By AJA Abeynayake
Nugegoda Chief Magistrate Ruwini Jayawardena yesterday ordered former Minister Lohan Ratwatte, and his wife, to be further remanded over possessing an illegally-assembled unregistered car.
The Magistrate further remanded Lohan Ratwatte until 02 Dec., and his wife until 22...
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, speaking at the swearing-in of the National People’s Power (NPP) Government’s new Cabinet at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (18), stressed the importance of wielding ministerial power responsibly. Highlighting the significance of the recent electoral victories, he emphasised...
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, speaking at the swearing-in of the National People’s Power (NPP) Government’s new Cabinet at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (18), stressed the importance of wielding ministerial power responsibly. Highlighting the significance of the recent electoral victories, he emphasised...
By A.J.A. Abeynayake
The Attorney General (AG) was ordered yesterday by the Supreme Court to submit a detailed report to the court by 27 Feb., on how the compensation had been paid to the victims of the Easter Sunday terror...
The Boxing Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has announced an important milestone for local boxing officials, as a 1-star course for referees and judges will be held in Kandy from December 18 to 22, coinciding with the prestigious Clifford...
Kusal Mendis’ unbeaten 73 trumped Mark Chapman’s 76, as Sri Lanka secured a narrow three-wicket win in the second ODI in Pallekele, and with it seal the series with an unassailable 2-0 lead. It was their first ODI series...
Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 18 November 2024 by the Department of Meteorology
Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the morning.
Showers will...
Ravin Wickramaratne, the newly elected President of the Association of Cricket Umpires in Sri Lanka (ACUSL), is determined to turn over a new leaf in Sri Lankan umpiring by fostering unity and raising the bar for professional standards.
In a...
By Shamindra Ferdinando
Former Director (Administration) Parliament Lacille de Silva said that the Committee of Public Enterprises (COPE) and Public Accounts Committee (PAC) could spearhead the National People’s Power government’s overall efforts to restore financial discipline.
The one-time Secretary to the...
A gold pocket watch given to the British boat captain who rescued more than 700 passengers from the Titanic has sold at auction for a record-breaking £1.56m ($1.97m).
The 18-carat Tiffany & Co timepiece was given to Sir Arthur Rostron,...