Sri Lanka seeks India’s help in evacuating people from conflict-ridden Iran

Sri Lanka has sought India’s assistance in the evacuation of its citizens in Iran which is now engaged in a war with Israel, the Daily Mirror learns.

New Chairman appointed to stock exchange

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) announced the appointment of Dimuthu Abeyesekera as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors.

World’s most liveable city for 2025 revealed

It’s official. Vienna is no longer the most liveable city in the world.

Health Professionals Association accuses Health Minister of reversing drug pricing policy

The Health Professionals Association today alleged that Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa is attempting to reverse a key pricing policy implemented to prevent financial losses to the government when purchasing medicines from local manufacturers.

Israel attacks Iranian nuclear sites, missile damages Israeli hospital

Israel struck a key Iranian nuclear site on Thursday and Iranian missiles hit an Israeli hospital, as President Donald Trump kept the world guessing about whether the U.S. would join Israel in airstrikes seeking to destroy Tehran’s nuclear facilities.

MR, Maithri, Ranil, Basil, others involved in USD 110 million cattle import scam: MP

Former Presidents Mahinda Rajapaksa, Maithripala Sirisena, Ranil Wickremesinghe, former Ministers Basil Rajapaksa, P. Harrison, Wijith Wijithamuni de Soysa, Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena and Lakshman Wasantha Perera have been found to be involved in a USD 110 million cattle import scam, NPP MP Nihal Galappathi told Parliament today.

Over 73,000 new vehicle registrations recorded following relaxation of imports: DMT

Following the recent relaxation of vehicle imports, the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) announced today that a total of 73,489 new vehicle and electric car registrations have been recorded so far this year, increasing the country’s total vehicle population to 8,528,002.

Keheliya’s two more daughters, son-in-law arrested

Two more daughters of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, Chamithri Jayanika Rambukwella and Amali Nayanika Rambukwella—as well as Amali’s husband, were arrested a short while ago by the Bribery Commission in connection with an ongoing investigation into money laundering allegations.

Railway Controllers’ 48-hour token strike postponed by two weeks

The 48-hour token strike, which was scheduled to be launched tonight by the Railway Controllers’ Union, has been postponed by two weeks, Union Secretary K.D. Duminda Prasad said.

Sri Lanka temporarily relocates Embassy in Iran

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism stated that the Sri Lanka Embassy in Tehran, Iran, has been temporarily relocated due to the prevailing situation in the region.

Luxury train hotel “Odyssey Camper” ready to open

A hotel with luxury facilities built inside two railway compartments has been completed at the Ratmalana Main Railway Yard by its own workers, General Manager of Railways Dhammika Jayasundara announced. The unique hotel, named “Odyssey Camper,” is set to open in a few days.

Important to stop food waste and improve food security, Prime Minister says

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says there is an urgent need to reduce the food waste and improve food security in Sri Lanka.

Indian actor Mohanlal Wishwanathan currently observing Parliament session

Veteran Indian actor Mohanlal Wishwanathan is currently observing Sri Lanka’s Parliamentary sessions from the Speaker’s gallery.

IRD clears significant VAT refund backlog

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has disbursed a large portion of its long-standing tax refund backlog this year, following a targeted intervention by the Finance Ministry to address a major grievance within the business community.

SLPA aims to boost efficiency at Colombo Port with Rs.1bn investment in electric prime movers

The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) is set to enhance its operational capacity and environmental credentials with the procurement of 20 new electrically operated prime movers at a cost of Rs.1 billion.

New Appeal Court President, judges sworn in

Senior Additional Solicitor General and President’s Counsel, Nalin Rohantha Abeysooriya was sworn in this morning (19) as the new President of the Court of Appeal before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat.

Dengue cases rise in Sri Lanka; 14 deaths reported so far

Sri Lanka has recorded 14 dengue-related deaths and 26,775 dengue cases so far this year ,according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU).

Keheliya in-laws, daughter also at Bribery Commission

Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella’s son-in-law, daughter-in-law and another daughter appeared before the Bribery Commission today (19) for statements to be recorded.

Iran blames Israel for hacking state TV broadcast with calls for uprising

Iranian media said Wednesday that Israel briefly hacked the state television broadcast, airing footage of women’s protests and urging people to take to the streets.

Final commissioning tests underway at Kelanitissa Combined Cycle Power Station

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) said that final commissioning tests are currently underway at the Kelanitissa Combined Cycle Power Station.

Two former Presidents, former Deputy Minister, MP behind Kurunegala land fraud: Deputy Minister

Two former Presidents, former Deputy Minister Salinda Dissanayake and former MP Manjula Dissanayake have been involved in a 1,000 acre land deal in Kurunegala, Deputy Minister Sunil Ranasinghe told Parliament today.

Railway controllers to launch 48-hour token strike tonight

The Railway Controllers’ Union has announced that it will launch a 48-hour token strike starting from midnight today (19), in protest against the authorities’ failure to resolve several longstanding issues.

Duminda Dissanayake produced before court

Former Minister Duminda Dissanayake, who is currently in remand custody, was produced before the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court today (19).

Six arrested at BIA for attempting to smuggle foreign cigarettes worth Rs. 12.6 Million

Six passengers attempting to smuggle a stock of foreign-made cigarettes valued at Rs. 12.6 million were arrested this morning by Customs officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).

Government ready to bring back Sri Lankans in Israel at any time

The government has made all arrangements to bring back Sri Lankan expatriate workers in Israel if a special need arises due to the war situation, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said today.

Iran, Israel trade fresh air attacks as Trump weighs US involvement

Iran and Israel traded further air attacks on Thursday as President Donald Trump kept the world guessing about whether the United States would join Israel’s bombardment of Iranian nuclear facilities.

Program launched to improve attitudes of three-wheeler drivers in tourism sector

The Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat has introduced a new initiative aimed at enhancing the attitudes, ethics, and service standards of three-wheeler drivers operating within the country’s tourism sector, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

CAA raids shops selling overpriced, labelled edible salt

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) launched a series of raids targeting businesses selling edible salt at inflated prices without proper labelling.

’No-bra, no-exam’ rule at Nigerian university sparks outrage

A university in Nigeria has sparked outrage after a video went viral showing female students being touched to see if they were wearing bras before taking part in an exam.

11.6 percent youngsters addicted to smoking, 18 percent to drinking -survey

A recent study reveals that 11.6 percent of youngsters aged 15 to 21 in Sri Lanka are actively smoking and 18 percent actively drink alcohol.