World Test Championship - State of Play ahead of 2025 final

We take a look at what lies ahead for all Test sides and who remains in contention of reaching the 2025 World Test Championship Final.

Japan’s government in flux after election gives no party majority

The make-up of Japan’s future government was in flux on Monday after voters punished Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s scandal-tainted ruling coalition, leaving no party with a clear mandate to lead the world’s fourth-largest economy.

Massive crowd at Vijay’s first political meeting

Indian actor Thalapathy Vijay has made his official entry into politics with the launch of his new party, Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam. The inaugural event was held on October 27 in Vikravandi, Tamil Nadu, drawing large crowds of enthusiastic supporters.

Prez vows to scrap perks for former presidents once again

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake vowed once again that the perks and benefits of the past heads of state would be scrapped completely, no matter what.

Alliance for People’s Struggle calls for a fresh probe on passport issue

The Alliance for People’s Struggle yesterday called for a fresh probe on what they called the passport scandal stating that the truth of the claim made by Epic Lanka that it had signed an agreement with Department of Emigration and Immigration on printing passports is true or false.

Govt. to launch probe over X Press Pearl disaster

The government will study the X Press Pearl disaster which occurred in 2021 and will launch an investigation over it in the near future, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath told Daily Mirror last evening.

No decline in tourist arrivals at Arugam Bay: Residents

Residents of the area and those engaging in tourism in Arugam Bay tourist zone point out that there is no unusual decline in foreign tourist arrivals in the area but there is a decline since this is off season.

Expand cultivation with increased subsidy

Paddy farmers in the Gampaha district are gearing up to expand their cultivation during the Maha season. They said the government’s increase in the fertiliser subsidy has been a motivating factor, encouraging them to make the most of this support to enhance paddy production in the area. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Two-thirds of public sector FTE expenses could be cut with correct technology: Former ICTA Chairman

The government could potentially cut off two-thirds of its public sector workforce expenses by strategically implementing the correct technology to streamline public services, according to former ICTA chairman.

LIOC revenues up but profits tumble on lower margins in September

Lanka IOC PLC (LIOC) reported higher revenues but profits tumbled in the quarter ended in September 2024 reflecting growing demand for fuel in a recovering economy, but the margins narrowed, taking a toll on the bottom-line.

IMF review for Sri Lanka delayed

The next review of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will be delayed, the Central Bank confirmed on Friday.

Disease spreading among pigs identified as African Swine Disease

The highly contagious viral disease previously known as Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS), which is spreading among pigs, hogs, and boars in Sri Lanka, has been identified as African Swine Disease.

’I am former President without majority, he is incumbent President without majority: Ranil

Referring to his political fates and his rival candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Election, former President Ranil Wickremeisnghe said both he and Dissanayake are in the same boat.

Elpitiya results show that NPP vote base is declining: SJB

Results of the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha elections show that the National People’s Power (NPP) vote base is on the decline, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara said today.

100 Years of Old Boys’ Day

In celebration of the ’100 Years of Old Boys’ Day,’ the Old Boys’ Association of Sri Sumangala College, Panadura, organized a series of events on Sunday (27).

At election meeting in Negombo

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe engaged in conversation with UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene, and former MPs Nimal Lansa and Lasantha Alagiyawanna during an election meeting in Negombo. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Russell Arnold’s 51st birthday

International cricket commentator Russel Arnold celebrated his 51st birthday at the Elephant Shelter of the Sri Dalada Maligawa, surrounded by elephants and mahouts. The event earned warm praise from Indian cricket fans.

Experienced persons should be in Parliàment to take over government if need arises: Ruwan

Experienced and capable persons are needed in Parliament to take over the government if the need arises, UNP Deputy Leader and New Democratic Front (NDF) Gampaha district candidate Ruwan Wijewardene said.

Sri Lanka are runners-up at 2024 Asian Netball Championship

Sri Lanka finished as the runner-up in the 2024 Asian Netball Championship, narrowly losing to Singapore in the final, which ended 67-64.

Police open fire on recklessly driven lorry in Sooriyawewa

The Sooriyawewa Police fired shots at a lorry that failed to stop when ordered during a traffic inspection at Meegahajadura.

Colombo-KKS train services to resume tomorrow

Following the modernisation of the Maho-Anuradhapura stretch of the northern railway line, train services between Colombo and Kankesanthurai will resume tomorrow, October 28, the Sri Lanka Railway Department said.

Overstaying Russian couple arrested in Kandy

A Russian couple was arrested by the Kandy Tourist Police for violating immigration laws and staying in the country without a visa.

Lewis century gifts West Indies consolation victory in Sri Lanka

Opener Evin Lewis blazed his way to an unbeaten century to give the West Indies a consolation eight-wicket victory in Saturday’s rain-hit third and final ODI against Sri Lanka.

UK Police probe harassment claim at Sri Lankan High Commission amid suicide alert

The UK police have made inquiries into a complaint regarding the alleged harassment of a domestic worker at the official residence of Sri Lankan High Commissioner in London Rohitha Bogollagama.

NPP wins big in Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha election

The National People’s Party (NPP) has achieved a major victory in the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha election held on Saturday (26).

Student dies after reportedly jumping onto moving train

A 17-year-old student of the Royal College in Colombo reportedly committed suicide by jumping onto a moving train near Dematagoda Railway station, police said.

Government plans to conduct PC elections within next year: President

The government has planned to conduct the Provincial Council elections within next year, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

Have become a challenge to major political parties: Ranjan

Actor turned politician Ranjan Ramanyake today said major political parties have got alarmed after he decided to come back into politics.

Yevan David finishes third in F4 qualifying race at FIA Motorsports Games

Team Sri Lanka’s Yevan David finished third in the qualifying race of the Formula Four event at the FIA Motorsports Games in Valencia, Spain, and will provisionally line up on the second row of Sunday’s medal race.

McDonald’s ends franchise partnership with Sri Lankan operator

McDonald’s Corporation and its Sri Lankan franchise partner, International Restaurant Systems (Pvt.) Ltd, have ended their business relationship, following a mutually agreed legal settlement, the companies said in a joint statement.