14 dead after bus falls down precipice

14 people have died while 31 others sustained injuries after a bus skidded off the road and plunged down a precipice at Passara this morning (March 20).



System overhaul needed to stop slide of Sri Lankan cricket

Once a dominant force in world cricket, Sri Lanka’s slide internationally has opened debate in this island nation about whether democracy and a free hand in the administration of the sport is working.



Road Safety World Series: Nuwan Kulasekara’s Fifer Helps Sri Lanka Legends Enter Final

Sri Lanka Legends will meet India Legends in the summit clash of the Unacademy Road Safety World Series T20 at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. And, it was only after Tillakratne Dilshan’s outfit easily got the better of Jonty Rhodes’s South Africa Legends by eight wickets on Friday night.



Rohitha Abeygunawardena released from Bribery Commission case

Colombo High Court today (March 19) released Minister Rohitha Abeygunawardena from all charges in the case filed against him by the Bribery Commission.



Service providers asked to submit unlimited data plans

The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka has issued directives to all service providers to respond with Unlimited Internet Packages by the 1st of March.



Deforestation near Sinharaja: Now government said no approval given to remove trees

The government had decided to take over 1,500 acres adjoining Sinharaja forest, including a seven-acre land which had been the centre of controversy in recent days, Minister of Environment, Mahinda Amaraweera said yesterday.



Prime Minister leaves for Bangladesh

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa left for Bangladesh a short while ago on a two-day state visit, the Prime Minister media division said.



Revised quarantine guidelines issued for arrivals from overseas

The Ministry of Health has amended the quarantine measures imposed on travelers arriving in Sri Lanka from overseas.



India to grant USD 15 million to promote Buddhism

Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi has decided to grant assistance of US $15 million to promote Buddhist ties between the two countries.



Train services limited due to railway strike

The train services will be limited today (March 18) as the Locomotive Engine Operators’ Union launched a 24-hour token strike last midnight (March 17).



State will pay for repatriation, quarantine – Nimal Siripala

Minister of Labour Nimal Siripala de Silva said, Sri Lankans employed overseas, who are unable to return home due to the expiry of their work contracts, will be flown back at State expense by the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE).



SJB to protest treatment of migrant workers

A protest will be staged outside the President’s Secretariat tomorrow to protest the unjust treatment of Sri Lankan migrant workers who remain stranded, Opposition Parliamentarian Nalin Bandara said yesterday.



Ravi Karunanayake remanded over Bond Scam

Former Minister Ravi Karunanayake and 08 persons have been remanded over the Central Bank Bond Scam issue in 2016.



Foreign-made pistol, ammo found in Azath Salley’s vehicle – Police

A foreign-made pistol with ammunition recovered by CID in a vehicle belonging to former Western Province Governor Azath Sally yesterday, Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said.



Burqa & niqab ban, is a lengthy process – Sarath

Minister of Public Security Rear Admiral Sarath Weerasekera says a final decision on banning the burqa and niqab in Sri Lanka, is a lengthy process.



Don’t panic over AstraZeneca vaccine halt in Europe – Minister

The government yesterday urged the public not to panic as certain European countries halted the use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.