Technical malfunction causes delays between Fort, Maradana

Sri Lanka Railways reported delays affecting train services between Colombo-Fort and Maradana due to a technical malfunction at the Fort Railway Station.

Reports not secret; those who question probe reports out to hide perpetrators

Claiming that those who were in a state of coma for the last five years about the Easter Sunday attacks had now started to question the reports of the Presidential Commission, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today those reports were not secret reports and that some people were perturbed after the government initiated a proper investigation into the Easter attacks.

Indonesia leader sworn in with largest cabinet in decades

Former military general Prabowo Subianto has been sworn in as Indonesia’s president, as he announced the country’s largest cabinet since the 1960s.

Radhika to Coach Zahira

Former Dharmaraja, Kandy SC, CH & FC, CR & FC, Up Country and national sevens and fifteens player, former Army SC and Nepal Men’s and Women’s Head Coach, and Royal’s Backs and Assistant Coach, Radhika Hettiarachchi, signed with Zahira College for the 2025 rugby season, which will come into effect from 1 November 2024.

Gammanpila vows to publicize reports today unless Prez...

Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader former MP Udaya Gammanpila vowed to publicize the two reports on the Easter Sunday bomb attacks today unless President Anura Kumara Dissanayake does it.

Call to withdraw FR cases against officers tackling underworld

Following a request from security chiefs for the removal of Fundamental Rights cases and arrest orders against officers tackling the rising underworld, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed the Attorney General to immediately intervene to address these allegations against such members of the law enforcement authorities.

RW not aware of the facilities requested by his security unit

In response to a remark made by incumbent President Anura Kumara Dissanayake that his predecessor Ranil Wickremesinghe has asked for extensive privileges, Advisor to the former President Sagala Ratnayake yesterday said it is the security unit of Mr. Wickremesinghe which has asked for privileges.

Govt. yet to decide as it awaits committee recommendations

The government is yet to take a decision on the curtailment of perks and benefits of former presidents and their widows since it awaits the recommendations of the committee that has been appointed to look into it, a top source said.

Tensions in Middle East likely to pose risks to economy and fiscal operations: Finance Ministry

The Ministry of Finance outlined that recent tensions in the Middle East are likely to pose risks to the Sri Lankan economy and fiscal operations.

SL surpasses IMF annual primary surplus target

Sri Lanka has exceeded IMF’s annual primary surplus target with the primary surplus reaching estimated 2.1 percent of GDP during the first eight months of the year.

Sri Lanka take series lead against West Indies with comfortable win

Half centuries from captain Charith Asalanka and debutant Nishan Madushka helped Sri Lanka chase down a revised target to win the rain-affected first ODI against West Indies by five wickets in Pallekele.

New Zealand trump South Africa for first Women’s T20 World Cup title

An outstanding all-round performance by Amelia Kerr led New Zealand to their first ever Women’s T20 World Cup title as they beat South Africa by a commanding 32 runs in Sunday’s final in Dubai.

Police seize luxury vehicles from house of former Minister’s son-in-law

The Kandy Division Criminal Investigation Bureau has confiscated a BMW and a Pajero jeep, valued at approximately Rs. 60 million, from the residence of former Minister Rohitha Abeygunawardena’s son-in-law in Aniwatta, Kandy.

Additional allowance for school children through next budget: President

The government is expecting to increase salaries of public servants, provide an additional allowance for school children and increase the allowance for low income families through the budget for 2025 which is to be presented before March next year, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

Will launch ’Clean Sri Lanka’ project to make Sri Lanka cleanest in Asian region: President

The Government will launch a special project ’Clean Sri Lanka’ aiming to make Sri Lanka the cleanest country in the Asian region, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

Over 20 flights receive bomb threats today

More than 20 flights of Indian airlines received bomb threats on Sunday (October 20, 2024), according to sources.

Increase in complaints relating to online scams, cyber frauds: SLCERT

The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) recorded nearly 8,000 complaints related to online scams, cyber frauds and issues concerning Facebook over the past nine months, SLCERT Senior Information Security Engineer Charuka Damunupola said.

SLPP to set up strategic committee targeting forthcoming elections

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has decided to set up a strategic committee to provide the necessary support for the successful conduct of the election and to provide leadership and correct guidance for future decisions.

Heavy rain of 100mm on the cards

The Meteorology Department has warned that some areas in the Northern Province could experience heavy rainfall exceeding 100mm.

Enjoying beauty of Golden Temple...

Larger groups of tourists are visiting the sacred Golden Temple in Dambulla these days. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Lohan’s private secretary found dead with gunshot injuries

A private secretary of former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte was found dead with gunshot injuries in a house in Katugastota today.

Over 400 complaints related to General Elections

A total of 58 fresh complaints related to the upcoming parliamentary elections were received, taking the total number of complaints to over 400.

Three of same family die in house fire

Three members of the same family including a 15-year old girl were reportedly killed in a house fire in the Sinhapura area of Chilaw. 

Four killed within 24 hours due to road accidents

Police said that four persons, including a woman, have died in separate road accidents over the past 24 hours across Moronthuduwa, Kopai, Karandeniya and Kadawatha.

Crowded ferry dock collapses in Georgia, killing seven

At least seven people have died after part of a ferry dock collapsed in Georgia’s Sapelo Island on Saturday, local authorities say.

MR under threat more than any other leader, only six vehicles for him now

In response to the decision to recall vehicles assigned to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, his media unit said that only six vehicles had been provided to the former President and steps had been taken to return three of them, including the ambulance, to the Presidential Secretariat on October 21.

President says he rejected Ranil’s request to have 16 chefs, 163 guards

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said he has denied a request from former President Ranil Wickremesinghe for extensive privileges, which included 16 chefs, 163 security personnel, 30 umbrellas and over 20 vehicles.

No threats detected on Vistara flight: Operations resume at BIA

The management of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) said that the emergency situation declared after the reported bomb scare on the Vistara flight which arrived at the BIA from Mumbai today, has been called off.

Drone ’launched towards’ Israeli PM Netanyahu’s home

A drone has been ’’launched towards’’ the private residence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the coastal town of Caesarea, his office has said.

400 files related to corruption, fraud to be opened for action: AKD

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said there are 400 files related to corruption and fraud lying with the Attorney General and all of them will be opened for the institution of legal action.