Govt signs for US $ 200 million from WB, part of series initiated under RW govt.

The World Bank and the government signed the second Resilience, Stability, and Economic Turnaround (RESET) Development Policy Operation (DPO) for $200 million which is the second operation in a two-part series that began in 2022 during former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s tenure.

Woman’s death at Wijaya K hospital - No vaccine administered: Hospital

While saying that a comprehensive investigation is underway into the tragic death of a 24-year-old woman at the Wijaya Kumaratunga Memorial Hospital in Seeduwa, the hospital authorities dismissed claims of a vaccine being administered to the woman.

Hambantota Port sees 40% increase in RORO transshipment

The Hambantota International Port (HIP) has marked a 40 percent increase in roll-on/roll-off (RORO) vehicles handled between the 2nd and 3rd quarters of 2024, the Port said in a statement.

Candidates urged to declare assets and liabilities

The candidates contesting the forthcoming parliamentary elections are urged to submit their declaration of assets and liabilities along with their nomination papers, the Election Commission said.

Landslide warning issued for Galle, Kalutara

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued a Level II landslide warning for Nagoda and Elpitiya in the Galle district, as well as the Wallawita area in the Kalutara district.

What is preventing NPP government from releasing liquor license holders, asks Mano

Claiming that permits or licenses to establish wine stores to sell liquor is not an illegal business, former MP Mano Ganesan questioned President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya on the reason for holding the government from releasing the list of names and suspending the operations of these unethical wine stores.

Sanath Jayasuriya appointed men’s cricket head coach for 1.5 years

The Executive Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has officially appointed Sanath Jayasuriya as the head coach of the national men’s cricket team following the team’s strong performances during recent tours.

Showers exceeding 100 mm expected today

Heavy showers exceeding 100 mm are expected in several parts of the country today, as the Intertropical Convergence Zone is influencing the weather, the forecasting division of the National Meteorological Centre said.

Over 300 Police personnel transferred from Presidential Security Division

A total of 307 police personnel have been transferred from the Presidential Security Division to various police divisions across the country with immediate effect.

Blast kills two Chinese near Pakistan’s Karachi airport

Two Chinese nationals have been killed and at least ten people injured after an explosion near Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, Pakistan.

Dozens of MPs to quit parliamentary politics

Dozens of MPs who were in the ninth Parliament which is now dissolved have decided to quit politics due to reasons ranging from old age, ill health to unfavourable political realities for them, Daily Mirror learns.

Piyumi Hansamali questioned

Model and actress Piyumi Hansamali has been questioned by the Illegal Assets division of police yesterday.

Tourism earnings reach US$ 2.35bn

Sri Lanka is seeing continuous headway in its tourism trade through September as both the arrivals and earnings made progress in the months, although there was some easing from a month ago.

CEBEU optimistic on averting looming power crisis in 2026-2027

The Ceylon Electricity Board Engineers’ Union (CEBEU) expressed optimism that recent changes in the leadership and management of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) will lay a much-needed foundation to avert a looming power crisis in 2026-2027.

Credit card debt tad higher in August in tandem with overall private credit

Consumer spending made via credit cards appear to be increasing as the total outstanding credit card debt in licensed commercial banks have expanded by a little under a billion rupees in August in line with the sharper increase seen in overall credit to the private sector in the same month.

Teledrama actor arrested with drugs

A teledrama actor who had in his possession a stock of the illegal intoxicant Methamphetamine (ICE) and attempted to escape arrest by offering a bribe of Rs.1 million to the police was taken into custody by Thanamalwila police.

Foreigners netted in major online financial scam

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested a group of foreigners involved in an online financial fraud network which operated from a hotel in Avissawella and from a private organisation in Hanwella, police said.

Population and housing data collection begins tomorrow: Census and Statistics Department

The collection of information about the population in Sri Lanka and their residences will begin tomorrow, Census and Statistics Department Director General Ms. Anoja Seneviratne said.

Reassuring to see current administration upholding same policy on vehicle imports: Semasinghe

Claiming that the current government appears to continue the vehicle import resumption policy that was originally introduced by the previous government, former State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said it is reassuring to see the current administration upholding the same policy.

Agencies seize Rs.11.1 Mn worth illegal cigarettes during weekend

Law enforcement agencies running operations in and outside the airport made a couple of detections of illegal cigarettes worth over Rs.11.1 million during the weekend and arrested two females and a male.

President assures justice for Easter Sunday victims

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the investigations into the Easter Sunday bomb attacks will be expedited, and steps will be taken to ensure that such a tragedy never occurs again in the country.

Sri Lankan students shine in Global Robotics Competition

A team of students from Dharmapala College, St. Sebastian’s College and Elizabeth Moir School achieved international recognition by winning the Zhang Heng Award for Engineering Design at the 6th Global Challenge Robotics Competition 2024, held in Athens, Greece, from September 26 to 29.

Inland Revenue exceeds 70% of annual tax target

The Inland Revenue Department has collected Rs. 1,417 billion in taxes by September 30, 2024, surpassing 70% of its annual goal of Rs. 2,024 billion.

Pakistani prisoners return home from SL

Oct 6 (SAMAA): Pakistani prisoners as many as 56 who have been imprisoned in Sri Lanka for several years will return home Sunday (today) via chartered plane.

Import levy hike on potatoes, big onions

The Finance Ministry has increased the special import levy on potatoes and big onions.

Police seek evidence on Grade 5 exam paper leak

The police urge anyone with evidence or knowledge of any leaked questions from the Grade 5 scholarship exam, beyond the three already reported, to come forward by October 7, 2024.

Akram Cassim elected Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association President

Managing Partner of Colombo Jewellery Stores Akram Cassim has been elected as the President of Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLJGA).

Responsibility of uplifting innocent peoples’ lives rests on President’s shoulders: Atamasthanadhipathi

The responsibility of uplifting the lives of the innocent people of this country and protecting the nation, race and religion now rests on the shoulders of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the Atamasthanadhipathi Most Venerable Pallekumbura Hemarathana Nayake Thera said today.

Over 120 independent groups place deposits for General Elections

A total of 122 independent groups have placed their cash deposits for the upcoming general elections scheduled for November 14, 2024, the Election Commission stated.

DIG Dhammika Priyantha appointed as SIS Director

DIG Dhammika Priyantha has been appointed as the new Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS).