Pakistan captain steps down with immediate effect

Babar Azam has announced that he will no longer captain Pakistan’s white ball teams, stepping down as skipper of both the T20 and One Day International sides.

Iran says attack on Israel is over as fears grow of wider conflict

Iran said early on Wednesday that its missile attack on Israel was over barring further provocation, while Israel and the U.S. promised to retaliate against Tehran as fears of a wider war intensified.

Sajith could be the PM candidate if he agrees to a grand opposition alliance: Pro Ranil group

The UNP and other opposition groups are willing to accept Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Leader Sajith Premadasa as the Prime Ministerial candidate if he agrees to a common opposition alliance under a common symbol ahead of the General Election 2024, a former MP said yesterday.

High level Sri Lankan delegation due for talks with IMF this month

Claiming that the government will not discuss any structural changes to the IMF agreement with the IMF delegation that arrives in the country today, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Vijitha Herath said yesterday that structural and principal changes to the IMF agreement will be discussed at a meeting scheduled with a Sri Lankan delegation at IMF Headquarters at the end of this month.

Merchandise trade account expands with faster increase in imports

Sri Lanka’s exports reached the highest levels so far this year, buttressed by the recovery seen in garment exports as of late but the deficit in the merchandise trade account expanded due to the faster increase in imports.

Construction sector expansion persists through August

Construction sector activities continued to plough ahead through August 2024, though some slowdown was seen during the month.

Shooting attack in Tel Aviv causes a number of casualties, Israeli police say

Israeli police said gunmen opened fire in Israel’s commercial capital Tel Aviv on the boundary with Jaffa on Tuesday and there were a number of casualties.

Iran launches missile attack on Israel

Missiles were launched from Iran towards Israel a short while ago, the Israeli military says in a statement

Customs Intel foil attempt to export copper worth Rs.37.5Mn via Trico

An attempt to export over eight tones of copper worth over Rs.37.5 million in a container declared as crepe rubber through Trico Logistics yard in Grandpass was foiled by Sri Lanka Customs today.

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 to kick off on October 3

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 is set to begin on October 3 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), featuring ten teams from around the world.

No fuel shortage till next April: CPC Chairman

There will be no shortage of fuel till next April, as the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has planned and placed all necessary orders for fuel, Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Chairman D.J. Karunarathne said

No price revision on Litro gas

Litro Gas Lanka Limited has decided not to increase the retail price of a 12.5 kg LP gas cylinder, even though gas prices in the international market have risen, said Litro Chairman Channa Gunawardana.

Second phase of BIA development resumes with JICA support

The second phase of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) Development Project has recommenced with the support of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

Vehicles parked at Galle Face returned to Govt. institutions

The vehicles that had been brought to the Presidential Secretariat from various government institutions, including Ministries and departments, were returned to their respective agencies today (01) from the parking area near the Secretariat.

Putin sends personal message to President Dissanayake

Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a message to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressed his expectation that the bilateral relationship between the two countries would deepen under President Dissanayake’s leadership.

More than 20 children feared dead in Thailand bus crash

A bus carrying dozens of primary school children has crashed and caught fire just outside the Thai capital of Bangkok.

TNA MP S. Shritharan meets President

Former Tamil National Alliance (TNA) MP S. Shritharan met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Actor Govinda suffers bullet injury as revolver misfires, hospitalised

Actor Govinda on Tuesday was rushed to a hospital in Mumbai after sustaining an accidental bullet injury on his leg with his own revolver.

Superstar Rajinikanth admitted to Chennai Hospital; condition ’stable’

Superstar Rajinikanth was admitted to Chennai’s Apollo Hospital in the late hours on Monday, September 30. According to a hospital source, the 73-year-old actor’s condition is ’’stable’’ right now. The source, as quoted by News18, said the superstar was admitted to the hospital on Monday night after claiming to have “stomach problems.”

Bus fare revision to be announced tonight

The National Transport Commission (NTC) has decided to grant the benefit of recent fuel price revisions while reducing the bus fares.

Cabinet approves Rs. 11 Bn for general election

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the release of Rs. 11 billion for the general election scheduled for November 14, 2024.

Shigeru Ishiba elected Japanese Prime Minister

Japanese ruling party leader Shigeru Ishiba was elected prime minister in parliament on Tuesday, succeeding Fumio Kishida to take charge of the country at a time of low public confidence in politics, a shaky economy and mounting security threats.

Bus fare to be reduced by 4%, minimum fare will be Rs. 25: Anjana

The Inter Provincial Private Bus Association (IPPBA) has decided to reduce bus fares by four percent while bringing the minimum fare to Rs. 25.

Welgama’s death due to injuries caused by Aragalaya people: Former MP

Nawa Sri Lanka Nidahas Pakshaya leader Kumara Welgama’s death was caused by the injuries he sustained during the commotion on May 9, 2022, a former MP said.

Litro Gas Lanka gets new chairman

Channa Gunawardana was appointed today as the new chairman for Litro Gas Lanka Ltd. and Litro Gas Terminal Lanka Pvt. Ltd.

Preliminary probes into Easter attack, CB bond scam initiated

Preliminary investigations into the Easter Sunday bomb attacks and the Central Bank bond scam have been initiated, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Vijitha Herath said.

Committee appointed to review entitlements for MPs, ex-Presidents

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal by the Prime Minister to form a committee tasked with reviewing the entitlements, allowances and privileges granted to Members of Parliament, Ministers and Ex-Presidents.

Govt. to recall Ambassadors, High Commissioners appointed on political allegiances

The government has taken steps to recall Ambassadors and High Commissioners who were appointed on political allegiances.

President instructs two-weeks suspension of scholarship exam answer script evaluation

The President directed the officials to suspend the evaluation of the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination answer scripts for two weeks.

New Acting Director General for Government Information Department

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal to appoint a new Director General for the Government Information Department with immediate effect on a full-time acting basis.