Postpone all sports meets: Education Ministry

While issuing a circular, the Education Ministry has directed schools to postpone their sports meets due to the prevalence of higher temperatures.

Eran Wickramaratne resigns from COPE

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Eran Wickramaratne has resigned from the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) protesting against the appointment of ineligible members to the committee.

Customs Officers resort to work-to-rule action

The Customs Officers have decided to resort to a ’work to rule,’ action commencing this morning.

National Unity Alliance urges Presidential Commission to probe SriLankan debacle

The National Unity Alliance (NUA) has called for the initiation of a Presidential Commission to thoroughly investigate into the tumultuous saga of SriLankan Airlines.

Bakery products sales decline due to ingredient taxation

Due to the imposition of taxes on ingredients used for bakery products, the sale of bakery items such as bread has decreased, chairman of the National Movement for Consumer Rights Protection, Ranjith Vithanage said.

Government plans to complete Central Expressway phase 3 by 2025

The government plans to complete the construction of the third phase of the Central Expressway from Pothuhera to Galagedara by 2025 and to complete the project by July 2026, Transport and Highways Minister Bandula Gunawardana said.

ADB approves $100 million loan to support SMEs in Sri Lanka

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million loan to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka more access to finance and build their resilience to external shocks, such as the economic crisis and climate change.

Ballot boxes for Maldives’ elections to be placed in India, Sri Lanka

The ballot boxes for Maldives’ upcoming parliamentary elections will be placed in India, Sri Lanka and Malaysia, after around 11,000 Maldivians submitted re-registration requests to relocate their polling stations, the country’s election commission announced on Sunday.

Basil’s call for early parliamentary election triggers rebuttal from UNP

Despite Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) insisting on an early parliamentary election , the United National Party (UNP) asserted yesterday that the presidential election should be conducted first in accordance with the Constitution.

’A whole family ripped apart’: Mourners gather to remember victims of Ottawa mass killing

Some 200 people showed up at a public multi-faith funeral service in Ottawa Sunday to mourn the six people killed more than a week ago in the city’s Barrhaven suburb.

Speaker to reveal inside details of Aragalaya on Wednesday

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena who is going to face a no confidence motion on Wednesday is to reveal inside details on Aragalaya including how he was pressed by some politicians to take over the presidency in violation of the constitution.

Stalin criticizes Modi for lack of pressure on Sri Lanka regarding fishermen’s issues

Chief Minister M.K.Stalin of Tamil Nadu criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday and questioned why the Union Government did not exerted pressure on the Sri Lankan government for the restoration of traditional rights for Indian fishermen in the Palk Straits with the same vigor it displayed with Sri Lanka in protecting the business interests of Gautam Adani.

Vladimir Putin claims landslide Russian election victory

Vladimir Putin has claimed a landslide victory in Russia’s presidential vote, as thousands in the country and around the world protested against his deepening dictatorship, the war in Ukraine and a stage-managed election that could have only one winner.

Public trust in parliament and political parties reaches all time low: Survey

A recent survey conducted by the Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) has unearthed that public trust in parliament and political parties has reached an all time low, with parliament showing 22 percent public trust and political parties showing 19 percent trust.

'Satharawa Deepani' at BMICH

’’Satharawa Deepani’’ an event hosted by Minister of Transport and Media, Bandula Gunawardena, aimed to award scholarships to school children and honour actors of movies he has produced, was held at the BMICH on March 16, 2024, with the participation of notable artistes, namely Ravindra Randeniya, Swarna Mallawarachchi, Malini Fonseka and Anoja Weerasinghe. Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena graced the occasion as the chief guest. Pix by Waruna

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh face off in crucial ODI decider

With both teams facing significant setbacks, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are eagerly eyeing an ODI series win as they prepare to clash in the decider tomorrow (18) at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.

At least 21 dead after bus collides with tanker in Afghanistan

At least 21 people have been killed and 38 others injured after a bus collided with an oil tanker in the Gerashk district of Afghanistan’s Helmand province, officials said.

CID arrests Immigration Deputy Controllers for issuing fake passports to criminals

A Deputy Controller and a former Deputy Controller of the Department of Immigration and Emigration were arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department for issuing passports to underworld criminals Nuresh Supun Dayaratne alias ’Heenatiyana Mahesh’ and Shan Arosh Liyanage alias ’Mathugama Shan’ based on false information.

Match-fixing allegations: Court issues travel ban on two Indian cricket managers

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court has issued an order preventing two team managers of the Legend Cricket League from leaving the country over match-fixing allegations. The Legend Cricket League tournament, featuring seven teams of retired international cricketers, is currently underway at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

Small elite group trying to stop the ’change’: Harini Amarasuriya

Claiming that the change of power is not going to be easy, NPP MP Harini Amarasuriya said a small elite group is doing everything in their power to stop the change from happening.

Daily Mirror columnist Anshu Bahanda wins prestigious Top 50 UK award

Anshu Bahanda, Founder, Wellness Curated (UK) and Columnist, Daily Mirror, Sri Lanka, was the recipient of the prestigious Top50 Professional and Career Women’s Award (UK) 2024: Media.

Private buses available for election campaigns, no stickers or posters allowed: Gemunu

Private buses will be provided for election campaigns to any political party but pasting any stickers or posters on the bus will not be allowed, chairman of the Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) Gemunu Wijerathne said.

Future SJB government will make English medium education compulsory: Sajith

A future SJB government will make English medium education compulsory, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said over the weekend.

Navy arrest nearly 150 Indian fishermen in 18 trawlers within SL waters this year

The Sri Lanka Navy has seized a total of 18 Indian poaching trawlers and 146 Indian fishermen within Sri Lankan waters in 2024.

One killed, 37 injured in Peradeniya bus accident

At least one persons was killed and another 37 persons injured in an accident involving a bus travelling from Nelligala to Pundaluoya at Yahalatenna in Peradeniya.

Dilshan Madushanka to miss rest of Bangladesh tour due to injury

Sri Lankan fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka will no longer participate in the ongoing Bangladesh tour due to a left hamstring injury he sustained during the 2nd One Day International (ODI) on Friday (15).

India to hold world’s biggest election in seven stages from April

India’s general election will take place in seven phases over April and May, the Election Commission says.

NPP government to include ministers representing North: Anura Kumara

A future National People’s Power (NPP) government must include ministers representing the North, NPP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

New mobile application promoting beach cleanliness to be launched

Steps have been taken to launch a new mobile application ’’Beach Clean-up Coordination APP’’ aimed at enhancing the cleanliness and waste management on beaches, Senior Advisor to the President on National Security and Chief of Presidential Staff Sagala Ratnayaka said.

Survey reveals growing preference for authoritarianism among Sri Lankans

A recent survey conducted by the Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) has unearthed concerning trends regarding democratic governance in Sri Lanka.