Future NPP govt. will not hesitate to work with IMF: Dr. Nalinda

A future National Peoples’ Power (NPP) government will never hesitate to work with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other institutions, former NPP MP Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

Sri Lanka welcomes one millionth tourist

In a significant milestone for the country’s tourism industry, Alex Mazkov, a Russian national, who arrived at the Katunayake Airport today (26) with his family was welcomed as Sri Lanka’s one-millionth tourist.

Sri Lanka leave out Wanindu Hasaranga from World Cup squad

Despite earlier indications that all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga could be part of Sri Lanka’s World Cup squad, the ace-spinner was not included in the 15-member contingent that leaves for India today.

New Zealand skipper Williamson targets World Cup return

Less than six months after knee surgery threatened to rule him out of next month’s ODI World Cup, the goal of captaining New Zealand in India has been the key driver in getting Kane Williamson through his recovery.

Laws transforming Port City into Colombo Financial Zone by end this year: RW

President Ranil Wickremesinghe said new laws will be introduced to transform the Port City into the Colombo Financial Zone, granting it jurisdiction over offshore activities.

Issuing of vehicle revenue license in Eastern, Central Provinces suspended

The issuing of vehicle revenue licenses in the Eastern and Central Provinces will be temporarily suspended due to an ongoing computer system upgrading, the Provincial Chief Secretaries said.

Glue applied to hide cracks on egg?

An instance where glue is suspected to have been applied to cover up a crack on an egg was reported from Kegalle today.

Sri Lanka to play three Test matches in England next year

The Sri Lankan cricket team will play three Test matches in England in 2024, according to the sources in the ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) and was also confirmed by one of the top SLC (Sri Lanka Cricket) officials.

Court dissolves enjoining order on Maithripala

The Colombo District Court today decided to dissolve its previous enjoining, issued on Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Chairman Maithripala Sirisena.

President to deliver 2024 Budget on November 13

The Appropriation Bill for fiscal year 2024 will be submitted to Parliament in the second week of October and the second reading of the budget will be presented by President Ranil Wickremesinghe on November 13, State Finance Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

Government approves programme to prevent, control forest fires

Cabinet approval has been granted for the implementation of a programme to prevent forest fires and extinguish forest fires.

Permission not given to Chinese vessel: Ali Sabry

Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry on Monday stated that Colombo has actually not permitted to a Chinese vessel to dock including that Indian safety issues are “crucial” for Sri Lanka.

’’Terrorists found safe haven in Canada’’: Ali Sabry

Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry on Monday, reacting to the India-Canada diplomatic row, said terrorists have found safe haven in Canada and their Prime Minister Justin Trudeau came out with the outrageous allegations without any proof.

Fans barred from Pakistan World Cup warm-up over security fears

Pakistan’s first warm-up match ahead of the ODI World Cup in arch-rival India will be held behind closed doors due to security issues, the hosts said on Monday.

Maverick De Kock set for international farewell at World Cup

Quinton de Kock is a cricketing maverick who enjoys nothing more than his time away from the game by going fishing and playing golf, and at the age of 30 reckons he has served his time in the international arena.

Avissawella shooting unveils journalist’s alleged role in crime

Police have arrested four persons including a journalist of a private TV channel in connection with a shooting incident that took place in Talduwa in Avissawella on September 20.

President to meet with visiting IMF mission today

A special meeting between President Ranil Wickremesinghe and representatives from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to take place today (26) to discuss the initial review of the Extended Fund Facility.

2.4 magnitude tremor recorded in Buttala

A minor earth tremor of 2.4 magnitudes on the Richter scale was recorded by the Seismic Monitoring Center at the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) last night.

A fair number of organized’ criminals still operating from UAE: Minister

Sri Lanka remains engaged with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to nab the ‘fair number of organized’ criminals living there and bringing them here for legal action, a Minister said.

Health Ministry demands unprecedented payment from medical specialists

Concerns are rising among medical specialists following an incident in which the Ministry of Health instructed a neurologist to repay the salary earned during his postgraduate training period in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka welcomes 75k tourists during first 20 days of September

The tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka for the first 20 days of September crossed the 75,000 mark, fulfilling 62 percent of the target set for the month.

Lubricant market shrinks in 2Q as economic activity yet to pick up pace

Sri Lanka’s lubricant market contracted in the second quarter of the year on a year-on-year (YoY) and a quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) basis, reflecting the reduced activity level in economy, following the unprecedented economic crisis that gripped the country last year.

Sinopec to enter oil refining industry in Sri Lanka

The China based Sinopec Fuel Oil Sales Company Ltd, which have become a major player in local fuel retail market will enter the local oil refining market in October this year, Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera said today.

Issuing of vehicle revenue license in WP to be suspended temporarily

The issuing of vehicle revenue licenses in the Western Province will be temporarily suspended due to an ongoing computer system upgrading, the Ministry of Transport said.

Three Sri Lankans found dead in Sentul murdered by suffocation: Police

The three Sri Lankans found dead at a premises in Sentul were believed to have been suffocated to death using plastic bags.

Post-mortem report to be released within two weeks

Colombo Additional Magistrate Rajindra Jayasuriya today informed that the five-member expert medical panel appointed to perform a fresh post-mortem examination into the death of businessman Dinesh Schaffter have concluded their task and its analytical report is to be submitted to court within two weeks.

Over 80% of Pfizer vaccines destroyed as useless

Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella said only 13 percent of the Pfizer vaccines imported to the country to immunize against Corona had been used and the rest was destroyed after their expiry dates.

Lotus Tower to go Green and White on Prophet Muhammed’s birthday

The Lotus Tower will be lit up in Green and White on 28 September 2023 in celebration of Milad Un Nabi (Holy Prophet Muhammed’s birthday), the Lotus Tower Management said.

Another Easter Sunday type attack possible before Presidential election: SJB MP

Warning that another Easter Sunday type bomb attack could take place prior to the next Presidential election in 2024, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Niroshan Perera said those who engineered the attack in 2019 should be apprehended.

NPP questions rationale behind Maindananda, Rohitha accompanying President

Former MP Nalinda Jayatissa questioned the rationale behind MP Mahindananda Aluthgamage visiting the United States, accompanying President Ranil Wickremesinghe on official duty.