A delegation from S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, led by Acting Warden Asanka Perera, met with renowned philanthropist and Old Trinitian Eng. Nahil Wijesuriya to convey the College community’s deep appreciation for his extraordinary contribution of Rs. 600 million towards the Fourth Phase of the Senior Quadrangular Project. The delegation included Imran Hassan, Honorary Secretary of the S. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia Old Boys’ Association (OBA), Major Raajiv Wanigasekera, Honorary Vice President of the OBA, and Senaka De Fonseka, Chairman of the 175th Anniversary Celebrations Organising Committee. During the meeting, the Acting Warden presented a Letter of Appreciation to Eng.…
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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into allegations that high-ranking former narcotics officers were involved in drug trafficking operations, including the transport of narcotics. Addressing the weekly Cabinet media briefing, Police Media Spokesperson ASP F.U. Wootler confirmed that the inquiry focuses on the former Director of the Police Narcotics Bureau. The official has been transferred to facilitate an impartial investigation, he added. “The Inspector General of Police has issued clear instructions that any individual found to be involved in wrongdoing will be subject to investigation, regardless of rank or position,” ASP Wootler said. The probe follows recent…
The Sri Lanka Police has seized properties valued at over Rs. 50 million, reportedly belonging to underworld figure ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’. It is reported that the properties were taken into custody by the Illegal Assets Investigation Division. The seized property is a 29 perches of land with a building under construction. (Newswire) The post Rs. 50 Mn worth of assets belonging to Kehelbaddara Padme seized appeared first on Newswire.
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka is looking for a consultancy firm to conduct a feasibility study and prepare detailed plans for the extension of the Kelani Valley Railway to Ratnapura, minister Nalinda Jayatissa said. 250 million rupees has been allocated to commence the initial work related to extending the line in phases, Jayatissa told reporters. “To provide efficient railway services and improve public transport facilities, it has been proposed to realign the railway line along the existing railway line, and for this a feasibility study and detailed planning should be carried out urgently.” The Cabinet approved the proposal to implement the…
Bullion has seen an eye-watering run-up since the turn of the year, helping it climb more than 60 percent and hitting multiple records, with observers suggesting it could soon hit $5,000 an ounce. The rally has been built on a range of issues including a weaker dollar, expectations of interest rate cuts, falling bond yields and central bank buying. Lingering worries about the global outlook have also boosted its haven status, while a fear of missing out on the surge has equally played a part. But the buying reversed Tuesday, tanking as much as six percent at one point, and…
Thirty-nine (39) individuals from nine affected families in the Galle District have been moved to temporary shelters due to the adverse weather conditions experienced in the area. According to the Sri Lanka Army, the affected families are currently sheltered at the Sudarshanaramaya Temple in Piyadigama, Galle, which has been designated as a safety centre. Meanwhile, four civilians, including a mother and her two-month-old infant, who had been stranded due to rising floodwaters, were rescued by the Sri Lanka Army yesterday (21). They were safely escorted to the relief centre by personnel from the 2nd Volunteer Gemunu Watch Regiment of the…
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne were symbolically presented with awareness badges and wristbands today (22) in support of the initiative to recognize October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, also known as “Pink Month”, to promote awareness of breast cancer. At this event, organized by the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus at the Parliament complex today, badges and wristbands were also presented to Deputy Chairperson of Committees Hemali Weerasekara, Chief Government Whip Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa, and Chief Opposition Whip Gayantha Karunathilaka. Furthermore, all Members of Parliament were given the opportunity to wear the symbolic…
Sri Lanka player Malki Madara has been reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup league match against Bangladesh in Navi Mumbai on Monday. Madara was found to have breached Article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “using language, actions or gestures which disparage or which could provoke an aggressive reaction from a batter upon his/her dismissal during an International Match.” In addition to this, one demerit point has been added to Madara’s disciplinary record, for whom it was the…
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has approved the appointment of N K U Rohana as the Surveyor General with immediate effect, minister Nalinda Jayatissa said. He replaces Y G Gnanathilaka, who retired on October 1. Rohana is the senior most Additional Surveyor General of the Special Grade of the Survey Service in the Survey Department of Sri Lanka. (Colombo/Oct22/2025)
INSEE Cement (Siam City Cement (Lanka) Limited), Sri Lanka’s only fully integrated cement manufacturer and market leader with flagship brands INSEE Sanstha and Mahaweli Marine Plus, has become the first cement company in Sri Lanka to achieve the prestigious ‘EcoLabel’ certification from the National Cleaner Production Centre (NCPC), Sri Lanka. The accomplishment is a historic milestone for the country’s construction industry, highlighting INSEE’s steadfast commitment to sustainability, innovation, and environmental responsibility. The EcoLabel certification is a globally recognized standard focusing on products and organizations meeting the highest benchmarks in environmental performance. As the official Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN) member in…
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka is developing a national building code to address issues with structural safety and quality, with World Bank guidance, minister Nalinda Jayatissa said. “These codes cover the entire construction sector under various aspects such as structural integrity of buildings, fire safety, electrical systems, plumbing systems, energy efficiency and disaster resilience,” Jayatissa told reporters. The World Bank Group has provided technical assistance to the relevant stakeholders in the development of the National Building Codes concept, he said. “Due to the absence of a national building code currently in force in Sri Lanka, problems have arisen regarding the structural…
CCTV footage of the suspect involved in the shooting incident that targeted the Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, Lasantha Wickramasekara, in Weligama today, has been released to the media. SJB member Lasantha Wickramasekara was shot by the suspect while inside the local council’s chamber this morning. The CCTV footage shows the suspect, wearing a face mask and carrying a helmet, entering the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha. It also shows the suspect fleeing on a motorcycle ridden by another suspect, soon after the shooting. Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara, who sustained serious injuries in the shooting, succumbed to injuries after…
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved to go ahead with amendments to the island nation’s Strategic Development law, a government document showed, in a move to provide tax incentives for large projects amid restrictions by the IMF. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said tax incentives have been a reason for lower government revenue in the past. The cabinet has approved to print the gazette on the amendments which have been already cleared by the Attorney General and tabled in parliament, the government said in its cabinet decision. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s government has been in discussions…
The Police have sought the assistance of the public to find a man reported missing from Maradana since August 25. The Maradana Police have launched an investigation following a complaint filed by the wife of the missing man. It is reported that the missing individual is a 28-year-old man from Bibile, who was employed as a nurse in a hospital in Colombo. The public with information on the missing man has been asked to contact the Police via the hotlines 071-8591563 or 011-2692888. (Newswire) The post Public help sought to find missing 28 yr old man appeared first on Newswire.
The alleged sexual abuse of three students of a leading boys’ school in Colombo was raised in Parliament by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today. Addressing the Parliament, MP Sajith Premadasa said that the victims had been sexually abused by a security officer attached to the school on October 04. He further said that two teachers who had attempted to draw the attention of the principal to the matter had been threatened by the latter. “Per information received as of now, the school principal and teachers have not taken any measures concerning the affected children. The victims have not been subjected…
Coca-Cola, the Official Beverage Partner of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, is driving sustainability and community engagement through its flagship local initiative – “Give Back Life” during the tournament matches held in Colombo. The initiative reinforces Coca-Cola’s vision for a “World Without Waste” by helping collect and recycle the equivalent of every bottle and can sold, in line with the Coca-Cola system’s voluntary environmental goals for 2035. Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka, in collaboration with Neptune Recyclers, has installed PET collection bins across the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo. These bins enable responsible disposal and recycling of used PET…
Sri Lanka Police says a pistol-type firearm is suspected to have been used in the shooting that targeted the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman today. According to the Police, the gunman, who had entered the local council, had shot the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman while inside the chamber. The Police further said that the suspects had fled the area soon after the shooting incident this morning. The victim, a 38-year-old resident of Midigama, had succumbed to injuries after being admitted to the Matara Hospital. The Weligama Police have launched investigations to apprehend the suspects wanted over the shooting. (Newswire) The post…
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has completed Phase One of the SLC Level III Coaching Course, conducted with the aim of developing coaches to strengthen the country’s elite level of the player pathway, which feeds into the national system. According to an SLC statement, 21 participants, consisting of premier clubs and SLC Provincial coaches, followed the course, and among them were seven former national players. The five-day course featured an intensive blend of classroom sessions, group discussions, and practical sessions, led by some of Sri Lanka Cricket’s most experienced educators and subject specialists. The program covered a comprehensive range of areas…
A tense situation arose in Parliament when the death of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) member and Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha, Lasantha Wickramasekara, was raised in Parliament today. Addressing the house, Opposition MP Sajith Premadasa informed the Parliament that the Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha had been shot while engaging in the local council’s public day event. “He was shot while carrying out his official duties while inside the local council. He is seriously injured. This is a serious issue. If a public representative cannot carry out his duties towards the public, what has happened to national security?”…
OneWorld Duty Free (ODF), a Singapore-based travel retail brand headquartered in Singapore, recently announced the launch of its exclusive luxury watch collection featuring world-renowned brands — Hamilton, Mido, Rado, and Tissot. These prestigious timepieces are now available exclusively at the OneWorld Duty Free store located in the Port City Duty Free Mall, marking the first time such distinguished luxury timepieces are available in a duty-free store in Sri Lanka. One World Duty Free proudly unveils its exclusive luxury watch collection, featuring Hamilton, Mido, Rado, and Tissot — marking the first-ever introduction of premium Swiss timepieces in a duty-free store in…