Free Japanese language training course at Gangaramaya

The Sri Jinarathana Vocational Training Center, managed by the Hunupitiya Gangarama Viharaya in Colombo, in collaboration with the General Foundation Yoshioka Cultural Education Association, a Japanese social service organization, has organized a free Japanese language training course for local children.

IMF, USAID ready to offer financial support to Sri Lanka: US

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) are prepared to offer financial support to help enhance the economic prospects of Sri Lanka, US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie J. Chung said today.

German national acquitted from ecstasy pills, cocaine case

The Colombo High Court acquitted and discharged Ronald Daniel Gomaz, a Sri Lankan born German national, from two charges of possession of 3,500 ecstasy pills and 40 grams of cocaine.

Most SJB seniors to enter Parliament through national list this year

Most of the senior members of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) are expected to enter Parliament through the national list this year, a former MP from the party said today.

New Cabinet terminates services of officers, consultants appointed to three projects initiated by previous govt.

The Cabinet has decided to terminate the services of officers and consultants appointed on contract basis for three projects initiated by the previous government.

Rapid increase of HIV contracted individuals in Hambantota

Health authorities express concern over the rapid increase of HIV contracted individuals in the Hambantota district this year.

Probe launched into missing pages of Easter Sunday bomb attacks report

The government has launched an investigation into the alleged incident of pages missing from the Special Presidential Commission into the Easter Sunday bomb attacks, Minister Vijitha Herath said today.

New Acting Commissioner General for ID office appointed

The appointment to the post of Commissioner General of Registration of Persons has been assigned on an acting basis.

Excise Department gets new Commissioner General

Cabinet approval was granted to appoint a new Commissioner General for the Department of Excise with immediate effect.

Probe finds CIS student’s suicide at Lotus Tower linked to Altair tragedy

Investigations into the death of a female student from the Colombo International School (CIS) have revealed that the 16-year-old girl had committed suicide and that her death is linked to the earlier suicides of two schoolmates at the Altair luxury apartment in Slave Island.

Hareendra Dissabandara appointed Chairman of Sri Lanka SEC

Senior Professor Hareendra Dissabandara has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Sri Lanka.

Bribery Commission Director General gives undertaking to resign

The Director General (DG) of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today gave an undertaking to resign from office by 3 p.m. yesterday after the Supreme Court granted leave to proceed with three Fundamental Rights applications filed challenging his appointment.

Poultry Farmers’ calls for stabilization of poultry feed prices

After a decrease in tourist arrivals and an excess supply of eggs resulted in a reduction in market prices, the All Island Poultry Farmers’ Association has called for a stabilization of poultry feed prices.

277 wild elephants killed up until now

While there has been a decrease in elephant deaths this year, a total of 277 elephants have been killed up to October due to both natural and man-made causes, according to the Department of Wildlife Conservation.

Over 9,000 cybercrime complaints within two months

Over 9,000 incidents related to cybercrime activities have been reported between August and September this year, the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) said.

UN hosts rare special emergency session to address crisis on Coral Reefs

With data confirming the worst ecological crisis facing coral reefs, amidst the ongoing fourth and most extensive coral bleaching event on record, an emergency special session has been called for October 30 on the sidelines of the UN Biodiversity Conference COP16 in Cali, Colombia.

Tragedy at Lotus Tower

A female student from Colombo International School fell to her death from the observation deck of the Lotus Tower this afternoon.

RW has not asked for foreign chefs and additional security: Ruwan

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has not asked for foreign chefs, foreign food and additional security, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said today.

Police deny removal of security for former President Wickremesinghe

Refuting reports that security personnel assigned to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe had been removed, police clarified that 163 officers remain assigned to his protection.

School girl falls to death from Lotus Tower

A female student from Colombo International School fell to her death from the observation deck of the Lotus Tower in Colombo this evening, the police said.

Acting IGP gives two-week deadline to investigate into minor complaints

Acting Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasuriya has directed that minor complaints reported to police stations, which have not yet been investigated must be thoroughly investigated and resolved within two weeks.

Govt signs for US $ 200 million from WB, part of series initiated under RW govt.

The World Bank and the government signed the second Resilience, Stability, and Economic Turnaround (RESET) Development Policy Operation (DPO) for $200 million which is the second operation in a two-part series that began in 2022 during former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s tenure.

Against Israel’s Occupation of Gaza

A protest was held in front of the United Nations (UN) office in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on October 7, 2024, by several organizations opposing Israel’s occupation of Gaza and Lebanon. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Woman’s death at Wijaya K hospital - No vaccine administered: Hospital

While saying that a comprehensive investigation is underway into the tragic death of a 24-year-old woman at the Wijaya Kumaratunga Memorial Hospital in Seeduwa, the hospital authorities dismissed claims of a vaccine being administered to the woman.

Hambantota Port sees 40% increase in RORO transshipment

The Hambantota International Port (HIP) has marked a 40 percent increase in roll-on/roll-off (RORO) vehicles handled between the 2nd and 3rd quarters of 2024, the Port said in a statement.

Candidates urged to declare assets and liabilities

The candidates contesting the forthcoming parliamentary elections are urged to submit their declaration of assets and liabilities along with their nomination papers, the Election Commission said.

Landslide warning issued for Galle, Kalutara

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued a Level II landslide warning for Nagoda and Elpitiya in the Galle district, as well as the Wallawita area in the Kalutara district.

What is preventing NPP government from releasing liquor license holders, asks Mano

Claiming that permits or licenses to establish wine stores to sell liquor is not an illegal business, former MP Mano Ganesan questioned President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya on the reason for holding the government from releasing the list of names and suspending the operations of these unethical wine stores.

Sanath Jayasuriya appointed men’s cricket head coach for 1.5 years

The Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has officially appointed Sanath Jayasuriya as the head coach of the national men’s cricket team following the team’s strong performances during recent tours.

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Several sewage holes of the waste water disposal project on Aponsu Mawatha, Lakshapathiya in Moratuwa were seen overflowing with the heavy rains today.