Tsunami alert issued after major quake strikes off Taiwan

A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan’s southeastern coast on Sunday prompting tsunami warnings, with at least one building collapse and train cars derailed.

Five Acting Ministers appointed to cover duties of Prez

Five state ministers have been appointed as Acting Ministers and they will be in charge of these ministries during the absence of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who left for UK to attend the funeral of British Monarch Queen Elizabeth II.

Queen Elizabeth II had close links with Church of Ceylon, SL: Church of Ceylon

Queen Elizabeth II served as the Supreme Governor of the Church of England, the Head of the Commonwealth and therefore had close links with the Church of Ceylon, the worldwide Anglican Communion and Sri Lanka, the Church of Ceylon said.

Bus Owners’ Assn. blames minister for non- implementation of fuel price formula

The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association said the government should clarify the facts for the reason as to why there is no reduction in the price of fuel when the crude oil prices in the world market have slumped.

Saudi aims to double Sri Lankan workforce

The number of Sri Lankan skilled and semi-skilled workforce in Saudi Arabia could be increased to 400,000 from the present 180,000 within a short period of time, Saudi Ambassador to Sri Lanka Khalid bin Hamoud Nasser Aldasam Alkahtani said.

China records first monkeypox case

BEIJING: China recorded its first case of monkeypox on Friday (Sep 16) in a person who had recently entered the country, officials said.

Sri Lanka, Russia continue talks on loan for Russian oil products: Minister

The Sri Lankan authorities continue negotiations with Russia on the provision of a loan to buy Russian fuel, Minister of Transport and Highways Bandula Gunawardena said.

Bandula Gunawardena apologizes to Russia

The arrest of the Russian Aeroflot plane in Sri Lanka was a terrible mistake, the authorities promise that this will not happen again, Minister of Transport and Highways and Minister of Mass Media Bandula Gunawardena said on Saturday in an interview with Sputnik.

Be careful against Wanindu: Muralitharan

Sri Lankan great Muttiah Muralitharan sounded a warning to the teams ahead of next month’s T20 World Cup, saying they will have to be careful against Wanindu Hasaranga as the mystery spinner would be a threat on Australian pitches.

Two state ministers in power and Energy Ministry assigned separate duties: Kanchana

The two state ministers who assumed duties in the Power and Energy Ministry recently were assigned separate duties with each institute to coordinate, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said.

Azerbaijani border guards detain SL citizens in Beylagan

Four Sri Lankan citizens were detained on the territory of Horadiz border detachment of Azerbaijani State Border Service near Birinji Shahsevan village of Azerbaijan’s Beylagan district during attempt to cross the state border with Iran, Trend reports via the service.

SLBFE warn people against racketeers promising foreign jobs

Sri Lanka Bureau of Foriegn Employments (SLBFE) warned people not to get caught to rackteers who defraud money by promising foreign employments claiming that there wàs an increase in receiving such complaints recently.

Accomplice of ‘Pookutu Kanna’ arrested with drugs

The STF has arrested a close associate of underworld figure ’Pookutu Kanna’ during a raid in Polgasowita in Kahathuduwa.

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.