Millions of Britons skipping meals in cost of living crisis

International media reported that one in seven people in the UK are skipping meals or going without food, according to new polling data released by the Trades Union Congress (TUC).

Price of imported wheat flour reduce by Rs.25: Assn.

The price of one kilogram of imported wheat flour has been reduced by another Rs. 25, the Essential Food Commodities Importers and Traders Association (EFCITA) said.

A majority of politicians are corrupt: Mahanayaka of Asgiri Chapter

Mahanayaka of Asgiriya Chapter Ven Warakagoda Gnanarathana Thera expressed concern about politicians and senior government officials neglecting their duty towards the country.

Severe blow to Lankan biz if crisis deepens: Fitch

The prevailing economic crisis, if deepens or sustained for a prolonged period, could deal a severe blow to many Sri Lankan business sectors, as runaway inflation, elevated interest rates and import restrictions have already pressured their revenues, margins, profits and cash flows, Fitch Ratings said.

Police now even attack peaceful commemorations – Lawyer testifies

Sri Lanka Police,which used to attack the advancing protest marches earlier, has now even started assaulting those who participate in peaceful commemorations of the aragalaya, an attorney testifying at an inquiry conducted by the HRCSL said.

Killing of Blue Whales in Puttalam DM report prompts probe

The report published in the Daily Mirror on the killing of Blue whales in Puttalam had prompted the Ministry of Environment to initiate a probe on the matter.

US continues to assist SL for debt restructuring talks- US official

The United States government would continue to assist Sri Lanka with their negotiations with the IMF and the debt restructuring talks, a top visiting US envoy said.

BOI launches yet another one-stop shop to speed up investment approval process

Sri Lanka’s state-run investment promotion agency, the Board of Investment (BOI), yesterday renewed its attempt to streamline the approval process with the launch of a new one-stop shop.

Dhammika Perera’s daughter joins his biz as director

Business tycoon Dhammika Perera’s eldest daughter Donna Brindhini Perera has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director of several companies of her father’s business empire.

Govt. ready for prudent economic management following successful debt restructuring: Prez

The Government is ready to implement prudent economic management after successful debt restructuring, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said today.

SL secures a long-term Credit Line from Russia to procure fuel

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Moscow has secured a long-term Credit Line from the Government of the Russian Federation in order to procure fuel to Sri Lanka, the embassy said.

Govt. to reopen Paranthan chemical factory soon

The government is to commence operations at the chemical factory in Paranthan immediately, Plantation Industries and Industries Minister Ramesh Pathirana said.

Several politicians and popular personalities reluctant to make complaints against Thilini Priyamali-CID

The CID today informed Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court that several politicians and popular personalities who invested their money at Thilini Priyamali’s Company are reluctant to make complaints with police for various reasons.

Chameera likely to be out for up to three months, to undergo pre-planned surgery

Fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera will likely miss up to three months of cricket, with the player expected to now undergo a pre-planned ankle surgery, after being ruled out of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 today.

Council of Legal Education stands by decision to conduct law college examinations only in English: Minister

The Council of Legal Education headed by the Chief Justice had recommended that the decision to conduct law college examinations only in English should be implemented without any change, Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe informed Parliament today.

One killed, two including 4-year old child injured in shooting in Galle

One person as killed and two persons including a 4-year-old boy were injured following a shooting at Karuwalagedara in Yakkalamulla, Galle this morning.

Multi-party effort needed to set up domestic truth seeking mechanism: Minister

Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry today called for a multi-party effort to set up a domestic truth seeking mechanism that would prevent an external mechanism that has been proposed by the recent UNHRC resolution.

SC re-issues notices on Gota

The Supreme Court today re-issued notices on former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa returnable for December 15 in connection with an appeal petition filed over the Habeas Corpus inquiry into the disappearance of two human rights activists Lalith and Kugan.

Thilini Priyamali further remanded till November 2

The owner of Thico Group Private Ltd Thilini Priyamali further remanded till November 2 by Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court.

Kasun Rajitha to replace Chameera at T20 WC

Fast bowler Kasun Rajith will replace Dushmantha Chameera who was ruled out at the T20 World Cup due to an injury, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said.

Move to form ’People’s Council’ against Constitution: Govt.

Claiming that there was a move to form an alternative parliament called the People’s Council or the ‘Mahajana Sabhawa’, leader of the House Susil Premajayantha said there was no legal provisions in terms of the Constitution for such an entity.

T20 WC: Sri Lanka to send players from Colombo amidst injury concerns

Amidst injury concerns weighing the Sri Lankan team at the T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka said they will need to have a few more bowlers joining the squad, especially after fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera was ruled out due to calf injury.

Young woman shot dead in Nedunkerni

A 21-year-old woman was shot dead at her house at Shiva Nagar in Nedunkerni last night.

SL denies proposal Indian news report on ‘Bisons’

The Agriculture, Wildlife and Forest Conservation Ministry today denied the news report published on an Indian media website regarding the proposal to import several Gaurs or Indian Bison by Sri Lanka.

Update: Dushmantha Chameera ruled out of T20 WC

Sri Lanka fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera has been ruled out of the rest of the T20 World Cup. The pacer has been run down by yet another calf injury.

Atamasthanadhipathi Nayaka Thera passes away

The Most Venerable Atamasthanadipathi, Chief Sanganayake- Northcentral Province Pallegama Siriniwasa Nayake Thera passed away at the age of 69 while being treated at a private hospital in Colombo.

Thilini Priyamali Saga - A story of cheat, sex & greed; probe continues

Colombo has seen many controversies. Especially among the rich and elite who at times enjoy their evening’s dining and enjoying their luxurious lives, and discussions of who is new in their social circles and who threw the most lavish parties. The higher the circle, the grander the parties and the bigger the discussions on money.

Bribery Commission to probe corruption charges against SL Police

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) will commence a probe on multiple corruption charges against Sri Lanka Police for abusing its resources and using the police force to suppress peaceful protesters in the recent times.

Government to increase borrowing limit by further Rs.663bn to plug deficit

The Cabinet greenlight has been granted to increase the government’s borrowing limit for this year by a further Rs.663 billion to bridge....

Sri Lanka secures bid to host Miss Tourism World 2022 grand finale

Miss Tourism World 2022 will host its grand finale in Sri Lanka this December, from 8th to 21st, with 80 winners from 80 countries. Sri Lanka secured....