Excavation for alleged buried treasure concludes without findings

The excavation in search of alleged buried treasure near the Central Expressway construction site in the Wanduramba area of Veyangoda ended yesterday evening without any discovery of treasure or items of archaeological value.

Prez Dissanayake must fully implement ’vision document’ with India: Wickremesinghe

Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe said his successor Anura Kumara Dissanayake should fully implement the “vision document” adopted with India last year.

IPL teams set to splash the cash at 'mega-auction' in Saudi Arabia

The Indian Premier League opens its ’’mega-auction’’ later Sunday in Saudi Arabia with teams primed to splash out millions of dollars on world-class cricketers for the lucrative Twenty20 tournament.

Only invigilators allowed to use mobile phones during A/L exams this time

Only the invigilators will be allowed to use mobile phones in the examination centers during the 2024 GCE Advanced Level (A/L) examinations which is scheduled to begin on Monday (25).

Mahinda Deshapriya’s house in Ambalangoda robbed

Former Election Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya’s residence in Ambalangoda was robbed, and items valued at approximately Rs. 300,000 stolen, police said.

Low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal intensifying into depression tomorrow

The low-pressure area formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal is likely to move west north-westwards and intensify into a depression tomorrow, the Meteorology Department said.

Local Government polls to be held early next year: Vijitha

The Local Government elections will be held at the beginning of next year, said Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath.

Another student injured in Badulla KDU bus accident dies

Another student who was receiving treatment at the hospital after a bus carrying students of the Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) overturned on November 1 has died today, police said.

Health officials warn of spreading viral fever

Health officials have issued a warning on the spread of a viral fever in the community. Common symptoms include fever, chills, sore throat and cough. They urge individuals to seek prompt medical attention if these symptoms last for longer than three days.

Human trafficking on the rise Sri Lanka sees 60% surge in cases in 2024, Report reveals

The 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report conducted by the US Department of State disclosed a significant increase in trafficking cases in Sri Lanka, rising from 59 cases in 2023 to 95 cases in 2024.

35 MPs seek housing facilities at Madiwela complex

Thirty-five new MPs have asked for housing facilities at the Madiwela Housing Complex, according to an informed source.

150 mm rain today

Heavy showers or thundershowers of about 150 mm will be experienced today in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Uva Provinces the Meteorology Department said.

Jeep plunges into stream: Two brothers killed

Two bothers were killed after their jeep plunged into the Bujgamuwa stream at the Kamburapola bridge on the Kuliyapitiya-Hettipola Road early this morning.

Discrepancies in issuance of permits to expatriate workers to import electric vehicles

There have been abuses in the issuance of permits for expatriate workers to import electric vehicles, according to an audit report.

Third review approved by IMF, SL to get next US$ 333 million tranche

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reached a staff level agreement with Sri Lankan authorities, paving the way for the next tranche, for US$ 333 million, of the four-year Extended Fund Facility.

Quandary over nomination papers for LG polls due to changes in political affiliations

There is a quandary over nomination papers submitted for the local authorities’ election because of changes in political affiliations among candidates but the Election Commission has no choice but to proceed with the conduct of polls early next year, an official said.

Chewing betel and spitting, Badulla Municipality to book bus drivers, conductors, passengers

Badulla Municipal Council’s health department has decided to take legal action against individuals spitting in public places after a chew of betel or smearing chunam in quid of betel on walls in public buildings.

Only 3% of SL’s workforce pursue entrepreneurship, says NEDA

The National Enterprise Development Authority (NEDA) recently shared that Sri Lanka has a drastically low entrepreneurial interest among its citizens as only 3 percent of the current working population are engaged in entrepreneurship.

Market experiences limited activity and trades

The secondary market yield curve remained relatively fixed and broadly unchanged amidst a notable lack of activity in the market yesterday.

10 killed in Sufi shrine attack in Afghanistan

At least 10 people were killed after a gunman opened fire on Sufis who were taking part in a weekly ritual at a shrine in a remote area of Afghanistan’s Nahrin district.

Complaint filed against Jaffna MP

A group of civil society activists has filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) against Dr. Archchuna Ramanathan, the newly elected independent MP for the Jaffna District.

Third review of debt restructuring with IMF concludes

The discussions related to the third review of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme concluded today (22), the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Court orders digging up treasure

Excavations were carried out amid torrential rain on court order in a location in Expressway road reservation near Wandurawa Rajamaha Vihara in Veyangoda on information that a treasure had been buried there, but it was postponed for today after no evidence of a treasure was found.

Adani Group denies allegations against Gautam Adani

The Adani Group has denied the allegations made by the US Department of Justice and the US Securities and Exchange Commission, in its indictment against Gautam Adani and seven others, calling the charges “baseless”.

Kenya drops over $2.5 billion of Adani deals after US indictment

Kenyan President William Ruto said on Thursday he had ordered the cancellation of a procurement process that had been expected to award control of the country’s main airport to India’s Adani Group after its founder was indicted in the United States.

Tension erupts at UNP headquarters

A tense situation was reported at the UNP party headquarters in Sirikotha when a group of UNP supporters arrived to hand over a document on reviving the party.

Two fishermen injured in explosion of floating parcel off Mannar coast

Two fishermen were seriously injured and hospitalised after a parcel floating on the sea exploded while they were checking it off the coast of Mannar.

Romania to elect new President

Romanian voters are called to the polls to elect a new head of state this Sunday. Pollsters believe the right-wing populist AUR candidate George Simion could make it to a runoff vote on December 8 against the Social Democratic Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu. Commentators zero in on Simion’s chances of winning.

’’Caught in NPP’s Shramadana, but not buried’’: Harin

Former Minister Harin Fernando said that although he was caught up in the NPP’s ’Shramadanaya’ during the election, he was not ’’buried’’ and is determined to rise again.

Prof. Udugamasooriya appointed Senior Advisor on Science and Technology

Prof. Gomika Udugamasooriya has been appointed as the President’s Senior Advisor on Science and Technology.