Sri Lanka is confident it can iron out debt restructuring issues in the second quarter as external creditors are engaging positively, State Minister Shehan Semasinghe said, as reported by Bloomberg. This will pave the w

Fallen ’Crypto King’ Sam Bankman-Fried gets 25 years for fraud

Sam Bankman-Fried, co-founder of the failed crypto exchange FTX, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for defrauding customers and investors of his now-bankrupt firm.

Maithripala noticed to appear before Court on April 4

The Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court issued a notice directing former President Maithripala Sirisena to appear before Court and provide a statement regarding his recent controversial revelation regarding the Easter Sunday attacks.

'We should win': Shakib before joining Tigers ahead of second SL Test

Former Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan said that he believes the Tigers have the capability to do well and even win their upcoming Test against Sri Lanka.

18-member squad for Asian U-20 Meet

Sri Lanka Athletic (SLA) will field an 18-member contingent for the 21st Asian Under-20 Junior Athletic Championship, conducted by the Asian Athletic and to be held from April 24 to 27 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Ven. Siridhamma Thera released from PTA charges

The Colombo Chief Magistrate today ordered to release former Convenor of Inter University Bhikku Federation (IUBF) Ven. Galwewa Siridhamma Thera from a case filed for allegedly committing offences under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) during the Aragalaya protests in 2022.

Cop sentenced to four years for accepting bribe of Rs. 500

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court sentenced a police sergeant to four years’ imprisonment for accepting a bribe of Rs. 500, the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption said.

British tourist flees hotel after false theft complaint

A British tourist, who allegedly made a false complaint about cash and belongings being stolen, is said to have fled from the hotel upon realizing that the police suspected the authenticity of the complaint.

New online reporting system launched for child sexual abuse

A new online reporting system for child sexual abuse was launched today under the leadership of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

No suitable presidential candidate for SLPP now; Namal has another 5 to 10 years: Prasanna

Claiming that the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has no suitable Presidential candidate at the moment, Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said Namal Rajapaksa can contest for Presidency only after another five to ten years’ time.

Reduction of Special Commodity Levy on rice will not lead to imports: Siyambalapitiya

The special commodity levy on rice was reduced not to allow import of rice but to clear a stock of rice currently stuck with the Customs, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said today.

Fire erupts at tyre shop in Colombo

A fire has broken out in a tyre shop located on Armour Street in Colombo.

Ven. Gnanasara Thera sentenced to 4 years in prison

Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galaboda Atte Gnanasara Thera was today sentenced to four-year-rigorous imprisonment for making a hate speech against the Islamic religion on Kuragala Temple. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Big names miss out as Australia announce men’s players to win new contracts

A quartet of experienced performers have missed out as Australia announced their list of men’s players to be offered national contracts for 2024-25.

’Ibba’ hacked to death

A 32 year old man of the Fisheries Village in Lunugamvehera was hacked to death during the early hours of this morning.

Coconut milk exports earn Rs. 2,971 million in February

The Coconut Development Authority (CDA) today said that a total of Rs. 2,971 million was earned in the month of February 2024 by exporting coconut milk.

Ramadan Shopping Festival

The Ramadan and Sinhala New Year Festival was launched today at the Sri Lanka Exhibition & Convention Centre (SLECC), Colombo. It will be held till April 11 from 11 a.m to 11 p.m. The event features a wide range of products, including textiles, footwear, gifts and sweets, at affordable prices. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Catholic Bishops Conference calls for change of governing system

The Catholic Bishops Conference in its Easter message called for a change of the governing system in Sri Lanka in order to find solutions to the social, economic and political crisis faced by the nation.

Hathurusinghe to miss 2nd Test against Sri Lanka

Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe will not be present during the upcoming second and final Test against Sri Lanka, scheduled to commence on March 30 in Chattogram.

Bribery Commission files legal action against former CB Governor and four others

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has taken legal action against former Governor of the Central Bank Ajith Nivard Cabraal and four others for causing a loss of Rs. 1,843.3 million to the government through the purchase of Treasury Bills.