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Three injured after tree falls on several vehicles
Three injured after tree falls on several vehicles
Three persons have been injured after a tree reportedly fell on several vehicles along the Kundasale – Theldeniya main road. MORE..
Orientation program initiated for 10 new Sri Lankan envoys
Orientation program initiated for 10 new Sri Lankan envoys
Foreign Minister Ali Sabry inaugurated a two-week orientation program for the Heads of Mission designate of Sri Lanka on November 01, 2023. MORE..
Indian finance minister visits Indian investments in Sri Lanka’s east
Indian finance minister visits Indian investments in Sri Lanka’s east
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday visited Sri Lanka’s eastern port town of Trincomalee where she opened a branch of the State Bank of India and appreciated its role in supporting corporates in international trade. MORE..
31 Sri Lankans deported from Jordan
31 Sri Lankans deported from Jordan
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Jordan, in collaboration with the Public Security Directorate of Jordan, has facilitated the deportation of 31 Sri Lankans who were granted deportation orders by the Jordanian authorities. MORE..
Sathosa slashes prices of several food items
Sathosa slashes prices of several food items
Lanka Sathosa has decided to reduce the prices of several essential food items including milk powder. MORE..
Licenses of five distilleries suspended
Licenses of five distilleries suspended
The licenses of five liquor manufacturing companies have been suspended, due to failure to pay taxes in time, sources said on Thursday (02 Nov.). MORE..
| November 2, 2023 4:08 pm
Political violence in Bangladesh casts dark shadow over upcoming elections
Political violence in Bangladesh casts dark shadow over upcoming elections
Weeks of mounting political tension have erupted into protests and bloodshed in Bangladesh, leaving the country on edge ahead of general elections due in January. MORE..
Special commodity levy on sugar increased to Rs. 50
Special commodity levy on sugar increased to Rs. 50
The Special Commodity Levy imposed on imported sugar has been increased to Rs. 50 per kilogram by the Ministry of Finance, through a government notification. MORE..
| November 2, 2023 3:24 pm
Air pollution sparks alarm, dims World Cup cheer in India
Air pollution sparks alarm, dims World Cup cheer in India
Toxic haze blanketed New Delhi on Thursday, raising fears of another public health emergency in the Indian capital, as government agencies warned that pollution levels could worsen over the next few days despite efforts to reduce them. MORE..
Bank loan concessions for small- & medium-scale industries in upcoming budget – President
Bank loan concessions for small- & medium-scale industries in upcoming budget – President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the importance of making the right decisions for the country’s economic development and during his address at the National Industry Excellence Awards 2023, which took place on Wednesday (01) at the Nelum Pokuna Theater in Colombo. MORE..
| November 2, 2023 2:01 pm
Sri Lankan players to wear black armbands as tribute to ‘Uncle Percy’
Sri Lankan players to wear black armbands as tribute to ‘Uncle Percy’
Sri Lanka players will wear black armbands during today’s game vs. India to pay tribute to the late Percy Abeysekera, the legendary cheerleader. MORE..
Supreme Court orders Maithripala and 3 others to submit reports on assets
Supreme Court orders Maithripala and 3 others to submit reports on assets
The Supreme Court today (Nov. 02) ordered four respondents in fundamental rights (FR) petitions filed over the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings to declare their assets and liabilities through affidavits, submitted on or before December 30, 2023. MORE..
Namal acquitted in Gowers Corp money laundering case
Namal acquitted in Gowers Corp money laundering case
The Colombo High Court on Thursday (02 Nov.) acquitted all accused, including Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa, from the money laundering case involving Gowers Corporate Services (Pvt) Limited. MORE..
Earthquake causes minor damage in southeastern Indonesia
Earthquake causes minor damage in southeastern Indonesia
An earthquake slightly damaged houses and other buildings in southeastern Indonesia early Thursday, causing some panic but no apparent casualties. MORE..
Sri Lanka and India vow to boost trade, investment as ETCA negotiations resume after 5 years
Sri Lanka and India vow to boost trade, investment as ETCA negotiations resume after 5 years
In a significant development that marks a milestone in Sri Lanka’s economic and technological journey, the 12th Round of Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ETCA) negotiations between Sri Lanka and India took place from the 30th of October to the 1st of November 2023 in Colombo. MORE..
17 Sri Lankans trapped in war-torn Gaza allowed to leave
17 Sri Lankans trapped in war-torn Gaza allowed to leave
The group of 17 Sri Lankans who are trapped in the Gaza Strip amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict have been permitted to leave the war-torn Palestinian enclave and enter Egypt via the Rafah border crossing. MORE..
| November 2, 2023 11:00 am
Doctors and university lecturers on token strike today
Doctors and university lecturers on token strike today
Public sector medical officers and university lecturers are on an island-wide token strike today (Nov. 02). The trade union action was initiated as a protest against the government’s tax policies and delays in providing solutions for the salary issues. MORE..
| November 2, 2023 10:10 am
New members appointed to Public Service Commission’s education and health committees
New members appointed to Public Service Commission’s education and health committees
New members have been appointed to the Health Service Committee and Education Service Committee of the Public Service Commission for a period of two years. MORE..
Indian Finance Minister calls on Asgiriya, Malwatta chief prelates
Indian Finance Minister calls on Asgiriya, Malwatta chief prelates
India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday (Nov. 01), embarked on a three-day official visit to Sri Lanka. MORE..
| November 2, 2023 9:02 am
Afternoon thundershowers expected in many areas today
Afternoon thundershowers expected in many areas today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in many provinces of the island after 2 p.m. today (Nov. 02), the Meteorology Department says. MORE..
All state universities to go on token strike tomorrow
All state universities to go on token strike tomorrow
All 17 state universities across the island will launch a token strike tomorrow (Nov. 02), as per a decision taken by the State Service Trade Unions Alliance and the Federation of University Teachers’ Association (FUTA) during a discussion which took place today (01). MORE..
Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim attacks on Israel, drawing their main sponsor Iran closer to Hamas war
Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim attacks on Israel, drawing their main sponsor Iran closer to Hamas war
Yemen’s Houthi rebels for the first time Tuesday claimed missile and drone attacks targeting Israel, drawing their main sponsor Iran closer into the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip and further raising the risks of a regional conflict erupting. MORE..
High-level committee will be established for road accident prevention and control – Sagala
High-level committee will be established for road accident prevention and control – Sagala
Sagala Ratnayaka, the Senior Adviser on National Security and Chief of Presidential Staff to President Ranil Wickremesinghe, announced that the President will swiftly establish a high-level committee dedicated to the prevention and management of road accidents and their associated fatalities and disabilities. MORE..
WB’s Managing Director concludes visit to Sri Lanka, stresses need to pursue reforms, invest in people
WB’s Managing Director concludes visit to Sri Lanka, stresses need to pursue reforms, invest in people
The World Bank’s Managing Director for Operations, Anna Bjerde, concluded her four-day visit to Sri Lanka today (01), encouraging the Government of Sri Lanka to stay the course on reforms for recovery and sustainable growth. MORE..
Parliamentary schedule for 2024 Budget
Parliamentary schedule for 2024 Budget
The Second Reading of Appropriation Bill (Budget) for the fiscal year 2024 (the Budget Speech) is to be presented to the Parliament by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policies, at 12 noon on 13 November. MORE..
