36 dead after overcrowded bus skids into deep gorge in northern India

A poorly maintained and overcrowded bus veered off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in northern India on Monday, killing at least 36 people and injuring several others, officials said.

Immigration proposes to link up with hotels to track down tourist information

The Department of Immigration and Emigration has proposed to link up with the tourist hotels in future as a practical means to track down information on foreign tourists visiting from seven countries that do not require a visa to enter or remain in Sri Lanka, the Daily Mirror learns.

No future recovery of expenses from people for illegally built filling stations

In the future, no opportunity will be provided to recover expenses from people for illegally built filling stations, Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited (CPSTL) Chairman D.J.A.S De S. Rajakaruna said.

Online system for passport applications from November 6

The public is requested to use the Department of Immigration & Emigration’s online system, launching on November 6, to apply for passports.

NPP never made allegations of hidden money in Uganda: Tilvin

NPP member Tilvin Silva refuted making any allegations of hidden money in Uganda, while saying that such claims were made by the SJBers.

Confusion still reigns on Arugam Bay issue: Ruwan

There is confusion with regard to the situation in Arugam Bay as there seems to be two schools of thought as to who was planning to stage an attack, UNP Deputy Leader and National Democratic Front (NDF) candidate Ruwan Wijewardene said.

Chinese astronauts return to earth after 6-month stint in space station

Three Chinese astronauts who spent six months developing China’s low orbit space station returned to Earth safely early Monday, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said

NPP not expecting unlimited power like 5/6th majority: Tilvin

The National People’s Power (NPP) does not expect an unlimited power like that of a 5/6th majority in Parliament deactivating the opposition, NPP member Tilvin Silva said today.

No price revisions on Litro, Laugfs LP gas

Litro Gas Lanka Limited and Laugfs Gas PLC have decided not to revise their retail price of a cylinder of 12.5 kg LP gas in response to the recent fuel price revision.

Trial date set for Diana Gamage’s forged documents case

The case filed against former State Minister Diana Gamage for allegedly obtaining a national identity card by submitting forged documents despite being aware that she is not a Sri Lankan citizen, was fixed for trial today by the Colombo High Court.

Lohan Ratwatte’s wife remanded over unregistered luxury car

The wife of former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte was remanded till November 7 over the incident of an unregistered luxury vehicle found at her residence in Mirihana.

Sunil Jayarathne assumes duties as Civil Aviation Chairman

Additional Director General of Sri Lanka Customs Sunil Jayarathne has been appointed as the Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka.

SC dismisses petition challenging General Elections date

The Supreme Court dismissed a petition challenging the decision to hold the General Elections on November 14.

Sri Lanka Telecom gets new chairman

Sri Lanka Telecom PLC (SLT) has appointed Dr. Mothilal de Silva as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective November 4, 2024.

Spain’s king and queen pelted with mud in flood-hit Valencia

The King and Queen of Spain have been pelted with mud and other objects by angry protesters during a visit to flood-hit Valencia.

How to vote in 2024 General Elections

As the 2024 General Elections approach, the Election Commission has issued guidelines on how to vote and choose the preferred candidates.

Italian and British nationals arrested in Kandy

Two foreign nationals have been arrested by the Kandy Tourism Police for violating visa conditions while staying in Sri Lanka.

Iranian woman detained after taking clothes off at university in Tehran

A female student stripped to her underwear outside her university in Iran in what some student and rights groups say was a protest against the country’s strict Islamic dress code.

MPs will not be able to appoint family members to their personal staff soon: PM

MPs will not be able to appoint their family members as their personal staff under the new government, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said over the weekend.

Unclear law on food and drinks leaves candidates hungry for engagement

The ambiguous rules surrounding food and drink during elections have placed considerable challenges on candidates, preventing them from offering even simple items like bottled water and refreshments to voters, the Daily Mirror learns.

Spouse can claim damages from adulterer without filing for divorce: Supreme Court

In its recent judgement, the Supreme Court held that a party in a divorce case can pursue a claim against a co-defendant (the adulterer—a third party outside the marriage) for damages, without simultaneously seeking dissolution of the marriage in the same action.

SL well-positioned to attract 2.9 mn tourists

Following the expected under-performance in the tourism sector this year, Sri Lanka’s tourism is poised to reach new heights with tourist arrivals projected to reach 2.9 million generating US$ 5.4 billion income.

So called experienced persons collapsed the country for 76 years: NPP responds to Ranil

Responding to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s claim that the country will crash like the Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) bus, if experienced persons are not elected to Parliament, the National People’s Power (NPP) said people will no longer elect those so called experienced persons to power as they are the ones who bankrupted and collapsed the country for 76 years.

No plans to withdraw security from religious sites: Police

The Sri Lankan Police said that no decision has been made to withdraw personnel deployed for security at various religious sites.

Remembering Galboda Gnanissara Thera

The three-month bana sermon and alms giving was held today at the Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo to commemorate the former Chief Incumbent of the Temple, late Ven. Galboda Gnanissara Thera. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Hong Kong Cricket Sixes: Sri Lanka claim second title

Sri Lanka won their second Hong Kong Cricket Sixes title, and first since 2007, after beating Pakistan by three wickets in the final on Sunday.

’I refused organic vegetables grown in Nuwara Eliya specially for President’: AKD

Former Presidents used to enjoy unlimited perks and privileges where they used to get organic vegetables that were grown in Nuwara Eliya every week for their consumption, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake revealed today.

Country will crash like the KDU bus if experienced persons not elected: Ranil

The country will crash like the Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) bus which toppled along the Dunhinda-Badulla Road if you don’t elect experienced persons to Parliament, former President Ranil Wickremeisinghe said over the weekend.

No plans for withdrawal of military security from places of religious worship

The Defence Ministry scotched speculation in social media that the government is planning to withdraw military personnel assigned for duty at places of religious worship.

Maldivian, five Sri Lankans arrested so far over Arugam Bay threat

A total of six suspects including a Maldivian national have been arrested so far in connection with the security threats to tourists in Arugam Bay, Public Security Minister Vijitha Herath said.