News Room : Sun directly overhead Baththalangunduwa, Medawachchiya, Horowpotana and Kinniya about 12.10 noon today [31] – The Island
Just one delivery stood between 18-year-old Davina Perrin and a personal piece of history, but that became a mere detail when her astonishing 42-ball century powered Northern Superchargers to a record total and into Sunday’s Hundred final against Southern Brave at Lord’s. Perrin fell just short of Harrry Brook’s 41-ball record for the fastest century in the competition, but her...
News Room : Police Team to Bring Back Kehelbaddara Padme, others from Indonesia
A special police team is scheduled to leave for Indonesia today (30) to escort back to Sri Lanka six organised crime figures, including underworld leader Kehelbaddara Padme, who were arrested in Jakarta earlier this week. Police said the team will work jointly with Sri Lankan CID officers currently stationed in Indonesia, along with Indonesian security agencies, to ensure the suspects...
News Room : Teen Remanded for Brutal Attack on Dog in Nanuoya
A 17-year-old youth from Edimbrough Estate, Nanuoya, has been remanded until 10 September after being arrested for brutally assaulting a dog and throwing it into the Nanuoya stream. The suspect, identified as Mohan Sundaram Lakshan, was produced before Nuwara Eliya Magistrate Lankangani Prabuddhika on 28 September following his arrest by Nanuoya Police. According to police, the incident occurred on 22 September...
News Room : Zelensky rejects proposals for buffer zone to end Ukraine war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected proposals for a buffer zone between Ukrainian and Russian forces as part of a peace deal, arguing it does not reflect the realities of modern warfare. “Only those who do not understand the technological state of today’s war propose a buffer zone,” he told reporters on Friday. His comments followed a report suggesting European leaders...
News Room : Salman, Rauf too good for Afghanistan in tri-series opener
An unbeaten half-century from captain Salman Agha and a disciplined quartet of bowlers saw Pakistan ease to a 39-run victory in the first game of the tri-series against Afghanistan. After batting first on a surface curiously supportive of quick runs in Sharjah, Pakistan flew out of the blocks before Rashid Khan dragged them back after the powerplay. But their game...
News Room : Gazette to Make Seat Belts Compulsory on Highway Buses on 31 August
A gazette notification making it compulsory for passengers traveling in buses on expressways to wear seat belts will be issued on 31 August, Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Minister and Leader of the House Bimal Rathnayake announced. Speaking at the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Transport, held in Parliament under his chairmanship, the Minister said the regulation is part of...
News Room : Ranil Wickremesinghe Discharged from National Hospital
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been discharged from the National Hospital in Colombo after receiving treatment at the National Hospital Colombo (NHSL). Earlier on the day, United National Party (UNP) Assistant Leader Akila Viraj Kariyawasam told the media that Wickremesinghe, who was recently transferred from the ICU to a normal ward, has shown steady improvement in his health. Meanwhile, UNP General...
News Room : Nimal Lanza Arrested by Kochchikade Police
Former State Minister Nimal Lanza was arrested by Kochchikade Police today after voluntarily surrendering to authorities. The arrest is in connection with a case linked to an alleged physical assault that took place in 2006. Police have confirmed that investigations into the incident are ongoing, and further legal proceedings will follow.
News Room : Rajitha Senaratne Remanded Over Corruption Case
Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne was remanded today (29) after appearing before the Colombo High Court in connection with a case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). The order was issued by Colombo High Court Judge Lanka Jayaratne, following Senaratne’s appearance before court this morning. Accordingly, the judge directed that Senaratne be placed in remand until...
News Room : Rajitha Finally Turns Up in Court After Arrest Warrant
Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, who was wanted on an arrest warrant, finally made his appearance before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (29). The court had earlier issued a notice on 20 August directing Senaratne to show up, following a request by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali even went as far...