Parliament gallery opens for visitors again

The restrictions enforced on visitors to the Parliamentary Complex and to the Galleries have been relaxed from September 20, Communications Department of Parliament said.

Tooting vehicle horns to Kaputu kaak kaak kaak: Lawyer discharged from case

A lawyer who had been charged under Motor Traffic Act for tooting vehicle horns for the popular rhythm of ’Kaputu kaak kaak kaak was today ordered to be discharged from the case by Colombo Colombo Additional Magistrate M. S. Prabhakaran.

Female students cut school due to high costs in sanitary napkins

Professional forum of physicians on medical and civil rights chairman Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa said that the increase in prices of sanitary napkins have discouraged female students from going to school during their menstruation period.

Sri Lankan origin woman first in queue for Queen’s lying-in-state

Tens of thousands of people are queuing to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II as her coffin makes its final solemn journey. Of those gathered in London, a 56-year-old Sri Lankan origin woman will be the first to attend Queen Elizabeth’s lying-in-state at Westminster Hall.

Other countries are afraid of Ranil - Wajira

UNP MP Wajira Abeywardena said that other countries were afraid of Ranil due to his strong economic vision.

Ministry to conduct seminars aimed at A/L students

The Education Ministry has planned to conduct a series of support seminars for students with the aim of raising academic achievement level of the students who will be sitting for the 2022 G.C.E. Advanced Level examination.

Hot-line to address inquiries on electricity tariff hike: PUCSL

Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) today introduced a hot-line 0775687387 to address the inquiries by consumers related to the recent electricity tariff hike in the country.

Sports is in my blood. I worked hard to re-build it - Namal

In the wake of the Sri Lanka Cricket team winning the Asian Championships, former sports minister MP Namal Rajapaksa said this is just the beginning of victories and there’s many more to come.

Has Malsha been arrested over drugs? She denies

Malsha Kumaratunga, daughter of former politician Jeewan Kumaratunga today denied reports circulating on social media that she had been arrested by a team from the Police Narcotics Bureau for being in possession of 2 kilos of drugs.

Over 39% of Lankans not consuming adequate diet

Food security assessment carried out by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the World Food Program (WFP) revealed that approximately 8.7 million people (39.1 percent) are not consuming an adequate diet.

Mahela elevated to global roles with Mumbai Indians

Mahela Jayawardane has stepped down as the Mumbai Indians head coach in order to take up a broader role as the franchise’s global head of performance. In his new position, Jayawardene will oversee the coaching and scouting at all the three teams the franchise owners now have - Mumbai Indians in the IPL, MI Emirates in the ILT20, and MI Cape Town in the SA20.

Two suspects arrested for abducting a woman

Two persons were arrested in the Baddegama Town this morning for abducting a woman from Dikwella area.

Debate on constituting National Council on Sept. 20

Party leaders have agreed to take up the debate on the resolution to constitute the ’’National Council’’ in Parliament on September 20, Communications Department of Parliament said.

Money Laundering case against Namal and others fixed for further trial  

The case against former Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa and five others under Money Laundering Act was today fixed for further trial by Colombo High Court. 

Bandula Gunawardena’s movie wins awards at Kazan Intnl. Muslim Awards

Sri Lankan actors Sarath Kothalawala and Kumara Thirimadura, who played the lead roles in the film “The Newspaper,” won the joint Best Actors Award at the 18th Kazan International Muslim Film Awards held in Russia.

Lotus Tower entry ticket fiasco: Chinese Embassy urges to buy a ticket to see with own eyes

The Chinese Embassy in Colombo today clarified reports related to the entry ticket of the Lotus Tower in Colombo which is being circulated on social media.

Korea offers job opportunities; salary ranging from Rs. 850,000

About 2,500 employment opportunities have been offered by South Korea for Sri Lankans in the industrial sector, such as house painting, welding, plumbing etc., for a monthly salary exceeding Rs. 850,000, State Minister of Mass Media, Shanta Bandara said yesterday.

Colombo city dormant after 10.00 pm; Nothing to entertain people: Dayana Gamage

There is no entertainment activities in Colombo City after 10.00 pm and the city becomes dormant, Tourism State Minister Diana Gamage said.

Trains on coastal belt delayed due to signal failure

The train services along the coastal belt were delayed as a result of signal failure in Kalutara this morning, the Railway Control Room said.

Five year no pay leave won’t apply for teachers, health sector etc: official

The government circular that provides for five-year no pay leave for public servants will not apply for categories such as school teachers, health sector employees and technical services, an official said .

Govt. to review suspended imports list every fortnight

The government is reviewing the suspended imports list every fortnight to lessen the impact on industries, a Cabinet Minister said.

Qatar Airways Group to recruit significant number of staff from Sri Lanka

Qatar Airways Group is looking to onboard a significant number of new employees from Sri Lanka to support its global operations....

Decline in employment as firms cut staff, impose hiring freezes

Sri Lanka’s manufacturing and services sectors are already seeing widespread layoffs, non-renewal of employment contracts....

Govt. to gradually curtail rice imports

The government plans to gradually curtail rice imports following a modest harvest expected in the Yala season. “We expect a.....

​Controversial Social Security Contribution levy comes into effect  

The controversial Social Security Contribution (SSC) levy came into effect this week with 2.5 percent slapped on turnover on a wider .....

SL initiates debt restructuring talks with China, Japan and India

Sri Lanka has initiated debt-restructuring negotiations with the country’s main bilateral creditors which include Japan, China and India, according.....

LOLC’s Group’s Browns Investments eyes coal supply deal to Norochcholai

Browns Investments, a unit of LOLC Group, expects to enter into a negotiations with the Sri Lankan authorities to secure an unsolicited bid to supply coal to Norochcholai power plant after the party who was awarded the contract to supply coal backing out.

Litro to take legal action against those making allegations on WB funds

While denying rumours that Litro Gas Lanka Limited had misused the World Bank funds allocated for gas supply, the LITRO Chairman, Muditha Pieris said they would take legal action against those who made these baseless allegations.

Wimal Weerawansa ordered to appear in court with MC

Colombo High Court Judge Nawaratna Marasinghe today noticed former Minister Wimal Weerawansa to appear before the Court on October 26 with a Medical Certificate issued by a medical practitioner.

Ranil’s exit will be more fearsome than Gota’s: Hirunika

President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s exit from office will be more fearsome than former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s, former MP and Samagi Wanitha Balawegaya Head Hirunika Premachnadra said today.