Ven. Rajangane Saddharathana Thero has been arrested by police in Anuradhapura for allegedly making statements that could disrupt religious harmony, Ada Derana reporter said.

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 29 May 2023 by the Department of Meteorology Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places over the island during the evening or night. Showers will occur in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts in the morning too. Winds will be south-westerly over sea […]

Persistent rain and thunderstorms in Ahmedabad has forced the final of IPL 2023 to be moved to the reserve day (Monday, May 29, 2023). This is the first time that a final of an IPL has been moved to a reserve day. The severe rain ensured that even the toss could not take place on […]

In a display of swift response, the Sri Lanka Navy on Monday (28)  stepped in to provide crucial assistance in transferring a foreign national who fell ill in the eastern waters, off Foul Point, Trincomalee. The ill person who was aboard NERU XINRUI – an Indian Cargo Ship was rushed for medical attention, upon being […]

The G.C.E. Ordinary Level examinations 2022 (2023) commences today at 3,568 centres island-wide and with 472,553 candidates expected to sit for the exams.

The Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers will occur at several places over the island during the evening or night.

By Norman Palihawadane Stand-up comedian Natasha Edirisuriya was arrested by the CID yesterday at the BIA on charges of insulting Buddhism.Police said Edirisuriya presented a video programme called “Modabhimana” (Fools’ Pride – a stand-up gig) insulted the Buddhist religion. She was taken into custody by the CID and a group of officers from the Colombo […]

India has done more for Sri Lanka than the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Union Minister for External Affairs Dr S Jaishankar, has told the Indian Express. The IE story, filed from Ahmedabad, said: The Modi government, he [Jaishankar] underlined, is working on developing an “extended neighbourhood” that involves islands in the Indian Ocean, Gulf countries and […]

Rebel SLPP MP Prof. G. L. Peiris has moved the District Court of Colombo against his expulsion from the position of SLPP Chairman.The former External Affairs Minister’s Counsel Romesh de Silva, PC, has challenged the decisions taken at ‘Maha Sabhawa’, on April 22, on the basis the meeting hadn’t been called properly and hence all […]

By Norman Palihawadane Police Media Spokesman Senior Superintendent of Police Nihal Thalduwa yesterday said the OIC of the Welikada Police, Chief Inspector of Police Chinthaka Anuradha, had been transferred to the Police Field Force Headquarters with immediate effect following the death of a woman in police custody. A 42-year-old mother of three from Badulla, R. […]

Colombo Mayoral candidate and former SJB MP Mujibur Rahuman has called for an investigation to find out on whose instruction an original fine of Rs 22.2 million, imposed on MP Ali Sabry Raheem, found guilty of smuggling gold and mobile phones, was reduced to a fine of Rs 7.4 million. “Ali Sabry Raheem had been […]

The JVP-led NPP has decided to launch a series of protests from 08 June to pressure the government to hold the local government elections. The first protest will be held opposite the Elections Secretariat, Colombo, with the participation of all NPP members nominated to contest the local government polls which have been postponed indefinitely. JVP […]

Australia appear to have avoided a significant injury concern after Cameron Green was able to resume his innings in the IPL Qualifier against Gujarat Titans having been forced to retire hurt from a blow on the arm.Green left the field in the second over of Mumbai Indians’ chase when he was struck just below his left elbow by Hardik […]

By Ifham Nizam More than 20 global mineral companies have evinced an interest in exploring investment opportunities in Sri Lanka through its first-ever International Mining and Mineral Conference, Investor Forum and Exhibition to be held in October. Environment Minister Nazeer Ahamed yesterday said that the proposed event would serve as a forum for investors in […]

Government and Opposition Members of Parliament, on Thursday, attended a roundtable discussion, where they exchanged views on the Anti-Corruption Bill. Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) organised the cross-party discussion with the leaders and secretaries of political parties and their representatives on the Anti-Corruption Bill, at the Parliament premises, with the intention of elicitin...

The Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious, and Cultural Affairs is drafting a new law to promote religious harmony, Minister Vidura Wickramanayaka has said.The Minister said that the new laws would require all religious institutions in Sri Lanka to register with the state. Wickramanayaka said this would allow the government to track and monitor religious activities, and […]

A high-level meeting chaired by the Minister of Water Supply and Estate Infrastructure Development, Jeevan Thondaman was held recently between officials of the Ministry, the Water Board, and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to finalise significant reforms in the water sector.

China s first domestically-manufactured passenger jet has successfully completed its maiden commercial flight.

Stand-up comedian Nathasha Edirisooriya, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over her recent controversial comments, has been ordered to be remanded in custody until June 07, after being produced before the Colombo Fort Magistrate s Court.

The Lanka Private Bus Owners Association (LPBOA) says that a sufficient number of passenger transport buses will be operated without any hindrance in view of the G.C.E. Ordinary Level examination which will commence tomorrow (May 29).

Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekara emphasizes that he requested Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene to take necessary disciplinary and legal steps against the false statements made in Parliament regarding the operation of fuel station business by Sinopec Fuel Oil Lanka in Sri Lanka.