Eyewitness claims police harassment after revealing assault on lawyer

An eyewitness to the recent altercation between Attorney-at-Law Gunaratne Wanninayake and a Police Constable at the Mount Lavinia Court premises has alleged that he is now being harassed by the Police for speaking out.

Sinopec assures speedy commencement of new Hambantota refinery

A high-level delegation from China’s Sinopec Group has assured Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath, that the company will expedite the commencement of the proposed oil refinery project in Hambantota.

Manusha Nanayakkara arrested

Former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara was arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption a short while ago.

Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga dies aged 80

Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died at the age of 80, family sources have told the BBC.

Kopay Police withdrawn after court ruling

The Kopay Police have been temporarily withdrawn from the area following an order issued by the Jaffna District Court.

Prime Minister to visit India from October 16–18

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya is scheduled to undertake an official visit to India from October 16 to 18, 2025.

Wanninayake to surrender before Magistrate’s Court

Attorney-at-Law Gunaratne Wanninayake, through his counsel today informed the Court of Appeal that he would forthwith surrender before the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court in connection with an incident involving a police constable at the Mount Lavinia Court premises.

Namal urges government to keep promises made to the people

Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa yesterday warned the government to fulfill the promises made to the people, saying that “enough lies have been told.”

PNB Director Hemal Prashantha transferred

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Hemal Prashantha, Director of the Police Narcotics Bureau, has been transferred as the Acting Commanding Officer of the Police Field Force Headquarters.

COPA slams CMC over unauthorized funeral parlour on Borella Kanatte land

Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) has taken Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) to task for its failure to take action against an unauthorized funeral parlour on the land allocated for the construction of quarters for the administrator of Borella Kanatte.

Former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara appears before bribery commission

Former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption today to provide a statement.

Sewwandi fled by boat, spent three weeks in India before reaching Nepal

Police investigations have revealed that Ishara Sewwandi, the main suspect in the murder of organized crime figure Ganemulla Sanjeewa, fled Sri Lanka by boat from Jaffna and spent about three weeks in India before travelling to Nepal by road, spending nearly Rs. 6.5 million on her escape.

Limited export base restrains Sri Lanka from fully benefiting from EU’s GSP+ scheme

Sri Lanka’s limited export diversification and narrow production base have constrained the country from fully capitalizing on the benefits of the GSP+ (Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus) trade facility with the European Union (EU), Daily Mirror learns.

Sri Lanka’s wildlife parks face dual threat of overcrowding and neglect, audit reveals

Sri Lanka’s lucrative wildlife tourism sector, a cornerstone of its economic recovery, is facing a critical challenge of imbalance.

EV demand fades amid Customs fiasco

Amid the government’s push to promote electric vehicles (EVs) as a key step toward reducing air pollution and advancing renewable energy, public interest in EVs is reportedly declining, the Electric Vehicle Owners Association (EVOA) has warned.

New plantation sector wage hike plan lacks economic logic: PA

Plantation companies yesterday pushed back against President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s bid to raise estate worker wages, warning the move has no firm economic logic and would saddle the sector with an additional Rs. 13 billion burden per year.

Bangladesh garment factory fire kills at least 16

At least 16 people have died after a huge fire broke out at a garment factory in Bangladesh, with officials warning that the toll could rise.

Wanninayake files writ petition to prevent arrest

Attorney-at-law Gunaratne Wanninayake yesterday (14) filed a writ petition before the Court of Appeal, seeking an order to prevent his arrest before being produced in court, in connection with an incident involving a police constable at the Mount Lavinia Court premises.

Madagascar military says it has seized power

A Madagascar army colonel says that the military has taken charge of the African island nation after parliament voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina.

Navy recovers major drug haul off southern coast

The Sri Lanka Navy has confirmed that 51 packages discovered floating in the seas off the southern coast contain crystal methamphetamine (‘ice’), hashish, and heroin.

Govt. to promote brown sugar among general public

The government has taken steps to promote the use of locally produced brown sugar among the general public, aiming to strengthen and sustain the country’s domestic sugar industry, the Government Information Department said today.

Over 2,900 Sri Lankans depart for jobs in South Korea this year

The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) announced that 2,927 Sri Lankans have left for employment opportunities in South Korea so far this year.

Nine killed in fire at garment factory in Bangladesh

At least nine people were killed and several injured after a fire consumed a garment factory and a chemical warehouse in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka on Tuesday.

’’Fully utilize funds without returning them to Treasury’’: Prez to officials

The President instructed officials to fully utilize the financial allocations provided for this year’s development projects without returning them to the Treasury, stressing that failure to do so would not only hinder development but also result in wastage of public funds.

Over 60% of casino players gamble online

It has been revealed that more than 60 percent of casino players in Sri Lanka engage in online gambling making it nearly impossible for authorities to impose and collect taxes.

Colombo stock market extends gains amid renewed investor optimism

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) continued its upward momentum today, supported by renewed investor sentiment and sustained buying interest across key sectors. Following yesterday’s mixed performance, both the All Share Price Index (ASPI) and the S&P SL20 advanced, reflecting improved market confidence

LBA holds International Business Networking Meeting

The inaugural session of the International Business Networking Meeting, organized by the Lanka Business Alliance (LBA) was held recently at the Galadari, Colombo.

US updates travel advisory for Sri Lanka

The U.S. Department of State has issued a travel advisory advising its citizens to exercise increased caution when travelling to Sri Lanka due to unrest, terrorism, and landmines.

Three police teams deployed to arrest lawyer Gunaratne Wanninayake: Police

Three police teams have been deployed to arrest attorney-at-law Gunaratne Wanninayake, who was involved in a confrontation with a police constable at the Mount Lavinia Court premises, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F.U. Wootler said today.

Education Ministry issues circular on Grade 6 admissions

The Ministry of Education has issued a new circular regarding the admission of students to Grade 6 based on the results of the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination.