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Sri Lanka abandons plans to sell national carrier

Sri Lanka’s new government has abandoned plans to sell the debt-ridden national airline SriLankan Airlines, but will restructure it for a more profitable future. MORE..

| October 16, 2024 9:17 am

Increased risk of infectious diseases as floodwaters recede, health officials warn

The Public Health Inspectors’ (PHIs) Association has raised concerns about the heightened risk of infectious diseases spreading following the recent floods. MORE..

| October 16, 2024 9:14 am

2024 General Election: EC to release candidates’ preference numbers today

The election commission says that the preference numbers of the candidates contesting the upcoming general election can be obtained today (16) from the respective district secretariat offices. MORE..

| October 16, 2024 9:12 am

“Politicians don’t retire”: Mahinda on Rajapaksas opting out of 2024 General Election

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa says that he does not plan to retire from politics. MORE..

| October 16, 2024 8:45 am

Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island

The Meteorology Department says that heavy rainy weather in the southwestern part of the island is expected to reduce gradually. MORE..

| October 16, 2024 8:26 am

“Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams” declared open in Colombo

The 687 room luxury hotel “Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka” by the John Keells Group was officially declared open in Colombo, on Tuesday (October 15). MORE..

| October 15, 2024 8:45 pm

Canada expels top India diplomats, links them to murder of Sikh leader

Canada expelled six Indian diplomats including the high commissioner on Monday, linking them to the murder of a Sikh separatist leader and alleging a broader effort to target Indian dissidents in Canada. MORE..

| October 15, 2024 8:20 pm

One person killed in shooting in Matara

(UPDATED) A person has been shot and killed by an unidentified gunman in the Ruwanwella area in Matara this evening (15), police said. MORE..

| October 15, 2024 6:46 pm

President vows to protect trust placed in him to stop corruption in public sector

Addressing the progress review meeting of the Ministry of Energy this morning (15), President Anura Kumara Dissanayake advised that the projects aimed at achieving the energy sector’s goals over the next three years must be structured and expedited. MORE..

| October 15, 2024 5:40 pm

Advisory issued for naval and fishermen communities

The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas for the sea areas over the Southern Bay of Bengal. MORE..

| October 15, 2024 4:34 pm

Notice on reopening schools in Western and Southern provinces

The schools in the Western and Southern provinces which had remained closed yesterday (14) and today (15) will reopen tomorrow (16), the Provincial Secretaries of the respective provinces said. MORE..

| October 15, 2024 3:32 pm

Govt. forms special committee to manage fuel prices amid Middle East tensions

The government has appointed a special committee to assess and manage potential increases in oil prices in response to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. MORE..

| October 15, 2024 3:25 pm

FR petition against releasing 2024 Grade 05 Scholarship exam results

A Fundamental Rights (FR) petition has been filed with the Supreme Court seeking an order preventing the release of 2024 Grade 05 Scholarship Examination results and the cut-off marks. MORE..

| October 15, 2024 3:22 pm

Govt. announcement on Rs. 3,000 increment for pensioners

Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Vijitha Herath announced that an additional Rs. 3,000 will be added to the monthly pension of government retirees starting next month. This decision, approved by the Cabinet of Ministers, comes as part of an interim allowance to provide immediate financial relief to pensioners. MORE..

| October 15, 2024 3:00 pm

Ex-President Ranil to deliver special statement

The Leader of the United National Party (UNP), former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has announced that he will make a special statement to the public on Thursday (17). MORE..

| October 15, 2024 1:58 pm

Sahara Desert flooded for the first time in decades

Striking images from the Sahara Desert show large lakes etched into rolling sand dunes after one of the most arid, barren places in the world was hit with its first floods in decades. MORE..

| October 15, 2024 12:50 pm

North Korea blows up parts of inter-Korean road on its side of border, Seoul says

North Korea has blown up sections of inter-Korean roads and rail lines on its side of the heavily fortified border between the two Koreas, South Korea’s military said on Tuesday, ratcheting up tensions on the Korean peninsula. MORE..

| October 15, 2024 11:51 am

Govt. reveals stance on allowing vehicle imports

Minister Vijitha Herath states that the import of vehicles will only be carried out under a proper procedure and in a manner that will not exhaust the foreign reserves in the country thereby causing a dollar crisis again. MORE..

| October 15, 2024 11:45 am

Mangala Wijesinghe appointed EDB Chairman

The Chief Operating Officer of Brown & Company PLC, Mangala Wijesinghe has been appointed as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Export Development Board (EDB). MORE..

| October 15, 2024 11:43 am

End to passports crisis from Monday - Minister

Minister Vijitha Herath announced that Sri Lanka will receive a new shipment of passports next Saturday, which will be distributed starting on Monday (Oct. 21). MORE..

| October 15, 2024 11:34 am

Sri Lanka to acquire new debt management software to strengthen public debt oversight

Sri Lanka’s government has moved forward with plans to enhance its public debt management capabilities, following the enactment of the Public Debt Management Act No. 33 of 2024. MORE..

| October 15, 2024 11:18 am

Spike in dengue cases amid rainy weather, health officials warn

Sri Lanka’s health authorities warn that there is a potential resurgence of dengue fever due to the ongoing rainy weather. With the monsoon season contributing to ideal breeding conditions for dengue-carrying mosquitoes, health officials are urging the public to remain vigilant. MORE..

| October 15, 2024 11:13 am