Most of the migrants at British Indian Ocean Territory are Sri Lankans - UK

Most of the migrants at the British Indian Ocean Territory located in the south Indian Ocean, are Sri Lankans, the British Government said.

Govt under pressure to enact 22A

The ruling party is now under pressure to proceed with the enactment of the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution , particularly after Foreign Affairs Minister Ali Sabry briefed that the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank and the creditor nations are watchful on measures to improve democratic governance.

Doctors get one more year before retirement: Bandula

The cabinet on Monday decided to allow doctors in the public service who have completed 60 years of age to serve a maximum of one more year until retirement, cabinet spokesman, Mass Media, Highways and Transport Minister Bandula Gunawardana said today.

Supreme Court rules Chinese law firm is not entitled to engage in legal professional work in Sri Lanka

The Supreme Court today held that Baqian Law Group Lanka Pvt. Ltd, a Chinese law firm is not entitled in law to engage in any legal professional work within Sri Lanka.

Token strike against passing bill called off: CPC Trade Union Collective

The token strike, which was initiated by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Trade Union Collective, was called off this afternoon.

Prof. Channa Jayasumana named among top scientists

Parliamentarian Prof. Channa Jayasumana is among 38 Sri Lankans in the Stanford-Elsevier classification of top scientists.

Petroleum Products (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Bill passed in Parliament

The Petroleum Products (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Bill was passed with a majority of 60 votes in Parliament a short while ago.

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka win by 79 runs to eliminate UAE

The UAE have been knocked out of the T20 World Cup with a 79-run loss to Sri Lanka in a Group A match in Geelong, Australia, on Tuesday.

Heavy traffic reported in front of Kelani uni

Heavy traffic was reported on the road in front of Kelani University on the Kandy-Colombo main road due to a protest conducted by the Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF).

National level universities to be established to produce teachers: Edu. Minister

Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said that a national-level university will be established to produce teachers.

UAE’s Meiyappan takes first hat-trick at T20 World Cup

Karthik Meiyappan of the United Arab Emirates took the first hat-trick of the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia on Tuesday, stunning Sri Lanka in their first-round match in Geelong.

Over 100mm rain forecast today: Met. Dept.

Heavy rains exceeding 100 mm could be expected today at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Puttalam, Mannar, Kilinochchi and Jaffna districts, the Meteorology Department said.

Petitions challenging the detention of Wasantha Mudalige fixed for November 10

The Fundamental Rights petitions filed challenging the legality of the detention order issued against Convener of Inter University Students’ Federation (IUSF) Wasantha Mudalige two others under Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) were today fixed for November 10 by Supreme Court.

Navy re-establishes communication with missing patrol vessel after a month

Sri Lanka Navy said it has re-established communication links with the naval vessel that had gone missing since September 17 with six naval personnel on board.

Pass fuel price reduction benefit to people; Minister tells Three-wheeler Unions

Three-wheeler Unions should act to pass the benefit of fuel price reduction to the people as prices of petrol have been reduced by Rs. 100 in three separate occasions, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said today.

Foreigner found dead in swimming pool at star-class hotel in Wadduwa

A South Korean tourist was found dead in a swimming pool at a 4-star tourist hotel in Wadduwa this morning.

Racketeers using ploy to bring drugs to schools like toffees, chocolates: Minister

A ploy was being used by drug racketeers to bring in narcotics to schools under disguise of selling toffees and chocolates, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said today.

Prof Charitha Herath appointed as COPE member

Parliamentarian Prof. Charitha Herath has been nominated to serve in the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) by the Committee of Selection to fill the vacancy that occurred due to the resignation of MP Dr. Harsha de Silva, Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapakse informed Parliament today.

Top US official due here to discuss economic situation

Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu will travel to Sri Lanka October 17-19 to discuss U.S.-Sri Lanka relations and Sri Lanka’s economic situation, the State Department announced.

Two boys drown while playing in flooded quarry

Two boys aged 14 and 15 drowned when they were engaged in water sports in a flooded quarry at Korathota in Nawagamuwa yesterday.

Persecuted Hindu Tamils from Lanka can obtain Indian citizenship under CAA says Madras HC

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has said that the principles of the 2019 Citizen (Amendment) Act can be applied to Hindu Tamils who were forced to abandon Sri Lanka.

Legal action against employees, trade unions who violate essential services Act: Minister

Since petroleum-related services have been declared under essential category, legal action will be taken against any employee or trade union that would be found violating the essential service regulations, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said.

Kolonnawa and Muthurajawela refineries stop work over bill being taken up in Parliament

All activities, including fuel distribution, from the Kolonnawa and Muthurajawela refineries, had been suspended in protest against a bill being taken up in Parliament today (18), the Employees’ Union of Petroleum Corporation said.

Tourist arrivals during Oct. 01-16 cross 20,000 mark

The tourist arrivals for the first half of October have crossed the 20,000 mark, showing an improvement in the rate of international visitors entering the country.

Rajapaksas responsible for economic crisis in England, France? - Aluthgamage

Government MP Mahindananda Aluthgamage recently asked whether the Rajapaksas were involved with the current fuel shortage in France and for the children who suffer from hunger.

Private sector says transparency and accountability should complement tax hike

While acknowledging the rationale behind the recently proposed higher tax rates, the Ceylon of Chamber of Commerce yesterday urged the government to show greater restraint, accountability and transparency in government spending.

Shehan Karunatilaka wins Booker prize for The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida

The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka has won the Booker prize for fiction. The judges praised the “ambition of its scope, and the hilarious audacity of its narrative techniques”.

Japan to organize SL creditors’ meeting by end of this year

Japan is working to organize a meeting of Sri Lanka’s creditors by the end of this year in hopes of solving that country’s debt crisis, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.

Who says the truth?

While condemning the claims made by Colombo Municipal Councillor Priyanka Jayasekara, Ven. Muruththettuwe Ananda Thera today said that he had not requested any money from her to invest in any business.

Don’t pay tolls to unauthorized CMC Reps: Commissioner

People are advised not to pay tolls if they park their vehicles on the 19 roads that do not have authorized representatives of the Colombo Municipality, Municipal Commissioner J.M. Badrani Jayawardana said.