Apartment prices in Wattala area further bolster: RIUNIT

Sri Lanka’s real estate expert, the Research Intelligence Unit (RIUNIT), says that Wattala in the Colombo suburb region is one of the developing markets for apartments.

Two STF constables killed, five others injured after SWAT defender collides with cow

Two constables of the Police Special Task Force (STF) have died and five other officers were injured after a Defender jeep in which they were travelling collided with a cow and crashed onto a wall in Vavuniya last night.

Chinese Buddhist delegation to Sri Lanka

A delegation of 140 Buddhist laymen and priests, including She Wu Yan, leader of Baolin Temple in China’s ’’Fuzshou’’ Province, arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport last night (9).

Govt. planning to postpone national elections scheduled for next year: Sajith

The government is planning to postpone even national elections secluded to be held next year, Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa alleged yesterday.

Israel orders ‘Siege’ of Gaza; Hamas threatens to kill hostages

Israel’s defense minister said the authorities would block deliveries of food, water and fuel into the already blockaded enclave. A spokesman for Hamas’s military wing threatened to execute a hostage each time an Israeli airstrike hits Gazans in their homes.

Israel, Palestine conflict likely to increase fuel prices: Ranil

While calling for assistance in facilitating the return of Israelis, including tourists and employees in Sri Lanka to Israel, the President had directed police to provide necessary security to the Israelis within Sri Lanka, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said

Will National elections be postponed?

The government has moved to change the parliamentary electoral system triggering fears in political circles whether it is yet another attempt to postpone the national elections including the Presidential Election pending next year, Daily Mirror learns.

Move to designate INR yet to spark interest among importers and exporters

Despite Sri Lanka making the Indian rupee (INR) a designated currency in August and several local banks opening up INR nostro accounts, the demand for INR among Lankan importers and exporters remains tepid, according to Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe.

Some hotels in Matara District underwater

Some tourist hotels in Akuressa in Matara District have been flooded affecting the tourism industry.

Major global powers compete for influence in the Indian Ocean: Sagala says at Colombo Air Symposium

Presidential Chief of Staff and Security Advisor to President Sagala Ratnayaka yesterday emphasized the need for fostering shared interests in the Indian Ocean region, sparking international interest and support for regional cooperation.

Massive government investment needed to shift to EV, says EU Ambassador Chaibi

The Ceylon Motor Traders Association (CMTA), the senior most automotive association in Sri Lanka, recently held another CMTA Stakeholder Breakfast Forum at the Hilton Colombo Residencies.

BIA makes Rs.22bn profit for first 8 months

Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minter Nimal Siripala de Silva yesterday said Sri Lanka’s main airport, Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayke, has made a profit of Rs.22 billion for the January to August period.

Dhananjaya’s role under microscope

Sri Lanka was handed an embarrassing defeat by South Africa in their World Cup opener in Delhi on Saturday.

Pakistan Coach Arthur has inside knowledge of Sri Lanka

Mickey Arthur was Sri Lanka’s Head Coach two years ago and Pakistan is looking to use his insight into Sri Lankan players to good effect when the 1992 and 1996 World Champions square off at the Hyderabad Cricket Stadium tomorrow.

Former IP shot dead in Rathgama shooting

A former Inspector of Police was killed and his brother was injured in a shooting incident at Rathgama today, police said.

Pakistani WC TV presenter asked to leave India

Pakistani female cricket commentator and sports presenter, Zainab Abbas who came here at the ICC’s World Cup competition has been asked to leave the country, it is learnt.

Primary classes to continue despite A/L exam

Primary classes are expected to continue in January next year despite the scheduled GCE Advanced Level (A/L) examination, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

President directs police to provide necessary security to Israelis in SL

While calling for assistance in facilitating the return of Israelis, including tourists and employees in Sri Lanka to Israel, President Ranil Wickremesinghe directed police to provide necessary security to the Israelis within Sri Lanka.

Battle-scarred Sri Lanka look to bounce back

Sri Lanka has problems aplenty. Among these are the unpredictability of their batters and depletion of their bowling unit, challenges they desperately have to overcome to get the better of Pakistan in their second ICC Men’s World Cup match to be played this afternoon at the Rajiv Gandhi Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad.

Man injured in shooting at Wellampitiya

A man was injured in a shooting incident in Brandiyawatta, Wellampitiya this afternoon, Police said.

Land Reforms Commission gets new Chairman

Attorney-at-Law Panduka Keerthinanda has been appointed as the Chairman of the Land Reforms Commission with effect from October 09.

Israel announces ‘total’ blockade on Gaza

Israel Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said he has ordered a ’complete siege’ of the Gaza Strip after Israeli troops fight Hamas militants after the latter made an unexpected attack on Saturday.

Plans afoot to erect temporary accessway at Bambalapitiya railway station

Plans are afoot to erect a temporary accessway at the Bambalapitiya railway station within 10 days removing the current flyover and constructing a new bridge within 5 months, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Beware of online app–based loan scams, warns CERT

Do not give out personal details to online instant loan providers, the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) said today.

Ferry service fees between TN, KKS announced

The passenger ferry service connecting India’s Nagapattinam and Sri Lanka’s Kankesanthurai (KKS) will commence operations tomorrow (October 10), Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva announced.

Call 1989 to know about Sri Lankans in Israel

With the current conflict situation in Israel, the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has decided to introduce two special telephone numbers to get information about Sri Lankan workers in the country.

Shah Rukh Khan gets Y+ security cover after death threats

Shah Rukh Khan will be provided Y+ security cover by Mumbai Police after the actor complained that he had been receiving death threats after the success of ’Pathaan’ and ’Jawan’.

SJB MPs ignored at UNHRC sessions?

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Nalin Bandara Jayamaha today said some of the SJB MPs who visited Geneva recently missed the opportunity to speak at the UNHRC sessions.

Another Sri Lankan goes missing as clashes in Israel escalate

Amidst the ongoing violent clashes between Israel and Palestine, another Sri Lankan individual has been reported missing, bringing the total number of missing Sri Lankans to two.

US moves warships closer to Israel after Hamas attack

The US says it is moving an aircraft carrier, ships and jets to the eastern Mediterranean and will also give Israel additional equipment and ammunition.