India to push rupee investments in Sri Lanka

The government of Sri Lanka is working on operationalizing Rupee investments in Sri Lanka in a move to boost Indian investments in its southern neighbour, two people aware of the matter told Mint.

Temperature felt on human body expected to increase up to caution level

The perceived temperature on the human body is anticipated to rise to a ’Caution’ level in certain locations within the North-Western, Western and Southern Provinces, as well as in the Ratnapura district, the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Meterology Department said.

PHI Officer acquitted from Bribery Charges

The Colombo High Court today acquitted a PHI officer from four charges filed by the Bribery Commission as itfailed to prove the accused’s guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

Police sergeant shoots himself near Kotawila Court

A police sergeant shot and killed himself using his service firearm near the Kotawila Court complex.

Namibia’s Loftie-Eaton scores fastest T20I hundred off 33 ball

Namibian cricketer Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton has made cricket history by scoring the fastest century in T20 International (T20I) history, off just 33 balls, breaking the previous record set by Nepal’s Kushal Malla.

Delhi man swallows 39 coins, 37 magnets for ’body-building’, removed by surgery

Doctors at Sir Gangaram Hospital have successfully removed 39 coins and 37 magnets from the intestine of a 26-year-old youth, a schizophrenia patient, who had swallowed them presuming zinc would help ’’build his body’’.

Seven flights including SriLankan flights delayed

Seven flights that were scheduled to leave for India, the Middle East and Thailand from the Katunayaka International Airport have been delayed today due to technical failures, an officer from the flight information centre said.

Rise in hospitalization of children due to high temperature: Pediatrician

Due to the high temperature during the past few weeks, many school students across the country have suffered from heat-related illnesses and hospitalised, Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) consultant pediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera said

S.C. Muthukumarana to replace Uddika Premaratne

S.C. Muthukumarana is to fill the vacancy created by MP Uddika Premaratne’s resignation from Parliament today.

Seven petitions against Deshabandu being appointed as IGP fixed for April 2

Seven Fundamental Rights petitions filed challenging the decision to appoint Deshabandu Thennakoon as the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the IGP were today fixed for April 2 by the Supreme Court.

NPP to support no-faith motion on Speaker

The National People’s Power (NPP) will support the no-confidence motion which is to be brought in by the Opposition against Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardhane, former NPP MP Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

Two killed in accident on Southern Expressway

Two persons were reportedly killed in an accident on the Southern Expressway near the Kurundugahetekma Interchange, police said.

Against Harin's statement, ETCA...

While condemning Minister Harin Fernando’s treasonous and unconstitutional statement, a public protest against the ETCA agreement was held in front of the Indian High Commission, Colombo today.  The protest was over the statement on selling national resources, economic and security assets for India’s geopolitical interests, which makes the national economy a victim of India. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Uddika Premaratne resigns from Parliament

Anuradhapura district Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Uddika Premaratne resigned from his Parliamentary seat.

Cabinet approves ’’Children of Gaza Fund’’, no ifthar celebrations

The Cabinet has given the green light to President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s proposal to establish a ’’Children of Gaza Fund’’ aimed at providing aid to victims of violence in Gaza.

Neil Wagner retires from international cricket

Fiery New Zealand fast bowler Neil Wagner has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing down the curtains on a 12-year-old Test career during which he played 64 Tests for the Black Caps and won the inaugural World Test Championship.

IGP arrives before Supreme Court

Newly appointed IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon today arrived Supreme Court in connection with a Fundamental Rights petition filed by Energy Analyst Vidhura Ralapanawe challenging summoning him before CID over releasing an official document to social media.

Financial allegations rock legal unit of Sri Lanka Medical Council

Allegations of financial fraud and irregularities have cast a shadow over the Legal Unit of the Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) in the wake of an independent audit report revealing financial irregularities within the Unit spanning from 2018 to 2022.

Shots fired into air near Wellawatte hotel

Two persons arriving on a motorcycle near a hotel along Marine Drive in Wellawatte fired shots into the air before fleeing, police said.

Russian Embassy awaits findings by Presidential Probe

In the wake of reports that President Ranil Wickremesinghe ordering an immediate investigation into the circular asking overstaying Russian and Ukrainian tourists to leave within 14 days, the Russian Embassy in Colombo said it awaits the results of the probe directed by the President.

Speaker uses his decisive vote ending stalemate in appointing IGP

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena is reported to have used his decisive vote as the chairman of the Constitutional Council (CC) to affirm the appointment of Mr. Deshabandu Tennakoon as the Inspector General of Police (IGP) permanently.

Rats on board ground SriLankan flight

Rats were found on board a SriLankan Airlines aircraft on Sunday, forcing the authorities to delay flight, SriLankan Airlines Chairman Ashok Pathirage said yesterday.

Tourists have no business in doing business

The tourism sector stakeholders yesterday confirmed that Sri Lanka is witnessing an increasing trend of international visitors engaging in business activities and warned that the industry, in certain parts of the country, is impacted as a result.

Half of issued public service telephone numbers inactive, unreachable: University report reveals

Nearly half of the telephone numbers provided to public service officials are inactive and unreachable, a survey conducted by the Peradeniya University Economics and Statistics Department has revealed.

Court of Appeal recognises applicability of RTI Act on State bank exam

The Court of Appeal delivered a judgment recognising the applicability of the provisions of the Right to Information Act (RTI Act) in respect of a competitive examination conducted to recruit employees to a State run bank.

Wanindu - Worthy Wildcard?

Wanindu Hasaranga has already become one of the most popular Sri Lankan captains in the recent past just a few games into his new tenure as the skipper of the Sri Lanka T20 team.

Constitutional Council has not approved Deshabandu’s appointment: Sajith

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said the Constitutional Council (CC) has not approved the appointment of Deshabandu Tennakoon as the new IGP.

Cabinet nod to suspend ’Parate execution’

The Cabinet has decided to suspend ’Parate executions’ till December 15, 2024, Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapaksha said.

Deshabandu Tennakoon appointed as IGP

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed Deshabandu Tennakoon as the IGP in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Circular issued on essential precautions for schoolchildren during dry weather

The Education Ministry has released a circular outlining necessary precautions for schoolchildren amidst the prevailing dry weather conditions nationwide.