Unusual ground sounds in Hedunuwewa linked to underground water pressure: Geological Expert

Asserting that the most potential reason for the unusual sound heard by people as originating from the ground in the Hedunuwewa areas in the Nuwara Eliya District could be due to pressure in the underground water table, a geological expert said the exact reason could be ascertained only after a proper geological investigation or research under available methods.

Passenger facilities at Palali Airport to be expanded at estimated cost of Rs.200mn

In a bid to meet the growing demand for international and domestic air travel, Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Aviation, Nimal Siripala de Silva, has given the green light for a significant upgrade to passenger facilities at Palali Airport.

SL secures staff-level deal with IMF on first review

Sri Lanka and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have successfully reached a staff-level agreement regarding the first review of Sri Lanka’s US $ 3 billion, 48-month, Extended Fund Facility (EFF).

David Cameron criticised for role in Chinese-backed project in Sri Lanka

David Cameron is facing criticism for promoting a Chinese-funded port city in Sri lanka amid concerns that it will give Beijing a significant foothold in the Indo-Pacific, The Times reported.

Pilots’ Guild denies Minister’s comments over engaging in industrial actions

While claiming that they have not resorted to any industrial actions, the Airline Pilots’ Guild of Sri Lanka (ALPGSL) stressed in a statement that they actively engage with the management and the relevant authorities, including the Minister, to seek solutions to the matters affecting the airline throughout this entire time.

SL has health policy for students, education administrative structure parallel to Health Ministry: Minister

Sri Lanka has a health policy for students and the education administrative structure is parallel to the Health Ministry’s structure, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

US advises all Americans overseas to exercise increased caution’ in worldwide alert

The US State Department on Thursday advised all US citizens worldwide “to exercise increased caution” due to “increased tensions in various locations around the world, the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations, or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests.”

Notable upswing in dengue infections

With the prevailing rainy conditions, Sri Lanka is witnessing an uptick in dengue cases as compared to the previous month.

Suspension from Parliament a blessing in disguise : Mannapperuma

SJB MP Ajith Mannapperuma who was suspended from Parliament for four weeks today said the suspension is a blessing in disguise as he was planning to boycott sessions.

Rugby legend Navaratnam dies aged 98

Former Sri Lanka Rugby star Sumanthiran (Summa) Navaratnam passed away today, (19) aged 98.

SL Parliament to debate Gaza conflict

The Sri Lankan Parliament will take up a debate on the Gaza conflict tomorrow as per a decision by the party leaders.

Northern train time table to be revised from Saturday

The timetable of the Northern railway line has been revised with immediate effect as of October 21, the Railways Department said.

Seetha taken home after three weeks

The female elephant ’Seetha’, who was injured following a shooting incident by a Wildlife officer, was taken to Maharagama to its residence in a lorry on Tuesday (18) afternoon, Peradeniya University Veterinary Medicine & Animal Science Faculty Prof. Ashoka Dangolla said.

Tamil parties deny writing to ’Thalapathy Vijay’

Tamil parties in Sri Lanka denied a fake letter purportedly sent by them to Tamil Nadu actor Vijay Chandrasekhar alias ’Vijay’ asking him to stop the screening of one of his films as otherwise they would not be able to bring people for a mass agitation planned for the same day.

Denied wheelchair after landing, disabled flyer seeks Rs 10cr payout

Vistara business class passenger with limited mobility has taken the airline to the consumer court seeking a compensation of Rs 10 crore for the difficulties she had to face on a recent Colombo-Mumbai flight over wheelchair-related issues, the Times of India reported.

Angelo, Chameera to join World Cup squad

Veteran all-rounder Angelo Mathews and seamer Dushmantha Chameera have been called up by the national selectors to join the World Cup squad in India as traveling reserves.

Alleged statement on LTTE resurgence: Vijayakala released from case

Jaffna District former Parliamentarian Vijayakala Maheshwaran was released by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s court from a case relating to a controversial statement she had made in 2018.

US vetoes UN resolution calling for humanitarian pause in Israel-Hamas war

The United States has vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution that would have condemned Hamas’ attack on Israel while calling for a pause in the fighting to allow humanitarian assistance into Gaza.

Population in urban areas increases to 44.57%

A survey conducted by the National Physical Planning Department revealed that the population in urban areas has increased to 44.57 percent, said Urban Development, Housing Minister and Chief Government Whip Prasanna Ranatunga.

Public servants nominated as candidates for local polls will be reinstated in their original state offices: PM

All public servants who were nominated as candidates for the local government elections will be reinstated at state office branches in which they originally were before they handed over their nominations, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardene informed Parliament today.

PUCSL must not become a killer of electricity consumers: Ananda Palitha

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) must not become a slave of the polluters of the government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and become a killer of electricity consumers by putting people in pits unnecessarily, Samagi United Trade Union Force (SUTUF) convener and media spokesman Ananda Palitha said.

Ajith Mannapperuma suspended for four weeks

SJB MP Ajith Mannapperuma was suspended for four weeks as per Standing Order 77(3) for grabbing the mace in Parliament.

Indian Navy Ship ’Airavat’ in Colombo

Indian Navy Ship ‘Airavat’, a Shardul-class Landing Ship Tank (LST) arrived in Colombo yesterday, the Indian High Commission in Colombo said.

Parliament sessions suspended for ten minutes

Parliament sessions were suspended for ten minutes as a tense situation flared up during the debate.

Bribery Commission decides not to take further legal action

The Bribery Commission has informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court that it will not take further legal action into the sum of Rs. 17.85 million recovered from the President’s House on July 9, 2022.

Sri Lanka leave for Nations Cup in Singapore

The Sri Lanka Netball Team will leave for Singapore tomorrow (20) to participate in the 14th Nations Cup Invitation International Netball Tournament 2023.

Wickramaratne can function as acting IGP: Speaker

C.D. Wickramaratne can function as acting IGP continuously till the end of the month until a new IGP is appointed, Parliament was informed today.

Govt. calls for private sector participation in labour law reform for modernisation

While Sri Lanka is in the process of reevaluating its outdated labour laws, which do not align with the current global trends and developments, the Labour Ministry is urging the country’s private sector to actively engage in and support the forthcoming reforms.

Government to set up specialised fishing industry investment zone in Northern province

Sri Lanka is in the process of establishing a specialised investment zone in the Northern province, with a focus on catering to the unique needs of the fishing industry.

CC resolute against further extension for IGP

The Constitutional Council (CC) has firmed up its position against granting any more service extensions to Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Wickramaratne, Daily Mirror learns.