India exceptional in helping neighbourhood including SL

While claiming that the international community must rise above narrow national agenda, India said that, for its part, is taking exceptional measures at exceptional times to help its neighbourhood including Sri Lanka.

A/L students to be awarded scholarships from the President’s Fund

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has issued instructions to resume the program of awarding scholarships through the President’s Fund to students who have passed the G.E.C. O/L examination and are qualified to follow the GCE A/L.

President trying to act as dictator by depriving people of their freedom: AKD

While criticizing the suppression on peaceful protesters, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) alleged today that President Ranil Wickremesinghe was trying to act as a dictator by completely depriving people of their freedom.

Recent report shows 32 Lankans migrate every hour; sign of country’s rapid decline: Karu

Claiming that a recent report indicated that at least 32 Sri Lankan citizens go abroad every hour, Chairman of the National Movement for a Just Society Karu Jayasuriya said it was a sign of a country’s rapid decline.

Freedom of expression must be within the constitutional order -SL tells UNGA

While claiming that Sri Lanka unconditionally recognize the fact that one has a fundamental right to freedom of expression, foreign minister Ali Sabry however told UN General Assembly’s 77th session that this freedom must be within the constitutional order

We were severely abused by the Russians - SL’s held captive

A group of Sri Lankans held captive by Russian forces in an agricultural factory in eastern Ukraine said Saturday that they were beaten and abused for months before escaping on foot as the Russians withdrew from the Kharkiv region this month.

SL requests US court dismiss Hamilton Reserve Bank’s default case

The Sri Lankan government has asked a US judge to dismiss the complaint filed by Hamilton Reserve Bank for bond default, Bloomberg reported.

Aeroflot to resume flights to Sri Lanka beginning Oct 9

Aeroflot plans to resume flights from Moscow to Colombo, Sri Lanka, beginning on October 9, the Russian flagship carrier said in a statement.

China says will continue to provide SL with assistance to overcome temporary difficulties

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Sri Lankan Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry on the sidelines of the general debate of the UNGA 77 in New York on September 23.

84 arrested during protest in Colombo

A total of 84 people have been arrested by the police for taking part in the protest organized by the Socialist Youth Union in Colombo.

Police fire tear gas on protesters

Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters at the Dean’s Road, Maradana a short while ago.

Notices relating to contempt of court issued on IGP and four others

The notices relating to contempt of court charges were yesterday (23) issued on IGP Chandana Wickremaratne and four other police officers by Supreme Court.

Saudi Ambassador invites BBS chief for national day

The Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagodathe Gnanasara thero was seen attending the Saudi National Day event held in Colombo last night.

BASL to take legal action against President’s Order declaring HSZ

Expressing its views regarding the order issued by President declaring High Security Zones in Colombo district, the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) announced that it would take appropriate legal action to safeguard the people’s Fundamental Rights.

UK to provide lifesaving aid for most vulnerable in Sri Lanka

The UK is providing urgent food and farming support to Sri Lankans hit hardest by the economic crisis, Lord Ahmad announced yesterday.

Couple invited to party attacked in Boralesgamuwa; Woman dies

A 34-year old woman has been hacked to death while her husband was injured when they were attacked while on way to a party near the Borupana Bridge in Boralasgamuwa last night.

Absence of parent birds result shortage of chicken, eggs: Poultry Assn.

There would be a considerable scarcity of eggs in the country as there is an acute shortage of parent birds in poultry farms, All Island Poultry Association (AIPA) President Ajith Gunasekara said.

Roger Federer: 20-time Grand Slam champion retires after Laver Cup loss

A tearful Roger Federer waved goodbye to professional tennis after teaming up with fellow great Rafael Nadal on an emotional night at the Laver Cup.

Nandhikkadal, Nayaru, Sambalativu lagoons to be converted as forest conservation zones: Amaraweera

The government has approved the designation of the area including the Sambalathivu, Nayaru and Nandhikkadal in the Trincomalee district as forest conservation zones, Agriculture, Wildlife and Forest Resources Conservation minister Mahinda Amaraweera said.

All passenger transport services to be regulated

The government yesterday announced its decision to regulate all passenger transport services, including three-wheelers, under the National Transport Commission.

Ahungalla shooting claims one life, injures another

A 29-year-old man had died and another one injured when they were shot at while travelling in a three wheeler on the Bogahapitiya-Uragaha Road in Ahungalla last night.

Sri Lanka ranks third in currency depreciation against US dollar

According to John Hopkins University economist Professor Steve Hanke’s data reports, Sri Lanka has ranked third in the world in terms of the depreciation of the local currency against the US dollar, the foreign media reports.

Kowakka for treatment of diabetes

A team of researchers in Ruhunu University has discovered a herbal drug with the Kowakka plant.

National Food Promotions receives green light to import 25,000 MT of maize

The National Food Promotions Board received the Cabinet nod to import 25,000 MT of maize or alternative grains for the production of animal feed.

Coal tender cancelled New tender to find new supplier

The selected supplier cited inability to perform the tender, sighting concerns on the impact on legal cases filed and payment guarantee risk

Oldest elephant Bandula dead

The oldest elephant in the Dehiwala Zoo named Bandula, died in the early hours of last morning. He was 78-years-old at the time of death.

Growing stock of decent jobs must be an important development priority for SL

One of Sri Lanka’s most important development priorities must be to grow its stock of decent jobs and ensure inclusive access to them, particularly by women and young people, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) said.

Month of August records lowest tea production in 28 years

Sri Lanka witnessed the lowest tea production in 28 years for the month of August, with the total output totalling 18.27 MnKgs.

Oil price falls to $87 a barrel — first time in 9 month

Brent crude, global oil benchmark, fell 3.10 percent to $87.81 a barrel at 12.37 GMT+1 — first time since January 2022

High Security Zones declared in Colombo

An Extraordinary Gazette notification has been issued by President Ranil Wickremesinghe today declaring several areas in Colombo as high-security zones.