SL Customs makes Rs.1 trillion record revenue achievement in history

Sri Lanka Customs made a recorded revenue achievement of Rs. 1 trillion, making it the highest figure of revenue generated so far in the country’s history, Customs Spokesperson Additional Director General Seevali Arukgoda said.

Ruwan predicts another Presidential election in two years if Ranil loses

Sri Lanka will have to go for another Presidential election in two years time if Ranil Wickremesinghe loses the Presidential election this month, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said today.

Trump to appoint Musk head of Government Efficiency Commission

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Thursday he would establish a government efficiency commission headed by billionaire supporter Elon Musk if he wins the Nov. 5 election, during a wide-ranging speech in which he laid out his economic vision for the country.

Four judges appointed to Court of Appeal

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed new judges to the Court of Appeal, effective September 6, 2024, under Article 107 of the Constitution, President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Will import vehicles for less than 80% of existing market rates: Roshan Ranasinghe

Parliamentarian Roshan Ranasinghe today announced a new vehicle import policy and said that he can import vehicles at prices up to 80 percent lower than the current market rates.

20 Sri Lankans stranded in Myanmar return

A total of 20 Sri Lankans who were forcibly detained at an illegal cyber centre camp in Myanmar returned to Sri Lanka after being released.

UAE declares visa amnesty, Lankans urged to rectify residency status or return to Sri Lanka

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has launched a two-month amnesty scheme starting from September 1, 2024 which provides an opportunity for individuals to correct their visa status or return to their home countries without incurring fines or facing entry bans.

Anura Widanagamage appointed Uva province governor

Anura Widanagamage has been appointed as the governor of Uva province by President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Sri Lanka Air Force to receive US donated Beechcraft King next week

The Beechcraft King Air 360ER aircraft, donated by the United States to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) will arrive in Sri Lanka next week.

Presidential election is not about choosing teams: RW

In response to an allegation that he does not have a sound team to back him, independent candidate Ranil Wickremesinghe said a Presidential election is all about electing a person to lead the nation.

At least 17 pupils killed in Kenya school fire

At least 17 pupils have died after a school in central Kenya caught fire on Thursday night, police said.

SLPP places deposits to contest Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha election

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) placed deposits at the Galle District Elections Office this morning to contest the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha elections.

England eye whitewash as Sri Lanka look for consolation

England’s final Test match of the summer sees them conclude their three-game series against Sri Lanka at the Oval starting today, with left-arm pace bowler Josh Hull set to make his international debut.

Sri Lanka great, former India coach join New Zealand coaching staff

New Zealand added former Sri Lanka spinner Rangana Herath and India’s ex-batting coach Vikram Rathour to their coaching staff on Friday for their upcoming three test matches in Asia.

Four women injured in explosion while clearing land mines in Mankulam

Four women were injured when a land mine exploded while they were clearing mines in Mankulam, Vavuniya last evening.

Dunith, Harshitha shortlisted for ICC Player-of-the-Month

Sri Lanka’s all-round prodigy Dunith Wellalage and promising Harshitha Samarawickrama have been shortlisted for the ICC Men’s and Women’s Player-of-the-Month Award for August respectively.

Muzammil resigns as Uva Governor to support Sajith

Uva Province Governor A.J.M. Muzammil has resigned from his post, extending his support to Presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa.

Fake postal voting results on social media: EC urged to quash

People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) urged the Election Commission to take steps to end the spread of fake postal voting results on social media.

State owned enterprises should no longer be a burden to country - Sajith

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa said that state-owned enterprises (SOE) can no more be a burden to the country, economy, taxpayers and the people.

Fragmented tour guides sector risks SL’s ability to cater to tourism targets: Study

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is grappling with lower number of licensed tour guides, which could threaten the country’s ability to cater to the expected five million visitors by 2030.

Exporters caution against risky election promises

The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE), ahead of the country’s upcoming presidential election, urged candidates to avoid making unrealistic fiscal promises that could jeopardise the nation’s fragile economic recovery.

Sri Lanka’s resurging retail sector well positioned for take-off: SLRA

Sri Lanka’s resurging retail sector which is undergoing a significant transformation is well positioned for a take-off supported by recent developments, according to Sri Lanka Retailers’ Association (SLRA).

Prisoners to get voting rights?

Officials from the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL), the Election Commission, Department of Prisons, and election monitoring bodies have come together to address challenges related to prisoners’ right to vote, the HRCSL said in a statement.

Over 45 apparel workers injured in bus collision in Bibila

A total of 47 apparel factory workers were injured following a bus collision in Bibila today.

Education State Minister vacates illegally occupied house after court order

The Nuwara Eliya Magistrate’s Court today (05) ordered that a house at the Henfold Estate in Lindula, which has been illegally occupied by State Minister of Education Aravindh Kumar since 1987 be handed over to the plantation authorities.

NPP using people’s issues unnecessarily for political gain

The National People’s Power (NPP), which was formerly the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), is playing politics by unnecessarily using issues of the people, Ven. Ulapane Sumangala Thero said.

Four State Ministers removed from office

Four State Ministers have been removed from their positions with immediate effect by President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Asitha Fernando’s journey to Sri Lanka’s test spearhead

Out of the pool of Sri Lanka Under - 19 fast bowlers back in 2015, the two names that were discussed the most were Lahiru Kumara and Asitha Fernando. While they both made their international debuts in 2017, Kumara was the one who had a consistent run in the national team, and one of the reasons for this was his extra pace.

Vedda community permitted to enter forests

The Department of Wildlife has taken step to issue special identity cards to those from the Vedda community to enter the forests and use the resources to make a living without any obstacles.

Shooting at Uddika’s vehicle: Former ASP arrested

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested the former Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) of Anuradhapura Sanjeewa Mahanama for allegedly assisting in the incident involving the shooting of actor-turned-politician Uddika Premaratne’s vehicle near his residence in Anuradhapura.