Bezos loses spot as world’s second-richest person to Adani

Gautam Adani, the Indian tycoon who has climbed the wealth rankings at breakneck speed this year, surpassed Jeff Bezos to become the world’s second-richest person.

Namal ignored requests to lift ban on best cricketers for 2021 T20 world cup: Kiriella

It was a mockery on the part of SLPP parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa’s attempt to get credit for the recent T20 cricket Asia cup victory after sabotaging the Sri Lanka cricket team at the last T20 World Cup tournament held in Dubai in 2021 when he was the Sports Minister, claimed the Chief Opposition Whip and Senior Vice President of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Lakshman Kiriella yesterday.

President leaves for UK; his maiden overseas visit as head of state

President Ranil Wickremesinghe left for the United Kingdom this morning to attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

Seven SL students held by invaders in Ukraine since March rescued in Kharkiv region – Zelenskyy

Seven Sri Lankan citizens, students of Kupyansk Medical College in Ukraine, who had been held by the Russian soldiers since March were rescued In the Kharkiv region, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

Public sector vacancies will be filled from excessive staff at state establishments: Minister

Following the government’s decision to suspend recruitments to the public sector and the announcement of the mandatory requirement of retirement at the age of 60 years, the vacancies created in the public service will be filled from the excessive staff at various state establishments, Plantation Industries Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana said.

Alleged abduction and assault of SLIIT student Colombo HC orders to arrest Ex DIG Vaas Gunawardena’s wife and SI Indika

Colombo High Court yesterday issued warrants for the arrest of former DIG Vaas Gunawardena’s wife Shamali Perera Gunawardena and Ex SI Indika Pushpakumara for absconding court yesterday in the case against them for allegedly abducting and assaulting a student of Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) Nipuna Ramanayake in August 2009.

Sri Lanka among four nations to receive capacity building assistance for selected infrastructure sector

Sri Lanka will receive assistance from international donor agencies to build capacity in selected infrastructure sectors, so that appropriate disaster-resilient measures are defined and applied to pre-disaster preparation for recovery and post-disaster recovery efforts.

Online violence emerging as an important workplace issue in Sri Lanka: International Finance Corporation

Similar to sexual harassment, online violence is emerging as an important workplace issue among local companies and making the stance worse is that human resource (HR) managers understand poorly on the act and its implications on employees.

SLC hand cash prices to netball, commonwealth players

The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has handed over a cheque of USD 500,000 to President Ranil Wickremesinghe as a donation to the Apeksha Hospital.

Norochcholai Coal Plant worker goes missing after falling into sea

A 32-year-old worker, who was working in the barge transporting coal at the Norochcholai Coal Power Plant had gone missing after falling into the sea.

USAID signs new five-year agreement with Sri Lanka

Building on the USAID Administrator Samantha Powers’s recent visit, US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung announced today that the United States, through USAID, will provide an additional estimated $65 million (more than 23 billion Sri Lankan rupees) in assistance to Sri Lanka over a five-year period.

Indo-Lanka FTA to be revived and upgraded: Ranil

Sri Lanka will revive its Free Trade Agreement(FTA) with India and upgrade it to “a comprehensive economic and technological partnership”, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Thursday, signalling Colombo’s willingness to revisit a stalled pact.

Chameera and Kumara return for T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced the 15-member squad who will represent Sri Lanka at this year’s T20 World Cup to be held in Australia from October 16 to November 13.

Mahinda Deshapriya’s advise to youth - Learn how to do an Aragalaya first

Former Chairman of the Elections Commission, Mahinda Deshapriya said that he opposed the campaign slogan that called to reject all 225 politicians.

Easter Sunday attack: Court names Maithripala as a suspect

Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today issued notices directing former President Maithripala Sirisena to appear in court on October 14 over a private plaint relating to Easter Sunday attack.

Two fuel cargos to be unloaded today: Minister

Two fuel cargos including a 37,000 MT Petrol (92) Cargo and a 100,000 MT Crude Oil Cargo will commence unloading today, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said today.

Opening day income of Lotus Tower revealed

The Colombo Lotus Tower Management Company has earned an income of nearly Rs.1.5 million by selling tickets to the visitors at the Chinese funded Lotus Tower, which was opened to the public yesterday.

More ministers to cabinet soon - Govt. aims to go back to jumbo cabinet

A few more Cabinet ministers are expected to be sworn in shortly, a Minister said.

Workplace violence, harassment cost Lankan companies millions: IFC survey

Workplace violence and harassment have resulted in Sri Lankan companies to lose productive working hours per employee in addition to being financially taxed, a survey by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) revealed.

IMF chief outlines criteria that must be fulfilled to speed-up assistance rollout

As more developing nations are turning towards the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to brave through the current challenging economic conditions, the agency’s chief pointed out that the support would be expedited if three basic requirements are fulfilled.

GDP shrinks 8.4% in 2Q amid economic and political turmoil

Sri Lanka’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contracted the most in two years in the quarter ended June (2Q22), the first full quarter since the country plunged into a deep economic crisis followed by social and political upheaval, which disrupted most of the economic activities amid widespread shortages and soaring prices.

Govt.’s latest move signals green-light for gaming operations at JKH’s Cinnamon Life

In a move to formalise and regularise the country’s casino industry, the government has published new rules to issue casino licenses upto 20-years along with a regulatory framework, which is expected to officially allow John Keells Holdings’ (JKH) flagship Cinnamon Life to move ahead with its plans to operate a casino within the premises.

72% of Sri Lankans do not support laws that punish LGBT people

In a recently published islandwide survey, 3 out of 4 people said they do not support punishing or criminalizing LGBT people.

KKS-bound train derailed at Kollupitiya

The intercity express train heading to Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia from Kankesanturai derailed near Kollupitiya while it returning to the station yard the Railways Department said.

Services of verification, attestation units at FM suspended due to computer breakdown

Services of the Verification and Attestation units of the Consular Affairs Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Colombo 01 and its Regional Offices in Jaffna, Trincomalee, Matara, Kandy, Kurunegala, will be suspended until further notice, due to a computer system breakdown.

Roger Federer to retire after Laver Cup in September

Roger Federer, one of the greatest players of all time, will retire from top-level tennis after the Laver Cup in London this month.

Do not like to place limits on players - Shanaka

Asia Cup winning captain Dasun Shanaka revealed that Sri Lanka was relaxed and confident in their abilities even after their eight-wicket hammering at the hands of Afghanistan in the tournament curtain raiser.

One dead as car dragged along platform after hitting express train

A 41-year old man had died when the car driven by him hit a Fort-Kandy express train albeit the warning signals were flashing near Yagoda railway station in Ganemulla.

BOI partners with NAITA to upskill and help school leavers find their calling

The Board of Investment (BOI) recently collaborated with the National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA) to address the dearth of human capital at the level of technical skills, which has been a challenge for industries over a period of time.

Mahela to join the Sri Lanka Cricket Team at the World Cup

Sri Lanka Cricket CEO Ashley De Silva said that former cricketer Mahela Jayawardena will join the Sri Lanka cricket team at the World Cup.