Govt. raises spending cap for Bribery Commission raids by Rs. 100mn

To strengthen its fight against corruption, the government yesterday raised the maximum expenditure limit for raids conducted by the Bribery or Corruption Allegation Commission by Rs. 100 million.

Sri Lanka Economic Summit to be held in January 2025

The Sri Lanka Economic Summit, the flagship event of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC), is rescheduled to be held on 28 and 29 January 2025.

Daily Mirror responds to false website misusing their logo

It has been brought to the attention of the Daily Mirror that a fake website is misusing their logo and intending to deceive their readers.

Free Trade Zones exploit our labour and pay for weaker sex: LGBTIQ+ community

The LGBTIQA+ community working in the Free Trade Zones (FTZ) complained yesterday that the garment factories that employ them through random manpower agencies would exploit their labour as men and pay wages designated for the weaker sex.

New Zealand name captain for Sri Lanka limited-overs series

New Zealand have named their ODI and T20I squads for the tour of Sri Lanka next month.

Major drug bust at BIA cargo village

A major drug bust was reported at the Cargo Village of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), according to police.

Sri Lanka eye series as WI look for decisive outing

Sri Lanka and the West Indies will clash in the second ODI of their three-match series tomorrow at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy.

Ranil to make special statement on committees he appointed to probe Easter Sunday attacks

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is to make a special statement tomorrow on the two committees he had appointed to probe the Easter Sunday bomb attacks.

Sri Lanka beat Japan to record fourth straight win

Defending champions Sri Lanka trounced Japan 85-18 in their 13th Asian Senior Netball Championship 2024 Group ‘A’ fixture played at the Koramangala Indoor Stadium in Bengaluru, India.

Rejection of nomination papers tendered by DNA challenged in court

The candidates fielded by the Democratic National Alliance (DNA) for the Vanni District filed a Writ Application before the Supreme Court challenging the decision of the Vanni District Returning Officer to reject the nomination papers tendered by the DNA for the Vanni district.

China donates over Rs. 30 million as relief funds

The government of China donated over Rs. 30 million in emergency humanitarian relief funds, to help people affected by the recent floods in Sri Lanka.

Bus collision in Avissawella leaves 28 injured

A total of 28 passengers were injured in a collision between two private buses in Avissawella today.

Cardinal questions credibility of Ranil’s committee to probe SIS, CNI

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith questioned the motive behind former President Ranil Wickremesinghe appointing a committee headed by Retired Judge A. N. J. Alwis earlier this year, to look into actions taken by the certain intelligence authorities in the lead up to the 2019 Easter Sunday bombing.

Price control of rice remains unchanged: Govt.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated the controlled price of rice will not change, the President’s Media Division said.

ICC satisfied with PCB’s preparations for Champions Trophy 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has expressed satisfaction with the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) preparations for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, according to sources reported by a local news channel.

Govt. invites Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya to lead digital economy

The government has reportedly invited Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya, former CEO of Dialog Axiata and a prominent figure in Sri Lanka’s telecom sector, to lead the government’s proposed digital economy.

AKD instructs Governors to prepare new proposals to rationalize Provincial Council system

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake instructed the Governors to prepare and submit a new proposal aimed at rationalizing the Provincial Council mechanism.

Statement on misinformation over circumstances in which the demise of Radhya Gunasekera occurred

We, the parents of the late Radhya Gunasekera, remain devastated by the tragic loss of our beloved teenage daughter on October 7, 2024, at the Lotus Tower building in Colombo.

Probe under way after man killed while trying to prevent son’s abduction

Police have not yet made any arrests following the death of a 65-year-old man who was killed while attempting to prevent the abduction of his son by an armed gang in the Eheliyagoda area.

SriLankan airlines regains 7-star rating after pilot incident

AirlineRatings.com, an Australia-based aviation safety and product rating agency, has restored SriLankan Airlines’ 7-star status after the airline took swift action against pilot for breaking cockpit protocol rules, SriLankan airlines announced today.

Alleged use of unregistered vehicle: Johnston set to appear before CID tomorrow

Former Parliamentarian Johnston Fernando, through his lawyer, informed the Court of Appeal today that he is prepared to provide a statement to the CID tomorrow (23), in connection with an incident involving his alleged use of an unregistered luxury vehicle.

Northern line train delays due to split construction, signal projects: Cabinet spokesman

Train services on the Northern railway line from Maho to Omanthai have been delayed due to projects not being completed properly and a request for another year to complete the signals system, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Vijitha Herath said.

Ravi Senaviratne or Shani Abeysekera will not be removed for any reason: Minister

Secretary to the Public Security Ministry former Senior Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ravi Senaviratne and Director of Crimes of Sri Lanka Police Former Director CID SSP Shani Abeysekera will not be removed from their positions for any reason, Minister Vijitha Herath said today.

No special room reservations, extra facilities for ministers at holiday bungalows

Cabinet spokesman Minister Vijitha Herath said that decisions have been made not to allocate government-assisted wildlife holiday bungalows at concessionary rates to close relatives of Ministers and Ministry officials. Some bungalows had previously offered concessionary rates following instructions from Ministers.

Government not ready to accept Presidential Committee’s report in its entirety

The government will not accept the report of the Committee headed by retired Judge A.N.J. De Alwis that probed the Easter Sunday bomb attacks in its entirety as it is politically motivated, Minister Vijitha Herath said today.

IMF Chief commends Sri Lanka’s reform commitment

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva praised the country’s commitment to reform efforts during a meeting with the visiting Sri Lanka delegation, reaffirming its support for the nation’s progress under the ongoing IMF programme.

Jay Shah set to start ICC stint, board recommends change in chief’s tenure

The International Cricket Council has recommended changes in the chief’s tenure. The move comes right before Jay Shah is set to take over the cricket body.

President and Ministers will not attend CHOGM in Samoa

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and other ministers will not attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), which is scheduled to be held in Samoa from October 25 to 26, 2024.

Musk’s $1m-a-day to swing states voters ’deeply concerning’

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has said he will give away $1m (£766,000) a day to a registered voter in key swing states until the US presidential election on 5 November.

Police deny purchasing substandard breathalyzers

In response to reports that Sri Lanka Police had purchased substandard breathalyzers for testing drunk drivers, the Police have clarified that no payments have been made for the 14,803 breathalyzer boxes that failed quality tests.