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The Customs Department has lost tax revenue of over Rs. 58 billion due to various frauds and irregularities, parliament sources said on Friday. Chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means, MP Patali Champika Ranawaka, instructed the officials of Ministry of Finance and other institutions to take immediate steps to recover this amount. In addition it was […]
By Rathindra Kuruwita Sri Lanka’s once highly-praised healthcare system is facing a severe crisis, and the root causes can be traced to corruption, nepotism, cronyism, and mismanagement, according to Professor Indika Karunathilake, the Secretary-General of the Asia Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health (APACPH). In a scathing assessment of the situation, Professor Karunathilake highlighted...
The Automobile Association of Ceylon (AAC) the largest motoring organization in the country advocating Road Safety in Sri Lanka has launched a new concept to improve the quality of driving by introducing awareness among motorists on the danger of “distracted driving” using mobile phones while driving on the theme “Drive in the Moment”. A press […]
Sri Lanka Vanithabhimana, an awards programme aimed at empowering the remarkable women of Sri Lanka, proudly returns for its fourth consecutive instance this year, jointly organised by NDB Bank and Sirasa News 1st. The awards programme has gained a reputation as a prestigious platform that spotlights the incredible contributions of women from diverse fields, including […]
By Anuradha Hiripitiyage Electricity Users’ Association Secretary, Sanjeeva Dhammika, has called upon the public to stage a massive protest against the recent increase in electricity bills.Addressing a press conference in Colombo on Thursday, Dhammika made a fervent plea for a widespread demonstration to voice the collective discontent regarding the escalating costs of electricity. Dhammika urged ...
The Parliamentary watchdog committee – COPE (Committee on Public Enterprises) has raised serious concerns regarding the State Mortgage and Investments Bank’s (SMIB) failure to recover a substantial sum of Rs 68 million lost due to a loan scam dating back to 2017, parliament sources said on Thursday. Sources said that the committee’s investigation into this […]
by Rajan Philips The first part of the title needs no elaboration. The second part is an unfolding question that has many answers to it, and which one of them will eventually prevail also depends on multiple factors. Objective circumstances, agency roles and subjective leadership moves are all at play. The simplest way to exit […]
The Institute of Chemistry Ceylon launched the 2023 regular batch for its Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) degree in Chemical Science and the Graduateship in Chemistry (GIC) degree program on October 14, 2023, at the Adamantane House in Rajagiriya. Students, who were admitted based on results from advanced level, Edexcel, and Cambridge examinations, were […]
The Ministry of Cultural Affairs has reached a decision to include 10 more sites in Sri Lanka in the World Heritage List.Director General of the Central Cultural Fund Prof. Gamini Ranasinghe said the proposals will be submitted to the UNESCO World Heritage Committee. The list of sites to be nominated includes Buddhist meditation monasteries of […]
by Zinara Ratnayake It’s Lansi food,” Stephanie Herft begins to describe lamprais. Herft is the founder of Lansi’s, a home-based food delivery business that began in May 2019, in Colombo. I’m talking to Herft over the phone on a Sunday evening. She had just delivered a carton of lamprais, a Sunday afternoon staple at Lansi […]
Last week’s removal of Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella from his position was not altogether unexpected. True, he had predictably weathered a motion of no confidence in parliament last month after a three-day debate, thanks to the pohottuwa’s voting strength. Although he had the confidence of 113 members of the SLPP and a 40-vote majority, he […]
Tusker Agbo , who is currently receiving treatment after having suffered gunshot injuries earlier this year, is believed to be in critical condition after he was reportedly shot at again on Saturday (28 Oct.).
Scott Edwards once more dragged his team from the abyss, but it was the bowlers who led the victory charge as the Netherlands held firm in their defence of a middling total of 229 to record an emphatic 87-run win over Bangladesh. The result sees Bangladesh all but eliminated from the semi-final contention, while the […]
At least 32 people have been killed and dozens more injured in a crash involving multiple vehicles in Egypt, the health ministry has said.
Notorious underworld figure Nilantha Kumara, alias Tangalle Sudda , has confessed to nearly 20 murders, police said.
Minister of Trade Nalin Fernando has warned that the government will take measures to import rice if local vendors cannot adhere to the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) imposed for rice.
In the foothills of the highest peaks in the world, Dharamsala hosted the highest-scoring World Cup game of all-time as Australia held off New Zealand in a 771-run thriller that reached giddying heights and featured records galore. Travis Head made a stunning 59-ball century as he and David Warner clubbed 118 runs in the opening […]
A controlled bowling performance from Bangladesh helped them to keep Netherlands to an under-par score at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Saturday (October 28). On a surface that was a throwback to the pitches of yesteryear at this venue, Bangladesh’s bowling attack relished themselves as they managed to curb the Dutch batters right through the […]
Family sources have confirmed that veteran singer Sunil Siriwardena passed away this afternoon (28 Oct.) at the age of 82.
There s been intense Israeli bombardment of Gaza by air, heavier than in previous evenings, while all internet and phone communications appear to be out in the territory.
The two members of Medical Faculty Students Action Committee, who were arrested on Friday (Oct. 27) during a protest staged in Colombo, have been granted bail.
Train operations along the main line have been disrupted after a tree fell across the railway tracks, Sri Lanka Railways reported.
Dhaniz Ali, who was arrested after making a commotion at the ticket counter of the Fort Railway Station in Colombo on Friday (27 Oct.), has been granted bail.
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Travis Head’s spectacular century on World Cup debut and David Warner’s equally aggressive 81 set the tone for Australia’s imposing 388 against New Zealand in Dharamsala. Put in to bat first, the Australian opening pair combined for a 175-run stand in just 19 overs before part-timer Glenn Phillips clipped the carnage, and helped New Zealand […]
Sri Lanka and France convened the inaugural bilateral consultations between the foreign ministries of the two countries at a senior official level earlier this week in Colombo.
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The Department of Meteorology on Saturday (28 Oct.) issued an Amber advisory for thundershowers and severe lightning in several parts of the island.
The remains of the Sri Lankan woman, Anula Jayathilake who was killed in the Israel-Hamas conflict, have been brought to the island this morning (Oct. 28).