ICC appoints Sri Lankan legal expert as new chair of Anti-Corruption Unit

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the appointment of Sumathi Dharmawardena P.C. as the new Independent Chair of the ICC Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU).

A few in our own camp creating issues for me: Hirunika

Samagi Jana Balwegaya (SJB) Colombo District candidate Hirunika Premachandra said a few members of her own camp are creating issues for her.

Johnston released on bail

Former Minister Johnston Fernando, who was arrested and remanded in connection with an unregistered luxury vehicle, has been granted bail.

No postponement of 2024 A/L exam: Examination Department

All arrangements have been made to conduct the 2024 Advanced Level (A/L) examinations from November 25 to December 20, 2024, as scheduled, Commissioner General of Examinations Amith Jayasundara said.

Canada alleges Indian minister Amit Shah behind plot to target Sikh separatists

The Canadian government alleged on Tuesday that Indian Minister of Home Affairs Amit Shah, a close ally of Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was behind the plots to target Sikh separatists on Canadian soil.

Police probe into anonymous threat to Chavakachcheri Court

The Chavakachcheri police have initiated a special investigation to identify the individual who anonymously reported a potential attack on the Chavakachcheri Magistrate’s Court in Jaffna.

People in possession of pork to face legal action

In light of the rapid proliferation of African Swine Fever (ASF) among pigs, Sri Lank has temporarily banned slaughtering pigs, selling or distributing pork and pork products.

Security Council discusses bomb threats to passenger aircraft

The National Security Council, led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, yesterday discussed a series of bomb threats targeting Indian passenger aircraft and their potential impact on Sri Lanka’s tourism industry.

Six Bangladeshis arrested in Seeduwa

Six Bangladeshi nationals who had been remaining illegally in the country without valid visas were arrested from a house at Amandoluwa in Seeduwa.

Appeal Court overturns decision to suspend Mannar liquor license

The Court of Appeal issued an interim order suspending the decision by authorities to revoke the liquor license granted to Jayantha Malcom Thirimanna for operating a foreign liquor shop in the Mannar area.

Postal voting for 2024 General election kicks off

Postal voting for the 2024 General election officially begins today.

TikTok founder becomes China’s richest man

The surging global popularity of TikTok has seen the co-founder of its parent company, ByteDance, become China’s richest person.

Tamil schools in Central, Uva Provinces to close on Friday

All government Tamil medium schools in the Central and Uva Provinces will be closed on November 1 (Friday) following a decision by the respective Zonal Education Directors.

Govt. to review Attorney General’s directive halting CID action in Mahara Prison Case

The government is expected to make a decision in the coming days regarding the Attorney General’s directive to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to cease further action on the deaths of 11 inmates during the 2020 Mahara Prison incident, Minister Vijitha Herath said.

Adviser to current Prez was a member of salary hike committee: RW

Duminda Hulangamuwa was a member of Udaya Seneviratne committee which recommended a salary hike for the public servants during the previous regime, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday.

New Govt to set up mechanism to monitor, regulate private universities

The government is in the process of establishing a standard operating procedure (SOP) to regulate and monitor private universities –both in operation currently and to be established in the future-, an official said .

Exports decline in September despite apparel, services growth

Sri Lanka’s export earnings for September 2024 fell by 3.49 percent to US$ 937.95 million compared to a year earlier, with weaker demand for tea, rubber products, electronics, and seafood weighing on performance, according to data released by Sri Lanka Customs.

Central Bank refutes money printing claims

The claims on money printing are not accurate and are baseless, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said.

Tharjini offers to rebuild Sri Lanka Netball

Former Sri Lanka ace goal shooter Tharjini Sivalingam said she is ready to coach the national netball team if the governing body invites her.

Government expecting to reduce electricity tariffs by considerable amount: President

The government is focused on significant issues such as lowering energy prices, promoting foreign investments and restructuring the diplomatic service to facilitate enhancing market access, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

National Digital ID initiative to be completed within one-and-half years: President

While highlighting the critical importance of digitising Sri Lanka’s economy, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the implementation of a National Digital ID initiative will be completed within one-and-a-half years.

No money for public servants’ pay hike announced by previous Government: Vijitha

The government reiterated today that no financial allocation had been made for any pay hike for public servants in keeping with the recommendations by the committee headed by Udaya R. Senevirathne despite a Cabinet decision taken by the previous rule.

Housemaid arrested for stealing pilot’s luggage

Katunayaka, October 29 (Daily Mirror) - A 45-year-old Sri Lanka housemaid was arrested by airport police for stealing the luggage of a Colombian pilot.

Station Masters on strike tomorrow if President, Minister do not address their issues

If the President and the Minister do not address the administrative issues within the Railways Department, the Sri Lanka Railways Station Masters’ Union (SLRSMU) has decided to launch a trade union action tomorrow.

Arugam Bay incident suspects held for 90 Days under Detention Order

Two suspects arrested in connection with security threats to foreign tourists in the Arugam Bay area are being detained for 90 days for further questioning, investigators informed court.

Student discovers lost Mayan city in Mexico jungle by accident

A huge Maya city has been discovered centuries after it disappeared under jungle canopy in Mexico.

Magazine found on Beliatta-Kandy express train

An ammunition magazine was found on an express train scheduled to leave from Beliatta to Kandy a short while ago, the Railways Department reported.

Hezbollah elects Naim Qassem to succeed slain head Nasrallah

Lebanese armed group Hezbollah said on Tuesday it had elected deputy head Naim Qassem to succeed slain secretary general Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli air attack on Beirut’s southern suburb over a month ago.

Ranil named respondent in FR petition challenging Deshabandu’s appointment as IGP

The Supreme Court today permitted the petitioners to add former President Ranil Wickremesinghe as a respondent in a Fundamental Rights petition filed challenging the appointment of Deshabandu Tennakoon as the Inspector General of Police (IGP).

Johnston Fernando writes letter from prison?

The Department of Prisons today denied reports claiming that former Minister Johnston Fernando, currently in remand custody, had written a letter from prison.