CSE closed higher after a dip in the middle of the session

The market closed on a gain as the All Share Price Index (ASPI) recovered from a sharp mid-session dip to end higher by 47.85 points, settling at 19,091.93 (+0.25%).

Only 12 veterinary specialists in Sri Lanka

There are currently only 12 veterinary specialists in Sri Lanka qualified to treat sick elephants and other animals, Minister of Environment Dammika Patabendi informed Parliament today.

Instagram parental supervision app launched in Sri Lanka

The Instagram Parental Supervision App, designed to help parents monitor and guide the online activity of children aged 13 to 16, was officially launched in Sri Lanka today, Digital Economy Deputy Minister Eranga Weeraratne said.

Five elephant carcasses found in forest reserves

Wildlife authorities have discovered the carcasses of five wild elephants, including a tusker whose tusks had been removed, in multiple Forest Reserves.

Shan Yahampath released on bail

Shan Yahampath, the former private secretary to the ex-Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment, Manusha Nanayakkara, who was arrested over bribery allegations, has been released on bail.

Former Minister’s private secretary arrested

Shan Yahampath Gunaratne, former private secretary to ex-Labor and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara, was arrested today by officers from the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption.

Cabinet approves cyber threat and malware research unit

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a project to establish a Cyber Threat and Malware Analyzing Research Unit, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa announced.

Sri Lanka joins hands with Singapore on Artificial Intelligence

The government has granted approval for a proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Digital Economy Ministry and the National University of Singapore, aimed at fostering collaboration in the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in Sri Lanka.

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MP emotionally breaksdown in Parliament while talking of son’s arrest

MP Jagath Withana emotionally broke down in Parliament today while talking of his son’s arrest last Sunday.

Wild elephant electrocuted by illegal fence in Potuvil

Wild Elephant Electrocuted in Potuvil After Coming into Contact with Illegal Electric Fence

Elder sister’s lover rapes younger sister

A 17-year-old girl has been allegedly raped by her elder sister’s lover when she was alone at home.

Cabinet approves bill to scrap ex-presidents’ perks

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the publication of a draft bill to repeal the President’s Entitlements Act, effectively revoking special privileges granted to former Presidents and their families.

Falsely arrested for drunk driving: MP Wedaarachchi

Opposition MP Dilip Wedaarachchi alleged in Parliament today that he was falsely arrested by the police for drunk driving.

COPE allegations false: MP Chamindrani Kiriella

MP Chamindrani Kiriella who raised a privilege issue against the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) today alleged that it has come up with a false allegation that she has illegally taken over a state land in Hanthana.

Inland Revenue Deputy Commissioner released on bail in bribery case

K.C.K. Kumara, Deputy Commissioner of the Inland Revenue Department, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs. 8,000, was released on bail today.

No immediate need to arrest ex-CID Chief, says Bribery Commission

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today that there is no immediate requirement to arrest retired Deputy Inspector General of Police Rohan Premarathna, the former Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), in connection with an ongoing investigation.

Six airlines default Rs. 27.6 bn embarkation levy to Civil Aviation Authority: Deputy Minister

Six airlines including SriLankan Airlines have defaulted embarkation levy of Rs. 27.6 billion (Rs. 27,659 million) to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) so far, Ports and Civil Aviation Deputy Minister Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku said today.

Malaysia airlines to launch A330 wide-body flights to Colombo from August

Malaysia Airlines has announced the addition of three weekly wide-body flights to Colombo, Sri Lanka, starting from August 22, in response to increasing passenger demand on its regional network.

Justice Preethi Padman Surasena nominated as next Chief Justice

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has nominated Supreme Court Justice Preethi Padman Surasena to be the next Chief Justice of Sri Lanka.

Canadian woman arrested at BIA with Rs. 181 Million worth of hashish

A 37-year-old Canadian woman was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning for attempting to smuggle hashish worth Rs. 181 million into the country, Sri Lanka Customs Additional Director General and Media Spokesman Sivali Arukgoda said.

Government to remove Rs. 50 tax on fuel after paying off CPC debt: Minister

The government will remove the Rs. 50 tax on fuel after paying off the total debt of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) which has been acquired by the Treasury during the previous government, Power and Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody said today.

Committee probing Deshabandu finds him guilty of all allegations: Speaker

The committee which probed IGP Deshabandu Tennekoon had found him guilty of allegations, Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne announced today.

30 snakelets found in outdoor classroom at a school in Kurunegala

A startling discovery was made at Bogamuwa Central College in the Kurunegala district when 30 snakelets, three adult snakes, and 55 snake eggs were found and removed from the school’s outdoor classroom in the primary section.

Death toll rises to 27 in Bangladesh air force jet crash, official says

At least 27 people were killed after a Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into a college and school campus in Dhaka, officials said on Tuesday, with 88 people, including children, being treated in hospital.

IMF FDMD Gita Gopinath to stepdown

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva announced today that Gita Gopinath, First Deputy Managing Director (FDMD), would be leaving the Fund at the end of August to return to Harvard University, where she will be the inaugural Gregory and Ania Coffey Professor of Economics in the Department of Economics.

Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns as Vice President of India, citing medical reasons

Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar has officially resigned from his post with immediate effect, citing health reasons and the need to follow medical advice. The resignation, addressed to the President of India, was tendered under Article 67(a) of the Indian Constitution.

Medicines in short supply hit patients hard

Sri Lanka is facing a deepening public health crisis as a critical shortage of essential medicines continues to affect both the public and private healthcare sectors.

Sri Lanka’s economic output tipped to surpass pre-pandemic peak in 2026 – Bloomberg Economics

Sri Lanka’s economy is poised for a significant rebound, with projections indicating that the nation’s output will exceed its 2018 pre-pandemic levels by next year.