A seven-member National Sports Selection Committee chaired by Chief of Defence Staff General Shavendra Silva has been appointed by the Minister of Sports Roshan Ranasinghe.

The milk powder companies have taken steps to increase the prices of local milk powder after the introduction of the Social Security Contribution Tax and the high cost of ingredients.

SJB MP Harsha de Silva said he would resign from the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) to pave the way for former COPE Chair Prof. Charitha Herath, who was removed from the Committee.

Iceland President Guoni Th. Johannesson has assured to strengthen the bond of friendship between Iceland and Sri Lanka.

A high profile visit of a Sri Lankan delegation to China was discussed when the Foreign Ministers of the two countries met on the sidelines of the 77th Session of the UN General Assembly.

Chief Incumbent of Mihintale Rajamaha Vihara Ven. Dr. Walawahengunawewe Dhammarathana Thera said the country has declined since independence and that the politicians who ruled the country since then are responsible for this sad state.

The prices of most of the food varieties have been increased after the imposition of the Social Security Contribution Tax, the All Island Canteen Owners’ Association (AICOA) today said.

An extraordinary gazette notification has been issued, declaring power supply and the supply and distribution of fuel as essential public services.

Considering the heaps of complaints from railway commuters, the Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Union (SLRSMU) today requested the Railway Department General Manager (GMR) to take immediate action to update the department’s official web page.

Sri Lanka witnessed its lowest monthly tourist arrivals in September, with the number of international visitors entering recorded at 29,802.

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa who returned back to the country recently after countries failed to give him asylum, has now begun a secret PR campaign to clear his failed image within the masses, to persuade the villages that he was misguided in

Sri Lanka’s headline consumer prices could turn a corner in October from a likely peak in September, due to higher base effects last year and the back-to-back deceleration seen in monthly food prices since July.

Türkiye has insisted that they will not sign a resolution on Sri Lanka presented to the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and that a sponsors’ list which was circulated earlier was not accurate.

The Board of Investment (BOI) enterprises accounted for US $ 6.6 billion of merchandise exports during the January-September period, up 16 percent compared to the corresponding period of 2021, the apex investment promotion agency said.

Several estate workers today staged a protest in front of the Fort Railways Station, demanding the government to demolish their 150-year-old line rooms and provide modern houses with deeds. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said that there will be no disruption to the fuel distribution process and also requested the public not to panic by misleading news alerts and statements.

Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera hinted today that fuel prices would be further reduced within the next two weeks in line with the fuel price reduction in the world market.

As part of the upcoming 73rd Army Anniversary and Army Day (October 10), a special service was held at All Saints’ Church in Borella today. Commander of the Army Lt. Gen. Vikum Liyanage was the chief guest and senior officers and fellow officers we

A ceremony held today in Ragama in view of the world children’s and elders’ day. The event was held at the 181B Grama Niladhari division. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

The Petroleum Dealers’ Association (PDA) has decided to refrain from placing orders for the distribution of fuel from today due to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) decision to reduce 45% of the commission paid for their operational charges.

The Peradeniya University administration has decided not to resume academic activities in the Law Department of the arts faculty until the student union promised in writing to refrain from clashes.

Remains of Award-winning Actor Dharshan Dharmaraj was brought to a private funeral parlour in Borella for the public to pay their last respects. A number of artistes paid their tributes to the late actor. Final rites are to be performed on Wednesday

I did not ask Colombo Mayoress Rosy Senanayaka why she didn’t give permission to hold the HellFire Music Festival, as it was not essential to me. I work for the country’s people, not for individuals, Tourism State Minister Diana Gamage said.

The Students’ Association of Sri Jayewardena University today held a protest in front of the external degrees and extension courses unit of the university demanding that the Mahapola funds be increased, the residential facilities be increased, and

A fresh investigation on the Easter Sunday attacks with international assistance will begin soon, State Minister of Defence Pramitha Bandara Tennekoon told Parliament today.

The Attorney General today informed the Supreme Court that the provisions relating to Bureau of Rehabilitation Act will be subject to judicial review and government intends to introduce certain amendments to the proposed bill at the committee stage i

The Global Trust Network (GTN) institute in Japan assured Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara of providing more than 1,000 foreign jobs in the fields of caregiving sector for Sri Lankan workers.

LITRO Gas Lanka Ltd has decided to reduce the selling price of the domestic gas cylinder from October 5, LITRO Lanka Chairman Muditha Peiris said.

Trading at the Colombo bourse has been halted for the rest of the day.

Concerns were raised in Parliament by both government and opposition MPs over conducting of Law College examinations only in the English language.