MR pledges to continue supporting Ranil

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa says he and his party will continue to support President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Uttara Devi derailed, train services restricted

The Uttara Devi intercity express train had derailed this morning between Thambuttegama and Senerathgama rileay stations, the Railways Department said.

Special train to A’pura every weekend from today

The Railway Department will operate a special express train service on every Saturday from today to facilitate the tourists and pilgrims travelling to Anuradhapura from Colombo Fort.

Boy drowns in seas of Galle Face

A 15-year old boy from Colombo drowned while bathing in the seas of Galle Face last evening.

Edu. Ministry to replace National Schools concept with leading schools

Education Ministry is expected to annul the concept of National Schools, which generates many issues, and instead the concept of leading schools, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

Sri Lanka among the 10 countries with highest climate risk: Ruwan

Whilst stating that Sri Lanka is among the 10 countries with highest climate risk, Presidential Advisor on Climate Change Ruwan Wijewardene yesterday said the country will come up with long-term plans to minimise risks of climate change, President’s media unit said.

Sri Lanka still a tourist favourite destination despite challenges

Sri Lanka faces hardships in the current economic context; however, the island nation has been successful in braving through the challenges and remaining a favourite destination among the travellers across the world.

Cape Weligama among top 3 resorts in asia

Bringing Sri Lanka under fresh spotlight is Cape Weligama, as it has been voted as one of the top three best resorts in the rest of Asia by Conde Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2022.

Russia to increase flights to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka will see visitors from the Russian Federation resume their travel to the island nation once again, with efforts underway to increase flights between Russia and Colombo.

2022 A/L exam, grade 5 scholarship exam postponed: Exam Dept.

The Examinations Department has decided to postpone the 2022 GCE Advanced Level (A/L) Examination and grade five scholarship examination.

MR’s family has no links with alleged fraudster Thilini Priyamali - Former President’s Office

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s office today denied reports circulating on social media, linking the former president and his family members to the owner of Thico Group Private Ltd Thilini Priyamali who has been remanded over allegedly misappropriating large sums of money while operating a luxurious office at World Trade Center in Colombo.

Debate on 22A rescheduled for October 20, 21

The Second Reading debate on the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill, scheduled on October 20 and the 21 as per the decision of Party leaders, Parliament media unit said today.

MOD denies notorious drug kingpin Harak Kata was released due to their delay

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) today denied reports that notorious drug kingpin Nadun Chinthaka Wickramarathna alias Harak Kata, who was in the custody of Dubai Police was released due to the Defence Ministry’s delay in submitting the file from here to the Dubai authorities regarding the criminal allegations levelled against him.

Prisoner dies after falling into steaming chicken curry

A prisoner at Agunakolapalassa prison who was sentenced to death in 2001 after being convicted of a murder, has died after 10 days in hospital due to burn injuries, Prison spokesman Chandana Ekanayake said.

Lotus tower to offer world’s highest Bungee jump

The Colombo Lotus Tower and Singapore Go Bungy company has signed a contract to start bungee jumping for the first time in Sri Lanka, which would be the world’s highest bungee jump after it is launched.

Lotus Tower nets over Rs. 72.3 mn during past 20 day by public

The Lotus Tower Management said they have earned over Rs.72.3 million for the last twenty days since September 15, Lotus Tower Head of Management, Prasad Samarasinghe said.

SC orders Auditor General to conduct an audit on Monetary Board decisions that led to economic crisis

In view of Supreme Court’s decision to grant leave to proceed with the Fundamental Rights petitions filed regarding economic crisis in the country, the Court has ordered the Auditor General to conduct an audit and submit a report on Monetary Board’s decision to maintain Sri Lankan Rupee at around 203 against the US Dollar and delay in seeking facilities from the IMF.

Champika elected Chairman of Committee on Economic stabilization

Opposition MP Campika Ranawaka was today unanimously elected Chairman of the Committee on Economic stabilization today.

SL working towards fulfilling pledges made to UNHRC: Prime Minister

Sri Lanka was working towards fulfilling the pledges made to the UNHRC where steps were being taken to release the remaining LTTE detainees and scrapping of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) was in the final stage, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said today.

Progress made so far to meet aspirations of Tamils ‘remains inadequate’- India

While explaining India’s vote on the resolution on promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka, Indra Mani Pandey, the country’s permanent representative in Geneva, said that the progress made so far by the Sri Lankan government to meet the aspirations of the Tamil minority “remains inadequate”.

SC grants leave to proceed with FR petitions filed against Gota and others over Economic Crisis

The Supreme Court today granted leave to proceed with fundamental rights petitions filed seeking an order to take legal action against those responsible for financial irregularities and mismanagement of the economy.

Britain could face three-hour power cuts this winter, National Grid warns

The summit gives Britain an opportunity to shape a new European forum from the inside after Brexit, and could shift some of the spotlight away from financial and political turmoil at home.

Sri Lanka among 10 friendliest countries

Sri Lanka became among the ten friendliest countries in the world at the 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards, the Condé Nast Traveller official website said.

Sapugaskanda refinery to be closed from today

The Sapugaskanda oil refinery is to be closed from today as the crude oil shipment had to be delayed because there was no way of making a payment for it, Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekara said today.

Kudu Anju’s accomplice arrested with over 6kg narcotics, ammunition

An 18-year-old youth believed to be an accomplice of notorious criminal and drug trafficker Kudu Anju, has been arrested with 6 kg of heroin and 19 rounds of 9mm ammunition by the Tangalle Division Crimes Unit.

Madras HC denies default bail to Sri Lankans linked to LTTE

The Madras High Court denied default bail to a few Sri Lankans who were part of an LTTE operation to steal Rs 40 crore from the bank account of a dead woman in Mumbai by fabricating documents.

Contaminated cough, cold syrup not received or donated to SL: Keheliya

The contaminated cough and cold syrups that triggered widespread controversies and alleged to have claimed over 60 innocent lives in Gambia - all children - were not imported or donated to Sri Lanka, Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said.

Condé Nast Traveller ranks SL in top 20 list of countries to travel in 2022

Sri Lanka has made it to the top 20 list of the Readers’ Choice Awards 2022 by Condé Nast Traveller.

Debt Restructuring and Implementation of Deep Reforms Critical for Sri Lanka’s Economic Stabilization

Sri Lanka’s economic crisis is deepening with unsustainable debt and a severe balance of payment crisis on top of lingering scars of the COVID-19 pandemic.

RTI Commission reserves judgment as IGP refuses to give further information

The Right to Information Commission, which had been hearing an appeal made by journalists requesting information regarding expiry dates of tear gas canisters used by the police to defuse recent protests, yesterday concluded the hearing as the Police Chief had refused to grant further information.