New school term of 2025 will begin in January as usual

All measures have been taken to start the new school term of 2025 at the beginning of January as usual, and the A/L examination relating to this year will be held before 2025, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

Air rifles to manage toque monkey population in Kegalle

Finance State Minister Ranjith Siambalapitiya said funds will be allocated for the procurement of high-quality air rifles for farmers’ organizations in the Kegalle district for the purpose of managing the toque monkey population.

Pathirana reverts Keheliya’s decision

Prof. Jayantha Jayawardana, a former member of the Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) has been reinstated as an SLMC member after being removed by former Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella without due cause.

Constitutional Council’s decision to reject President’s nomination challenged in SC

A Fundamental Rights petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking an order directing the Constitutional Council to approve the recommendation made by the President to appoint incumbent President of the Court of Appeal Nissanka Bandula Karunaratne as a Supreme Court judge.

There is no constitutional provision to postpone Presidential election: CBK

There is no constitutional provision to postpone Presidential elections, former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga told journalists yesterday.

The price of a fresh red rose reduced to Rs.300 on Valentines day

Florists from various areas from the country yesterday claimed that they had received more customers to buy roses for Valentine’s Day and they used to receive more income.

Sri Lanka celebrate 3-0 sweep against Afghanistan

Sri Lanka completed a sweep of the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, confidently beating the tourists in the final game by seven wickets Wednesday at Pallekele.

Sri Lanka Air Force reveals ambitious aircraft acquisition plans

Air Force Commander Udeni Rajapaksa said today that the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has embarked on several programmes aimed at modernizing its fleet and enhancing operational capabilities to meet future challenges effectively.

Gaming regulator yet to be established; COPF raises concerns

The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) summoned the Director-General of Fiscal Policy to inquire into the delay in establishing a gaming regulator which is instrumental in attracting investment and recouping billions of lost revenue.

Key Battles ahead of CR-Kandy Blockbuster

Kandy Sports Club are heading into another final day of a league tournament knowing that a victory would ensure them yet another title, but unlike any other occasion, they are going in as clear underdogs this time around.

Bus driver convicted for fatal train collision in 2009, arrested after evading court

A bus driver responsible for a tragic accident on May 16, 2009, at the Sevanapitiya Railway Crossing in Welikanda, which claimed the lives of 15 passengers and left 40 others seriously injured, has been arrested.

Chandrika says no decision to support any presidential candidate as yet

Former president Chandrika Kumaratunge said she had not decided to support any candidate in the upcoming presidential election as reported by various media and social media platforms.

Ongoing health strike to be called off

After days of tense negotiations and widespread disruptions in healthcare services, all 72 health sector trade unions have opted to call off their ongoing strike.

Long queues at Osu Sala...

People waiting in long queques outside the Osu Sala at Town Hall to purchase medicines due to the ongoing health strike. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Sri Lanka Air Force initiates ’’Wings of Friendship’’ projects worth Rs 125 Mn in North

Moving away from the Colombo and Southern Province, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has made arrangements to initiate a series of projects under the theme ’’Wings of Friendship,’’ coinciding with the 73rd anniversary of the Sri Lanka Air Force in the North from March 2.

Shah, Omarzai propel Afghanistan to 266

Rahmat Shah and Azmatullah Omarzai scored half-centuries before Afghanistan were bowled out for 266 in the third ODI against Sri Lanka at Pallekele.

Plans to offer multiple degrees through state universities: Suren Raghavan

Discussions are underway to provide multiple degrees through state universities based on the observation of experts with international experience in education, State Minister of Higher Education Dr. Suren Raghavan said today.

Two killed after canoe capsizes in Kinniya

Two individuals who were fishing in the Upparu lagoon in Kinniya drowned after their canoe capsized, Police said.

Ali Sabry to attend Munich Security Conference in Germany

Foreign Affairs Minister M.U.M. Ali Sabry is to participate in the 60th edition of the prestigious Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Germany on Friday (16), the Ministry said.

Sri Lanka cricketers wear black arm bands for third Afghanistan ODI

Sri Lanka’s national cricketers wore black arm bands for the third ODI against Afghanistan to pay tribute to the late Trevor Rajaratnam, the former Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) administrator.

Love is in full bloom....

Valentine’s Day shoppers rejoice as florists along Ven. Baddegama Wimalawansa Mawatha in Town Hall, Colombo, report a delightful drop in prices of roses compared to last year. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Removed Sri Lanka Medical Council member reappointed

Prof. Jayantha Jayawardana, a former member of the Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) has been reinstated as an SLMC member after being removed by former Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella.

Hospital services in dire straits as strike continues

The healthcare services across the country have been paralyzed, inconveniencing patients as trade unions within the health sector have decided to continue the island-wide strike

Pakistan’s two main parties agree on coalition without allies of ex-PM Khan

With the army-backed Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) short of votes to win a ruling majority, it said it was partnering with Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) as well as a handful of smaller parties to form the next government.

SJB Lawyers Federation launches legal reforms for system change

A compilation of 116 proposals named as Legal Reforms for System Change was recently launched by the Samagi Lawyers Federation with the participation of over 1,000 lawyers and senior counsels, which was presided over by the SJB leader and the Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa.

Bingiriya Investment Zone opens doors for Japanese investors

State Minister for Investment Promotion, Dilum Amunugama, has spearheaded efforts to welcome high-net-worth Japanese investors to the Bingiriya Investment Zone, signaling a new era of economic cooperation between Sri Lanka and Japan.

Education Minister reveals A/L exam results release date

Education Minister Susil Premajayantha has confirmed that the results of the 2023 G.C.E. Advanced Level examination will be released prior to the commencement of the 2023 G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination.

South Korea says North Korea has fired cruise missiles

North Korea on Wednesday fired multiple cruise missiles into the sea in its fifth test of such weapons since January, South Korea’s military said, extending a streak in weapons demonstrations that’s elevating tensions in the region.

Civil organization demands a 33% electricity tariff revision

The National Front of Civil Organizations (NFCO) today requested electricity consumers to gather in front of the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) premises to express opposition to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), which is set to finalize the collection of public opinions for the upcoming electricity tariff revision, NFCO president Priyantha Thilakarathna said.

Former STF chief Nimal Lewke joins SJB

Former STF chief Nimal Lewke has joined the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), the party office said.