PSL team owners to pay for production rights?

Questions have been raised over the recent process followed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in awarding the TV production rights. Not only the rights were awarded to the company after significant delay but the company which got the rights was not ranked lowest in the financial bid.

Remove Daya Rathnayake from SJB or face consequences: SF tells Sajith

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Sarath Fonseka yesterday urged SJB leaders Sajith Premadasa to remove former Army Commander Daya Ratnayake from the party claiming that party would have to face consequences otherwise.

Protest against president's visit to Kelaniya University

President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited Kelaniya University to declare open the new building on the premises of the Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies at the university this morning. The students of Kelaniya University staged a protest blocking the Colombo-Kandy Road against the president’s visit to the university. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Health workers to resort to another strike

In a decisive move set to reverberate across the nation’s healthcare landscape, at least 72 trade unions within the health sector have announced plans for an island-wide strike commencing at 6:30 a.m. tomorrow (01).

Influential writer and former Sunday Observer editor passes away

H.L.D. Mahindapala, the former Editor in Chief of the Sunday Observer and Observer (Daily) and veteran journalist passed away at a private hospital on Tuesday. He was 93.

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah reappointed as ACC Chairman for third consecutive term

Shah’s extension was proposed by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) president Shammi Silva for the second time and the nomination was unanimously backed by all the members of the ACC.

Toyota recalls 50k US vehicles over potential airbag explosion

Toyota Motor recently said it is urging the owners of 50,000 older U.S. vehicles to get immediate recall repairs because an air bag inflator could explode and potentially kill motorists.

CID to grill Keheliya today

Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has been summoned before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for a statement to be recorded today regarding the import of substandard Immunoglobulin injections, a highly placed authoritative source told the Daily Mirror.

Gammanpila’s travel ban temporarily lifted to read PhD

The Colombo High Court today permitted Parliamentarian Udaya Gammanpila to travel China to read for his PhD.

Jacqueline Fernandez knowingly used, enjoyed conman’s proceeds of crime, court told

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has told the Delhi High Court that Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez, accused in a Rs 200 crore money laundering case, was knowingly involved in the possession and use of proceeds of crime of alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar, news agency PTI reported.

MRI confirms soup unfit for consumption served at Cinnamon Lakeside

Tests conducted at the Medical Research Institute (MRI) in Borella have substantiated claims that ’The Dining Room’ restaurant at Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo had served soup unfit for human consumption to a patron.

Sri Lanka Cricket names squad for Test match against Afghanistan

The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has selected the 16-member squad, including three uncapped players, to take part in the Test match against Afghanistan.

’’If you want to take a holiday, go to Sri Lanka,’’ Jaishankar

Addressing an event in India, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said, ’’My first advice to you, the next time you want to take a holiday, go to Sri Lanka. I’m serious. Please go to Sri Lanka. I say this to all of you.’’

Sarath Fonseka slams Sajith Premadasa over alliance with Daya Ratnayake

In the wake of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa accepting the support of former Army Commander (Retired) General Daya Ratnayake, Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka expressed his strong displeasure over the move.

Sri Lanka should follow India in granting Overseas Citizenship Status

Sri Lanka should take a leaf from India’s book and grant Overseas Citizenship Status to people of Sri Lankan origin holding foreign citizenship abroad, opposition MP Mano Ganeshan said.

Shasheendra Rajapaksa sworn in as state minister

Shasheendra Rajapaksa has been sworn in as the State Minister for Irrigation and Water Resources Management before President Ranil Wickremesinghe a short while ago at the Presidential Secretariat.

China’s threat to India would come from Sri Lanka, Rajya Sabha member

India’s MDMK general secretary and Rajya Sabha member Vaiko on Tuesday urged the Indian government to handle its relationship with Sri Lanka, considering the threat posed by China’s entry into the island nation.

Imran Khan, wife sentenced to 14 years in state gifts case

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been sentenced to 14 years in jail in a case related to illegal selling of state gifts.

Afghanistan cricket team arrives in Sri Lanka

The Afghanistan cricket team has arrived in Sri Lanka last night for an all-format series.

Daily Mirror News Editor injured during SJB protest

Yohan Perera, the News Editor of the Daily Mirror, sustained injuries yesterday during the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) protest when he was struck by a tear gas canister.

Rapist who married victim acquitted

An accused who stood indicted with the abduction and rape of a 16 year old girl was acquitted by Galle High Court Judge Kavindya Nanayakkara when the Defence Counsel and the police informed court that the victim and the accused were married and parents of a child.

IMF backed high tax regime could give further rise to informal economy: Dr. Palmer

A top free market capitalist this week cautioned that the current International Monetary Fund (IMF)-backed high tax regime could give further rise to informal economy​ in Sri Lanka, thereby slowing down the economic recovery and ultimately narrowing the tax base.

Wedderburn shines in West Indies U19’s win

Steve Wedderburn shone in West Indies U19’s three-wicket win against the Sri Lanka U19 in the ICC U19 World Cup Super Sixes encounter played at the Diamond Oval ground in Kimberley, South Africa.

Govt. aiming to provide 100,000 additional foreign jobs this year: State Minister

Enhancing the access to foreign jobs and cater to a wider range of opportunities, the government was aiming to provide 100,000 additional foreign jobs for Sri Lankan citizens this year, State Minister of Social Empowerment Anupa Pasqual said today.

Suspended prison sentences for Indian fishermen for poaching in Sri Lanka waters

Ten Indian fishermen were sentenced to a two-year suspended prison term by a Sri Lankan court for poaching in the island nation’s waters.

Two foreigners killed in accident at Midigama

Two foreigners were killed after a mortorbike they were riding on collided with a bus and a lorry at Gurubebila, Midigama on the Matara-Colombo road this afternoon, police said.

Checking on injured paratroopers’ conditions...

Chief of Defence Staff General Shavendra Silva visited the National Hospital and the Army Hospital to assess the condition of the paratroopers who were injured when their parachutes failed to open properly during the Independence Day rehearsals held at Galle Face Green this morning.

Are Hasaranga and Theekshana Sri Lanka’s Greatest Ever Spin Twins?

Muttiah Muralitharan has earned the right to be called the greatest spinner of all-times. Some Aussies might not agree with that statement, but statistically, no one even gets close to the magician spinner, and should English fast bowler James Anderson retire from Test cricket before turning 50, there is a good chance that the famous 800 remains iconic.

Policemen and protesters injured during SJB protest

Police Spokesman Nihal Thalduwa today confirmed that few policemen were injured in today’s protest while Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) also said some of its partymen were also injured and hospitalized.

Concerns sparked over alleged letter from Sabaragamuwa medical students

Allegations have surfaced regarding a letter purportedly written by students of the Sabaragamuwa Medical Faculty on the MOU signed between the Ministry of Health, UGC and University, stirring controversy and suspicion within academic circles.