BIA extendes check-in for departures

Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) announced today that passengers departing from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) will be allowed to check in four hours before their scheduled departure.

Several Coast Guard ships remain inactive for years, Audit finds

An audit report has revealed that several Sri Lanka Coast Guard vessels remain inactive for years, while others await costly repairs or disposal.

CMC declares emergency disaster response period from October 16 to 18

The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has declared an emergency disaster response period from October 16 to 18, 2025.

My client never sang obscene songs - Counsel denies police claim

The President’s Counsel appearing on behalf of Attorney-at-Law Gunaratne Wanninayake yesterday (15) informed the Court that the police had wrongly accused his client of committing an offence under Section 287 of the Penal Code, alleging that he had sung obscene songs at the Mount Lavinia Court premises.

Sri Lanka’s passport drops to 98th in 2025 global ranking

Sri Lanka’s passport has fallen to 98th place in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, down two spots from its previous ranking of 96th.

Ministers, Deputy Ministers obtained MP’s fuel allowance even after assuming duties

Some Ministers and Deputy Ministers have obtained the fuel allowance which they are entitled for as MPs for some period after assuming of duties as cabinet ministers and deputy ministers, it was revealed yesterday.

After Russia, China and France, India eyes nuclear partnership with Sri Lanka

Following similar expressions of interest from Russia, China, and France, India has also indicated its willingness to cooperate with Sri Lanka in developing nuclear energy. However, the current government, led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, is not yet prepared to proceed with any such project at this juncture, despite the inclusion of nuclear power in the country’s long-term generation plan, a source familiar with the process said.

Ishara Sewwandi brought back

Ishara Sewwandi, the main suspect in the murder of Ganemulla Sanjeewa and the other suspects, were brought back to the country a short while ago.

Attorney Gunaratne Wanninayaka released on bail

Attorney-at-Law Gunaratne Wanninayake, President of the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court Bar Association, was released on bail today over allegations of verbally abusing and threatening a police officer who was on duty within the court premises.

Manusha Nanayakkara arrested

Former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara was arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption a short while ago.

COPA slams CMC over unauthorized funeral parlour on Borella Kanatte land

Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) has taken Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) to task for its failure to take action against an unauthorized funeral parlour on the land allocated for the construction of quarters for the administrator of Borella Kanatte.

EV demand fades amid Customs fiasco

Amid the government’s push to promote electric vehicles (EVs) as a key step toward reducing air pollution and advancing renewable energy, public interest in EVs is reportedly declining, the Electric Vehicle Owners Association (EVOA) has warned.

US updates travel advisory for Sri Lanka

The U.S. Department of State has issued a travel advisory advising its citizens to exercise increased caution when travelling to Sri Lanka due to unrest, terrorism, and landmines.

Gotabaya refutes any connection to controversial building in Kataragama

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa refuted recent media reports linking his name to a building near the Menik Ganga in Kataragama, stating that he has no connections whatsoever to the said property.

Sri Lanka still in diplomatic talks to extradite underworld figures arrested abroad

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID), with the assistance of Interpol, is engaged in diplomatic-level discussions to repatriate several Sri Lankan underworld figures who have been arrested overseas, the Daily Mirror learns.

Supreme Court orders Rs. 1 million compensation for torture by Kottawa Police officers

In another landmark ruling reaffirming the constitutional protection against torture, the Supreme Court ordered six police officers attached to the Kottawa Police Station to pay Rs. 1 million in compensation to an omnibus operator who was subjected to inhuman treatment in 2016.

Reserve Bank of India permits Indian Banks to lend in Indian Rupees in Sri Lanka

The Reserve Bank of India has issued a Gazette Notification regarding the amendment to the Foreign Exchange Management (Borrowing and Lending) Regulations, 2018 which permits Indian Banks to lend in Indian Rupees to a bank or individual resident in Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Nepal.

Public cheers as Police constable granted bail

The Police Constable, remanded for allegedly assaulting a lawyer at the Mount Lavinia court premises, was greeted with cheers after being granted bail today.

One in four Sri Lankan teens likely to suffer from depression

A new study has revealed that a large number of Sri Lankan adolescents are facing serious mental health challenges, with one in four showing clinically significant symptoms of depression and more than half reporting high levels of psychological distress.

Sri Lanka faces tougher conditions in retaining GSP+

A great deal of work remains to be done by Sri Lanka to retain and expand its export market in the European Union (EU), which currently absorbs more than 24 percent of the country’s total exports, Daily Mirror learns.

IGP to seek Attorney General’s assistance over Mount Lavinia court incident

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasuriya said that he will seek the assistance of the Attorney General on behalf of the police officer involved in the recent incident between a police officer and a lawyer at the Mount Lavinia court premises.

Gazette issued confirming Cabinet reshuffle

The official Gazette confirming ministerial and deputy ministerial changes following the government’s first cabinet reshuffle has been issued by the Secretary to the President, Dr. N.S. Kumanayake.

Police launch probe into Mount Lavinia Court assault incident

Police have launched an investigation into an incident at the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court premises in which a lawyer was allegedly assaulted by a police officer.

Bimal Rathnayake’s media secretary resigns over disappointment

Media Secretary to the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Suranga Lakmal Senevirathne has reportedly stepped down from office citing inability to work with subject Minister Bimal Rathnayake.

Police warn legal action agianst Wimal Weerawansa for fake claims

Police said today that no evidence was produced by former MP and National Freedom Front (NFF) Leader Wimal Weerawansa to substantiate the statements he made during a media conference on October 2.

Seven arrested over child’s drowning in swimming pool in Nugegoda

Mirihana Police have arrested seven individuals, including the assistant principal of the International school, in connection with the tragic death of a five-year-old child who drowned in a swimming pool at a hotel in the Nugegoda area.

Government reshuffles Cabinet ahead of Budget — Key Ministerial appointments announced

The Sri Lankan government has announced a major Cabinet reshuffle to accelerate its 2026 development goals.

Suwa Seriya name, logo to be changed: Harsha

Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB) MP Harsha de Silva today sounded an alarm over a move to change the name and logo of the Suwa Seriya ambulance service.

Main conspirator behind Easter Sunday attacks identified: Kariapper quotes Ravi Seneviratna

Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) MP Nizam Kariapper said that Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security Ravi Seneviratna has revealed that the main conspirator behind the Easter Sunday bomb attacks has been identified.

Vehicle imports surge – Less takers

Vehicle importers have reported a slowdown in demand for new vehicle purchases following a surge in imports over the past several months. They said the influx of vehicles brought in to meet pent-up demand after years of restrictions has now led to a cooling-off period, as the initial rush of buyers have subsided.