Fonseka justifies his action to criticize SJB leadership

Justifying his earlier verbal attack on Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Leader Sajith Premadasa, the party Chairman Sarath Fonseka said he did not have any other option but to voice his grievances in public when the party higher-ups are making unilateral decisions.

Human Rights activist Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa released on bail

Human Rights activist Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa was released on a personal bail of Rs. 25,000 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate today.

Fowzie urges Bribery Commission to withdraw his corruption case

It transpired before Colombo High Court that Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) parliamentarian A.H.M. Fowzie has requested the Bribery Commission to withdraw the indictment filed against him on corruption charges.

3,000 schools with A/L will be digitized in March: Minister

With the aim of providing equal opportunities in education, a total of 3,000 schools with Advanced Level (A/L) classes will be digitized in March, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

Asia Cup 2023: PAK-SL board locked in financial dispute over extra expenses

The cricket boards of Pakistan and Sri Lanka are locked in a financial dispute over who should bear the additional $3-4 million burden incurred due to the shifting of the Asia Cup to the island nation last year.

Action against Keheliya - SJB MPs contradict each other

Samagi Jana Balawegya (SJB) Members of Parliament contradicted each other on the party’s position regarding action that has to be taken against Minister keheliya Rambukwella, who is in remand prison at the moment.

ICC release ITT for media rights in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka

The International Cricket Council will today release its Invitation To Tender (ITT) for media rights in three territories, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka for 2024 to 2025.

Prabath, Asitha help Sri Lanka coast to comfortable win

Sri Lanka won by 10 wickets in their one-off Test against Afghanistan at SSC Stadium in Colombo today.

Immunoglobulin scandal a massacre: Janaka Ratnayaka

Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella’s accusations over the import of substandard immunoglobulin injections should be considered as a fraud and a massacre, former Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) chairman Janaka Ratnayaka said.

Loving Sri Lanka....

A tourist couple carrying a Sri Lankan national flag at the Independence Square on Independence Day. Pix by Nisal Baduge

New York selected to host 2026 FIFA World Cup final

The New York bid held off a strong challenge from Dallas to secure the July 19 game, the culmination of the expanded 48-team tournament being co-hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico.

Demand over several health issues

Several members of the Health Trade Union Alliance (HTUA) staged a protest in front of the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children (LRH) today, demanding the government to grant them the allowance that is reserved for other government staffers and provide immediate solutions to their salary anomalies. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Tree collapses killing pre-grade student, injuring three others

A five-year-old student was killed and three other students were injured when a tree collapsed on them at an international school in Gampola.

Commemoration...

A Bodhi puja pinkama was held recently in view of the 67th anniversary of Dr. Ven. Bodagama Chandima Thera, the founder of the Nagananda International Buddhist College and the Vice Chancellor of the Thai Chief Sangha. In line with the Bodhi puja pinkama, a tree-planting ceremony was held and school accessories were handed over to low-income families while meditation programme too was held.

Save Kashmir...

A symbolic demonstration was held today in front of the United Nations (UN) Headquarters in Colombo to mark the Kashmir Solidarity Day, in which former city councillors of Colombo participated.

Anura Kumara holds talks with Jaishankar in India

National People’s Power(NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake held talks with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar in New Delhi today.

CAA to raid under-weight bread sellers from today

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) is set to initiate raids targeting the sale of underweight bread in bakeries starting today, Director of the CAA Special Raids Unit, Sanjaya Irasinghe announced.

President appoints steering committee for his Presidential election campaign

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed a Steering Committee for his campaign for the forthcoming Presidential election under chairmanship leading lawyer and renowned President’s Counsel Ronald Perera who is currently serving as the Chairman of the Bank of Ceylon (BOC).

Several roads in Colombo closed till March 11

Several roads in the Kollupitiya and Kompanna Vidiya areas will be temporarily closed from today (05 Feb.) due to the laying of underground pipelines.

Bridge collapses causing traffic standstill at Embilipitiya

The bridge across the Hulanda Oya on the Embilipitiya-Middeniya road, originating from the Kumbugodaara area collapsed, creating a traffic standstill.

Sri Lanka sees surge in Paediatric cancer cases

Sri Lanka has witnessed a significant spike in paediatric cancer cases over the years, raising concerns over haphazard lifestyle practices.

Sri Lanka’s youth divers seek glory at BIMSTEC Water Sport Games in India

Sri Lanka’s nine-member youth men and women diving teams will depart for New Delhi on February 5 to take part in the BIMSTEC Youth Aquatic Meet in India. The event is scheduled to be held from February 6–9.

Sri Lanka raises fine for supplying substandard drugs

In the wake of former Health Minister and top officials being found to have been embroiled in the import of substandard Immunoglobulin injections, authorities have decided to increase the penalty for the act of supplying or selling substandard medicines, sources said.

Keheliya created false alarm in the Cabinet to purchase substandard medicine-DSG

Deputy Solicitor General Lakmini Girihagama told Maligakanda Magistrate Lochani Abeywickrama on Saturday that suspect Keheliya Rambukwella has gained the opportunity to supply substandard medicine to government hospitals by creating a false alarm among members of the Cabinet on May 30, 2022 that the health sector would collapse within three weeks due to shortage of medicines.

Central Bank denied over Rs. 700 Bn revenue due to interest rates reduction in DDO process

United Republican Front (URF) leader MP Patali Champika Ranawaka said the Central Bank had been denied over Rs. 700 billion due to Treasury Bill interest rates reduction and it would be serious in case a financial crisis emerged.

Muslim religious ceremony for Independence Day

A Muslim religious ceremony to mark the 76th Independence Day was held yesterday at the Al Jami Ul Alfar Masjid (Red Mosque) in Colombo under the patronage of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabri. Pix by Jayamal Chandrasiri

Sri Lankan High Commission in Kenya celebrates Independence Day

The Sri Lankan High Commission in Kenya organised an event to commemorate Sri Lanka’s 76th Independence Day, attended by Cabinet Ministers of Kenya, the TRI forces Chief of Kenya, and other distinguished guests.

Tense situation in Kandakadu Rehabilitation Centre

At least ten inmates and a soldier were injured in a clash between two groups of inmates at the Kandakadu Rehabilitation Centre in Polonnaruwa this evening.

Japan Cricket Association receives ACC membership

Japan Cricket Association (JCA ) has received the Asian Cricket Council (ACC )membership from Jay Shah- President of ACC in Bali, Indonesia during its AGM.

Suspected ’Ava’ gang leader arrested in Mount Lavinia

The Walana Anti-Corruption Unit has arrested the suspected leader of the ’Ava’ gang, involved in numerous crimes in Jaffna, during a raid in Mount Lavinia.