Most Dubai cigarettes seized at BIA are nearing expiry date – Customs

Large quantities of illegal cigarettes worth over hundreds of millions of rupees seized at the Bandaranaike International Airport over the past few weeks, in what seems to be ‘an influx of illegal fags’, are found to be nearing expiry dates, the Daily Mirror learns.

New government to strike fuel supply deal between CPC, CEB for power generation

The Ceylon Electricity Board has decided to strike a fuel supply deal with the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation to receive fuel for power generation in the future instead of the plan initiated by the previous government to do so through an open bidding process ,an official said .

Personal accounts hit by online scams

Amidst the mounting cases of online scams in Sri Lanka, Police warned that online scammers hacked only personal accounts and that no incidents of hacking accounts of banking systems or financial institutions had been reported in Sri Lanka or anywhere in the world.

Legal stability key to boosting Indian investments in Sri Lanka: Santosh Jha

The Indian government’s ability to promote investments in Sri Lanka among Indian investors depends on the creation of a welcoming and conducive ecosystem, along with legal and regulatory stability, according to Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha.

Minister confirms vote on account for December

​The government is expecting to present a vote on account instead of a budget in December this year, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Vijitha Herath said yesterday.

Efforts underway to ink one-year buyback agreements with 49 local medicine manufacturers

In a bid to strengthen the local pharmaceutical industry, the government is gearing up to enter into one-year buyback agreements with 49 shortlisted local medicine manufacturers.

Sri Lanka level T20 series with record-breaking West Indies win

Sri Lanka stormed back to level the three-match T20 series with an emphatic 73-run win over the West Indies on Tuesday, marking their largest ever margin of victory against the Caribbean side.

Navy assists transfer of sick fisherman

The Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to bring ashore a sick fisherman, who was aboard a local multiday fishing trawler on the high seas south-west of Sri Lanka, about 881 nautical miles (1,631km) off Dondra.

SJB candidate Rehan Jayawickreme vows to refuse perks if elected

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) candidate for Matara District, Rehan Jayawickreme, has vowed to refuse the usual perks given to MPs if he wins a seat in parliament.

Shooting in Matara leaves one dead

A 53-year-old man was shot dead by an unidentified gunman in the Ruwanwella area of Matara this evening (15), according to police.

Lanka T10 Super League to kick off in December

The inaugural Lanka T10 Super League is scheduled to take place from December 12 to 22, 2024.

Activists warn of dangers as Hong Kong zoo probes monkey deaths

Zoo authorities in Hong Kong are keeping close watch on a monkey that is behaving unusually a day after the ninth death this week of one of the animals, while hastening tests to find out what killed them.

Bangladesh suspend Hathurusingha as coach after alleged assault

The Bangladesh Cricket Board said Tuesday it had suspended head coach Chandika Hathurusingha for misconduct including an alleged assault of a player.

Opposition urged to cooperate with government to overcome crisis: Malwatu Chapter

Mahanayake of the Malwatu Chapter, Ven. Thibbotuwawe Sri Siddhartha Sumangala Thera, said that the opposition should join hands with the government and cooperate in implementing plans to overcome the prevailing crisis, rather than waiting for an opportunity to come into power at this crucial juncture.

Ranil to make special statement on Thursday

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is to make a special statement on Thursday, October 17.

Students, parents petition Supreme Court to cancel Grade 5 exam papers

Twenty-seven (27) students, along with their parents, filed a Fundamental Rights petition before the Supreme Court today, seeking an order to cancel Paper I and Paper II of the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination held on September 15.

Shani’s appointment politically motivated: Former SJB MP

The appointment of Shani Abeysekera as the Director of Crimes is a politically motivated one, a Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) former MP said today.

Sri Lanka out to defend Asian Netball Title

The Sri Lanka Netball Team will leave for India today to participate in the 13th Asian Senior Netball Championship 2024, which will be held from October 18 to 27 at the Koramangala Indoor Stadium in Bengaluru.

Meenagaya derailed...

The Meenagaya intercity express train derailed between Colombo Fort and Maradana railway stations this morning, causing delays to train services. Photo by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe.

Govt. will take action to recover Aloysius’ defaulted tax money: Minister

The government will take action to recover the defaulted tax money by Director of W.M. Mendis and Company Ltd. Arjun Aloysius, who was sentenced to a six-month jail term for defaulting a VAT payment amounting to Rs. 3.5 billion, Cabinet Spokesman Vijitha Herath said today.

Two committees appointed on holding 77th Independence Day celebration

A committee comprising of Cabinet Ministers has been appointed with the participation of the President, Prime Minister and Minister of Buddhism, Religious and Cultural Affairs, National Integration, Social Security and Mass Media, for guidance and supervision for holding the 77th independence day celebrations on February 04, 2025.

Sri Lanka eye comeback win against Windies

Sri Lanka would be eyeing to make a strong comeback when they take on the West Indies in the second T20I at the Dambulla Stadium today.

Opposition Leader’s Parliamentary Secretary resigns

Secretary to the Opposition Leader in Parliament Thisath Devapriya Bandara Wijayagunawardena has resigned from the post with effect from September 10, 2024.

Sandya Rajapakse appointed as new Government Analyst

The Cabinet has approved the appointment of Sandya Kumudini Rajapakse as the new Government Analyst.

Misconduct results in suspension of seven MPs from Parliament in 2023

In a situation where public notion is created against the conduct of Parliamentarians, Parliamentary services of seven Members of Parliament in the ninth Parliament were suspended due to their misconduct within the year 2023.

Train delay after a fire breaks out in engine

Train services on the coastal line have been delayed after a fire broke out in the engine of a train near the Kalutara railway station, the Sri Lanka Railways Department said.

Derailment delays coastal line train services

Train services on the coastal line will be delayed due to a derailment between Maradana and Colombo Fort, the Railways Department said.

India expels six Canadian diplomats

India has decided to expel six Canadian diplomats, namely Stewart Ross Wheeler, Acting High Commissioner; Patrick Hebert, Deputy High Commissioner; Marie Catherine Joly, First Secretary; Lan Ross David Trites, First Secretary; Adam James Chuipka, First Secretary and Paula Orjuela, First Secretary.

Does NPP tone down Uganda money allegation?

National People’s Power (NPP) candidate Nilanthi Kottahachchi who made allegations about stolen assets stashed in Uganda by the previous regime said she made such remarks in a broader context on the need to recover ill-gotten wealth concealed in Uganda and elsewhere in the country.

Chinese Embassy assures full support to curb such crimes

Asserting that China is closely following the recent reports that Sri Lankan police arrested a number of foreign suspects of online fraud, including Chinese nationals, the Chinese Embassy said it provides full support to Sri Lankan law enforcement agencies in resolutely cracking down on suspects while protecting their legitimate rights and interests in accordance with the law.