Vehicle importer opens registrations ahead of import ban lift

Since the government has approved the resumption of vehicle imports, a leading vehicle importer has started registering individuals interested in purchasing new vehicles once the restriction on private vehicle imports is lifted.

World Test Championship - State of Play ahead of 2025 final

South Africa and England’s comprehensive wins over Sri Lanka and New Zealand respectively have strong bearings on the ICC World Test Championship 2025 equations.

Two injured, 4 arrested during Education Ministry protest

Two Development Officers attached to the teachers’ service were injured and four others were arrested during a protest in front of the Education Ministry, police said.

Protest by Development Officers causes traffic congestion on Kottawa-Borella road

A severe traffic congestion was reported on the Kottawa-Borella road in front of the Education Ministry due to a protest by Development Officers attached to the teaching service.

SJB Parliamentary group to meet today to decide on Chief Opposition Whip: MP

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentary group is to meet at 5 pm today where it will select the Chief Opposition Whip and those who will participate in the debate on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s policy statement, which will be held in Parliament tomorrow.

Lohan, his wife further remanded

Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte and his wife Shashi Prabha Ratwatte were further remanded till December 6 over the case involving an unregistered luxury vehicle.

Air Quality Index improving: CEA

The Air Quality Index which was between 100 to 180 during the last few days has reduced to 100 and 110 by yesterday, the Central Environment Authority (CEA) said.

New Chief Justice sworn in

Supreme Court Justice Murdu Nirupa Bidushinie Fernando was officially sworn in as the Chief Justice of Sri Lanka before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (02) at the Presidential Secretariat.

Dozens killed in crush at Guinea football match

Dozens of people have died in a crush following clashes at a football match in Guinea’s second-largest city, N’zérékoré, local media report.

Coconut prices exceed Rs. 200 in local markets

The price of coconuts across various areas of the country has reportedly increased, with the cost of a single coconut in the local market exceeding Rs. 200.

Fair weather prevails in most areas in country

While there will be a few showers in the Galle and Matara districts and in the Northern Province, fair weather will prevail in most parts of the country, the Meteorology Department said.

Saman Edema no more

Former Vidyartha, Kandy SC, Havelock SC, Dimbula Athletic and Cricket Club, one of the referees from Central Province, and former Technical Officer of Sri Lanka Rugby Football Union, Saman Edema passed away in Matale after a brief illness.

Bureaucratic delay puts over 200 specialists at risk of retirement

A delay in issuing a crucial circular/ Gazette has put over 200 specialist doctors in Sri Lanka at risk of premature retirement, threatening the country’s public health service, Daily Mirror learns

No more state bungalows to ministers, duty free vehicle permits, pension scrapped for MPs

In its move for the curtailment of benefits for parliamentarian in keeping with the the election manifesto, the government has decided not to assign state bungalows to ministers,a Minister said yesterday.

MPs, Ministers refuse luxury vehicles due to low fuel efficiency: Speaker

Claiming that there is a large fleet of unused luxury vehicles, Speaker Dr. Shoka Ranwala said yesterday most MPs and Ministers refuse to use luxury vehicles due to their low fuel efficiency.

Sharujan’s ton helps Sri Lanka U-19 coast to second win

Sharujan Shanmuganathan continued his batting prowess as he cracked a match-winning knock of 102 runs to help Sri Lanka U-19 coast to a convincing 131-run win over Afghanistan U-19 in the ongoing Under-19 Asia Cup tournament encounter played at Sharjah.

Biden issues official pardon for son Hunter

US President Joe Biden has issued an official pardon for his son Hunter, who was facing sentencing for two criminal cases.

New Zealand reports first case of H7 bird flu

Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected at a poultry farm in New Zealand’s South Island, authorities said on Monday, the first time the island nation has reported a highly pathogenic variant of avian influenza.

Colombo consumer prices fall deeper into deflation on cuts to fuel prices

Inflation in the Colombo district fell further into deflationary territory in November, as expected by the Central Bank last week, as non-food prices fell sharply while food prices decelerated from a month ago.

US collaboration to develop roadmap for sustainable SL port development

The United States is actively working with the Sri Lankan government to develop a roadmap for the sustainable development of the country’s port sector, as part of its multi-faceted support for the maritime industry, according to a senior US diplomat.

Govt. approves resumption of vehicle imports from February after 5-year ban

The government has given the green light to resume vehicle imports, starting February next year, following a five-year suspension, President of the Vehicle Importers’ Association of Lanka (VIAL), Indika Sampath Merinchige said.

Nation’s duty is to inspire youth to combat drug problem

It is the nation’s responsibility to fight the drug problem by inspiring positive changes in the minds of children and youth, not just by depending on laws, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said.

Trump warns BRICS nations against replacing US dollar

US President-elect Donald Trump issued a warning Saturday to nations that he would impose a 100% tariff on any BRICS country that attempts to move from the US dollar in international trade.

South Africa lose another key player to injury ahead of second Sri Lanka Test

South Africa have lost a second player to injury during the ongoing Test series against Sri Lanka.Gerald Coetzee has joined the Proteas’ growing injury list and will miss the second Test against Sri Lanka, along with the upcoming home series against Pakistan, due to a groin injury.

Jay Shah begins tenure as ICC Chair

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today - 1 December - marked the beginning of Jay Shah’s tenure as ICC Chair.

New Ambassadors, High Commissioner invited to attend Independence Day celebrations

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has invited the new Ambassadors and High Commissioner, who officially presented their credentials to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake recently, to attend Sri Lanka’s Independence Day celebrations.

Special Commodity Levy on imported big onions reduced

Special Commodity Levy on imported big onions will be reduced from Rs.30 to Rs. 10 per kilo till December 31, 2024, the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development said.

Kilinochchi man with British citizenship detained at BIA over terrorist funding

A 43-year-old man from Kilinochchi, who holds British citizenship, was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) due to a travel ban imposed on him in 2009.

Sri Lanka drops to 5th in WTC after crushing defeat by South Africa

South Africa climbed to second place in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings with a commanding 233-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test in Durban on Saturday. Marco Jansen was the standout performer for the hosts, delivering exceptional match figures of 11/86.

Three suspects arrested for promoting banned LTTE activities via social media

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) arrested three individuals for disturbing public peace by promoting LTTE Mahaviru commemorations.