45 attempting to migrate illegally to Australia arrested

At least 45 persons who were attempting to leave for Australia illegally have been arrested from a hotel in Unawatuna, police said

India destroys expired vaccines; Over million vaccines to expire on Oct 31 in SL

Indian vaccine maker Serum Institute of India (SII) has said it had to dump 100 million doses of their Covid-19 vaccine after they expired.

Xi Jinping secures unprecedented third term as China leader

Xi Jinping secured a historic third term as China’s leader on Sunday, state media reported, after a Communist Party Congress in which he cemented his position as the nation’s most influential leader since founder Mao Zedong.

SL woman sells house to pay for TN refuge

A single mother of two was forced to sell her priceless house in Sri Lanka to pay 65,000 SL rupees for the family’s journey to India.

No scheduled power cuts tomorrow

Scheduled power cuts on Monday, the 24th will not be carried out in view of the Deepavali festival, Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) Janaka Ratnayake said.

Fitness test will determine Nissanka & Madushan’s participation in Ireland clash

The Sri Lanka team’s playing XI for the Super 12 game vs Ireland will be decided soon after assessing the injury status of Pathum Nissanka and Pramod Madushan, the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said.

T20 World Cup: NZ thrash defending champions AUS by 89 Runs

New Zealand began their T20 World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion, thrashing defending champions Australia by 89 runs in Sydney.

Amendment brought in to change 22A as 21A: Wijeyadasa

An Amendment was brought in during the Committee stage to change the name of the 22nd Amendment as 21st Amendment, Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe said.

Personal income tax likely to come in to force from Nov 1

The newly-gazetted personal income tax will be implemented from November 1, after the approval by the Finance Committee of the Parliament and the signature of the Speaker.

Report on minor children’s care mandatory for women aged below 45 when migrating: SLFEB

The report regarding the welfare arrangements of the underage children of women under 45 years of age is compulsory when leaving the country for foreign employment, the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau (SLFEB) said.

Army Captain killed, four others injured after defender crashes into tree in Welikanda

A captain of the Special Forces of Sri Lanka Army was killed and four others were injured after an army defender vehicle met with an accident in Welikanda this morning.

Best time to buy vehicles: Local vehicle sellers

Local vehicle sellers in the country say that this is the best time to buy a vehicle as the prices of second-hand vehicles have dropped drastically.

Special train to Anuradhapura today

A special train will be in operation from Colombo Fort to Anuradhapura this morning for the convenience of the devotees who will visit to pay their last respects to Atamasthanadhipathi Most Ven. Dr. Pallegama Siriniwasa Nayaka Thera.

No 12-hour water cut in Colombo today: NWSDB

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) today said that the scheduled 12-hour interruption will not be applied today.

National consumer inflation gallops to 73.7% in potential peak prices in September

Sri Lanka’s inflation measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) showed a relentless increase through September, as the prices continued their ascent over and above 70 percent for the second month in a row but the recent monthly price movements have galvanised expectations for the prices to have turned a corner.

Govt. urged not to make tax policy decisions behind closed doors

As Sri Lanka has taken some bold steps in recent weeks to increase state revenue by way of increasing tax rates,

Passing 22A ‘great victory’ for those who value democracy: Karu Jayasuriya

Passing of the 22nd amendment to the Constitution was a victory for all citizens of Sri Lanka who value democracy, National Movement for Social Justice Chairman Karu Jayasuriya said today.

Import restrictions on cosmetics, vehicle spare parts to be lifted

Import restrictions on beautycare products, vehicle spare parts and raw materials for export items will be removed within the next two weeks, State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

Channa Jayasumana says 10 MPs with dual citizenship should resign

Parliamentarian Prof. Channa Jayasumana said there are around ten MPs with dual citizenship and they should resign now with the enactment of the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution.

22A approved in Parliament

The 22nd Amendment to the constitution was approved by a two- thirds majority in Parliament shedding a few powers of the Executive President.

Obstructing peaceful protest: SSP Roshan Dias and ASP Dilruk noted to appear in court as accused

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today issued summons on SSP Roshan Dias and ASP Nalin Dilruk ordering them to appear before Court on November 8 over a criminal accusation that they wrongfully prevented and obstructed a peaceful protest near Galle Face on October 10.

Allegations involving Thilini Priyamali; Wijeyadasa slams media

Saying that his parliamentary privileges have been violated by media reports which said the lawyers from his chamber appearing for Thilini Priyamali who has been in the centre of controversy, Minister of Justice Wijedasa Rajapakshe today requested a probe by the Privilage committee.

Scholarship, A/L exam dates announced

The Education Ministry has announced the dates for conducting the Grade Five scholarship examination and the General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level (A/L) examination.

Speaker endorses certificate on Petroleum Products Bill

Parliament Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene today announced that he endorsed the certificate on the Petroleum Products (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Bill.

Hummer probe goes to CID

The investigations into the controversial illegally imported Hummer vehicle has been handed over to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) by the State Finance Ministry.

Ireland dump out West Indies to progress at T20 World Cup

Veteran opener Paul Stirling slammed an unbeaten 66 as Ireland made the Twenty20 World Cup Super 12 on Friday and sent two-time champions West Indies crashing out.

Holiday for Tamil schools on Monday

The Education Ministry today informed that all Tamil schools across the island will be allowed to enjoy a school holiday on account of Deepavali festival, an important religious and Tamil cultural festival in the Hindu calendar, which falls on Monday (24).

Cabinet sub-committee to study overdue police promotion

The proposal submitted to the cabinet seeking approval with regard to promotions of police officers who have not been promoted for a long time, will be studied by a cabinet sub-committee prior to the approval, Public Security Minister Tiran Alles said.

Motor traders uncertain of industry’s viability amid proposed tax hike

The Ceylon Motor Traders Association (CMTA) yesterday expressed serious concern over the viability of Sri Lanka’s motor industry in the face of the latest increases in taxes proposed by the government.

Central Bank estimates further ease in imports as tighter policies take root

The Central Bank estimated a further decline in imports in September narrowing the trade deficit from the prior month in a clear sign that the policies instituted since April onwards are making the intended adjustments in the country’s external sector which fell into a deep crisis early this year pushing the entire economy off a cliff.