Complaints flowing in against Thilini Priyamali; 9 lodged so far

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has received at least nine complaints against Thilini Priyamali, the owner of Thico Group (Pvt) Ltd, over her alleged links to mega financial fraud.

Range Bandara hits back at claims that Ranil was rehabilitated

Responding to recent comments that President Ranil Wickremesinghe was rehabilitated, UNP General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara said it was Ranil Wickremesinghe, who rehabilitated all those politicians, who had even found it difficult going before the people.

UL likely to extend Nepal flights up to Lumbini

Discussions were held today to commence direct flights between Colombo and Lumbini, Nepal for the convenience of Sri Lankan pilgrims visiting the birthplace of Lord Buddha.

Ganiya Bannister in Swiss Embassy case raised objections against the charges

Swiss Embassy employee Ganiya Bannister Francis who is facing criminal charges before Colombo High Court for allegedly making a false claim that she has been abducted and sexually harassed today raised preliminary objections challenging the maintainability of the charges.

Myanmar court extends Aung San Suu Kyi’s prison sentence to 26 years

A court in military-run Myanmar has sentenced Aung San Suu Kyi, the country’s deposed former leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner, to three additional years in jail for corruption, a source familiar with the case told CNN, extending her total prison term to 26 years.

’Although not alive, I can still create art,’ robot Ai-Da tells UK lawmakers

A ’’robot artist’’ called Ai-Da told British lawmakers on Tuesday that although it was an artificial creation, it was still capable of producing art, as it spoke at a parliamentary inquiry into how new technologies will affect the creative industries.

Have patience; continue trying to apply for 2024 Diversity program; US Embassy

While issuing a consular notice, the US Embassy in Colombo today said people should be patient and continue trying to apply for the 2024 Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery Program.

Erik Solheim appointed Presidents’ Intl. Climate Adviser

Former Norwegian Minister Erik Solheim, who is currently in Sri Lanka, was appointed as an International Climate Adviser to President Ranil Wickremesinghe, along with Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed.

’Chess Sudu’ nabbed with narcotics valued over Rs. 50Mn

A 34-year-old Ranil Chaturanga alias ’Chess Sudu’ has been arrested with over 4 kg of ICE during a raid by the Welikada Police at Obesekarapura in Rajagiriya.

New Zealand proposes cow, sheep burp tax to curb emissions

New Zealand’s government has proposed taxing the greenhouse gasses that farm animals make from burping and peeing as part of a plan to tackle climate change.

Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill published

The Government Printer has published the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Daraft Bill yesterday.

Roaming leopards instill fear among Hatton residents

Leopards which are roaming freely in the Ruwanpura and Kudagama areas near Hatton, instilling fear among the people living in those areas.

Triple murder suspect at large; Police seek help

Police today released a photograph of the main suspect wanted over the triple murder of a father and two of his sons who have been shot to death. The said they are seeking public assistance to arrest him over the heinous crime which took place on October 6 in Minuwangoda.

Govt. to allocate land on long-term lease for selected investors

A total of 16 land plots will be allocated for 16 investors under a long-term lease basis for a period of 35 years, the government said.

Import, Export Control Act to be submitted to parliament for approval

The regulations under the Import and Export Control Act will be submitted for parliament approval in due course after Cabinet ....

Apparel manufacturers fear recent tax policy might affect competitiveness

Sri Lanka’s apparel sector is currently witnessing a significant decline in orders, a pattern which the industry fears may continue....

Daulagala promoted as CBSL Deputy Governor

The Monetary Board, with the concurrence of the Minister of Finance, has promoted Mrs. K M A N Daulagala, Assistant Governor and the Secretary to the Monetary Board, to the post of Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) with effect from October 7.

LAUGFS lowers 12.5kg cylinder price by Rs.500

The price of a 12.5kg domestic LAUGFS gas cylinder has been brought down by Rs. 500 from midnight today, LAUGFS Holdings said.

10 rotties, a bottle of soft drink auctioned for Rs. 10,000 in Matale

Ten rotties and a bottle of soft drink have been auctioned for Rs. 10,000 in Bakamunayaya, Matale in aid of the village funeral society.

Body found from sea off Kollupitiya

A dead body was found floating in the sea near the Kollupitiya Railway Station today, Police said.

“I received deaths threats for speaking for Wasantha Mudalige”: Vedda Chief

Vedda Chief Uruwarige Wannilaththo yesterday claimed that he had received death threats for speaking in support of detained IUSF Convener Wasantha Mudalige and said he had a right to speak for Mudalige as he was part of their community.

A new start to end the ragging culture in universities?

A group of 263 students of the Karapitiya medical faculty of the Ruhunu University were forbidden entry into the faculty for causing inconvenience to the freshers during a recent ceremony to welcome them.

First ever ground mount solar power plant opens in Batticaloa

A total of 10 MW of ground-mount Solar Universe solar power plant in Vavunathivu, Batticaloa, was opened this morning.

SL among 54 poor nations in urgent need of debt relief: UN

Cascading global crises have left 54 countries, including Sri Lanka – countries which are home to more than half of the world’s poorest people -- in dire need of debt relief, the UN said Tuesday.

Shortage of material leads to digital driving license

Cabinet spokesperson Bandula Gunawardena said that with the shortage of material to print driving licenses a proposal has been made to the cabinet to introduce a digital driving license with a QR code.

SJB to launch street protests to force Govt. to go for general election

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) today said it would launch street protests to force the government to conduct a general election.

‘Do not use children as human shields in protests’ – NCPA urges parents

In the wake of the recent violent incidents at Galle Face, on a group of protestors including children, the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has urged protesters not to use children as human shields in public protests.

President’s office strikes at Bandula, says SL will remain ’middle income’

Contradicting Cabinet Spokesman Bandula Gunawardane, President’s Media Division (PMD) said Sri Lanka will remain a middle-income country.

Cabinet nod to increase payment given to families of disappeared

The Cabinet of Ministers have granted approval to increase the payment given to families of the disappeared from Rs. 100,000 to Rs. 200,000.

Cabinet nod given to voluntarily downgrade SL’s income status

Cabinet nod has been given to demote Sri Lanka to a lower income status, a step that is taken with the aim of having more access to financial assistance, loans and concessions.