The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) extended its upward momentum, edging closer to the 22,000 mark as renewed investor sentiment pushed the market to fresh highs. Investor focus remained on upcoming quarterly earnings releases and dividend announcements, driving strong inflows into equities.
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Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) Ranga Dissanayake today rejected allegations of political affiliation, insisting that he has never been part of any political party’s legal committee.
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is not willing to defend and back each and every Opposition politician if they are penalised for serious crimes, SJB MP Harshana Rajakaruna said today.
Colombo Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today ordered that Neville Wanni Arachchi, the former security officer of ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who was taken into custody by the Bribery Commission, be remanded till October 17.
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today urged the International Monetary Fund (IMF) not to slash the Simplified Value Added Tax (SVAT) for Sri Lankan exports to Europe.
Sri Lanka’s Nuwan India Gamage produced a superb leap of 6.46m in the Men’s T44 Long Jump to win bronze at the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi. The post Bronze for Nuwan India Gamage at World Para Athletics Championships! appeared first on Newswire.
A Fundamental Rights petition filed by Parliamentarian Rishad Bathiudeen, challenging his arrest and detention in 2021, was today fixed for hearing on March 25 next year by the Supreme Court.
Claiming that Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa’s excitement on fresh investigations into the death of Wasim Thajudeen is suspicious, Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe urged Namal Rajapaksa not to panic and jump the gun.
The deadline to submit applications for the GCE Ordinary Level Examinations 2025 (midnight October 9) will not be extended under any circumstances. The post GCE O/L exam 2025 : Important Notice for Students appeared first on Newswire.
In a dominant display on Thursday, Bangladesh defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets in their ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 clash. Pakistan were bowled out for 129 in 38.3 overs, thanks largely to Bangladesh’s disciplined bowling attack. Chasing 130, Bangladesh reached 131/3 in 31.1 overs to secure a comfortable victory. The win gives Bangladesh a strong start to their World Cup campaign. The post ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Points Table appeared first on Newswire.
The Yal Devi express train operating between Colombo Fort and Kankesanthurai (KKS) will experience delays due to essential repair work on the railway line between Vavuniya and Omanthai, the Railways Department announced.
Health and Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa announced plans to build a state-of-the-art cardiac hospital near the National Hospital, Colombo with an estimated investment of Rs. 13 billion.
Sri Lanka will make it mandatory for all reusable plastic bottles and polymer-based feeding bottles to carry Sri Lanka Standards (SLS) certification from April 1, 2026, under a new directive issued by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA). According to the Extraordinary Gazette published on October 1, 2025, the directive prohibits manufacturers, importers, distributors, and traders from producing, importing, transporting, storing, or selling such bottles unless they meet the required SLS standards and display the official certification mark. The order covers two key categories: the Sri Lanka Standard Specification for Reusable Plastic Bottles for Carrying Drinkable Liquids (SLS 1616) and the…
A train transporting Prima flour derailed near the Ja-Ela end of the Ragama railway station today, causing significant disruption to train services on the Puttalam line, the Railways Department said.
Neville Wanniarachchi, Chief Security Officer (CSO) of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was arrested a short while ago after arriving at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption.
A 23-year-old Indian national has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport for attempting to smuggle in a stock of illicit cigarettes. Police Narcotics Bureau’s airport unit said its officers carried out a raid at the arrivals terminal on Wednesday night, seizing 44,400 sticks (217 cartons) of cigarettes brought into the country without paying duty. The suspect was taken into custody at the airport premises and is currently being questioned by the Narcotics Bureau’s airport unit. Investigations are continuing. (Newswire) The post Indian national arrested with smuggled cigarettes at BIA appeared first on Newswire.
Mass layoffs of US federal workers will begin within two days, the White House says, as lawmakers trade blame over the first government shutdown in almost seven years.
Israeli naval forces on Wednesday intercepted a flotilla of boats attempting to break the blockade of Gaza and detained hundreds of international activists, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg. The flotilla, organized by the Global Sumud coalition, set sail with about 40 vessels carrying some 450 people and humanitarian supplies. Activists said the boats were boarded in international waters roughly 75 nautical miles off the coast of Gaza. Witnesses reported that Israeli forces used water cannons, stun grenades and electronic jamming before seizing control of several vessels. Passengers were ordered to throw mobile phones overboard before commandos boarded, according to…
The Bribery Commission said today that legal action will be taken under the Anti-Corruption Act and other laws against those who spread false news on the Bribery Commission and disgrace it and its activities.
A 45-year-old man was found hanging in his room at Colombo’s luxury hotel, Nuwa in the City of Dreams on Tuesday evening.