Police officers will have to pay for their illegal activities: BASL Chief

Police officers who acted on illegal orders must remember that someday they will have to pay for their illegal activities, President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) Saliya Pieris said.

Joseph Stalin goes to NCPA against police

The Ceylon Teachers Union Secretary Joseph Stalin today lodged a complaint at the National Child Protection Authority against the police brutality on children at the Galle Face Protest on October 9.

National policy, that doesn’t change with change of govt, needed-Prez

The country needs a stable national policy that does not change with every change in government, said President Ranil Wickremesinghe during the opening of a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Katunayake today.

Russia’s Aeroflot back in Colombo after legal row

Russia’s Aeroflot flight resumed services between Colombo and Moscow today following a recent legal row which resulted in the flight suspending operations to Sri Lanka.

372 officers & 7,127 other ranks of Army promoted

A total of 372 Officers and 7,127 other ranks of the Sri Lanka Army have been promoted to their respective next rank in view of the 73rd anniversary of the Army by President Ranil Wickremesinghe on the recommendation of Army Commander Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage and the Ministry of Defence.

High Court serves indictments on Johnston Fernando and two others

The Colombo High Court today served indictments on former Minister Johnston Fernando and two others over another corruption case filed against them by the Bribery Commission.

Magisterial inquiry on Easter Sunday attacks: Maithripala’s writ petition fixed for tomorrow

A writ petition filed by former President Maithripala Sirisena challenging the magisterial inquiry and issuance of summons against him in connection with the Easter Sunday attack incidents was today fixed for tomorrow (11) by Court of Appeal.

Mobile phone recovered from Thilini Priyamali in prison cell

Prison officials at the Welikada recovered a mobile phone in possession with Thilini Priyamali, the owner of Thico Group (Pvt) Ltd, who was remanded over alleged financial fraud.

Woman dies, six injured in Expressway mishap

A 56-year-old woman died and six others injured when a jeep in which they were travelling crashed with a van, between the Athurugiriya and Kadawatha sections of the Southern Expressway early this morning.

SL youth who swims 13 km to Dhanushkodi nabbed in India

A 24-year-old Sri Lankan Tamil man swam about seven nautical miles in the Palk Strait and reached Dhanushkodi on Sunday.

WCIC reappoints Anoji de Silva as Chairperson

Anoji de Silva was reappointed as Chairperson of the Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC), at the seventh Annual General Meeting (AGM), as per the provisions of the constitution.

​CMTA raises concerns on importing used electric vehicles into Sri Lanka

The Ceylon Motor Traders Association (CMTA), the most senior automotive association in South Asia, has raised serious concerns about the importation of used electric vehicles to Sri Lanka.

CB to launch study to assess banks’ need for fresh capital

Certain Sri Lankan banks might have to be infused with fresh capital after the conclusion of what the officials call a “diagnostic study” launched into big banks to assess the extent of the implications coming from higher provisions made for losses on foreign currency-denominated financial assets and the additional losses stemming from possible bad loans.

​Central Bank pushes back against widespread calls for lower rates 

Pushing back on growing calls by many to cut rates to ease the pain on households and businesses and thereby kick start growth in the economy, the Central Bank last week defended its tight monetary policy as necessary until it s

Tourism sector gathers steam to host FIFA World Cup 2022 fans in November

Tourism industry stakeholders are in full gear to host the overflow of fans coming into the FIFA World Cup 2022 that will take place in Doha in November.

Tense situation in Galle Face: Five arrested

A tense situation was reported at the Galle Face Green today when the police took action to evict the people who had gathered to commemorate the people who died due to various reasons while being involved in the Aragalaya.

President intends to reduce members of LG bodies from 8000 to 4000

Prior to the next election, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that he intends to reduce the number of council members for local government bodies (Pradeshiya Sabhas, Municipal Councils, Urban Councils) from 8000 to 4000 and also implement the Jana Sabha program, President’s office said.

Edu. Min wants nanotech, biotech, and AI as subjects from secondary schools

Artificial Intelligence (AI) should be taught as a subject from year 10, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

Over 700,000 passports issued within first 9 months; worker remittances swell

The Department of Immigration and Emigration has issued 700,733 passports in the first nine months of this year, Deputy Controller of Immigration and Emigration Piyumi Bandara said.

SLFPer joins JJB

Former Deputy Minister and one time SLFP Youth Wing Leader Erick Weerawardane joined the JVP-led Jathika Jana Balawegaya (JJB) in Kandy over the weekend.

Udaya Gammanpila lodges complaint at CID

Former minister Udaya Gammanpila lodged a complaint at the CID denying any connection with alleged fraudster Thilini Priyumali and requested the Department to launch an inquiry in this regard.

Repairs on 2nd generator at Norochcholai to be completed in less than 10 days

The management of the Norochcholai thermal power complex is hopeful that the ongoing repairs to the boiler at the second generator of the complex could be completed in less than ten days.

Petition filed seeking an order to reveal IMF deal to parliament

A public interest litigation has been filed in Supreme Court seeking an order directing the authorities to disclose the details of the Agreements entered with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to the parliament.

Namal back in political action

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) parliamentarian Namal Rajapakse has been appointed as the chairman of the ‘National Council Sub-Committee for Identifying Priorities in Formulating Short, Medium and Long Term Policies’ recommended by the SLPP.

Wedding of underaged couple busted - couple arrested

An underaged couple was taken into custody in their wedding ceremonial dress by Angulana police this morning during a raid on a reception hall in Saurupura area.

Decision of keeping all temples in dark withdrawn

With a written assurance from the Public Utilities pCommission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) the decision to conduct a non-violent protest at temples has been withdrawn, Ven. Omalpe Sobitha Thera said.

Politicians pulling Ranil’s leg: Mihintale Chief Incumbent

Chief Incumbent of Mihintale Rajamaha Vihara Ven Walawahenunawewe Dhammarathana Thera said a large group of politicians were obstructing the plans of President Ranil Wickeremesinghe and pulling him by his leg.

Illicit liquor brewer remanded for forcing children to drink arrack

An illicit liquor brewer who forced two underaged boys to drink alcoholic beverage, was arrested by Oyamaduwa police during a raid on the banks of Oyamaduwa tank.

Buwaneka Aluwihare takes oath as Acting CJ

Supreme Court Justice Buwaneka Pandukabaya Aluwihare PC took oath as the Acting Chief Justice before President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Woman arrested after 31 years for killing father, son

The Western Province South Crime Division has arrested a 64-year-old woman in connection with the murder of a father and son, which took place 31 years ago, police said.