WHO warns of contaminated India cough syrups

The World Health Organization on Monday issued a health advisory warning about three contaminated cough syrups identified in India, urging authorities to report any detection of these medicines in their countries to the health agency.

Court finds no grounds to grant anticipatory bail to Manusha Nanayakkara

Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today rejected the anticipatory bail application filed by former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara, seeking to be released on bail in the event of being arrested by the Bribery Commission.

Shashindra Rajapaksa granted bail after over 70 days in remand

Former Minister Shashindra Rajapaksa, who had been in remand custody over allegations of committing offences under the Public Property Act, was today ordered to be released on bail by Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama.

Joint Opposition wins all seats in Thelikada Majuwana Cooperative Society

The Joint Opposition scored yet another victory when the group backed by them secured the Thelikada Majuwana Cooperative Society with six members being elected to the management.

CEB trade unions to suspend TU action

All trade unions of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) have decided to suspend their trade union action that they had launched from September 4.

Gotabaya refutes any connection to controversial building in Kataragama

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa refuted recent media reports linking his name to a building near the Menik Ganga in Kataragama, stating that he has no connections whatsoever to the said property.

PUCSL decides not to increase electricity tariffs

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has decided not to increase electricity tariffs this time.

ETA mandatory for tourists arriving Sri Lanka from tomorrow

The Department of Immigration and Emigration today announced that all foreign nationals visiting Sri Lanka on tourism or business trips are required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) prior to their arrival from tomorrow (15).

Sri Lanka records 1.79M tourists in 2025 so far

The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) announced that 1,788,235 tourists visited Sri Lanka in 2025 up to now, with 62,741 arrivals during the first 12 days of October 2025.

’SuwaSeriya’ cannot be changed without changing law: Harsha

SJB MP Harsha De Silva said if the name ’SuwaSeriya’ is to be changed from the 1990 emergency ambulance service, the law must be changed, and necessary accreditations must be obtained.

SL’s digital backbone under threat?

Several key online government services were hit by a sudden technical failure in the Lanka Government Cloud (LGC), raising alarm over a possible data breach that may have exposed sensitive citizen and official information.

Sri Lanka still in diplomatic talks to extradite underworld figures arrested abroad

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID), with the assistance of Interpol, is engaged in diplomatic-level discussions to repatriate several Sri Lankan underworld figures who have been arrested overseas, the Daily Mirror learns.

Ishara Sewwandi arrested in Nepal

Five individuals, including the main suspect Ishara Sewwandi, wanted in connection with the murder of organized crime gang leader Ganemulla Sanjeewa, have been arrested in Nepal.

Laugfs Gas suspends Dubai unit after US sanctions

Laugfs Gas PLC announced on Monday its decision to temporarily suspend all commercial operations of its Dubai-based subsidiary, SLOGAL Energy DMCC, following its designation on a sanctions list by the US Treasury.

Stray dogs take over Karapitiya Hospital, posing serious health risk

The staff and patients of the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital in Galle have been left vulnerable to an increasing number of stray dogs roaming freely within the hospital premises.

President holds discussion with plantation companies over workers’ daily wage

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held a special discussion with representatives of plantation companies regarding the proposed increase in the plantation workers’ daily wage.

Tense situation after CEB trade union representative removed from discussion with Minister

A tense situation was reported this afternoon after a trade union representative of the Joint National Freedom Employees Union was removed from the discussion with Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody and trade union leaders of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB).

Colombo stock market ends mixed amid volatile trading

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) experienced a volatile trading session today, with the market oscillating between the 22,200 and 22,400 levels before closing with mixed sentiment. The All Share Price Index (ASPI) ended marginally higher, while the S&P SL20 dipped into negative territory, reflecting a divergence in investor sentiment across key sectors.

Economic Development Officer arrested over aiding, abetting bribe

An Economic Development Officer attached to the Niyagama Divisional Secretariat was arrested by the Bribery Commission for aiding and abetting the Housing Officer of the National Housing Development Authority to accept a bribe.

Supreme Court orders Rs. 1 million compensation for torture by Kottawa Police officers

In another landmark ruling reaffirming the constitutional protection against torture, the Supreme Court ordered six police officers attached to the Kottawa Police Station to pay Rs. 1 million in compensation to an omnibus operator who was subjected to inhuman treatment in 2016.

New Secretary appointed to Ministry of Housing, Construction

Engineer L. Kumudu Lal Bogahawatta has been appointed as the Secretary to the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Water Supply.

Sri Lankan state leaders invited for official visit to France

The French government has invited Sri Lankan state leaders for an official visit to France, the National People’s Power (NPP) said.

Reserve Bank of India permits Indian Banks to lend in Indian Rupees in Sri Lanka

The Reserve Bank of India has issued a Gazette Notification regarding the amendment to the Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing and Lending) Regulations, 2018 which permits Indian Banks to lend in Indian Rupees to a bank or individual resident in Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Nepal.

Foreign economic experts have warned SL of another economic crisis: Sajith

Foreign economic experts have warned that Sri Lanka will face another economic crisis in 2028 as it is not expected to earn the desired economic growth, attract sufficient foreign direct investments (FDI) and foreign remittance to earn USD 5 billion which will be needed annually to settle debts, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said today.

Migrant remittances rise to US$ 695.7 million in September

The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE), citing data from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, reports that migrant worker remittances in September 2025 increased to US$ 695.7 million, marking a notable rise from US$ 555.6 million recorded in September 2024 a year-on-year increase of US$ 140.1 million.

Minor fire breaks out at ITI building Colombo

A minor fire has broken out at the Industrial Technology Institute (ITI) building located on the Bauddhaloka Mawatha in Colombo.

FR petition filed against heavy mineral sand mining project in Mannar

A Fundamental Rights petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the proposed heavy mineral sand extraction project on Mannar Island.

Mount Lavinia HQI transferred

Mount Lavinia Police Headquarters Inspector (HQI) H.T.M. Thushara has been transferred with immediate effect, Police said.

England Women’s Cricket Team bats for girls’ empowerment in SL

The England Women’s Cricket Team joined over 40 girls representing 12 districts for a training session at the Singhalese Sports Club ground, according to a statement from the British High Commission.

Hamas hands over all remaining hostages to Israel, Trump says Gaza war over

Hamas handed over all 20 surviving hostages to Israel on Monday, a major step towards ending two years of devastating war in Gaza as U.S. President Donald Trump, who helped broker the truce, proclaimed it was ’’a great day’’.