Former Chinese premier Li Keqiang has died at 68, state media has reported. He was the second most powerful man in the ruling Chinese Communist Party until he retired last year. State media said had been “resting” in Shanghai when he suffered a sudden heart attack on Thursday.He passed away ten minutes past midnight on […]

Weather forecast issued at 05.30 a.m. on 27 October 2023 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa and Uva provinces during the morning. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in all provinces except in Northern, North-Central Eastern provinces after 2PM.  Fairly heavy showers above […]

Former Commander of the Sri Lanka Army and Chief of Defence Staff, General (Retd.) Lionel Balagalle, passed away on Thursday at the age of 75. He became the 16th Army Commander in August 2000. Gen. Balagalle was appointed the Chief of Defence Staff in October 2003, the first time a serving commander was made a […]

Rex Clementine in Bangalore Sri Lanka put on their best performance so far in the 2023 World Cup in Bangalore yesterday overcoming England by eight wickets and  more than 24 overs to spare and in the process may have hit the knockout punch for the defending champions. After disappointing performances in their first three games, […]

A gang made-up of former and serving army commandos had been hired to facilitate the escape of underworld leaders Harak Kata and Kudu Salindu from the CID custody and they were to be paid one billion rupees, police said. Security has been beefed at the CID headquarters. It has been revealed that four serving commandos, […]

By Rathindra Kuruwita Road accidents had killed 115 children from 01 Jan., to 15 Oct., in 2023 the police said.Six people die every day in road accidents in Sri Lanka, according to the police “About 2,515 people died in road accidents in 2022,” Director- Traffic Administration and Road Safety, SSP Manoj Ranagala said. A large […]

Fifteen wild elephants had been killed last week alone, Chairman of Surakimu Sri Lanka Association, Ven. Pahiyangala Anadasagara Thera said on Thursday.About 400 elephants had died by 25 October this year, he said. “An organised group is behind these elephant deaths,” the Thera said.Anadasagara Thera said the organised group was backed by some senior politicians […]

By Rathindra Kuruwita The Department of Wildlife has given up efforts to protect elephants in the country, Sajeewa Chamikara of the Movement for Land and Agricultural Reform (MONLAR) has said. Addressing a gathering at the launch of his book, Sanwardana Jawaramen bihikala Ali minis getuma (The Human-Elephant Conflict: A Creation of the Development Racket), on […]

SLPP MP Nimal Lanza yesterday dared MPs Namal Rajapaksa and Sagara Kariyawasam to vote against the 2024 budget if they were appalled by the actions of President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Speaking to journalists in Colombo, Lanza said Kariyawasam and Rajapaksa had said they were disappointed with the decisions taken by the government. “However, it’s the SLPP […]

By Sujeewa Thathsara The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) secretary Dr. Haritha Aluthge has said that from 01 November doctors will not travel in ambulances that accompany VIP motorcades. The Central Committee of the GMOA has taken this decision as the government has not responded to repeated appeals to protect the state healthcare system, Dr. […]

Friday 27th October, 2023 Hardly a day passes without an incident of gun violence being reported in this country. Bloody turf wars among drug cartels are on the rise, and the public lives in fear of stray bullets. The netherworld of crime has emerged more powerful than ever, in recent times. Some years ago, even […]

With over 40% of the global population residing in coastal areas, and considering that 80% of the world’s trade relies on maritime routes, the imperative of protecting our oceans becomes clear, Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation, Nimal Siripala de Silva has said. Minister de Silva said so, speaking at the Ceylon Association of Shipping […]

At least 27 people were killed by Hurricane Otis, which made landfall on Mexico’s Pacific coast on Wednesday, officials say. Four more people have been reported missing, the security secretary said. Acapulco was among the areas worst hit with 80% of the resort’s hotels damaged and streets flooded. The Mexican President travelled to the city […]

In another chapter of the ever increasing set of surprise results in this World Cup, Sri Lanka hammered England by eight wickets in Bangalore on Thursday (October 26). A one-sided result wasn’t totally unexpected but it was a role-reversal of sorts as the defending champions crashed to their fourth defeat of the tournament, leaving their […]

In a bid to expand supply capacity and broaden market access, the government of Sri Lanka has decided to actively deepen its integration with South Asia, South East Asia and East Asia.

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) on Thursday (26 Oct.) introduced Regulated Short Selling (RSS) through Stock Borrowing and Lending (SBL) to enhance trading opportunities, marking a groundbreaking development in the Sri Lankan stock market.

The Supreme Court on Thursday (26 Oct.) granted time for the Attorney General (AG) to submit limited objections in relation to a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed by a group of students from the University of Colombo.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressing the National ICT Awards NBQSA 2023, held in Colombo, yesterday (25), organised by the British Computer Society the Chartered Institute for IT – Sri Lanka Section, emphasized the paramount significance of digital transformation in securing Sri Lanka’s economic prosperity. Drawing from his extensive background in information technology, dating back to the [&...

In what is practically a must-win game for both sides, England were bowled out for a lowly 156 by Sri Lanka at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore on Thursday (October 26). Jos Buttler & Co. seemed keen to follow the template of the tournament in scoring big first to put scoreboard pressure on the opponents […]

ROKS ‘Kwanggaeto the Great’, belonging to the Republic of Korea Navy, arrived at the port of Colombo this morning (26th October 2023) on a formal visit. The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions. ROKS ‘Kwanggaeto the Great’ is a 135-metere-long destroyer manned by 249 crew members. The […]

ROKS Gwanggaeto the Great , belonging to the Republic of Korea Navy, arrived at the port of Colombo this morning (26) on a formal visit.

Embracing Information Technology (IT) is no longer a choice but a necessity, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has said, emphasizing the paramount significance of digital transformation in securing Sri Lanka s economic prosperity.