IMF agreed to hold discussions on zoom; MP questions why officials visited Washington

Opposition MP Chamara Sampath today questioned why the Central Bank and Finance Ministry officials visited Washington spending a colossal sum of money despite the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s agreeing to hold discussions on its Extended Fund Facility (IMF) via zoom facility.

World Test Championship - State of Play ahead of 2025 final

New Zealand finish their ICC World Test Championship 2025 campaign with a win over England but are out of contention for the final.

Russian general killed in explosion in Moscow

A high-ranking general in the Russian armed forces has been killed in an explosion in Moscow.

Jaffna Hospital informs MP Archchuna he can only enter as a patient

The Director’s Office of the Jaffna Teaching Hospital has notified MP Ramanathan Archchuna that he will only be allowed entry to the hospital as a patient, and for no other reason.

MP wants Doctor, Professor titles avoided in House

MP Dilith Jayaweera proposed in Parliament that titles such as Doctor, Professor etc. should be avoided when introducing MPs in the House as it leads to social division.

Four MPs sworn in

Faizer Mustapha, Sujeewa Senasinghe, Mano Ganesan and Mohamed Ismail were sworn in as Members of Parliament (MPs) a short while ago before Deputy Speaker Rizvie Salih.

Jagath Wickramaratne elected as new Speaker

National People’s Power (NPP) MP Jagath Wickramaratne was elected as the Speaker of the 10th Parliament.

Two killed by female student in shooting at US Christian school

A student opened fire at a private Christian school in the US state of Wisconsin, injuring six people and killing a teacher and teenaged student.

NPP rules out need to evaluate educational qualifications of members: Govt. stands by its MPs

The NPP government which is now a little over a month old has in recent weeks faced criticism over some of its members allegedly publicising fake doctor titles, receiving much flak on social media and among the citizens.

November PMI signals continued expansion in manufacturing & services

Sri Lanka’s economic activities across both the manufacturing and services activities continued to expand during November.

Namal responds to allegations of preferential treatment in law exam

In response to the CID complaint filed by a civil society representative alleging that MP Namal Rajapaksa had received preferential treatment during a law examination 11 years ago, Rajapaksa said that there was no special treatment given to any candidate, including him.

AC Milan arrives in SL to launch three new Milan junior camps

AC Milan announced the arrival of the Milan Junior Camp project in Sri Lanka, which will make stops in the cities of Colombo, Galle and Jaffna at the beginning of next year.

Membership of NOCSL decides on early elections

The General Membership of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL), during its Special General Assembly (SGA), resolved to conduct elections for new office-bearers no later than March 31, 2025.

Create formal institution to discuss sensitive info that BBS holds: Gnanasara Thera requests President

Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary, Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, today requested the President to establish a formal institution to receive and discuss sensitive information they have collected regarding the growing racism and religious fanaticism in the country.

Cabinet Paper drafted to provide loans for restarting piggeries: Minister

A Cabinet Paper has been drafted to provide concessionary loan facilities for farmers affected by disruptions to their piggeries by the spread of the African Swine Disease in the country, Agriculture and Livestock Deputy Minister Namal Karunaratne said.

Complaint filed against Namal Rajapaksa’s law exam

A civil society representative has lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) alleging that MP Namal Rajapaksa received preferential treatment during a law examination 11 years ago.

Sirisena assures Court: No future claims for SLFP chairmanship

Former President Maithripala Sirisena, through his counsel, informed the Court of Appeal today that he will not claim any rights to the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) chairmanship in the future.

’Won’t allow our land to be used against India’: President Anura Kumara

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, on his first official trip to India, has assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi of full cooperation while ensuring regional peace. Dissanayake said that India has always helped Sri Lanka and the island nation has very significant place in the foreign policy of India.

Close to 1,000 feared dead after Cyclone Chido hits Mayotte

Close to 1,000 people may have been killed after Cyclone Chido hit Mayotte in the Indian Ocean, according to the island’s top official.

India will supply LNG to Sri Lanka’s power plants, announces PM Modi

India plans to supply liquefied natural gas to Sri Lanka’s power plants and will work on connecting the power grids of the two countries as well as lay a petroleum pipeline between the neighbours, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Monday.

Brigadier Medagoda appointed Army Media Director

Brigadier M.J.R.S Medagoda assumed duties as the Sri Lanka Army’s Director of Media and Psychological Operations today.

Justice Minister files complaint with CID over false education data

Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara has lodged a formal complaint with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today requesting an inquiry into the inclusion of inaccurate educational qualifications in the Parliament database.

President meets Modi

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House this afternoon.

Hundreds feared dead after storm hits French territory

The death toll in the French territory of Mayotte from Cyclone Chido is “several hundred” and may run into the thousands, the island’s top government official told a local broadcaster Sunday.

President receives ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was ceremonially welcomed by Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Rashtrapati Bhavan this morning.

Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain dies due to health complications

World-renowned tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away on Monday at a hospital in San Francisco, his family confirmed. He was 73 years old.

Prez holds talks with Indian External Affairs and Finance Ministers

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake who arrived in India yesterday held talks with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr.S. Jaishankar and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharama New Delhi.

Govt. orders Acting IGP to curb shootings, underworld activity

In the wake of a troubling rise in underworld activities and shooting incidents, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala told the Daily Mirror that he had directed the acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) to take swift action to curb the ongoing murders.

President receives grand welcome in India

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in India today (15) at around 5:30 p.m via the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

PUCSL to begin public consultations on electricity tariff revision from Tuesday

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) announced today that public consultations on the electricity tariff revision will commence on Tuesday, Tuesday (17).