Three-wheeler fares revised

The Western Province Provincial Road Passenger Transport Authority has announced a revision of three-wheeler fares with effect from October 7.

Pope Francis conveys greetings to Anura Kumara on his victory

The Vatican Ambassador, Reverend Dr. Brian Udaigwe met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, where he conveyed heartfelt greetings from Pope Francis, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

SLPP to have a new face in North, Geethanath Cassilingham to contest from Jaffna

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Politburo member Geethanath Cassilingham signed nomination papers to contest the upcoming General Election from the Jaffna District.

Concerns raised over disease spreading among pigs

Health authorities have sounded the alarm over the spread of a viral disease called ’Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome’ among pigs, hogs and boars in Sri Lanka.

Three-month grace period begins for Sri Lankans in Lebanon

A three-month grace period has been granted from October 8 for Sri Lankans living in Lebanon who have not registered themselves with the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) or have not updated their registrations.

Govt. suspends selling of Nuwara Eliya post office premises

The government has decided to suspend the decision taken by the previous government to provide the colonial-era Nuwara Eliya post office for a hotel project, Minister Vijitha Herath said.

Govt assures no cuts to entitlements for tri-forces personnel

The Government has no intentions of curtailing the entitlements accorded to tri forces personnel, Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal (Rtd) Sampath Thuyacontha said.

U.S. Admiral to arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow

Admiral Steve Koehler, a 4-star U.S. Navy Admiral and Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, will visit Sri Lanka tomorrow (October 10), marking the highest-level U.S. military visit to the country since 2021, the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka said.

Political risks to Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring agreement recede: Fitch

The Sri Lankan authorities’ confirmation that they endorse the targets set under the country’s IMF programme, and intend to implement debt restructuring based on the terms agreed with international sovereign bondholders in September, reduces risks to the debt treatment process associated with the outcome of the presidential election on 21 September, said Fitch Ratings.

Sri Lanka’s ’Smoke & Bitters’ among world’s 50 best bars

Smoke & Bitters in Hiriketiya has made history as the first bar from Sri Lanka to enter the World’s 50 Best Bars list.

Florida faces ’matter of life and death’ as Hurricane Milton closes in

Florida residents are rushing to finish emergency preparations - or just leave - as Hurricane Milton races toward landfall on the heavily-populated Tampa Bay.

Ranjan and T M Dilshan announce formation of United Democratic Voice

Actor-turned-politician Ranjan Ramanayake and former Sri Lankan cricketer T.M. Dilshan announced the forming of a new political party, the United Democratic Voice (UDV), a short while ago.

Showers above 75 mm on the cards

The Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rains of over 75 mm in parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-Western, Uva and Eastern Provinces as well as the Galle and Matara districts.

Afghan man arrested in alleged US election day attack plot

The suspect, Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, 27, is a citizen of Afghanistan residing in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, according to prosecutors.

India eye Asia Cup revenge against Sri Lanka

On a sticky wicket after a mixed start to the campaign, India will look to fix their batting woes to bolster their net run rate when they take on bottom-placed Sri Lanka in their third and penultimate Group ‘A’ match of the T20 Women’s World Cup in Dubai today.

Israel says it has killed slain Hezbollah leader’s successors

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday Israeli airstrikes had killed two successors to Hezbollah’s slain leader, as Israel expanded its ground offensive against the Iran-backed group with a fourth army division deployed into south Lebanon.

Train services limited up to Ella for six days

The Railways Department announced that train services between Colombo Fort and Badulla will be limited to Ella station from today till October 15 due to an Indo-Lanka joint film project.

Ranjan to quit SJB?

Former MP Ranjan Ramanayake who was imprisoned for contempt of court and granted pardon is likely shift sides and contest for the General Election from a new party if his civic rights are restored.

Education Ministry seeks clarification from CIS

Following a 15-year-old girl jumping to death from the Lotus Tower, the Education Ministry has decided to seek a clarification from Colombo International School (CIS) where she studied, an official said yesterday.

Major political parties will face elimination

Almost every major political party will face elimination and pass into history if they do not field ideal candidates in their lists to contest the upcoming General Election, as the public is determined to vote against the corrupt political culture, the Civil Collective said.

Best option for SL is to stick with IMF plan: IPS Chief

Sri Lanka should stay committed to the fiscal framework set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) until the country achieves the macroeconomic stability required for a sustained recovery, a top economist asserted.

IRD launches ambitious tax recovery programme

Sri Lanka’s Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has launched a special initiative to recover Rs. 570 billion in outstanding taxes from certain taxpayers under the self-assessment payment system, with a deadline of November 30.

Rubber exports to Europe expected to rise

Sri Lanka’s rubber sector is poised for a boost in order volumes from Europe this month (October), as buyers return following the summer break and U.S. export earnings strengthen.

Government appoints new chairmen to lead four tourism bodies

The Government has appointed new Chairmen to head four major tourism bodies, following the resignation of their predecessors last week.

Nearly 250 independent groups place deposits for General Elections

A total of 246 independent groups have placed their cash deposits for the upcoming general elections scheduled for November 14, 2024, the Election Commission stated.

Sri Lanka’s new government pledges review of Adani wind project

Sri Lanka’s new government said it will review a wind power deal with the Adani Group, throwing a fresh hurdle for the Indian conglomerate as it seeks to expand abroad.

Amaraweera’s official residence handed over to Sirimavo Girl’s College

Former Agriculture and Plantation Industries Minister Mahinda Amaraweera vacated his official residence at Paget Road, Colombo 7, today.

Mental health of school children is a major issue in the education system: PM

The mental health of school children has become a major issue due to the existing education system, the competition created in the relevant sectors, and the situations arising within education, Prime Minister and Education Minister Harini Amarasuriya said.

SL bags major public health achievement awards from WHO

Sri Lanka has been recognized for its strides in public health, receiving two awards from the World Health Organization (WHO) South-East Asia Region.

Deadline for postal voting applications extended

The Election Commission announced that the deadline for accepting applications for postal voting in the 2024 General Election, has been extended until midnight on October 10, 2024.