Defence Ministry urges to renew firearms before Dec. 31

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) announced today that those who possess personal firearms or had firearms on private security agencies to renew their licences between October 1 and December 31, 2022.

Prices of all mobile phones, accessories to go up again

The prices of all types of mobile phones and accessories would go up again soon after the introduction of the Social Security Contribution Tax, All Ceylon Communication Owners’ Association (ACCOA) said.

Compulsory retirement age for SOEs revised to 60

The government approved the compulsory retirement age of employees serving in State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) to be revised to 60 years.

7-member National Sports Selection Committee appointed

A seven-member National Sports Selection Committee chaired by Chief of Defence Staff General Shavendra Silva has been appointed by the Minister of Sports Roshan Ranasinghe.

Local milk powder prices increased by Rs.125

The milk powder companies have taken steps to increase the prices of local milk powder after the introduction of the Social Security Contribution Tax and the high cost of ingredients.

Harsha offers his COPE membership to Charitha Herath

SJB MP Harsha de Silva said he would resign from the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) to pave the way for former COPE Chair Prof. Charitha Herath, who was removed from the Committee.

Iceland assures to strengthen Colombo-Reykjavik friendship bond

Iceland President Guoni Th. Johannesson has assured to strengthen the bond of friendship between Iceland and Sri Lanka.

High profile Sri Lankan delegation to visit China

A high profile visit of a Sri Lankan delegation to China was discussed when the Foreign Ministers of the two countries met on the sidelines of the 77th Session of the UN General Assembly.

LTTE, JVP destroyed country: Mihintale Chief Incumbent

Chief Incumbent of Mihintale Rajamaha Vihara Ven. Dr. Walawahengunawewe Dhammarathana Thera said the country has declined since independence and that the politicians who ruled the country since then are responsible for this sad state.

Social Security Tax trigger lunch packet prices go up

The prices of most of the food varieties have been increased after the imposition of the Social Security Contribution Tax, the All Island Canteen Owners’ Association (AICOA) today said.

Gazette issued declaring power supply, fuel distribution essential

An extraordinary gazette notification has been issued, declaring power supply and the supply and distribution of fuel as essential public services.

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.