Former Senior DIG Lalith Jayasinghe sentenced to 5 years in prison

Former Senior DIG Lalith Jayasinghe was sentenced to five years in prison over interfering with the police investigations, by the Ratnapura High Court.



Asian Games 2023: India women bag Gold medal in cricket

India women won Gold after defeating Sri Lanka women by 19 runs in the Asian Games Women’s Cricket Competition.



Sachithra Senanayake granted bail

Former Sri Lanka cricketer Sachithra Senanayake who was remanded over the allegations of match-fixing, was granted bail today (September 25) by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.



Wanindu Hasaranga likely to miss ICC World Cup due to hamstring injury – report

After sustaining a grade 3 hamstring strain, Sri Lanka spin bowling all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga is likely to miss out on the ICC Cricket World Cup in India starting from October 05 onwards.



Sri Lanka receives USD 890,000 interim compensation for damages by X-Press Pearl

Sri Lanka’s treasury has received an interim compensation of USD 890,000 from the insurance company of the X-Press Pearl ship for the damages caused by the ship X-Press Pearl.



Sri Lanka pays off $200 million loan from Bangladesh with $4.5 million interest

Sri Lanka has paid off the entirety of USD $200 million loan from Bangladesh, taken through a currency exchange agreement two years ago to survive the severe dollar shortage.



Bar Association of Sri Lanka demands withdrawal of Anti-Terrorism and Online Safety Bills

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) on Saturday (September 23) called on the Government to immediately withdraw the controversial Anti-Terrorism Bill and Online Safety Bill, firmly declaring that they would seriously impinge on the liberty and freedom of the people.



Malaysian Police tracking down two Sri Lankan triple murder suspects

KUALA LUMPUR: A police manhunt is underway for two male Sri Lankan suspects over their alleged involvement in the murders of three of their fellow countrymen at a shophouse on Perhentian Street in Lower Kovil Village, Sentul here last night.



Sri Lanka’s Agriculture Minister explores opportunities to export eggs and chicken

Sri Lanka’s Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera instructed the relevant officials to look into the opportunities of exporting eggs and chicken.



Stability should not come at the sacrifice of values of freedom of expression: U.S. Ambassador

The U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung said stability should not come at the sacrifice of the values of freedom of expression, whether through peaceful protest, expression through the arts, or through social media.



Sri Lanka imports test kits to detect Nipah virus

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Health has placed orders to import Nipah virus detection test kits and is expecting them to arrive in the country in the coming days.



Import tax on powdered milk increased

Port and Airport Levy on imported milk powder has been increased by 10 percent with effect from today (September 22), Trade Minister Nalin Fernando said.



Sri Lanka President’s robust economic development program leads to 62.1% drop in inflation – Minister

Sri Lanka’s inflation rate for August 2023 dropped to 2.1% from 4.6% in July 2023, said the Department of Census and Statistics yesterday (September 21).



Sri Lanka President address at the UNGA highlighting Sri Lanka’s journey to rebuild trust and global solidarity

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressed the UN General Assembly in New York yesterday (September 21) which reflected on the theme of “Rebuilding trust and reigniting solidarity” and its relevance to Sri Lanka’s recent challenges.



Hearing of Danushka Gunathilaka’s case concludes, verdict to be delivered next week

The hearing of the case against Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka over alleged sexual assault before the New South Wales District Court has been concluded and Judge Sarah Huggett will deliver her verdict on 28 September, Australian media confirmed.



IMF chief Kristalina and Sri Lanka President Ranil discuss ongoing reforms and debt restructuring efforts

The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has held a meeting with Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe to discuss vital economic matters.