Bribery Commission Director General gives undertaking to resign

The Director General (DG) of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today gave an undertaking to resign from office by 3 p.m. yesterday after the Supreme Court granted leave to proceed with three Fundamental Rights applications filed challenging his appointment.

Poultry Farmers’ calls for stabilization of poultry feed prices

After a decrease in tourist arrivals and an excess supply of eggs resulted in a reduction in market prices, the All Island Poultry Farmers’ Association has called for a stabilization of poultry feed prices.

277 wild elephants killed up until now

While there has been a decrease in elephant deaths this year, a total of 277 elephants have been killed up to October due to both natural and man-made causes, according to the Department of Wildlife Conservation.

Over 9,000 cybercrime complaints within two months

Over 9,000 incidents related to cybercrime activities have been reported between August and September this year, the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) said.

UN hosts rare special emergency session to address crisis on Coral Reefs

With data confirming the worst ecological crisis facing coral reefs, amidst the ongoing fourth and most extensive coral bleaching event on record, an emergency special session has been called for October 30 on the sidelines of the UN Biodiversity Conference COP16 in Cali, Colombia.

Tragedy at Lotus Tower

A female student from Colombo International School fell to her death from the observation deck of the Lotus Tower this afternoon.

RW has not asked for foreign chefs and additional security: Ruwan

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has not asked for foreign chefs, foreign food and additional security, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said today.

Police deny removal of security for former President Wickremesinghe

Refuting reports that security personnel assigned to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe had been removed, police clarified that 163 officers remain assigned to his protection.

School girl falls to death from Lotus Tower

A female student from Colombo International School fell to her death from the observation deck of the Lotus Tower in Colombo this evening, the police said.

Acting IGP gives two-week deadline to investigate into minor complaints

Acting Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasuriya has directed that minor complaints reported to police stations, which have not yet been investigated must be thoroughly investigated and resolved within two weeks.

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.

Against Israel’s Occupation of Gaza

A protest was held in front of the United Nations (UN) office in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on October 7, 2024, by several organizations opposing Israel’s occupation of Gaza and Lebanon. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

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.

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Several sewage holes of the waste water disposal project on Aponsu Mawatha, Lakshapathiya in Moratuwa were seen overflowing with the heavy rains today.

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.