Industries Ministry public day re-launched after four years

The Public Day of the Industries Ministry was re-launched this morning after four years by the Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti.

Global plastic crisis: Alarming statistics highlight need for action

The Centre for Environmental Justice (CEJ) has raised concerns about the escalating global plastic waste crisis, revealing that plastic waste generation has more than doubled, from 156 million tons in 2000 to 353 million tons in 2019.

Jaffna District MP Archuuna Ramanathan seeks police security

Jaffna District Independent MP Archuuna Ramanathan has sought personal security from the Parliament authorities, claiming that he is unable to move freely after the incident in Parliament recently.

People in North free to remember war dead, but must follow laws: Minister

Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala said that although the people in the North are allowed to observe Maaveerar Naal (Heroes Day) to honour their deceased relatives, they must refrain from displaying any logos, uniforms or images related to the LTTE, as it remains a proscribed organisation.

US development agency ’assessing ramifications’ on Adani’s Sri Lanka project

A U.S. agency said on Sunday that it is reviewing the impact of Department of Justice bribery allegations against the founder of India’s Adani Group on the agency’s prior agreement to lend more than $550 million to a Sri Lankan port development backed by the group.

16 main irrigation tanks begin spilling: Irrigation Department

The Irrigation Department has taken measures to open the spill gates of several irrigation reservoirs due to heavy showers in the catchment areas, Civil Engineer Lahiruni Jayatillake said.

Speaker to probe Jaffna MP’s conduct in Parliament

Speaker Ashoka Ranwala said investigations will be held into the conduct of Jaffna District Independent MP Archuuna Ramanathan in Parliament last week to ascertain whether he had resorted to any indisciplined or unethical behaviour.

140 women killed on average by partner or relative per day in 2023: UN

The report, issued by UN Women and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, states that approximately 51,100 women and girls were killed by an intimate partner or family member worldwide in 2023, up from around 48,800 victims in 2022.

Court orders release of Sujeewa’s luxury vehicle on Rs. 100 Mn bond

Fort Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali today ordered the CID to release former MP Sujeewa Senasinghe’s controversial luxury vehicle, which was in CID custody, to its owner.

ADB approves USD 200m to upgrade Sri Lanka’s power grid

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Monday it has approved a USD-200-million loan to modernise Sri Lanka’s power sector infrastructure, improving network reliability and supporting renewables integration.

One dead and three injured in Lithuania cargo jet crash

At least one person has died and three others have been injured after a cargo plane crashed near Vilnius airport in Lithuania in the early hours of Monday.

Four students stranded due to floods transported to exam centres by Navy

Following a joint programme initiated by the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) and the Department of Examinations, four candidates who were unable to reach their examination centres due to floods in Matara, were transported to their respective centres with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Army and the Sri Lanka Navy, Examination Commissioner General Amith Jayasundara said.

Presence of Harini, Vijitha, Tilvin at ABBA Tribute Show clarified

Responding to social media reports criticizing the presence of top NPP members at the ABBA Tribute Show, the Mount Lavinia Hotel clarified that the dignitaries were invited guests at the concert.

Imran Khan supporters rally in Pakistan despite ban, arrests

Pakistan’s authorities have arrested dozens of supporters of incarcerated leader Imran Khan and blocked highways after the opposition political party has come out on the streets nationwide to converge in the capital Islamabad.

Accident causes bus to break apart

Four passengers were injured in a bus accident in the Watawala area on the Hatton-Colombo main road this morning.

SEC issues summons for Gautam Adani, nephew on bribery allegations

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a summons to Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, indicted on U.S. bribery allegations related to a bombshell federal indictment against him, a court filing showed.

No way for Govt. to break guardrails of IMF programme

The government has committed to stay within the main guardrails of the IMF (International Monetary Fund) programme and flexibility on its priorities and objectives are only within them, a top official said.

Geologist requests people not to depend on mythology

Referring to the excavation in search of alleged buried treasure near the Central Expressway construction site in the Wanduramba area of Veyangoda over the weekend, Professor of Geology at Peradeniya University Atula Senaratne said people should not depend on mythology and resort to futile exercises.

IPL Auction: RR gets Theekshana, Hasaranga

Rajasthan Royals roped in star Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga during the Indian Premier League 2025 mega-auction in Jeddah on Sunday.

What players were signed in the IPL 2025 auction?

Rajasthan Royals roped in star Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga during the Indian Premier League 2025 mega-auction in Jeddah on Sunday.

2024 A/L exam begins today

The 2024 GCE Advanced Level examination will commence today (25) at 2,312 centres, Examinations Commissioner General Amith Jayasundara said.

Vehicle imports could be a ‘very good source of revenue’ for govt. next year

As the government is targeting ambitious fiscal goals for next year, the IMF said vehicle imports could serve as a “very good source of revenue.”

No electricity tariff revision for this year: PUCSL

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) announced that electricity tariffs will remain unchanged for this year, due to delays in the submission of proposals by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB).

Vocational education key to economic growth, future success: Prime Minister

As a subject, vocational education directly contributes to the economy and should be considered a respectable choice. It provides a clear pathway from school education to higher education, leading to a promising future, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said.

Competent Authority appointed for Ruhuna University

An extraordinary gazette notification was issued today, appointing Senior Prof. R.M.U.S.K. Rathnayaka as the Competent Authority of the University of Ruhuna, effective from tomorrow (25).

Fishermen advised to avoid rough seas from Mannar to Hambantota

The Meteorology Department has issued a warning for naval and fishing communities, advising them to avoid sea areas off the coasts from Mannar to Hambantota via Kankesanthurai, Trincomalee, Batticaloa and Pottuvil, starting from today until further notice.

Sri Lankan fishing trawler seized in Maldives with over 450kgs of heroin and Ice

A Sri Lankan fishing trawler, was seized by the Maldivian Coast Guard after it was found carrying over 450 kilograms of illicit drugs. The haul included 344 kg of crystal methamphetamine (ICE) and 124 kg of cocaine.

Two arrested with ambergris worth Rs. 8 million in Anuradhapura

Two individuals illegally in possession of highly valuable whale ambergris worth nearly Rs. 8 million were arrested during a raid in Anuradhapura.

Sri Lanka launches new initiatives to attract Indian tourists

Aiming to cash on growing outbound Indian tourists, Sri Lanka and Australia have launched new initiatives to cash in on this. Sri Lankan Airlines has launched a unique package for Indian tourists- the ’’Ramayana Trail’’ that includes 50 significant locations in the country which is associated with the Hindu epic.

Flood warning issued for several areas

The Irrigation Department has issued a prior flood warning in several areas from November 25 to November 28, 2024 due to the current low-pressure situation in the Bay of Bengal and its possible further developments within the next few days.