Railway dept. web page not updated; commuter complaints galore: SLRSMU

Considering the heaps of complaints from railway commuters, the Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Union (SLRSMU) today requested the Railway Department General Manager (GMR) to take immediate action to update the department’s official web page.

Tourist arrivals drop to lowest in September

Sri Lanka witnessed its lowest monthly tourist arrivals in September, with the number of international visitors entering recorded at 29,802.

GR begins secret campaign to clear his failed image

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa who returned back to the country recently after countries failed to give him asylum, has now begun a secret PR campaign to clear his failed image within the masses, to persuade the villages that he was misguided in making crucial decisions by those close to him, the Daily Mirror learns.

Inflation may turn a corner this month as prices appear to have peaked

Sri Lanka’s headline consumer prices could turn a corner in October from a likely peak in September, due to higher base effects last year and the back-to-back deceleration seen in monthly food prices since July.

Türkiye insists will not sign resolution on Sri Lanka

Türkiye has insisted that they will not sign a resolution on Sri Lanka presented to the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and that a sponsors’ list which was circulated earlier was not accurate.

Export revenue of BOI enterprises tops US $ 6.5bn in first nine months

The Board of Investment (BOI) enterprises accounted for US $ 6.6 billion of merchandise exports during the January-September period, up 16 percent compared to the corresponding period of 2021, the apex investment promotion agency said.

No disruption to fuel distribution process -Kanchana

Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said that there will be no disruption to the fuel distribution process and also requested the public not to panic by misleading news alerts and statements.

Fuel prices to further reduce within next two weeks: Minister

Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera hinted today that fuel prices would be further reduced within the next two weeks in line with the fuel price reduction in the world market.

CPC Dealers to refrain from purchasing fuel from tomorrow

The Petroleum Dealers’ Association (PDA) has decided to refrain from placing orders for the distribution of fuel from today due to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) decision to reduce 45% of the commission paid for their operational charges.

Pera uni seeks written assurance from students’ body to resume academic work

The Peradeniya University administration has decided not to resume academic activities in the Law Department of the arts faculty until the student union promised in writing to refrain from clashes.

I work for the people, not for individuals - Diana

I did not ask Colombo Mayoress Rosy Senanayaka why she didn’t give permission to hold the HellFire Music Festival, as it was not essential to me. I work for the country’s people, not for individuals, Tourism State Minister Diana Gamage said.

Fresh probe into Easter attacks with int’l help

A fresh investigation on the Easter Sunday attacks with international assistance will begin soon, State Minister of Defence Pramitha Bandara Tennekoon told Parliament today.

Govt. proposes amendments to Rehabilitation Bill

The Attorney General today informed the Supreme Court that the provisions relating to Bureau of Rehabilitation Act will be subject to judicial review and government intends to introduce certain amendments to the proposed bill at the committee stage in Parliament.

1,000 caregiver jobs in Japan for Lankans; 150 jobs this year: Manusha

The Global Trust Network (GTN) institute in Japan assured Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara of providing more than 1,000 foreign jobs in the fields of caregiving sector for Sri Lankan workers.

LITRO to lower prices of gas again after Oct.5

LITRO Gas Lanka Ltd has decided to reduce the selling price of the domestic gas cylinder from October 5, LITRO Lanka Chairman Muditha Peiris said.

Trading at CSE halted

Trading at the Colombo bourse has been halted for the rest of the day.

Concerns raised in Parliament over conducting law college examinations in English

Concerns were raised in Parliament by both government and opposition MPs over conducting of Law College examinations only in the English language.

Hambantota Ridiyagama Safari Park’s mini animal zone unveiled tomorrow

Arrangements have been made to open the mini Animal Zone, Animal Conservation and Migratory Bird Rescue Centre belonging to the second phase of Hambantota Ridiyagama Safari Park tomorrow.

Charitha Herath accuses President & PM

Former Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Chair Prof. Charitha Herath accuses President and Prime Minister for making way for corruption, by excluding his appointment to the committee.

New COPE, COPA members appointed

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene informed Parliament on the appointment of new members to the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) and Committee on Public Accounts (COPA).

SL HR report to be tabled in Aussie Parliament

A group of New South Wales (NSW) Parliamentarians have assured the Sri Lankan expatriates living in Sydney that they will table Sri Lanka’s Human Rights violation report at their next parliament session.

Tax revenue plummeting as liquor sales significantly drop: Excise

The Excise tax revenue targeted for the year 2022 is plummeting as the sale of alcoholic beverages have significantly dropped owing to the recent excessive pricing on the booze, the Department of Excise complained yesterday.

UNHRC resolution : Sri Lanka not optimistic of overcoming it- Confident of getting only six votes

Ahead of the vote on the latest resolution at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC ),Sri Lanka is only confident of six countries voting along with it against the move, Daily Mirror learns .

President meets the Bishop of Kurunegala

A special discussion took place last evening between President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Rev. Dr. Harold Anthony Perera, Bishop of Kurunegala and the President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Sri Lanka.

More countries sign resolution on Sri Lanka

More countries have signed the resolution on Sri Lanka in Geneva as co-sponsors, Daily Mirror learns. The resolution has now been signed by Albania, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Marshall Islands, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Slovakia, Sweden, Türkiye, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United

Many areas may receive 100mm of rain

Heavy rains exceeding 100 mm is expected in Sabaragamuwa Province and in Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, the Department of Meteorology said today.

’’Pethiyagoda Sanka’’ arrested

Three persons including leading underworld kingpin Kothalawala Liyanage Harsha Chaturanga Perera alias ’’Pethiyagoda Sanka’’ have been arrested by the STF during a raid in Mulleriyawa over numerous crimes.

Education free from burden of exams for children in future: Edu. Minister

Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said that he is working hard to free the children from years of continuous memorization of subject knowledge and the stress of facing exams.

Foreigners continue to accumulate rupee bonds on reform hopes 

In what could be a rare bright spot emerging from an otherwise gloomy external sector, foreigners have continued their purchasing of rupee treasuries, stretching the streak into its fifth....

Jobless rate in 2Q increases as economy continues to contract

Sri Lanka’s official unemployment rate increased in the second quarter ended in June as the unprecedented economic crisis pushed many out of work amid sky-high interest rates, import restrictions, soaring.....