Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya appointed President’s chief advisor on digital economy

Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya has been appointed as the Chief Advisor to the President on Digital Economy, the Presidential Media Division (PMD) announced.

Palali-Achchuveli Road reopens after 30 years

The Palali–Achchuveli main road in the Northern Province reopened today (01), after being closed for more than three decades.

Fire breaks out at vehicle garage in Rajagiriya

A major fire was reported at a vehicle garage in Obeysekarapura, Rajagiriya and the Kotte Fire Brigade has dispatched several fire trucks to control the blaze.

Ranil could make a comeback: Rajitha

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe could make a comeback as people may start looking up to him in the event of another economic crisis which looks to be a possibility, former MP and New Democratic Front (NDF) Kalutara District candidate Dr. Rajitha Senaratne said.

Another jeep suspected to belong to Lohan Ratwatte seized

The Theldeniya police seized a suspicious jeep with a forged number plate, allegedly used by former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte.

SJB’s Lihini Fernando calls on Lal Kantha to apologise over derogatory remarks

Condemning the statement by NPP member Lal Kantha over SJB Kandy District candidate Chamindrani Kiriella, SJB National List candidate Lihini Fernando said Lal Kantha must tender a public apology to Chamindrani in for his derogatory remarks on a woman.

Sri Lankan dies during immigration check in Malaysia

A Sri Lankan man died after falling from a pedestrian bridge connecting JB Sentral and Sultan Iskandar Building during an immigration check on Thursday.

Bitter history of strikes will end under NPP government: Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi

The bitter history of strikes will end under the National People’s Power (NPP) government where it will be a thing of the past, NPP candidate Lakshman Nipuna Arachchi said.

Australia cricket team to tour Sri Lanka in early 2025

The Australia Men’s National Cricket Team will tour Sri Lanka from January to February 2025 to participate in a two-match Test series and one ODI.

Arrest warrant against Johnston Fernando recalled by Court

The Colombo High Court today recalled the arrest warrant issued against former Minister Johnston Fernando after he appeared before court.

TISL raises concern over violation of election laws through new appointments

Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has filed a formal complaint with the Election Commission of Sri Lanka (ECSL) regarding the recent appointments made at the Palmyrah Development Board (PDB) in Jaffna, which appear to contravene current election laws.

Kenya’s new deputy president to be sworn in

The softly spoken Kithure Kindiki is due to be sworn in as Kenya’s new deputy president on Friday, after senators ousted Rigathi Gachagua in a dramatic series of impeachment votes a fortnight ago.

Two students killed, 40 injured in bus accident

At least two female students were killed and 40 others were injured after a bus carrying university students overturned after colliding with a bund on the Badulla-Mahiyangana main road this morning.

Couple arrested with 54 kilos of heroin in Sevanagala

A couple has been arrested by the Police Special Task Force (STF) at Kiriwewa in Sevanagala along with nearly 54 kilos of heroin valued at Rs. 2,000 million.

Security detail for Mahinda Rajapaksa reduced to 60 personnel

The security personnel assigned to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has been reduced to 60, official sources said

16 politically appointed ambassadors, high commissioners to be recalled with immediate effect

The government has decided to recall 16 political appointees serving as ambassadors and high commissioners of Sri Lanka’s overseas missions with immediate effect, a Foreign Ministry source said yesterday.

‘Only available symbol will be the ball guard’: Mahela jokes about a future in politics

Former Sri Lanka cricket captain Mahela Jayawardena joked about a future in politics, saying that he and his friends would have to contest under the ball guard symbol.

Govt clarifies Arugam Bay incident as organized crime, not extremism

The government in a meeting with US embassy officials in Colombo on Wednesday has reportedly ruled out any links between the recent incident in Arugam Bay and ‘extremism’, categorizing it instead as an incident of ‘organized crime’.

Chennai Super Kings retain Matheesha Pathirana for INR 13 crore

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have retained Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana for a staggering INR 13 crore, equivalent to approximately USD 1.56 million ahead of the IPL player auction.

Lohan Ratwatte remanded

Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte who was arrested by police, has been remanded until November 07 by the Nugegoda Additional Magistrate.

Over 1,000 complaints related to General Election

A total of 93 fresh complaints related to the upcoming parliamentary election were received, taking the total number of complaints to over 1,000.

Fuel prices revised; Octane 95, Super Diesel prices to be slashed

Ceypetco has revised its fuel prices, effective from midnight today (October 31).

Ranil Wickremesinghe to be summoned to provide evidence on bond scam: PM

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya announced that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe will be summoned to provide evidence pertaining to the Central Bank bond scam that took place in 2015.

Namal calls on RW, AKD to stop misleading public sector employees

SLPP National List member Namal Rajapaksa called on both President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, to clarify their stance over their promised salary increments.

Russian Customs sign MoU with Sri Lankan counterpart to curb illegal trade

The Sri Lanka Customs entered into a mutual agreement with its Russian counterpart to counter illegal trading activities and to boost legal trade facilities between the two nations in the future, an official said.

Spanish floods kill 95 as year of rain falls in a day

At least 95 people have been killed in possibly the deadliest flooding to hit Spain in its modern history after torrential rain battered the eastern region of Valencia, sweeping away bridges and buildings, local authorities said on Wednesday.

Failing to represent client as assigned counsel: Supreme Court suspends lawyer for five years

In a landmark disciplinary action, the Supreme Court suspended a lawyer from practicing law for five years following findings that he failed to appear before the High Court in a criminal matter where he was appointed as the assigned counsel by court.

’’Why should I take advice from someone rejected by people 17 times?’’: Harini responds to Ranil

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said she will never take advice from someone like former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was rejected by the people 17 times.

Lohan Ratwatte arrested

Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte was arrested by police a short while ago.

Examinations Department must assure smooth conduct of 2024 A/L exams: CTU

The Examinations Department must assure students and parents that the 2024 GCE Advanced Level (A/L) examinations will be conducted smoothly, without any issues, Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) General Secretary Joseph Stalin said.