Agencies seize Rs.11.1 Mn worth illegal cigarettes during weekend

Law enforcement agencies running operations in and outside the airport made a couple of detections of illegal cigarettes worth over Rs.11.1 million during the weekend and arrested two females and a male.

President assures justice for Easter Sunday victims

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the investigations into the Easter Sunday bomb attacks will be expedited, and steps will be taken to ensure that such a tragedy never occurs again in the country.

President meets families of Easter attack victims...

Sri Lankan students shine in Global Robotics Competition

A team of students from Dharmapala College, St. Sebastian’s College and Elizabeth Moir School achieved international recognition by winning the Zhang Heng Award for Engineering Design at the 6th Global Challenge Robotics Competition 2024, held in Athens, Greece, from September 26 to 29.

Inland Revenue exceeds 70% of annual tax target

The Inland Revenue Department has collected Rs. 1,417 billion in taxes by September 30, 2024, surpassing 70% of its annual goal of Rs. 2,024 billion.

Pakistani prisoners return home from SL

Oct 6 (SAMAA): Pakistani prisoners as many as 56 who have been imprisoned in Sri Lanka for several years will return home Sunday (today) via chartered plane.

Import levy hike on potatoes, big onions

The Finance Ministry has increased the special import levy on potatoes and big onions.

Police seek evidence on Grade 5 exam paper leak

The police urge anyone with evidence or knowledge of any leaked questions from the Grade 5 scholarship exam, beyond the three already reported, to come forward by October 7, 2024.

Akram Cassim elected Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association President

Managing Partner of Colombo Jewellery Stores Akram Cassim has been elected as the President of Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLJGA).

Responsibility of uplifting innocent peoples’ lives rests on President’s shoulders: Atamasthanadhipathi

The responsibility of uplifting the lives of the innocent people of this country and protecting the nation, race and religion now rests on the shoulders of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the Atamasthanadhipathi Most Venerable Pallekumbura Hemarathana Nayake Thera said today.

Over 120 independent groups place deposits for General Elections

A total of 122 independent groups have placed their cash deposits for the upcoming general elections scheduled for November 14, 2024, the Election Commission stated.

DIG Dhammika Priyantha appointed as SIS Director

DIG Dhammika Priyantha has been appointed as the new Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS).

Numerous MPs to quit politics

Numerous MPs who were in the currently dissolved Parliament have decided to opt out of politics without contesting the upcoming general election.

Election Commission suspends unlawful appointment of SLPA Managing Director

The Election Commission has halted the unlawful appointment of a new Managing Director to the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) by the new government.

Woman in hot soup for smuggling Coconut Sambol laced with toxic drug for husband in remand

A 25-year-old woman from Sucharithagama, Anuradhapura, was arrested by prison authorities after attempting to smuggle a psychoactive drug into the Anuradhapura prison, concealed in a lunch parcel intended for her remanded husband.

President receives blessings….

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the headquarters of the Sri Lanka Ramanna Maha Nikaya in Narahenpita this morning, where he met with the Chief Prelate, Most Venerable Makulewe Wimala Nayaka Thera, Aggamaha Panditha of the Sri Lanka Ramanna Maha Nikaya, and received his blessings.

Road along Temple Trees opened to public after 19 years

A part of R.A. de Mel Mawatha in the Kollupitiya Police area from St. Michael’s Roundabout to the Rotunda Roundabout along Temple Trees was opened to the public after 19 years, the Ministry of Defence said.

K+ Colombo International Shoe Fair...

The K+ Colombo International Shoe Fair 2024 was inaugurated today at SLECC. The event features a wide range of shoes, bags, umbrellas, and purses available at significant discounts. Visitors can explore new models suited for various occasions in daily life. Photos by Kithsiri De Mel

NPP to formulate mechanism to avoid competition for preferential votes among its contenders

Claiming that the National People’s Power (NPP) is finalising its nomination lists at district level for the upcoming General Election, NPP General Secretary Dr. Nihal Abeysinghe said yesterday the NPP is preparing a mechanism to avoid competition for preferential votes among the NPP contenders.

Will remain steadfast partner in supporting Sri Lanka and its people: IMF

Asserting that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) remains a steadfast partner in supporting Sri Lanka and its people, Director for Asia Pacific Department Krishna Srinivasan said today that the IMF team will continue its close engagement with Sri Lanka’s economic team to set a date for the third review of the IMF-supported programme.

Increase in spreading influenza among children, advised to wear masks: Pediatrician

There has been an increase in the number of children showing symptoms of influenza and doctors advise vulnerable groups to wear masks, Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) Consultant Pediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera said.

‘Sihinaya – Nonimiya’

A book titled ‘Sihinaya – Nonimiya’ written by Ganga Rajinee Dissanayaka about former President Maithripala Sirisena was launched today at the Galle Face Hotel with the participation of distinguished guests. Pix by Nimalsiri Ediringhe

Govt. in positive mind of importing vehicles from January: Importers

There is a positive response from the government regarding the import of vehicles from January.

DMT Deputy Commissioner, clerk arrested for soliciting bribe

Officers from the Bribery Commission arrested a Deputy Commissioner and a clerk from the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT), along with a broker, for accepting a bribe.

Prez in talks with Jaishankar...

Indian External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, who arrived in Sri Lanka this morning (04) on a one-day official visit, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon.

Government recalls firearms issued to civilians

The government has announced the temporary recall of all firearms issued to civilians by the Ministry of Defence.

S. Jaishankar meets Prime Minister, RW, Sajith

Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, on an official visit to Sri Lanka, held a series of high-level discussions with the nation’s top leaders.

Lanka Sathosa gets new Chairman

Dr. Samitha Perera has been appointed as the new Chairman of Lanka Sathosa.

Indian Foreign Minister meets President Dissanayake

Indian Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today, focusing on enhancing cooperation and strengthening the relationship between India and Sri Lanka.

International community should support Sri Lanka: Erik Solheim

The international community should support Sri Lanka in building a peaceful, multi ethnic, green and prosperous Sri Lanka, Norwegian diplomat and former politician Erik Solheim said.